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The Venus flytrap – an inspiration for technology

Jun 01, 2022

Advanced Science: researchers investigate movements when leaves reopen

New Insights Into the Movement of Pine Cone Scales

May 31, 2022

Cone scales open and close due to the interaction of multiple tissue layers, all of which respond to moisture

livMatS Pavilion Receives Green Concept Award 2022

May 19, 2022

The lightweight pavilion was honored in the category Best of Architecture & Tiny Houses

Chemist Ingo Krossing receives the ERC Advanced Grant for the construction of a universally applicable redox scale

Apr 26, 2022

Funding is 2.5 million euros, spanning over five years

New process enables 3D printing of small and complex components made of glass in just a few minutes

Apr 20, 2022

Scientists combine materials science invention with newly developed 3D printing technology

Lemon Peel has Shock-absorbing Properties

Apr 12, 2022

Researchers from livMatS show that the tissue of the lemon peel dissipates the impact energy similarly well as that of the pomelo peel

Groundbreaking for livMatS Biomimetic Shell @ FIT

Mar 16, 2022

Construction has started on the upcoming Pavilion, where the Clusters of Excellence IntCDC and livMatS will research future-oriented construction methods

Young Researchers Meet for Third livMatS Boot Camp

Mar 14, 2022

The event centered on the handling of research data and science communication

Céline Calvino Receives Funding from the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung

Feb 07, 2022

Freiburg chemist will work with American researcher to develop new recyclable plastics

Artificial Muscles Made of Proteins

Jan 28, 2022

A Freiburg research team has developed the first material made of natural proteins that contracts autonomously

livMatS Pavilion receives Materialpreis 2021

Dec 21, 2021

The Stuttgart-based company "raumprobe" awards the project in the category Materials

The Vision Clearly in Sight

Dec 15, 2021

Researchers exchanged ideas at the annual livMatS retreat

Supplying Sustainable Technologies and Sensors Reliably with Energy

Dec 02, 2021

Freiburg researchers develop supercapacitor with integrated solar cell

Making Data Accessible, Recognizing Technological Potential

Nov 18, 2021

Johannes Hörmann supports livMatS as Data Steward, Frank Scherag is the cluster's new Intellectual Property Manager

Discover, Experiment and Understand

Nov 04, 2021

livMatS offers hands-on activities for children and young adults at the Science Days in Europapark Rust

Expand and Facilitate Data Access for Materials Researchers

Oct 27, 2021

"NFDI-MatWerk" structures decentrally hosted data collections

New Surface Coatings

Sep 06, 2021

Research team presents molecule that can bind polymer chains to surfaces using heat

A Pleasant Surprise

Aug 12, 2021

The chemist Dr. Céline Calvino receives an award for her research as “Horst Freisler Project”

Visualizing Stress in Plastics

Aug 02, 2021

Research team from Chemnitz University of Technology and livMatS develops dyes that continuously translate stress in plastics by changing color

Robotically Wound Natural Fibre Construction

Jul 16, 2021

The "livMatS Pavilion" in the Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg is a model for a bioinspired sustainable construction.

Online-Event by PhDs for PhDs

Jul 13, 2021

Student-led virtual event strengthens Penn State-Freiburg Partnership

Programmable Structures From the Printer

Jul 08, 2021

Research team develops new method for 3D-printing materials systems that move like a climbing plant

LiMC² Announces Seed Grants

Jun 11, 2021

Researchers from the University of Freiburg and Penn State University will conduct research on sustainable materials in joint projects

How Spaghetti Break and How Natural Models Are Inspiring Research

Jun 09, 2021

Visitors to the "Freiburg Wissenschaftsmarkt" have the chance to take part in an experiment on smart materials conducted by the livMatS cluster

Lifelike Artificial Organs

May 05, 2021

Enhanced superheroes inspire a Freiburg researcher to develop biomimetic soft robotics

Glass Injection Molding

Apr 09, 2021

Freiburg researchers succeed in producing rapid, cost-effective and environmentally friendly material

Undiscovered Compounds, Bee Navigation

Mar 31, 2021

Henning Jessen and Andrew Straw each receive a grant of nearly one million euros from the Volkswagen Foundation

200,000 Euros for Research Into Sustainable Energy

Mar 25, 2021

The Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation is funding a new Saltus! group at the University of Freiburg

Wafer-thin nanopaper changes from firm to soft at the touch of a button

Mar 18, 2021

Bioinspired cellulose nanofibrils can be controlled by electricity

New at livMatS: Junior Research Group Leader Viacheslav Slesarenko

Mar 17, 2021

The Engineer develops a new class of adaptive metamaterials

New at livMatS: Junior Research Group Leader Céline Calvino

Feb 22, 2021

The chemist will develop plastics that can be recycled with the help of light

Sustainability: From Pioneer to Paradigm

Feb 22, 2021

Rainer Grießhammer is aiming to make development of new technologies more sustainable from the start

