Publications

2022

• Elastic property and fracture mechanics of lateral branch-branch junctions in cacti: A case study of Opuntia ficus-indica and Cylindropuntia bigelovii*
  Mylo, M. D., Hoppe, A., Pastewka, L., Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2022). Elastic properties and fracture mechanics of lateral branch-branch junctions in cacti: a case study of Opuntia ficus-indica and Cylindropuntia bigelovii. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2947. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.950860

• High Hysteresis Suspended Wetting State: A Wetting Regime for Controlled Trapping of Drops on Micro-Trench Covered Surfaces*
  Rajak, A., & Rühe, J. (2022). High Hysteresis Suspended Wetting State: A Wetting Regime for Controlled Trapping of Drops on Micro‐Trench Covered Surfaces. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2201018. doi: 10.1002/admi.202201018

• Thermal Structuring of Surface-Attached Polymer Networks by C,H Insertion Reactions*
  Bleiziffer, A., Kost, J., & Rühe, J. (2022). Thermal Structuring of Surface‐Attached Polymer Networks by C, H Insertion Reactions. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2200345. doi: 10.1002/mame.202200345

• Size Effect in SnO2/Al2O3 Core/Shell Nanowires after Battery Cycling*
  Bürger, J., Lee, S., Penn, A., Gutsch, S., Kolhep, M., Büttner, J., Fischer, A., Ross, F. M., Zacharias, M. (2022). Size Effect in SnO2/Al2O3 Core/Shell Nanowires after Battery Cycling. Advanced Energy & Sustainability Research. doi: 10.1002/aesr.202200098

• Fabrication and simulation study for vertical micro-TEGs based on printed circuit board manufacturing processes*
  Sherkat, N., Sivaprasad, A. K., Pelz, U., & Woias, P. (2022). Fabrication and simulation study for vertical micro-TEGs based on printed circuit board manufacturing processes. Smart Materials and Structures, 31, 104003. doi: 10.1088/1361-665X/ac8dcd

• Connecting the methods of psychology and philosophy: Applying Cognitive-Affective Maps (CAMs) to identify ethical principles underlying the evaluation of bioinspired technologies*
  Höfele, P., Reuter, L., Estadieu, L., Livanec, S., Stumpf, M., & Kiesel, A. (2022). Connecting the methods of psychology and philosophy: Applying Cognitive-Affective Maps (CAMs) to identify ethical principles underlying the evaluation of bioinspired technologies. Philosophical Psychology, 1-24. doi: 10.1080/09515089.2022.2113770

• A New Figure of Merit for Solar Charging Systems: Case Study for Monolithically Integrated Photosupercapacitors Composed of a Large-Area Organic Solar Cell and a Carbon Double-Layer Capacitor*
  Delgado Andrés, R., Berestok, T., Shchyrba, K., Fischer, A., & Würfel, U. (2022). A New Figure of Merit for Solar Charging Systems: Case Study for Monolithically Integrated Photosupercapacitors composed of a Large Area Organic Solar Cell and a Carbon Double‐Layer Capacitor. Solar RRL. doi: 10.1002/solr.202200614

• Introduction: The role of nature in the Anthropocene – Defining and reacting to a new geological epoch*
  Höfele, P., Müller, O., & Hühn, L. (2022). Introduction: The role of nature in the Anthropocene–Defining and reacting to a new geological epoch. The Anthropocene Review, 9(2), 129-138. doi: 10.1177/20530196221110388

• Roadmap on soft robotics: multifunctionality, adaptability and growth without borders
  Mazzolai, B., Carpi, F., Suzumori, K., Cianchetti, M., Speck, T., Smoukov, S.K., Burgert, I., Keplinger, T., De Freitas Siqueira, G., Vanneste, F., Goury, O., Duriez, C., Nanayakkara, T., Vanderborght, B., Brancart, J., Terryn, S., Rich, S., Liu, R., Fukuda, K., Someya, T., Calisti, M., Laschi, C., Sun, W., Wang, G., Wen, L., Baines, R., Patiballa, S., Kramer-Bottiglio, R., Rus, D., Fischer, P., Simmel, F.C. & Lendlein, A. (2022). Roadmap on Soft Robotics: Multifunctionality, adaptability and growth without borders.Multifunctional Materials, 5(3): 032001. doi: 10.1088/2399-7532/ac4c95

