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Materials & processes: materials research, micro and nano technology, sensor technology
Annual Report 2012
Once again in 2012, research at ETH Zurich focused on interdisciplinary research – both nationally and internationally.
New initiatives, professorships and projects all help to strengthen the position of ETH Zurich as a place for cutting-edge research and a reliable partner for business, politics and society.
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New, low-energy materials and processes are essential for using resources sustainably. Materials research at ETH Zurich has a strong focus on micro- and nanotechnology.
Controlling and manipulating processes on a nano-scale makes it possible to produce new polymers, superconductors, functional surfaces and biocompatible materials which can lead to new applications in the fields of information technology, energy and medicine.
The Micro and Nano Science Platform comprises over 40 research groups studying the atomic principles of materials and developing solutions for high-tech applications. Close cooperation with industry results in targeted research and efficient knowledge transfer.
In addition to studying the functions and effects of new materials, ETH Zurich also investigates the processes required to manufacture and integrate these materials. It draws on its great expertise in the core disciplines of mechanical and process engineering.
However, while new materials can lead to a higher standard of living, they may also bring new risks. This is why ETH Zurich is concentrating on forward-thinking development. It plays a pioneering role in researching the effects of materials and technology on man and the environment.
The following Centres of Competence and interdisciplinary scientific centres of ETH Zurich are contributing to the research in the area of materials & processes:
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FIRST Center for Micro- and Nanoscience |
FIRST is a technology and cleanroom facility for advanced micro- and nanotechnology research located at at ETH Zurich's campus Science City. More |
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Materials Research Center (MRC) |
The MRC supports cross-fertilization between research projects in different departments. It also seeks to increase the dialogue between academia and industrial partners to create a strong collaborative network. More |
| Micro and Nano Science Platform, MNSP |
The platform's research activities in micro and nano sciences include
modelling, simulation, design, fabrication and characterisation. This
includes also research and development of tools, methods, and processes. More |
The following departments of ETH Zurich are also active in materials & process research:
| Materials Science (D-MATL) |
The department's research reveals basic principles of materials science
and contributes to the development and improvement of new materials.
Active research areas include polymer physics, polymer synthesis and
polymer technology, biomaterials and biointerfaces, metal physics and
technology, nanometallurgy, structural and functional ceramics, surface
functionalization, tribology and crystallography. More |
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Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB) |
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The Functional Materials Laboratory offers application-oriented know-how on synthesis and application of nanomaterials. It is strongly interested in collaborating with industry and academia. More |
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Research activities at the Laboratory for Organic Chemistry include organic symthesis, physical-organic chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, chemical biology, bio-/analytic chemistry, medical chemistry, and advanced materials. More (in German) |
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Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) |
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The chair's basic engineering research focuses on the exploration of
new methods and processes for the utilization of material properties
for functional devices and future products. This includes research on
new materials for novel devices, on modelling and simulation of device
characteristics and on reproducible fabrication processes for system
integration and innovations. More |
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