In addition to basic research for the development of new methods and strategies of synthesis, the focus of the Division is on practice-oriented synthetic chemistry. The cornerstones of our activities are the synthesis and characterisation of products that are industrially and technologically exploitable and marketable as well as the development of technical manufacturing processes. Our research is devoted to the synthesis and modification of synthetic polymers and renewable materials, whereas there is a strong focus on photopolymers, polymers and materials with defined architecture and biomaterials