• Shapeshifting in the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula): Morphological and biomechanical adaptations and the potential costs of a failed hunting cycle*
  Durak, G. M., Speck, T., & Poppinga, S. (2022). Shapeshifting in the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula): morphological and biomechanical adaptations and the potential costs of a failed hunting cycle. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13:970320. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.970320

• The reaction of CH3NH2 with SnX2, CH3NH3SnX3 (X=Cl, Br, I), and BiI3 – The first Sn(II)-Ammine complexes as intermediates*
  Hillebrecht, H., Krummer, M. M., & Daub, M. (2022). The reaction of CH3NH2 with SnX2, CH3NH3SnX3 (X= Cl, Br, I), and BiI3− The first Sn (II)‐Ammine complexes as intermediates. Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie. doi: 10.1002/zaac.202200147

• Crystal Structures of the Perovskite-Related System A/Rb/Cu(II)/Br (A=BA, Gu, PEA, 5-AVA, H2en) with Winners, Losers and Compromises – Versatility from 0D to 3D on Different Levels*
  Daub, M., Natalukha, D., & Hillebrecht, H. (2022). Crystal Structures of the Perovskite‐Related System A/Rb/Cu (II)/Br (A= BA, Gu, PEA, 5‐AVA, H2en) with Winners, Losers and Compromises–Versatility from 0D to 3D on Different Levels. European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, e202200136. doi: 10.1002/ejic.202200136

• New Pb(II)-Ammine complexes as intermediates from the interaction of CH3NH2 with PbX2 and CH3NH3PbX3 (X=Cl, Br)*
  Krummer, M., Daub, M., & Hillebrecht, H. (2022). New Pb (II)‐Ammine complexes as intermediates from the interaction of CH3NH2 with PbX2 and CH3NH3PbX3 (X= Cl, Br). Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, e202100176. doi: 10.1002/zaac.202100176

• Kinetics of Photocrosslinking and Surface Attachment of Thick Polymer Films*
  Kanokwijitsilp, T., Körner, M., Prucker, O., Anton, A., Lübke, J., & Rühe, J. (2021). Kinetics of Photocrosslinking and Surface Attachment of Thick Polymer Films. Macromolecules, 54(13), 6238-6246. doi: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00121

• Hairy surfaces by cold drawing leading to dense lawns of high aspect ratio hairs*
  Müllers, S., Florea-Hüring, M., von Vacano, B., Bruchmann, B., & Rühe, J. (2022). Hairy surfaces by cold drawing leading to dense lawns of high aspect ratio hairs. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-11. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-13419-3

• Biological Concepts as a Source of Inspiration for Efficiency, Consistency, and Sufficiency*
  Speck, O., Möller, M., Grießhammer, R., Speck, T. (2022). Biological concepts as a source of inspiration for efficiency, consistency, and sufficiency. Sustainability, 14: 8892. doi: 10.3390/su14148892

• A block copolymer templated approach for the preparation of nanoporous polymer structures and cellulose fiber hybrids by ozone treatment*
  Gemmer, L., Hu, Q., Niebuur, B. J., Kraus, T., Balzer, B. N., & Gallei, M. (2022). A block copolymer templated approach for the preparation of nanoporous polymer structures and cellulose fiber hybrids by ozone treatment. Polymer Chemistry, 13(27), 4028-4046. doi: 10.1039/D2PY00562J

• Effects of geometry and boundary constraint on the stiffness and negative Poisson's ratio behaviour of auxetic metamaterials under quasi-static and impact loading*
  Mercer, C., Speck, T., Lee, J., Balint, D. S., & Thielen, M. (2022). Effects of Geometry and Boundary Constraint on the Stiffness and Negative Poisson's Ratio Behaviour of Auxetic Metamaterials under Quasi-static and Impact Loading. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 104315. doi: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2022.104315

• A Monolithic Silicon-Mesoporous Carbon Photosupercapacitor with High Overall Photoconversion Efficiency*
  Berestok, T., Diestel, C., Ortlieb, N., Glunz, S. W., & Fischer, A. (2022). A Monolithic Silicon‐Mesoporous Carbon Photosupercapacitor with High Overall Photoconversion Efficiency. Advanced Materials Technologies, 2200237. doi: 10.1002/admt.202200237

