Michael Maier; Photo from DWI Website

Person

Michael Maier

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

PhD Student

Address

Building:  5393/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
 

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.