| Subproject | Title | Collaborations | Main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MPI Theory & Bio-Systems | Affinity of bioactive surfaces and membranes | 4, 7 | Membranes, proteins, polymers |
| 2 Fh-IAP | Smart polymer surfaces for DNA or proteins bioseparation | 3, 4, 6, 7 | Polymers, proteins, DNA |
| 3 MPI colloids | Bio-functional labeling of surfaces using defined oligopeptide attachment | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Receptor mimics Tunable stationary phases |
| 4 MPI interfaces | Characterization of bioactive surfaces interfacial interactions | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 | Contact dynamics Specific interactions Bio-adhesion |
| 5 MPI interfaces | Interactions between biomolecules and flexible bioactive surfaces | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 | Lipids, polymers, proteins, DNA, peptides |
| 6 Uni. Potsdam | Characterization of protein structure, stability and folding | 2, 3, 4, 5 | Protein structure |
| 7 Fh-IBMT | Surface coatings with switchable properties for applications in cellular biotechnology | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Novel cell substrates |