Scholarship for Philipp Höfele

Feb 15, 2021

The German Academic Exchange Service supports the philosopher and his research project on the Anthropocene

Precise Control of Material Properties

Feb 04, 2021

livMatS researchers raise joint seed money project

Smooth Glass from the 3D Printer

Feb 02, 2021

Freiburg researchers succeed in producing microstructures with a roughness of just a few nanometers

Mo Sun Receives Associate Professorship

Jan 22, 2021

livMatS Postdoc moves to Fudan University in China

New at livMatS: Junior Research Group Leader Charalampos Pappas

Jan 20, 2021

The chemist will work on dynamic chemical networks in the cluster

The Research of Others

Jan 15, 2021

livMatS celebrates inauguration of its Shared Laboratories

Swiss Entomologist Visits University of Freiburg

Dec 03, 2020

Thomas Speck welcomes Humboldt Award winner Jérôme Casas as guest researcher

New Funding Program

Nov 30, 2020

The Convergence Center for Living, Multifunctional Materials Systems launches its first funding program

Thomas Speck Elected as Excellent Member of the ISBE

Nov 26, 2020

International Society of Bionic Engineering acknowledges academic achievements of livMatS Spokesperson

Scientific Achievements Honored

Nov 12, 2020

Philipp Höfele and Robin Weßling receive awards for young researchers from the University of Freiburg

Taking Your Idea to the Lab

Nov 06, 2020

In the livMatS Master Lab, students work independently on research questions

A Synthetic Counterpart for Dynamic Processes in Cells

Nov 03, 2020

Researchers recapitulate the mechanism by which membrane-less organelles form in cells

University of Freiburg and Penn State University Deepen Ties

Nov 02, 2020

Cooperation partners present joint research activities at "Materials Day" on November 10 and 11, 2020

Science Festival

Oct 26, 2020

The University of Freiburg’s scientists show what they can do at Science Days 2020

The Rising Stars Academy Introduces Itself

Oct 06, 2020

In a video portrait Jürgen Rühe explains, why livMatS participates in the project of the University of Freiburg

Carbon Storage from the Lab

Oct 05, 2020

Researchers at the University of Freiburg established the world’s largest collection of moss species for the peat industry and science

Wounded, Sealed, Healed

Sep 23, 2020

Research team provides new insights into the self-sealing mechanisms of the ice plant

100 Years of Macromolecular Chemistry

Sep 18, 2020

On 28 and 29 September 2020, the conference of the German Chemical Society shows the effects of Hermann Staudinger's research today

The Answer in Micro-droplets

Sep 11, 2020

Researchers imitate signaling processes using DNA building blocks in protocells

Four Centuries in Images and Text

Sep 10, 2020

The University of Freiburg Botanical Garden celebrates its 400th anniversary with multimedia offerings for the eyes and intellect

How Microparticles Come Together

Sep 01, 2020

Researchers develop new method to translate molecular dynamic structures to the microscopic level

Falk Esser Wins Second Place in the International Bionic Award

Aug 25, 2020

The livMatS member receives the prize for a bio-inspired pump that mimics the movement of the human esophagus.

Close Proximity that Generates Energy

Aug 11, 2020

Lars Pastewka is optimizing a type of what is known as contact electricity, or the triboelectric effect

Keeping an Eye on Global Challenges

Jul 31, 2020

Webinar of the Convergence Center for Living Multifunctional Material Systems brings together researchers from livMatS and Penn State University

Ingo Krossing Appointed as a Member of the Leopoldina

Jul 21, 2020

The Freiburg chemist and livMatS member receives this honor in recognition of his scientific achievements

Finding Words for the Space Between Nature and Technology

Jul 20, 2020

Humankind has become the determining factor for our environment. Lore Hühn brings ancient philosophical issues up to date

Living Machines 2020: Registration for the Conference has Started

Jul 08, 2020

From 28 to 30 July 2020, researchers will present their work virtually in lectures, poster sessions and workshops

Virtually Captured

Jun 23, 2020

Biomechanical analyses and computer simulations reveal the Venus flytrap snapping mechanisms

Transatlantic Cooperation in Challenging Times

Jun 19, 2020

Virtual talk on the impact of Covid-19 on international collaboration

How the Giant Sequoia Protects Itself

Jun 17, 2020

A three-dimensional network of fibers makes the bark resistant to fire and rock fall

