Excellent experimental facilities exist for the synthesis, molecular, morphological characterization and the testing of polymers. The following equipment is available in the LPRE:

• Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR, Perkin Elmer 2000)
• UV-Vis spectrophotometer (UV-Vis, Shimadzu UV-2100)
• GC-head space chromatograph (Hewlett Packard 6890- Hewlett Packard 7694)
• Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC, Perkin Elmer DSC-7)
• Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA, Perkin Elmer TGA-7)
• Dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA, Perkin Elmer TAC 7/DX)
• Dynamic light scattering (Malvern, Autosizer Lo-C)
• Laser diffraction particle size analyzer (Malvern, Model 2605c)
• High temperature gel permeation chromatograph with multiple detectors (PL-GPC210, PolymerLabs)
• Gel permeation chromatograph (Varian Series)
• Apparatus for measurement of polymer rheological properties
• High-precision sorption microbalance
• Scanning Probe Microscope (Digital Instruments, Nanoscope IIIa)
• Optical microscope - Image analysis system (Leitz Mettalux, Image ProPlus)
• Stereomicroscope (NIKON, Model SMZ-2T)
• Apparatus for intrinsic viscosity measurememts
• Apparatus for interfacial tension measurements (Kruss, Typ K10T)
• High-precision apparatus for density measurements
• Four fully automated, high-pressure stirred autoclaves for polymer production
• Several mechanical dispersion units (Homogenizers/KINEMATICA AG, Sonicator/Sonics & Materials)
• Twin-screw BRABENDER extruder (DSE φ25) and mixer (PL 2100-6)
• Fluidized bed particle coating device (UniGlatt)
• Extrusion device for the synthesis of liposomes (LiposoFast-Pneumatic, Avestin Inc.)
• Tangential flow filtration device (Milsch)
• Spray dryer (Mini Spray Dryer, Buchi B-191)