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Wong, K. K. W.; Cölfen, H.; Whilton, N. T.; Douglas, T.; Mann, S.: Synthesis and characterization of hydrophobic ferritin proteins. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry 76 (3-4), pp. 187 - 195 (1999)
Antonietti, M.; Breulmann, M.; Göltner, C. G.; Cölfen, H.; Wong, K. K. W.; Walsh, D.; Mann, S.: Inorganic/organic mesostructures with complex architectures: Precipitation of calcium phosphate in the presence of double-hydrophilic block copolymers. Chemistry – A European Journal 4 (12), pp. 2493 - 2500 (1998)
Breulmann, M.; Cölfen, H.; Hentze, H. P.; Antonietti, M.; Walsh, D.; Mann, S.: Elastic magnets: Template-controlled mineralization of iron oxide colloids in a sponge-like gel matrix. Advanced Materials 10, pp. 237 - 241 (1998)
Bronstein, L. M.; Sidorov, S. N.; Gourkova, A. Y.; Valetsky, P. M.; Hartmann, J.; Breulmann, M.; Cölfen, H.; Antonietti, M.: Interaction of metal compounds with double-hydrophilic block copolymers in aqueous medium and metal colloid formation. Inorganica Chimica Acta 280, pp. 348 - 354 (1998)
Cölfen, H.; Boulter, J. M.; Harding, S. E.; Watts, A.: Ultracentrifugation studies on the transmembrane domain of the human erythrocyte anion transporter Band 3 in the detergent C12E8. European Biophysics Journal 27, pp. 651 - 655 (1998)
Pauck, T.; Cölfen, H.: Hydrodynamic analysis of macromolecular conformation - a comparative study of flow field flow fractionation and analytical ultracentrifugation. Analytical Chemistry 70, pp. 3886 - 3891 (1998)
Sedlak, M.; Antonietti, M.; Cölfen, H.: Synthesis of a new class of double-hydrophilic block copolymers with calcium binding capacity as builders and for biomimetic structure control of minerals. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 199, pp. 247 - 254 (1998)
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Cölfen, H.; Harding, S. E.: MSTARA and MSTARI: Interactive PC algorithms for simple, model independent evaluation of sedimentation equilibrium data. European Biophysics Journal with Biophysics Letters 25 (5-6), pp. 333 - 346 (1997)
Cölfen, H.; Harding, S. E.; Wilson, E. K.; Scrutton, N. S.; Winzor, D. J.: Low temperature solution behaviour of Methylophilus methylotrophus electron transferring flavoprotein: a study by analytical ultracentrifugation. European Biophysics Journal 25, pp. 411 - 416 (1997)
Cölfen, H.; Pauck, T.: Determination of particle size distributions with angström resolution. Colloid and Polymer Science 275 (2), pp. 175 - 180 (1997)
Cölfen, H.; Pauck, T.; Antonietti, M.: Investigation of quantum size colloids using the XL-I ultracentrifuge. Progress in Colloid and Polymer Science 107, pp. 136 - 147 (1997)
Cölfen, H.; Winzor, D. J.: A computer program based on the psi function for model-independent analysis of sedimentation equilibrium distributions reflecting macromolecular interactions. Progress in Colloid and Polymer Science 107, pp. 36 - 42 (1997)
Dean, J. L. E.; Cölfen, H.; Harding, S. E.; Rice, D. W.; Engel, P. C.: Alteration of the quaternary structure of glutamate dehydrogenase from Clostridium symbiosum by a single mutation distant from the subunit interfaces. European Biophysics Journal 25, pp. 417 - 422 (1997)
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.