Dijk, E. M. V.; Culha, S.; Menzen, M. H.; Bidan, C. M.; Gosens, R.: Elastase-Induced Parenchymal Disruption and Airway Hyper Responsiveness in Mouse Precision Cut Lung Slices: Toward an Ex vivo COPD Model. Frontiers in Physiology 7, 657 (2017)
Paris, M.; Götz, A.; Hettrich, I.; Bidan, C. M.; Dunlop, J. W. C.; Razi, H.; Zizak, I.; Hutmacher, D. W.; Fratzl, P.; Duda, G. N.et al.; Wagermaier, W.; Cipitria, A.: Scaffold curvature-mediated novel biomineralization process originates a continuous soft tissue-to-bone interface. Acta Biomaterialia 60, pp. 64 - 80 (2017)
Hiorns, J. E.; Bidan, C. M.; Jensen, O. E.; Gosens, R.; Kistemaker, L. E. M.; Fredberg, J. J.; Butler, J. P.; Krishnan, R.; Brook, B. S.: Airway and Parenchymal Strains during Bronchoconstriction in the Precision Cut Lung Slice. Frontiers in Physiology 7, 309 (2016)
Perrin, B. R. M.; Braccini, M.; Bidan, C. M.; Derail, C.; Papon, E.; Leterrier, Y.; Barrandon, Y.: Adhesion of surgical sealants used in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 70, pp. 81 - 89 (2016)
Ehrlicher, A. J.; Krishnan, R.; Guo, M.; Bidan, C. M.; Weitz, D. A.; Pollak, M. R.: Alpha-actinin binding kinetics modulate cellular dynamics and force generation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 112 (21), pp. 6619 - 6624 (2015)
Herklotz, M.; Prewitz, M. C.; Bidan, C. M.; Dunlop, J. W. C.; Fratzl, P.; Werner, C.: Availability of extracellular matrix biopolymers and differentiation state of human mesenchymal stem cells determine tissue-like growth in vitro. Biomaterials 60, pp. 121 - 129 (2015)
Bidan, C. M.; Wang, F. M.; Dunlop, J. W. C.: A three-dimensional model for tissue deposition on complex surfaces. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 16 (10), pp. 1056 - 1070 (2013)
Gamsjäger, E.; Bidan, C. M.; Fischer, F. D.; Fratzl, P.; Dunlop, J. W. C.: Modelling the role of surface stress on the kinetics of tissue growth in confined geometries. Acta Biomaterialia 9 (3), pp. 5531 - 5543 (2013)
Bidan, C. M.: The role of mechanics in the growth and modeling of biological materials. In: Design, Gestaltung, Formatività: Philosophies of making, pp. 329 - 342 (Ed. Ribault, P.). Birkhäuser, Berlin, Boston (2022)
van Dijk, M. E.; Culha, S.; Bidan, C.; Menzen, M.; Gosens, R.: Ex Vivo Elastase Treatment Disrupts Parenchymal Structure And Enhances Airway Narrowing in Precision Cut Lung Slices. The FASEB Journal 30 (1 Supplement), p. 1263.3 - 1263.3 (2016)
Bidan, C. M.; Kollmannsberger, P.; Kommareddy, K. P.; Rumpler, M.; Bréchet, Y. J. M.; Fratzl, P.; Dunlop, J. W. C.: From cell contractility to curvature-controlled tissue growth. In: 10th International Symposium on Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 124. 10th International Symposium on Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Berlin, April 11, 2012. (2012)
Braccini, M.; Bidan, C.; Perrin, B.; Dupeux, M.; Von Segesser, L.K.: Evaluation quantitative de l’adhérence de colles chirurgicales par la technique de gonflement-décollement. In: 19ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Marseille, 2009. 19ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Marseille, 2009. (2009)
Ram-Mohan, S.; Ehrlicher, A.; Bai, Y.; Schaible, N.; Yao, S.; Tatler, A. L.; Bidan, C.; Lavoie, T.; Solway, J.; Cook, D.et al.; Stoltz, D. A.; Suki, B.; Ai, X.; Krishnan, R.: A Highly Reproducible Measurement of Airway Reactivity in the Precision Cut Lung Slice. In American Thoracic Society International Conference Abstracts. American Thoracic Society International Conference, Washington DC. (2017)
Meurs, H.; Zuidhof, A. B.; Elzinga, C. R.S.; Smit, M.; Oldenburger, A.; Bidan, C. M.; Gosens, R.; Timens, W.; Maarsingh, H.: Small Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Precision-Cut Lung Slices of Patients with Mild to Moderate COPD: Relationship Between Tissue Structure and Function. In Lab Meth. and Bioeng.: Just do it, p. A7924 - A7924. American Thoracic Society International Conference , San Francisco. (2016)
Beetle-infested wood is usually considered waste, good only for burning, while swamps are often drained to make space for construction. Until you visit two new temporary exhibitions by »Matters of Activity«, which challenge these long-held assumptions and invite visitors to see both as versatile, living resources for a more sustainable future.
We left the lab coat hanging for a day—but brought our lab equipment with us to meet more than 8,200 visitors. At our 10 stations, we showcased how we learn from nature to develop sustainable solutions—from dye- and pigment-free colors to bio-inspired materials for construction, medicine, and design.
Prof. Peter Fratzl, Director of our Biomaterials Department, will contribute his expertise in the science and engineering of biological materials to help inform decision-making and science policy in Germany.
Silica aerogels are among the lightest solid materials and effective insulators thanks to their unique network of pores. X-ray examinations found that bubbles are critical to maintaining the pores during aerogel formation. The emergence of bubbles prevents the material from collapsing and points to low-cost alternative manufacturing methods with varied applications in the construction industry
Team has investigated how the natural properties of native tree bark can be used to create a standardized product for long-term use without the addition of adhesives. They have created bark panels by peeling and drying via hot pressing, which could be used in interior design or furniture and packaging, e.g., through industrial production.
Prof. Dr. Peter Fratzl has been appointed honorary life member by the Chinese Chemical Society (CCS). The CCS describes this nomination as "the highest honor bestowed on the world's most distinguished chemists and materials scientists".
Researchers discovered strong adhesive properties of white-berry mistletoe. Its flexible fibers adhere to both skin and cartilage as well as to various synthetic materials and could find application in many fields, such as wound sealant in biomedicine.
Researchers have discovered new properties of collagen: During the intercalation of minerals in collagen fibers, a contraction tension is generated that is hundreds of times stronger than muscle strength.
On February 3, the virtual inauguration of the first Max Planck Center on the Australian continent will take place. At the MPQC, project teams will explore biological materials known as extracellular matrices.