The work of the Institute of Materials Research focuses on the development of new materials and the associated process technologies for applications in the aerospace, energy and automotive sectors. In cooperation with other DLR institutes and national and international partners, the Institute carries out both fundamental and applied research. Its research portfolio extends across the areas of metallic structures, hybrid systems and intermetallics, structural and functional ceramics, thermoelectric systems, aerogels and aerogel composites as well as high-temperature and functional coatings.
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