Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM
Our modular platform for a sustainable process design in fine chemicals synthesis
At Fraunhofer IMM, we develop sustainable solutions for our customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors. We have developed a modular platform technology that enables us and our customers to produce high-quality fine chemicals using classical thermal synthesis, photochemistry and electro organic synthesis on different scales. We support our customers from the first discussion about their desired process via feasibility studies including all experimental and analytical data for decision-making to the final product. This is how we accelerate the successful implementation of innovative and sustainable ideas and wishes of our customers in a professional and personal environment at our institute.
Our approach is based on decades of experience in micro process engineering and continuous flow chemistry. Our engineers design flow reactors according to customer requirements and integrate them into synthesis plants for the screening of process parameters. High-performance light sources based on commercially available high-performance LEDs or surface and structure optimized electrodes are developed in our institute for their application in photochemistry and electrochemistry. In addition to our own laboratory for the production of inorganic catalysts, we can also draw on the extensive Fraunhofer network and, in close cooperation with our colleagues from other institutes, we can offer customized enzymes for biocatalysis in our reactors. Of course, we round off our customer offering with comprehensive chemical analysis so that the desire for a more sustainable synthesis of fine chemicals can be evaluated based on reliable experimental and analytical data.
