Pharmaceutical technology in transition: from powders and tablets to electrospinning and silk-based nanomedicine

The development and manufacture of modern pharmaceutical formulations are key building blocks of medical progress. They can be categorised into liquid, semi-solid and solid forms, and play a vital role in ensuring a safe and effective supply of medicines. At our hands-on stations, we present experiments and exhibits that bring this application-oriented research to life. Join in and determine the flow properties of powders and granules for yourself, then evaluate them. The optimal powder mixture is then used to produce tablets, allowing you to follow the entire process from conception and powder characterisation through to tableting.

A special highlight: experience the electrospinning process and discover how the natural material silk is being used to create innovative solutions for the medicine of the future. We’ll introduce the modern manufacturing process of electrospinning and provide insights into the fascinating world of novel silk materials. Discover silk in its many forms – from silk cocoons and liquid silk to gels and nanoparticles for medical applications.

For children: Paint your own silk cocoon and take it home as a souvenir!