© Susanne Braun

Overview on Research

My research focuses on the synthesis of covalent and supramolecular crosslinked microgels in batch and flow processes and their characterization. Another important part of my work is the investigation of the interactions between different natural polyphenols and amphiphilic polymers using isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). In addition, I am engaged in the production of microgel-functionalized, electrospun nanofibers. These materials find their application in the biomedical as well as in the agricultural sector.

Research focus

• Synthesis and characterization of responsive microgels in batch and flow
• Production of functionalized electrospun fibers

Projects

pH-Med: μ-Gel-functionalized biomaterials with optimized pH-degradation

ProPlanta: Protecting plants with antimicrobial peptides and gallates

IGF Research Project 20897 N: Oxyfilter: Functional zinc peroxide coatings for antibacterial air filter systems

 

Publications

Molano‐López, C., Braun, S., Kather, M., Töpel, A., van Wissen, G., & Pich, A. (2022). Responsive Polyphenol‐Crosslinked Supramacromolecular Microgels with pH‐Triggered Disassembly in Aqueous Solution. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 2200213.

Kharandiuk, T., Tan, K. H., Xu, W., Weitenhagen, F., Braun, S., Göstl, R., & Pich, A. (2022). Mechanoresponsive diselenide-crosslinked microgels with programmed ultrasound-triggered degradation and radical scavenging ability for protein protection. Chemical Science, 13(38), 11304-11311.

Schulte, M. F., Izak-Nau, E., Braun, S., Pich, A., Richtering, W., & Göstl, R.; Microgels react to force: mechanical properties, syntheses, and force-activated functions; Chemical Society Reviews; 2022.

Jung, S. H., Bulut, S., Guerzoni, L. P. B., Günther, D., Braun, S., De Laporte, L., & Pich, A.; Fabrication of pH-degradable Supramacromolecular Microgels with Tunable Size and Shape via Droplet-based Microfluidics; Journal of Colloid and Interface Science; 2022. 

Izak‐Nau, E., Braun, S., Pich, A., & Göstl, R.; Mechanically Resistant Poly (N‐vinylcaprolactam) Microgels with Sacrificial Supramolecular Catechin Hydrogen Bonds; Advanced Science; 2104004; 2022.

Köhler, J., Thoma, A., Braun, S., Pich, A., & Herrmann, A.; Bedeutung von Makromolekülen im Kampf gegen das Coronavirus: Mit Polymeren gegen die Pandemie; Chemie in unserer Zeit; 2021.

Hoffmann, M., Gau, E., Braun, S., Pich, A., & Elling, L.; Enzymatic synthesis of 2-(β-galactosyl)-ethyl methacrylate by β-galactosidase from Pyrococcus woesei and application for glycopolymer synthesis and lectin studies; Biomacromolecules, 21(2), 974-987; 2020.

Izak-Nau, E., Demco, D. E., Braun, S., Baumann, C., Pich, A., & Göstl, R.; Shear-induced structural and functional transformations of poly (N-vinylcaprolactam) microgels; ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2(4), 1682-1691; 2020.