Finalised research projects

Thermally switchable surfactants with optimal properties for integration into textile reprocessing

Amplification spectroscopic method based on aggregachromic dyes for testing the virucidal effect of washing processes

Bio-inspired absorber systems for gentle drying in textile reprocessing

Care coatings from liquid membrane separated complementary phase dispersions

Disinfection and deodorization of textile floor coverings with plasma-activated water vapour during daily maintenance cleaning

Heat-stable hot-melt adhesive based on initiator-functionalised heat absorber capsules for increasing the reprocessing resistance of textile laminates in drying processes

MRSA detection based on up-conversion glassfibres

Determination of the concentration of active surfactants by electrochemical monitoring of the adsorption kinetics

Textile-friendly rinsing phase disinfection for CI clothing on the basis of hydrodynamic hybrid cavitation

Magneto-spumar particles for residue-free cleaning of textile floor coverings

Plasma-activated water for disinfectant treatment of hygienically demanding textiles

Self-regenerating, fluorine-free, hydrophobic and oleophobic finishing of textile materials based on self-opening micelles

Monitoring of microbiological water quality by detection of microbial indicator enzymes using a bioelectric flow cell

Impedimetric performance sensors for new adjustment or optimization of washing processes in textile service companies

Shock wave based cleaning method for wet barefoot areas

Test system for the evaluation of wettability and surface cleanliness

Enzyme Janus particle indicator for controlling the hygiene status of surfaces

In situ recording of deformation, friction and flow forces in the washing process using piezoelectric textile monitors for quantitative evaluation of the washing mechanics

Real-time hygiene monitors based on stimulus-sensitive liposomes

Membrane model-based indicators for parameter-based process control of disinfecting washing processes

Stimuli-connective surfactant systems for residue-free local soil removal from textile materials

Magnetoresponsive pyrocatalysts for process water treatment in
textile service companies

Catalytic Aptazym reporter systems for fungal spore detection

Energy-efficient dehumidification based on stimuli-sensitive hydrogels

Bio-electric textile monitor for in-house process control for disinfectant washing processes

Time depending temperature registration and controlling during textile reprocessing

Disinfection of safety shoes by plasma activated water vapour

Nano valve nanoparticles for photoacoustic determination of hygienic status on surfaces

In situ separable core-shell particles with switchable enzyme activity for improved soil removal

Photoacoustic monitoring of coating quality

Development of a continuous hygiene monitoring system for air-conditioning systems which cumulatively records microbial air pollution by ion jelly detectors

Online measurement and dosing for peracetic acid in chemothermal disinfection processes based on ratiometric detection of peroxoselective fluorescence probes

Drying process control with textile moisture content monitors

Hygienic Re-processing of Delicate CI-Clothing by Plasma-activated Water Vapour

Light-induced coating and decoating of elastic floorings

Enzymatic comparative test for glutaraldehyde residues on flexible endoscopes

Need-based fountain solution preservation with enzymatically activatable antimicrobial systems for prevention of biofouling in offset printing

Removal of cationic soil by electrostatic complexation with anionic polyelectrolytes

Parameter-related process control of disinfection in commercial dishwashers based on functionalized vesicles

In situ surfactant regeneration by soil absorption from washing liquor

Magnetically induced thermography for the detection of microbial contaminations

Facade cleaning based on segregating gel networks

Renewable functionalization of textile laminates for optimization of the water vapor permeability

Renewable floorcare coatings for elastic floorings based on counterionic polymeric adsorber systems

Thermomechanical textile drying by radial shock waves

Biochemical synchronous determination of hygiene relevant microorganisms and total germ count on surfaces

Resource-saving disinfection by controlled release of low temperature catalysts from dual responsive matrices

Non destructive fast method to measure wet penetration of surgical textiles using modified liposomes

Optochemical care coatings for controlling of surface wetting in cleaning and disinfection processes

Soil load dependent detergent dosage based on micellar inclusion of fluores-cence probes

Renewable antimicrobial peptide primer systems ensuring sustainable hygiene of elastic floorings in the healthcare sector

