Development of functional nanomaterials and coating systems Lightweight construction and high-performance materials for heat protection and insulation applications Adjustable material properties for adsorber and filter systems
Material design for extreme environmental conditions Adaptation to vacuum, extreme temperature cycles, and radiation exposure Resistance optimization for long-term missions in orbit or deep space
Thermal management and thermal simulations Design and optimization of materials and components with low thermal conductivity for thermal insulation, as well as materials and components with high thermal conductivity for heat dissipation
Thermophysical characterization across a wide range of parameters Temperature: cryogenic to very high temperatures Wavelength: UV to far IR Pressure range: high vacuum to high pressure
Prototyping & application transfer Development of scalable components and process control Transfer of components to space-related tests