Targeted control of molecular layer properties
A team of researchers that included several Cluster Young Scientists as well as Principal Investigators Carsten Rockstuhl, Wolfgang Wenzel, Stefan Bräse, Petra Tegeder and Christof Wöll has developed a new programmed assembly strategy based on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) that allows for electric fields to be integrated into crystalline, porous thin films. Their research was published in the journal […]
Hector Seminar Pupils Explore 3D Food Printing
On July 7, pupils from course KA 16 of the Hector Seminar explored the versatile possibilities offered by 3D food printers. Under the guidance and supervision of Cluster Young Scientists Saskia Braun, Maximilian Elter, Clara Vázquez-Martel and Pascal Kiefer, they learned the theoretical and practical basics of designing and printing with mashed potatoes, pasta dough and chocolate.
Cluster PIs Involved in Successful NFDI Consortia
On July 2, the Gemeinsame Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK) decided the inclusion of ten additional consortia within the Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur (NFDI). Among the new consortia supported in this second funding round are NFDI-MatWerk (Materials Science and Engineering) and FAIRmat (Condensed-Matter and Chemical Physics of Solids). Cluster PIs Peter Gumbsch and Ruth Schwaiger are members of NFDI-MatWerk and […]
Freestanding Walls of Water
A team of researchers that includes Cluster Young Scientist Mariia A. Kuzina and Principal Investigator Pavel A. Levkin presents a new way to contain fluids without a wall using so-called “liquid wells”. The authors conclude that the water walls are self-repairing, adaptive and functional, thus displaying properties that are uncommon when it comes to solid […]
Bridging Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches in Synthetic Biology
In a new paper published in Nature Communications, a group of researchers including Cluster Young Scientist Kevin Jahnke and Principal Investigators Rasmus R. Schröder, Joachim Spatz and Kerstin Göpfrich demonstrate that the use of top-down engineered bacteria can enhance bottom-up assembled synthetic cells, thus providing a vision to bridge the gap between the two approaches in […]
Launch of Research Data Management Online Course
Research Data Management is an important aspect of the research conducted in the Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O). In order to provide Young Researchers with the necessary tools and knowledge, a recently launched online course by the Cluster introduces good scientific practice of research data handling in an interactive way including practice-oriented examples.
Usage of Rotons in 3D Metamaterials
Researchers led by Principal Investigator Martin Wegener are currently working on using rotons in artificial materials. These metamaterials could in the future manipulate or direct sound waves in a way never achieved before. The researchers report on their work in a paper published in Nature Communications.
Register Now for the Cluster Conference 2022!
Registrations for Future 3D Additive Manufacturing – The 3DMM2O Conference 2022: 3D Nano- and Micro-Manufacturing: Technology and Technical Applications are now open! The conference will take place from April 3-8, 2022 in the baroque monastery of Schöntal, Germany (near Heilbronn).
Optical Biosensors for Diagnostics
In a recently published paper, a research team led by Principal Investigator Christian Koos presents optical biosensors that combine Si3N4 sensor circuits with hybrid on-chip organic lasers. The sensors may be used to produce low-cost point-of-care devices, thus enabling early and efficient disease diagnosis as well as other applications in biophotonics.
Physikalisches Kolloquium with Martin van Hecke
On May 21 at 4 pm, Martin van Hecke (Leiden University & AMOLF Institute Amsterdam) will give an online lecture in the event series Physikalisches Kolloquium of KIT’s Department of Physics following an invitation by Cluster Co-Spokesperson Martin Wegener. The topic of the lecture is “Mechanical Metamaterials: Step by Step”. Cluster members are invited to take part.
