Fery, A.; Schöler, B.; Cassagneau, T.; Caruso, F.: Nanoporous thin films formed by salt-induced structural changes in multilayers of poly(acrylic acid) and poly(allylamine). Langmuir 17, pp. 3779 - 3783 (2001)
Fery, A.; Herminghaus, S.; Ibn-Elhaj, M.: AFM and optical investigations of liquid crystal dewetting: Influence of short and long-range forces. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology Section A–Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals 330 (1), pp. 267 - 276 (1999)
Herminghaus, S.; Fery, A.; Reim, D.: Imaging of droplets of aqueous solutions by tapping-mode scanning force microscopy. Ultramicroscopy 69 (3), pp. 211 - 217 (1997)
Elsner, N.; Dubreuil, F.; Weinkamer, R.; Wasicek, M.; Fischer, F.D.; Fery, A.: Mechanical Properties of Freestanding Polyelectrolyte Capsules: a Quantitative Approach Based on Shell Theory. Progress in Colloid and Polymer Science 132, pp. 117 - 123 (2006)
Fery, A.; Dubreuil, F.; Heuvingh, J.; Elsner, N.; Möhwald, H.: Quantifying and controlling the mechanical properties of polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules: towards mechanosensitive microcapsules. In Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, 227, p. U888 - U888. (2004)
Fery, A.: Arbeiten zur Rasterkraftmikroskopie auf Flüssigkeiten und ihre Anwendung zur Charakterisierung des Benetzungsverhaltens dünner Flüssigkristallfilme. Dissertation, Universität Potsdam, Potsdam (1999)
Fery, A.: Micro-mechanics and adhesion of artificial capsules. From method-development to understanding structure-property relations. Habilitation, Universität Potsdam, Potsdam (2006)
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.
Materials can temporarily change shape when a force is applied (elastic deformation) and scientists analyze a slight color change in the ligh reflected under a laser beam. Dr. Shahrouz Amini can now capture elasticity in real time and in 3D with an inverted nanoindenter – like a tiny diamond pencil tip that applies stress to a sample. The invention enables the design of tailor-made materials for applications ranging from microelectronics to prosthetic implants.
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.