PSP Conference 2025

13–14 Oct 2025 | Fraunhofer Conference Center

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Tuesday, 14 October 2025 | 14:15 - 15:00

DEEP DIVE INTO THE FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED POLYMER RESEARCH (IAP)

PLA - opportunities for circular biopolymer production in Germany
Dr. Antje Lieske, Fraunhofer IAP, Winner of the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2024  

Sustainable alternatives to microplastics: cellulose beads in personal care products
Dr. Bert Volkert, Fraunhofer IAP

Polybutylensuccinate (PBS) – Substitution Material for Classical Plastics
Dr. Jens Balko, Fraunhofer IAP

Gluing with starch: bio-based adhesives for industrial applications
Dr. Jens Buller, Fraunhofer IA

4 speakers

  • Dr. Antje Lieske

    Head of Department Polymer Synthesis

    Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP

  • Dr. Bert Volkert

    Head of Department | Microencapsulation and Polysaccharide Chemistry

    Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP

  • Dr. Jens Balko

    Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP

  • Dr. Jens Buller

    Head of Department Starch Modification / Molecular Properties

    Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP