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Research at the Highest Level

PCCL is a Europe-wide competence center for sustainable high-performance polymers. We combine materials science, digitalization, and the principles of the circular economy to transfer new polymer solutions from idea to industrial application in a climate-friendly and efficient way.

PCCL thinks and develops along product life cycles and stands for application-oriented research with direct transfer into industrial practice.

Our Objectives

Development of cutting-edge technologies for the efficient production and innovative use of polymers.

Designing the next generation of high-performance polymer solutions for key future technologies.

An active contribution to environmental and climate protection by consistently aligning our R&D activities with sustainable development goals.

Establishing long-term, strategic R&D partnerships with leading companies in the polymer industry.

Supporting small and medium-sized businesses in overcoming complex challenges in plastics technology.

Supporting and developing highly qualified researchers for science and industry.

Research Focus Areas

Our services for
academia and industry

Sustainable Polymer
Technologies for Circularity

We conduct research on polymer materials and technologies that enable a circular economy, resource efficiency, and sustainable product life cycles.

Functional and
Reliable Polymers

We develop and characterize polymer materials and components designed for functional performance, reliability, and a long service life.

Digital Solutions
for Polymer Science

We use digital methods, simulations, and data-driven approaches to accelerate polymer development and improve product quality and reliability.

Discover our leading expertise
in polymer technology!
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Polymers are
key enabler

Polymers are important key enabler of innovation and play a vital role in advancing modern technologies and improving our quality of life. Their targeted and responsible use opens up a wide range of opportunities—particularly in terms of resource efficiency, energy savings, and sustainable applications.

 

Rather than simply replacing plastics across the board, the goal is to make the most of their strengths and continuously improve them through innovative solutions. In many applications, they offer lighter, more energy-efficient, and thus often more environmentally friendly alternatives to other materials.

Research Projects

Turning Polymers into Progress

Sustainable Polymer Technologies for Circularity

ReNewPV – Coating to increase the service life of PV modules with damaged backsheets

Digital Solutions for Polymer Science

AT-C3 - Austrian Chips Competence Center

Sustainable Polymer Technologies for Circularity

FORTIFIEDx - Multifunctional microfluidic patch for infectious diseases diagnosis