Troitsky, V.; Berzina, T.; Shchukin, D.; Sukhorukov, G.; Erokhin, V.; Fontana, M. P.: Simple method of hydrophilic/hydrophobic patterning of solid surfaces and its application to self-assembling of nanoengineered polymeric capsules. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 245 (1-3), pp. 163 - 168 (2004)
Shchukin, D. G.; Caruso, R. A.: Inorganic macroporous films from preformed nanoparticles and membrane templates: synthesis and investigation of photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical properties. Advanced Functional Materials 13 (10), pp. 789 - 794 (2003)
Shchukin, D. G.; Radtchenko, I. L.; Sukhorukov, G. B.: Synthesis of nanosized magnetic ferrite particles inside hollow polyelectrolyte capsules. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B 107 (1), pp. 86 - 90 (2003)
Shchukin, D. G.; Schattka, J. H.; Antonietti, M.; Caruso, R. A.: Photocatalytic properties of porous metal oxide networks formed by nanoparticle infiltration in a polymer gel template. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B 107 (4), pp. 952 - 957 (2003)
Shchukin, D. G.; Sukhorukov, G. B.: Synthesis of binary polyelectrolyte/inorganic composite capsules of micron size. Colloid and Polymer Science 281 (12), pp. 1201 - 1204 (2003)
Schattka, J. H.; Shchukin, D. G.; Jia, J. G.; Antonietti, M.; Caruso, R. A.: Photocatalytic activities of porous titania and titania/zirconia structures formed by using a polymer gel templating. Chemistry of Materials 14 (12), pp. 5103 - 5108 (2002)
Shchukin, D. G.; Kulak, A. I.; Sviridov, D. V.: Magnetic photocatalysts of the core-shell type. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences 1 (10), pp. 742 - 744 (2002)
Shchukin, D. G.; Sviridov, D. V.: Highly efficient generation of H2O2 at composite polyaniline/heteropolyanion electrodes: effect of heteropolyanion structure on H2O2 yield. Electrochemistry Communications 4 (5), pp. 402 - 405 (2002)
Shchukin, D. G.; Zelenev, A. S. (Eds.): Physical-Chemical Mechanics of Disperse Systems and Materials. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton (2016), 354 pp.
Shchukin, D. G.; Andreeva, A. V.; Skorb, E. V.; Möhwald, H.: Emerging concepts in interfacial chemistry of hybrid materials. In: The Supramolecular chemistry of organic-inorganic hybrid materials, pp. 639 - 652 (Ed. Rurack, K.). Wiley-VCH, Weinheim (2010)
Skorb, E. V.; Shchukin, D. G.: New corrosion protection concepts. In: Anticorrosive coatings: fundamentals and new concepts, pp. 159 - 199 (Ed. Sander, J.). Vincentz Network, Hannover (2010)
Shchukin, D. G.; Möhwald, H.: Hollow micro- and nanoscale containers. In: Advanced materials research trends, pp. 259 - 278 (Ed. Basbanes, L. S.). Nova Science Publ., New York (2007)
Shchukin, D. G.; Sviridov, D. V.: Nanoengineered composites based on conducting polymers. In: Progress in electrochemistry research, pp. 91 - 121 (Ed. Nunez, M.). Nova Science Publishers, New York (2005)
Skorb, E. V.; Shchukin, D. G.; Sviridov, D. V.: Light-controllable coatings for corrosion protection. Physics, chemistry and application of nanostructures: reviews and short notes of Nanomeeting '09, pp. 515 - 518 (2009)
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.