Fabian Kolodzy; Photo from DWI Website

Person

Fabian Kolodzy

M. Sc.
DWI - Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V. and Chair of Functional and Interactive Polymers

PhD Student

Address

Building: 5393/Bestandsbau

Room: A 3.05

DWI - Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V.

Forckenbeckstraße 50

52074 Aachen

Contact

WorkPhone
Phone: +49 241 80 23394
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Overview on Research

The research of Fabian Kolodzy consists of the synthesis and functionalization of sustainable microgel-systems for plant protection. Due to the biocompatibility and biodegradability, the focus is on the use of the polysaccharide chitosan which is won from the shell of crustaceans. Microgels are suited for the controlled transport of nutrients or pesticides. Incorporation of responsive groups enables target-specific release so that the drugs are released on demand. Thereby, the efficiency of the drugs can be increased so less amounts are required.

Research focus

  • Functionalization of biopolymers with focus on pectin and chitosan
  • Synthesis and characterization of responsive microgel containers for controlled uptake and release of biological molecules (peptides, DNA)
  • Target-specific release of nutrients and pesticides for application in plant protection

Projects

BLE - ho[RtikulturNA]: Innovative RNA-based Crop Protection Technologies in Horticulture

DFG – SPP 2416 (CodeChi): Utilizing Chitosan-RNA-protein microgels as delivery system for RNA-mediated gene modulation in plants

Publications

Dittrich, J., Kolodzy, F., Töpel, A., Hofmann, A., Groth, G., Pich, A., & Gohlke, H. (2023). Loading and co-solvent-triggered release of okanin, a C4 plant key enzyme inhibitor, into/from functional microgels. Chemical Engineering Journal, 460, 141631.

Meyer, F., Kolodzy, F., Scheck, M. L., Kaletsch, A., Kharandiuk, T., Pich, A., & Broeckmann, C. (2023). Novel Pectin Binder for Satelliting Carbides to H13 Tool Steel for PBF-LB Processing. Materials, 16(10), 3649.