Method for preserving warning function of protective clothing based on renewable multifunctional nanocomposites

Resources saving disinfection processes for textiles based on pyroelectrocatalytic systems

Development of a photocatalytic recycling process for weakly contaminated process waters based on ferrimagnetic core-shell microparticles with a multi-layer structure

Development of a ressource-saving reprocessing procedure based on pH-switchable soil-release systems

Dry decoating of resilient floorings with non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasmas

Enhancing the market of reusable protective textiles in terms of KrWG by increasing of physiological wearing characteristics and the development of more gentle reprocessing methods on the example of surgical textiles

Development of a waterbased cleaning process for printing machine housings

Process control of surface disinfection based on functionalized proteoliposomes

Gentle low temperature reprocessing procedure for hygienically demanding work wear based on hydrodynamic cavitation

Development of a novel low-temperature sterilization procedure using supercritical carbon dioxide and of compatible nanocomposites for medical devices

Reprocessing of sensitive outerwear with radial shock waves

Simultaneous determination of indicator bacteria and total viable count in process water using microorganisms-induced hypsochromia

Development of thermally switchable dosing systems for a LAMP-rapid detection of MRSA

Development of a biocatalytic color indicator system for process control of disinfection in commercial dishwashers

Development of a process for renewable superhydrophobization of textiles based on fluorine-free nano@micro-systems

Development of novel bioresorbable implant materials, and compatible sterilization procedures

Development of a process for improving cleaning and hygiene of textile floor coverings based on carbon dioxide clathrates

Quick detection of microbial contaminations on inhomogeneous wet surfaces with flow cytometry and liquefiable sampling matrix

Development of appropriate fast methods for cleaning service enterprises to analyze cleanliness and hygiene in cleanrooms

Development of a process for industrial parts cleaning based on shock waves and ionic liquids in dense phase carbon dioxide

Development of a rapid method for self-monitoring of hydrophobization with fluorocarbon resins in textile rental enterprises

Development of a quick self check method to evaluate the resistance of surgical drapes, gowns and clean air suites against microbial penetration in the dry state

Development of ressource-saving and friendly textile processing methods on the basis of shock waves

Development of luminescent care coatings with integrated functionalization for rapid determination of the coating quality

Development of a gentle low-temperature reprocessing procedure for business wear based on thermally switchable soil-release systems with LCST-behavior

Development of a simple and quick process for routine evaluation of cleaning and disinfecting performance when reprocessing thermolabile medical devices

Development of renewable soil release coatings for heat-insulating facade materials based on interpenetrating polymer networks

Development of a simple and quick hygiene monitoring method for solvent based reprocessing

Development of a technique for enzyme recovery from process waters of textile service companies based on superparamagnetic micro particles

Development of renewable impermeable polymeric coatings for elastic floorings with barrier function against permeative soil components

Development of a process for the renewable thermostabile soil release finishing of personal protective clothing

Development of a pre-treatment process for heavily soiled hydrophobized textiles based on microbially functionalized PSA-hydrogels using the example of high visibility warning clothing

Development of a biochemical self monitoring method for the evaluation of the barrier function of surgical textiles

Development of an energy saving disinfecting and bleaching process based on low temperature catalysts

Development of renewable and slip resistant care coatings for ceramic floorings in water-loaded barefoot areas as well as of a mobile system for the determination of slip resistance

Development of a rapid method for process control of surface disinfection based on enzymatic detection of apathogens

New hygiene services in medical device cleaning and reprocessing by the use of liquid carbon dioxide and extremophile enzymes

Mobile system for improving the cleaning properties of elastic floorings by functionalisation with low temperature atmospheric plasma

Development of an self-limiting laser-cleaning process to remove temporary
floorcare products

Development of a method for hydrophobisation and accordingly oleophobisation of textiles in liquid carbon dioxide

Development of gentle, effective and environmentally friendly reprocessing
procedures for business wear using psychrophilic enzymes

Development of quick detection methods for press- and process water germs from laundries within self control systems

