The Convergence Center for Living Multifunctional Material Systems

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Two Research Sites, One Shared Vision

LiMC2 combines the expertise of two strong partners. Founded by Penn State University and University of Freiburg, it accelerates the development of a new class of engineered living materials. In contrast to the largely static materials of today whose properties remain more or less constant throughout their lifetime, the envisioned materials systems can respond to a changing environment by adapting their properties – not unlike living organisms. The center combines the strong efforts of the Cluster of Excellence livMatS at the University of Freiburg und the Living Multifunctional Material Systems Center at Penn State.

The Center brings together researchers from both universities in collaborative projects, seed grants and research exchange programs – from the student to the faculty level. The center’s members perform research toward a common goal: To develop material systems, which adapt autonomously to changes in the environment, are robust and resilient so that they can survive even adverse conditions, harvest their energy from the environment and consist of sustainable components. The center crosses disciplinary and institutional boundaries and integrates biology, chemistry, soft matter science, sustainability research, process engineering, architecture, energy materials research, physics, and micro/nano systems engineering to generate novel materials for a more sustainable future.

With potential applications in adaptive architecture and infrastructure, systems for CO2 drawdown, robotics technologies, electronics, optics and medical care, these envisioned novel type of material systems respond to the global challenges of our time and pave the way to a sustainable society.

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