Thünemann, A. F.; Sander, K.; Jaeger, W.; Dimova, R.: Polyampholyte-dressed micelles of fluorinated and hydrogenated dodecanoic acid. Langmuir 18 (13), pp. 5099 - 5105 (2002)
Dimova, R.; Danov, K.; Pouligny, B.; Ivanov, I. B.: Drag of a solid particle trapped in a thin film or at an interface: Influence of surface viscosity and elasticity. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 226, pp. 35 - 43 (2000)
Mangiarotti, A.; Dimova, R.: The spectral phasor approach to resolving membrane order with environmentally sensitive dyes. In: Methods in Enzymology, Vol. 700, pp. 105 - 126 (Eds. Baumgart, T.; Deserno, M.). Academic Press (2024)
Lira, R. d.; Dimova, R.: Fusion assays for model membranes: a critical review. In: Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Vol. 30, pp. 229 - 270. Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam (2019)
Steinkühler, J.; Dimova, R.: Giant vesicles: a biomimetic tool for assessing membrane material properties and interactions. In: Characterization of biological membranes: structure and dynamics, pp. 415 - 440 (Eds. Nieh, M.-P.; Heberle, F. A.). Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Munich/Boston (2019)
Dimova, R.; Riske, K. A.: Electrodeformation, Electroporation, and Electrofusion of Giant Unilamellar Vesicles. In: Handbook of Electroporation (Ed. Miklavcic, D.). Springer International Publishing, Cham (2016)
Dimova, R.: Membrane electroporation in high electric fields. In: Bioelectrochemistry: fundamentals, applications and recent developments, pp. 335 - 367 (Eds. Alkire, R. C.; Kolb, D. M.; Lipkowski, J.). Wiley-VCH, Weinheim (2011)
Yang, P.; Dimova, R.: Nanoparticle synthesis in vesicle microreactors. In: Biomimetic based applications, pp. 523 - 552 (Ed. George, A.). InTech, Rijeka (2011)
Müller, M. J. I.; Beeg, J.; Dimova, R.; Klumpp, S.; Lipowsky, R.: Traffic by small teams of molecular motors. In: Traffic and Granular Flow '07, pp. 695 - 700 (Eds. Appert-Rolland, C.; Chevoir, F.; Gondret, P.; Lassarre, S.; Lebacque, J.-P. et al.). Springer, Berlin (2009)
Dimova, R.; Pouligny, B.: Optical dynamometry to study phase transitions in lipid membranes. In: Methods in membrane lipids, pp. 227 - 236 (Ed. Dopico, A.). Humana Press, Totowa (2007)
Fricke, N.; Dimova, R.: How GM1 Affects the Phase State and Mechanical Properties of Phospholipid Membranes. Biophysical Journal (Annual Meeting Abstracts) 108 (2), p. 18A - 18A (2015)
Lira, R. B.; Dimova, R.; Riske, K. A.: Giant unilamellar vesicles from films of agarose and lipids display hindered mechanical response. European Biophysics Journal with Biophysics Letters 42 (Suppl. 1), P-345, p. S125 - S125 (2013)
Steinkühler, J.; Bartelt, S.; Wegner, S.; Knorr, R. L.; Dimova, R.; Lipowsky, R.: Budding and Fission of Vesicles by Control of Membrane Spontaneous Curvature. In Biophysical Journal, 116 (3, Suppl. 1), 1619-Plat, pp. 328a - 329a. Cell Press, Cambridge, Mass. (2019)
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.