Prades, J.; Funari, S. S.; Escriba, P. V.; Barcelo, F.: Effects of unsaturated fatty acids and triacylglycerols on phosphatidylethanolamine membrane structure. Journal of Lipid Research 44 (9), pp. 1720 - 1727 (2003)
Stribeck, N.; Androsch, R.; Funari, S. S.: Nanostructure evolution of homogeneous poly(ethylene-co-1-octene) as a function of strain. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 204 (9), pp. 1202 - 1216 (2003)
Stribeck, N.; Funari, S. S.: Nanostructure evolution in a poly(ether ester) elastomer during drawing and the displacement of hard domains from lamellae. Journal of Polymer Science Part B-Polymer Physics 41 (16), pp. 1947 - 1954 (2003)
Androsch, R.; Stribeck, N.; Lupke, T.; Funari, S. S.: Investigation of the deformation of homogeneous poly(ethylene-co-1-octene) by wide- and small-angle X-ray scattering using synchrotron radiation. Journal of Polymer Science Part B-Polymer Physics 40 (17), pp. 1919 - 1930 (2002)
Funari, S. S.; Nuscher, B.; Rapp, G.; Beyer, K.: Detergent-phospholipid mixed micelles with a crystalline phospholipid core. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 98 (16), pp. 8938 - 8943 (2001)
Funari, S. S.; Rapp, G.; Perbrandt, M.; Dierks, K.; Vallazza, M.; Betzel, C.; Erdmann, V. A.; Svergun, D. I.: Structure of free Thermus flavus 5 S rRNA at 1.3 nm resolution from synchrotron X-ray solution scattering. The Journal of Biological Chemistry 275, pp. 31283 - 31288 (2000)
Tiemann, M.; Fröba, M.; Rapp, G.; Funari, S. S.: Non-aqueous synthesis of mesostructures aluminophosphate/surfactant composites: synthesis, characterisation, and in-situ SAXS studies. Chemistry of Materials 12, pp. 1342 - 1348 (2000)
Tiemann, M.; Fröba, M.; Rapp, G.; Funari, S. S.: In-situ small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) studies on the formation of mesostructured aluminophosphate/surfactant composite materials. Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 129, pp. 559 - 566 (2000)
Zickler, G. A.; Jähnert, S.; Funari, S. S.; Findenegg, G. H.; Paris, O.: Pore lattice deformation in ordered mesoporous silica studied by in situ small-angle X-ray diffraction. Journal of Applied Crystallography 40, pp. S522 - S526 (2007)
Funari, S. S.; Prades, J.; Escriba, P. V.; Barcelo, F.: Effects of farnesol on the thermotropic behaviour of Phosphatidylethanolamine membranes. In Biophysical Journal, 86 (1), pp. 349A - 350A. Cell Press, Cambridge, Mass. (2004)
Funari, S. S.; Barcelo, F.; Prades, J.; Escriba, P. V.: Fatty acids on the structure of phosphoethanolamine membranes. In Biophysical Journal, 84 (2), p. 47A - 47A. (2003)
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.