• Charting the twist-to-bend ratio of plant axes*
  Wolff-Vorbeck, S., Speck, O., Langer, M., Speck, T., & Dondl, P. W. (2022). Charting the twist-to-bend ratio of plant axes. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 19(191), 20220131. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2022.0131

• Programmable Auxeticity in Hydrogel Metamaterials via Shape-Morphing Unit Cells*
  Skarsetz, O., Slesarenko, V., & Walther, A. Programmable Auxeticity in Hydrogel Metamaterials via Shape-Morphing Unit Cells. Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), e2201867. doi: 10.1002/advs.202201867

• Emergence of instability-driven domains in soft stratified materials*
  Li, J., Slesarenko, V., & Rudykh, S. (2022). Emergence of instability-driven domains in soft stratified materials. npj Computational Materials, 8(1), 1-6. doi: 10.1038/s41524-022-00783-x

• In situ, spatially variable photoalignment of liquid crystals inside a glass cell using brilliant yellow
  Lall, J., & Zappe, H. (2022, May). In situ, spatially variable photoalignment of liquid crystals inside a glass cell using brilliant yellow. In Photosensitive Materials and their Applications II (Vol. 12151, pp. 91-97). SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.2621178

• Structuring of liquid crystal elastomer actuators with selective polymerization for MEMS devices
  Lall, J., & Zappe, H. (2022). Structuring of liquid crystal elastomer actuators with selective polymerization for MEMS devices. In Advanced Fabrication Technologies for Micro/Nano Optics and Photonics XV (Vol. 12012, pp. 30-37). SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.2608696

• Smooth or with a Snap! Biomechanics of Trap Reopening in the Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)*
  Durak, G. M., Thierer, R., Sachse, R., Bischoff, M., Speck, T., Poppinga, S. (2022). Smooth or with a Snap! Biomechanics of Trap Reopening in the Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). Advanced Science, 2201362. doi: 10.1002/advs.202201362

• The Structural and Mechanical Basis for Passive-Hydraulic Pine Cone Actuation*
  Eger, C. J., Horstmann, M., Poppinga, S., Sachse, R., Thierer, R., Nestle, N., Bruchmann, B., Speck, T., Bischoff, M., & Rühe, J. (2022). The Structural and Mechanical Basis for Passive‐Hydraulic Pine Cone Actuation. Advanced Science, 2200458. doi: 10.1002/advs.202200458

• The articular cartilage surface is impaired by a loss of thick collagen fibers and formation of type I collagen in early osteoarthritis*
  Tschaikowsky, M., Brander, S., Barth, V., Thomann, R., Rolauffs, B., Balzer, B. N., & Hugel, T. (2022). The articular cartilage surface is impaired by a loss of thick collagen fibers and formation of type I collagen in early osteoarthritis. Acta Biomaterialia. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.04.036

• Angle-dependent strength of a single chemical bond by stereographic force spectroscopy*
  Cai, W., Bullerjahn, J. T., Lallemang, M., Kroy, K., Balzer, B. N., & Hugel, T. (2022). Angle-dependent strength of a single chemical bond by stereographic force spectroscopy. Chemical Science. doi: 10.1039/D2SC01077A

• Study of repellence on polymeric surfaces with two individually adjustable pore hierarchies*
  Goralczyk, A., Zhu, M., Mayoussi, F., Lallemang, M., Tschaikowsky, M., Warmbold, A., Caliaro, S., Tauber, F., Balzer, B. N., Kotz-Helmer, F., Helmer, D., & Rapp, B. E. (2022). Study of repellence on polymeric surfaces with two individually adjustable pore hierarchies. Chemical Engineering Journal, 437, 135287. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.135287

• Nanoporous Block Copolymer Membranes with Enhanced Solvent Resistance Via UV-Mediated Cross-Linking Strategies*
  Frieß, F. V., Hu, Q., Mayer, J., Gemmer, L., Presser, V., Balzer, B. N., & Gallei, M. (2022). Nanoporous Block Copolymer Membranes with Enhanced Solvent Resistance via UV‐Mediated Cross‐Linking Strategies. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 43(3), 2100632. doi: 10.1002/marc.202100632

• Protein Repellent, Surface-Attached Hydrogels Through Spray Coating*
  Bentley, N., Scherag, F. D., Brandstetter, T., & Rühe, J. (2022). Protein Repellent, Surface‐Attached Hydrogels Through Spray Coating. Advanced Materials Interfaces. doi: 10.1002/admi.202102359