Development of a cleaning process based on thixotropic soilrelease
gels for the removal of strongly adhesive industrial soilings

Development of a disinfecting CO2 cleaning process for safety shoes from
hygiene demanding areas with regard to security properties of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Development of a photo catalytic disinfecting and treatment method for process water reuse in textile service companies

Development of reprocessing methods for the renewal of the conductive properties of protective clothing for clean room areas and industrial explosion controlled areas by temporary conductive finishings

Development of a validated, residue-free and mobile disinfection process for surfaces in hygienically demanding clean rooms based on cold atmospheric plasmas

Development of care processes for conductive floorings

Development of an effective and mobile water- and chemical-free method to clean façades with atmospheric plasma

Development of textile-based roller paddings for rotary ironers
in cooperation with: STFI (FS 1), ITA (FS 2)

Development of a biological, environmentally friendly pre-cleaning process for
laundering of heavily soiled work wear with soil decomposing bacteria

Development of a procedure to protect the fluorescent dyes in high-visibility warning clothing (EN 471 and EN 471/343) against UV-radiation by application of a renewable nano-finish during the rinsing process

Sustainable measures for industrial laundry expansion strategies:
SMART Laundry 2015 (SMILES)

Advanced CO2-cleaning as an ecological process technology (ACCEPT)

Development of an electrochemical low temperature process for bleaching and disinfection of work wear as a part of the reprocessing

Development of an easy to use and fast intraplant method for validation of disinfecting washing processes to improve the profitability of service enterprises

Development of a rapid method analyse hygienic relevant residues for validation of preparation processes of textiles from hygienic exacting areas using proteins as guide characteristic parameter

Development of a temporary coating for flexible floor coverings based on photo-catalytic active metal oxides in order to improve sustainability of cleaning and disinfection measures

Development of a PCR based high-speed method for proof and documentation of a requirement-fair surface cleaning and disinfection in accordance with the new RKI guideline

Development of economical and environmentally friendly biochemical bleaching and disinfecting processes using enzymatic systems

Development of safely disinfecting finish processes

Development of a mobile system for the determination of the slip resistance on floors under operating conditions in order to optimise the cleaning and care methods according to BGR 181

Development of a rapid-response method for the detection of pathogenic germs within an "in house self-check" for textile services enterprises

Development of a disinfecting CO2-cleaning procedure for sensitive materials by the example of shoes for hygienically demanding areas as well as a model shoe which can be processed commercially

Development of an economical, safe and environmentally friendly
decontamination process for cleanroom textiles using liquid carbon dioxide

Development of a safe, validated and economical cleaning process based on optimised wiping processes in combination with the application of carbon dioxide snow for surfaces in clean rooms

Development of an ice-blast cleaning-process for heavily soiled hard surfaces in
industrial, commercial and public areas

Development of laundering processes based on cleavable surfactants for the minimisation of residual surfactants on surgical textilles and protective clothing

Development of a method for a temporary and renewable soil release finishing of work wear used in varnishing and other fields with highly adhesive soilings

Development of a cleaning method for the safe and economical removal of highly effective drugs on surfaces in hospitals using cytotoxics as an example

Development of a method for the economical validation of laundering processes for protective clothing in laundries

Development of an effective and economical carbon dioxide snow cleaning process for heavily soiled surfaces in commercial and industrial areas

Development of basic and advanced training modules for cleaning service enterprises in order to implement the European Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament on the hygiene of foodstuffs from January 2006

Development of training modules on the sustainability of commercial
cleaning processes

Development of education and training modules for the appropriate application of the standard EN14065 for introducing RABC-systems

Development of economical laundering processes with optimised water-,
energy- and detergent consumption in order to achieve an appropriate
particle content for operating theatre textiles

Development of an optimised sampling method for evaluation of cleaning and disinfecting measures within self control measures in hygiene demanding
areas

Development of an effective and economical laser-cleaning process to remove temporary floorcare products

Development of a physical binding process for cytotoxics and other highly effective drugs with gels and foams for the decontamination and sampling of hard surfaces