Foamed plastics are generally made from fossil raw materials. They form the material for packaging that is used once but often ends up in waste and is rarely recycled. To make a long-term switch to a resource-conserving alternative, Fraunhofer UMSICHT, together with Loick Biowertstoff GmbH, the Inst…

Medical masks have become a part of everyday life during the pandemic. However, their increased virus protection also leads to communication problems. Researchers at Fraunhofer UMSICHT have developed a communication adapter for this problem that amplifies the voice and thus facilitates conversation…