News
New publication on bioinert hydrogel coatings
Any artificial surface that is brought into the blood stream may cause thrombus formation. We have developed surface coatings that may minimize this risk. Now we have reported some of the mechanisms that may prevent such dangerous complications and we are now in a better position to predict the behavior of many materials in this regard.
C.K. Pandiyarajan wrapped up his thesis
C.K. Pandiyarajan - aka Pandi - has successfully defended his PhD thesis on poly (alkyl acrylamide) coatings and their interaction with blood components.
New publication on superhydrophobic surfaces
Super hydrophobic surfaces always require nanosized roughness features. However, these are intrinsically fragile and are easily destroyed even by small forces (touching, rubbing). Jonas Groten describes surfaces that retain most of their superhydrophobic character even after mechanical damage.
CPI New Years Reception 2013
There is a certain tradition at CPI: Christmas Receptions are pushed back into January and pragmatically renamed to New Years Reception
Group Meetings in early 2013
We continue our regular group meetings in early 2013. All interested IMTEK members are cordially invited. Check back for updates to this schedule.
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