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Scientific illustration of cells penetrated by green laser beams

A new method for controlling cellular processes could help shape the future of medicine more

How water hides its quantum secret

Researchers show experimentally why water and heavy water behave similarl more

A white pestle presses a piece of foie gras on a laboratory bench to test its mechanical properties.

Researchers develop alternative to goose liver more

Graphene structures on a surface illuminated by a central green laser beam, with an orange donut-shaped laser beam.

Nanographenes allow longer observation time more

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Scientific illustration of cells penetrated by green laser beams

A new method for controlling cellular processes could help shape the future of medicine more

How water hides its quantum secret

Researchers show experimentally why water and heavy water behave similarl more

A white pestle presses a piece of foie gras on a laboratory bench to test its mechanical properties.

Researchers develop alternative to goose liver more

Graphene structures on a surface illuminated by a central green laser beam, with an orange donut-shaped laser beam.

Nanographenes allow longer observation time more

Role models for young female scientists

Twelve female Max Planck scientists have been appointed from January 2024 to 2025. Their research focuses are as diverse as their scientific biographies more

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The bee whisperer

An article out of the newsletter of the MPI for chemistry more

Forschungsbericht (importiert) 2021 - Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung
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<p>How to split water</p>

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have taken a close look at the conversion processes to generate hydrogen. more

Welcome to the cell!

Project “MaxSynBio” produces artificial cells more

Foundations of success

Founded in 1983, the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research began its research operations in 1984, at that time still in rooms at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Seven interviewees, who played a key role in shaping the Institute, talk about the challenges of the early days. more

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The institute with six research groups under the leadership of six directors is one of the internationally leading research centres in the field of polymer science. more

How artificial cells are synthesised

Dr. Lucas Caire da Silva and Prof. Dr. Katharina Landfester, together with other scientists, have managed to recreate an artificial cell in such a way that individual compartments fulfil the functions of a biological cell. more

Nanocapsules

Nanocapsules

Video April 21, 2023

The research group led by Prof. Dr. Katharina Landfester lets you take a look behind the scenes. The video explains the individual synthesis steps in the laboratory and which quality controls have to be passed to be able to produce the "perfect" nanocapsule. more

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