A Small, Sharp Eye

Jun 08, 2020

Hans Zappe is developing an automatic, autonomous microcamera with chemical “muscles” which could be used in endoscopes and other applications

Living Materials Partnership Begins Virtually

Jun 04, 2020

The universities signed an agreement for a joint center late last summer

Volkswagen Foundation Supports University of Freiburg Chemist

May 25, 2020

Anna Fischer is researching the dynamics of nanomaterials for electrochemical energy systems

Intelligent Aircraft Wings Could Save Fuel

May 14, 2020

Chris Eberl develops unit cells – these miniature building blocks give materials special capabilities

A Boost for Post-doctoral Qualification

May 11, 2020

Linnea Hesse receives funding for young scientists

Programming with the Light Switch

May 05, 2020

Freiburg researchers show how to control individual components of self-assembling molecular structures

Helmholtz Prize for Freiburg microsystems engineers

Apr 09, 2020

Research team around livMatS member Peter Woias honored by Helmholtz Fund

Help from the 3D Printer

Apr 06, 2020

livMatS is participating in an initiative that produces face shields for medical professionals

Application Deadlines Extended

Mar 27, 2020

Potential candidates can still apply for the cluster's junior research programs until 10 April 2020

Incentives for Academic Talent

Mar 09, 2020

The German Research Foundation provides 100,000 euros in funding for the “Freiburg Rising Stars Academy”

First livMatS Colloquia in 2020

Feb 19, 2020

The cluster welcomes renowned international guests who highlight current research questions

Orientation for Academic Careers

Feb 05, 2020

Young scientists exchange views on central topics of everyday research at the second boot camp of the livMatS cluster

Conscious Energy Use and Savings

Jan 30, 2020

Environmental psychologist and livMatS member Michael Stumpf investigates what motivates people to use less energy

Rainer Grießhammer Receives the Federal Cross of Merit

Jan 17, 2020

Freiburg scientist honored for his service on behalf of the community and for his voluntary work

Hans Zappe Appointed Editor-in Chief

Jan 08, 2020

The microsystems engineer will assume editorial duties for the SPIE Journal of the International Society for Optics and Phototonics

Metal-free Energy Storage

Dec 17, 2019

Freiburg chemist Birgit Esser is developing batteries that consist of plastic

Henning Jessen Receives Consolidator Grant

Dec 10, 2019

The European Research Council will be funding the chemist with 2 million euros

Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration

Dec 02, 2019

Members of the cluster livMatS meet for first scientific retreat

4.5 Million Euros for Programmable Materials

Nov 18, 2019

Carl Zeiss Foundation supports new research cluster at the University of Freiburg in the 2019 “Breakthroughs” program line

Call for Papers for "Living Machines"

Nov 08, 2019

The University of Freiburg and livMatS will host the 9th edition of the international conference on biomimetic and biohybrid systems

New Paper Published

Oct 21, 2019

Henning Jessen addresses recent developments and perspectives in the synthesis of Cyclotriphosphate

Nature as a Role Model

Oct 10, 2019

The Cluster livMatS presents its research in the special exhibition “Baubionik – Biologie beflügelt Architektur”

New Publication

Sep 17, 2019

Article addresses the synthesis of modified Nucleoside Oligophosphates

The Artificial Trap

Aug 12, 2019

The botanist and biomechanic Thomas Speck recreates natural principles in a remarkably authentic way

Materials of a New Era

Aug 09, 2019

International guests and researchers of the cluster participated in the workshop “livMatS as part of and Reaction to the Anthropocene”

Exchange Beyond Disciplinary Borders

Aug 01, 2019

Young scientists learn more about each other’s work at the first boot camp of the livMatS cluster

Combining Forces For Materials Research

Jul 24, 2019

The University of Freiburg and the Pennsylvania State University will cooperate on research into functional, interactive and bioinspired materials

Greek Delegation Visits FIT

Jul 16, 2019

The Rector and Vice-Rector of Aristotle University find out about materials research in Freiburg

Perfect Marks for Freiburg

May 10, 2019

Psychology and Microsystems Engineering are among the four subjects of the University of Freiburg to achieve very good results in the CHE-Ranking

Traffic Control of Cells

Mar 25, 2019

First joint project between CIBSS and livMatS develops hydrogel matrix whose stiffness can be reversibly tuned using light

New Position for Andrea Kiesel

Feb 04, 2019

Andrea Kiesel selected President-elect of the European Society for Cognitive Psychology

One Hundred Percent Success

Sep 27, 2018

Scientists at the University of Freiburg granted two Clusters of Excellence whose funding will begin on January 1, 2019