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Center for Applied Nanotechnology (CAN) GmbH

CAN GmbH offers companies and research institutions contract research and development services in the area of nanotechnology and participates in national and international research programs.
The focus of our activities is the utilization of new findings in chemical nanotechnology and nanoanalysis especially in the areas of consumables, specialty polymers and health care.
Our main areas of expertise are the production of many nanoparticulate and nanocomposite materials, encapsulation of active ingredients as well as development of nanoparticle-based biological and medical markers.

Main area of expertise:

Synthesis, Analysis and Application of
• Magnetic Nanoparticles
• Fluorescent Nanoparticles
• Technical Nanoparticles
• Polymer Nanostructures
• Core Shell Systems
• Carrier Systems


Range of research we offer:
• development of marker molecules
• development of contrast agents
• development of toxicity assays
• development of drug delivery systems
• development of nanoparticular solutions