Episode 21: Talking to Dr. Christoph Herfurth about polyurethanes and sustainable plastics

04/04/2022 34 min Episodio 27
Episode 21: Talking to Dr. Christoph Herfurth about polyurethanes and sustainable plastics

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In this episode we hear from Dr. Christoph Herfurth, a researcher from Fraunhofer. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft based in Germany is the world’s leading applied research organization. Prioritizing key future-relevant technologies and commercializing its findings in business and industry, it plays a major role in the innovation process. A trailblazer and trendsetter in innovative developments and research excellence, it is helping shape our society and our future. Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany. Over 30,000 employees, predominantly scientists and engineers, work with an annual research budget of €2.9 billion. Fraunhofer generates €2.5 billion of this from contract research.
 
Learn more about Fraunhofer and Dr. Herfurth's exciting work in this article.

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