García-Márquez, A.; Glatzel, S.; Kraupner, A.; Kiefer, K.; Siemensmeyer, K.; Giordano, C.: Branch-like iron nitride and carbide magnetic fibres via electrospinning technique. Chemistry – A European Journal 24 (19), pp. 4895 - 4901 (2018)
Gupta, S.; Altin, B.; Giordano, C.; Gradzielski, M.; Mehta, S. K.: Noble metal/silica "raspberry" type hybrids: synthesis and functionalization. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 472, pp. 50 - 56 (2015)
Lei, W.; Willinger, M. G.; Antonietti, M.; Giordano, C.: GaN and GaxIn1−xN nanoparticles with tunable indium content: synthesis and characterization. Chemistry – A European Journal 21 (52), pp. 18976 - 18982 (2015)
Ma, L.; Ting, L. R. L.; Molinari, V.; Giordano, C.; Yeo, B. S.: Efficient hydrogen evolution reaction catalyzed by molybdenum carbide and molybdenum nitride nanocatalysts synthesized via the urea glass route. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 3 (16), pp. 8361 - 8368 (2015)
Chieffi, G.; Giordano, C.; Antonietti, M.; Esposito, D.: FeNi nanoparticles with carbon armor as sustainable hydrogenation catalysts: towards biorefineries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2 (30), pp. 11591 - 11596 (2014)
Kaur, R.; Giordano, C.; Gradzielski, M.; Mehta, S. K.: Synthesis of highly stable, water-dispersible copper nanoparticles as catalysts for nitrobenzene reduction. Chemistry – An Asian Journal 9 (1), pp. 189 - 198 (2014)
Milke, B.; Wall, C.; Metzke, S.; Clavel, G.; Fichtner, M.; Giordano, C.: A simple synthesis of MnN0.43@C nanocomposite: characterization and application as battery material. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 16 (12), 2795 (2014)
Molinari, V.; Giordano, C.; Antonietti, M.; Esposito, D.: Titanium nitride-nickel nanocomposite as heterogeneous catalyst for the hydrogenolysis of aryl ethers. Journal of the American Chemical Society 136 (5), pp. 1758 - 1761 (2014)
Corbiere, T. C. M.; Ressnig, D.; Giordano, C.; Antonietti, M.: Focused radiation heating for controlled high temperature chemistry, exemplified with the preparation of vanadium nitride nanoparticles. RSC Advances 3 (35), pp. 15337 - 15343 (2013)
Giordano, C.; Corbiere, T.: A step forward in metal nitride and carbide synthesis: from pure nanopowders to nanocomposites. Colloid and Polymer Science 291 (6), pp. 1297 - 1311 (2013)
Glatzel, S.; Schnepp, Z.; Giordano, C.: From Paper to Structured Carbon Electrodes by Inkjet Printing. Angewandte Chemie-International Edition 52 (8), pp. 2355 - 2358 (2013)
Gupta, S.; Giordano, C.; Gradzielski, M.; Mehta, S. K.: Microwave-assisted synthesis of small Ru nanoparticles and their role in degradation of congo red. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 411, pp. 173 - 181 (2013)
Liu, X. F.; Antonietti, M.; Giordano, C.: Manipulation of phase and microstructure at nanoscale for SiC in molten salt synthesis. Chemistry of Materials 25 (10), pp. 2021 - 2027 (2013)
Petkov, V.; Hessel, C. M.; Ovtchinnikoff, J.; Guillaussier, A.; Korgel, B. A.; Liu, X. F.; Giordano, C.: Structure-properties correlation in Si nanoparticles by total scattering and computer simulations. Chemistry of Materials 25 (11), pp. 2365 - 2371 (2013)
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.
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.