TOC of Report 07/08

Chapter 1: PREFACE

• The Institute in Numbers
• The Research Program of the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPI-CI)
• Scientific Relations
• International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Biomimetic Systems
• Press and Public Relations

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Chapter 2: BIOMATERIALS

Biological Materials

• Bone Material Quality and Osteoporosis, Prof. P. Fratzl, Dr. A. Mašić
• Hierarchical Connective Tissues, Dr. H. S. Gupta
• Bone Regeneration, Dr. I. Manjubala
• Mechanobiology, Dr. R. Weinkamer

Biological and Biomimetic Materials

• Plant Biomechanics and Biomimetics, Dr. I. Burgert
• Molecular Biomimetics and Magnet Biomineralization, Dr. D. Faivre
• From Microstructure to Mechanical Function, Prof. P. Fratzl, Dr. J. Dunlop, Dr. P. Zaslansky,
  Dr. N. Gierlinger

Bio-Inspired Materials

• Biogenic Minerals and Bio-Inspired Nano-Composites, Dr. B. Aichmayer
• Mesoscale Materials and Synchrotron Research, Dr. O. Paris

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Chapter 3: COLLOID CHEMISTRY

Heterophase Polymerization

• Polymer Dispersions/Heterophase Polymerizations,Dr. K. Tauer

Biomimetic Mineralization and Crystal Growth Control

• Polymer-Bioconjugates as Macromolecular LEGO® - Bricks, Dr. H. Börner
• Bioinspired Polymers and Colloids, Dr. H. Schlaad

Modern Techniques of Colloid Analysis

• Fractionating Colloid Analytics, Dr. H. Cölfen
• Electron Microscopic Studies of Colloidal Systems and Biomaterials, Dr. J. Hartmann

Materials for Energy Applications

• From Hard to Soft Porous Frameworks, Dr. A. Thomas

Hydrothermal Carbon Nanostructures and Coatings

• Sustainable Functional Nanostructured Materials, Dr. M. M. Titirici

De Novo Nanoparticles

• De Novo Nanoparticles: Novel Synthetic Routes for Nanoparticle Production, Dr. C. Giordano

International Joint Laboratory

• Artificial Photosynthesis, Prof. X. C. Wang

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Chapter 4: INTERFACES

(Quasi) Planar Interfaces – Fluid Interfaces

• Langmuir Monolayers as Model Systems to Study Interactions at Interfaces, Dr. G. Brezesinski
• Thin Soft Films, Dr. R. Krastev
• Replacement of Proteins by Surfactants from Adsorbed Interfacial Layers, Dr. R. Miller
• Ion Distribution at Interfaces, Dr. H. Motschmann

Solid Interfaces

• Phase Transitions, Nucleation and Transport Phenomena at Solid/Air Interfaces, Dr. H. Riegler

Non-Planar Materials

• From Molecular Modules to Modular Materials, Dr. D. G. Kurth
• Active Interfaces and Coatings, Dr. D. Shchukin

Non-Planar Interfaces

• Nanotechnology for Bio-Applications, Dr. A. G. Skirtach
• Ordering of Functional Nanoparticles, Dr. D. Wang

International Joint Laboratory

• Molecular Assemblies of Biomimetic Systems and Nanostructured Design, Prof. J. Li

MPI-NIMS International Joint Laboratory

• Supramolecular Materializations, Dr. T. Nakanishi

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Chapter 5: THEORY & BIO-SYSTEMS

Polymers and Proteins

• Polypeptides: Amyloid Formers and Molecular Motors, Dr. V. Knecht
• Protein Folding and Function, Dr. T. Weikl
• Weak Polyelectrolytes in Poor Solvents, Dr. C. Seidel

Molecular Motors

• Motor Cycles and Operation Modes of Kinesin, Dr. S. Liepelt
• Cooperative Transport by Molecular Motors, Dr. M. J.I. Müller

Membranes and Vesicles

• Morphologies of Vesicles Loaded with Aqueous Polymer Solution, Dr. R. Dimova
• Morphological Transitions of Vesicles in AC Electric Fields, Dr. R. Dimova
• Lipid Flow Patterns in Vesicles, Dr. R. Dimova
• Membranes and Nonpolar Surfaces, Dr. V. Knecht
• Tension Induced Membrane Fusion, A. Grafmüller
• Membrane Adhesion, Dr. T. Weikl

Networks in Bio-Systems

• Life Cycle of Chlamy Cells, Dr. A. Valleriani

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Chapter 6: BIOMOLECULAR SYSTEMS

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Chapter 7: APPENDIX

• Organization Chart
• Scientific Advisory Board and Board of Trustees
• Third Party Funds
• Selected Events
• Scientific Degrees
• Appointments and Honors
• Publications and Patents
• Maps

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