The GMBU e.V.
The GMBU e.V. is a non-profit organization for industrial research and development established in three departments with main competences each in Environmental Biotechnology (Halle-Saale/Saxony-Anhalt), Opto-Sensors and Photonic Measurements (Jena/Thuringia) and Sol-Gel technique and functional coatings (Dresden/Saxony)
Since its foundation in 1992 the GMBU e.V. has become an essential part of the industrial research landscape of Germany. With innovative activities the GMBU e.V. build up an important linkage between academic research and the demands formulated by small and middle sized enterprises. The GMBU e.V. denominates itself as a centre of excellence and know-how transfer in the fields of medical and environmental technologies, biotechnology and chemical nanotechnology
The department of "Functional Coatings" was founded in the year 1993 and is now placed in the Technology Center Rossendorf (ROTECH) near Dresden. The group is working on nanosol coatings for the functionalisation of textiles, paper and medical products. Aim of this work is the improvement of these materials using coatings e.g. with hydro/oleophophic, UV-absorbing, antimicrobial or bioactive properties.
Another topic is the embedding of bioactive substances, biomolecules or living cells into nano-structured inorganic metal oxide matrices (biocers). Such biocers can be used as coating or bulk material for new high-active biofilters or biocatalysts.
Furthermore, different services are offered: analytical and microbiological investigations, coating service (dip-, spray-coating, continuous casting of foils, paper and textiles) and technical consultation
