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Christian Karl

Research Scientist

Dr. rer. nat. (Doctoral studies) at the University of Hanover, Germany (2014)
Topic: Investigation of tribology and wetting behaviour of elastomer composites

Diploma in Polymer and Colloid Chemistry at the University of Bayreuth, Germany (2007)
Topic: Synthesis and Interfacial Behaviour of Silica Nanoparticle-Polymer Composites

Competence and research areas

Broad competence in surface chemistry, polymer chemistry and polymer physics, physical, analytical chemistry of polymers, plastics processing polymer composites/polymers (elastomers, TPUs, thermoplastics, thermosets, bioplastics).
- Structure property-relationships of polymers/composites
- Recycling of polymers and polymer composites
- Biodegradable Plastics
- Plastics in Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Wetting/contact angle measurements: method development
- Friction and wear

Contact info

Visiting address:
Forskningsveien 1
0373 Oslo