The Department of Biomaterials, headed by Peter Fratzl, focuses on interdisciplinary research in the field of biological and biomimetic materials. The emphasis is on understanding how the mechanical or other physical properties are governed by structure and composition and how they adopt to environmental conditions. Furthermore, research on natural materials (such as bone or wood) has potential applications in many fields.
The Department of Biomaterials, headed by Peter Fratzl, focuses on interdisciplinary research into the mechanical and physical properties of biological and biomimetic materials, with a particular emphasis on how these properties are influenced by structure and composition, and how they adapt to environmental conditions. Research on natural materials like bone or wood is also explored for potential applications in various fields.