Person
Michael Maier
M. Sc.PhD Student
DWI - Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V. and Chair of Functional and Interactive Polymers
Address
Building: 5391/Bestandsbau
Office: B 1.56
Lab: B 1.51
DWI - Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V.
Forckenbeckstraße 50
52074 Aachen
Contact
- WorkPhone
- Phone: Büro: +49 241 80 23163; Labor: +49 241 80 23161
Email:
maier@dwi.rwth-aachen.de
Overview on Research
The focus of Michael Maier's research is the synthesis of biocompatible, supramolecular cross-linked microgels based on biomacromolecules (e.g. hyaluronic acid). Droplet-based microfluidics is used as the synthesis technique to produce tailored microgels under mild conditions. "Smart" (stimuli-responsive) gels can be achieved by using suitable supramolecular crosslinks. Due to a controllable uptake and release of cells/bacteria/enzymes, this kind of gels are highly interesting for biomedical applications.