• Prospective technology assessment in the Anthropocene: A transition toward a culture of sustainability*
  Möller, M., & Grießhammer, R. (2022). Prospective technology assessment in the Anthropocene: A transition toward a culture of sustainability. The Anthropocene Review. doi: 10.1177/20530196221095700

• Beyond Triphosphates: Reagents and Methods for Chemical Oligophosphorylation*
  Shepard, S. M., Jessen, H. J., & Cummins, C. C. (2022). Beyond Triphosphates: Reagents and Methods for Chemical Oligophosphorylation. Journal of the American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/jacs.1c07990

• Volumetric additive manufacturing of silica glass with microscale computed axial lithography*
  Toombs, J. T., Luitz, M., Cook, C. C., Jenne, S., Li, C. C., Rapp, B. E., Kotz-Helmer, F., & Taylor, H. K. (2022). Volumetric additive manufacturing of silica glass with microscale computed axial lithography. Science, 376(6590), 308-312. doi: 10.1126/science.abm6459

• Functional Anatomy, Impact Behavior and Energy Dissipation of the Peel of Citrus × limon: A Comparison of Citrus × limon and Citrus maxima*
  Jentzsch, M., Becker, S., Thielen, M., & Speck, T. (2022). Functional Anatomy, Impact Behavior and Energy Dissipation of the Peel of Citrus × limon: A Comparison of Citrus × limon and Citrus maxima. Plants, 11 (7): 991. doi: 10.3390/plants11070991 [Special Issue "Functional Plant Anatomy – Structure, Function and Environment"]

• The effects of substrate porosity, mechanical substrate properties and loading conditions on the attachment performance of the Mediterranean medicinal leech (Hirudo verbana)*
  Kampowski, T., Schuler, B., Speck, T., & Poppinga, S. (2022). The effects of substrate porosity, mechanical substrate properties and loading conditions on the attachment performance of the Mediterranean medicinal leech (Hirudo verbana). Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 19 (188), 20220068. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2022.0068

• Recombinant Spider Silk: Promises and Bottlenecks*
  Ramezaniaghdam, M., Nahdi, N. D., & Reski, R. (2022). Recombinant spider silk: promises and bottlenecks. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 226. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.835637

• Who’s gonna use this? Acceptance prediction of emerging technologies with Cognitive-Affective Mapping and transdisciplinary considerations in the Anthropocene*
  Livanec, S., Stumpf, M., Reuter, L., Fenn, J., & Kiesel, A. (2022). Who’s gonna use this? Acceptance prediction of emerging technologies with Cognitive-Affective Mapping and transdisciplinary considerations in the Anthropocene. The Anthropocene Review, 20530196221078924. doi: 10.1177/20530196221078924

• Conjugated Copolymer Design in Phenothiazine-Based Battery Materials Enables High Mass Loading Electrodes*
  Acker, P., Wössner, J. S., Desmaizieres, G., and Esser, B. (2022). Conjugated Copolymer Design in Phenothiazine-Based Battery Materials Enables High Mass Loading Electrodes. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c07564

• Biomechanics of the parasite–host interaction of the European mistletoe*
  Mylo, M. D., Hoffmann, M., Balle, F., Beisel, S., Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2022). Biomechanics of the parasite–host interaction of the European mistletoe. Journal of Experimental Botany, 73(4): 1204 – 1221. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erab518 (Special issue “Mechanical Ecology - Taking Biomechanics to the Field”)

• Acclimation to wind loads and/or contact stimuli? A biomechanical study of peltate leaves of Pilea peperomioides*
  Langer, M., Hegge, E., Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2022). Acclimation to wind loads and/or contact stimuli? A biomechanical study of peltate leaves of Pilea peperomioides. Journal of Experimental Botany, 73(4): 1236 – 1252. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erab541 (Special issue “Mechanical Ecology - Taking Biomechanics to the Field”)

• Multivalent non-covalent interactions lead to strongest polymer adhesion*
  Lallemang, M., Yu, L., Cai, W., Rischka, K., Hartwig, A., Haag, R., Hugel, T., and Balzer, B. N. (2022). Multivalent non-covalent interactions lead to strongest polymer adhesion. Nanoscale. doi: 10.1039/d1nr08338d

• Fractal geometry of contacting patches in rough elastic contacts*
  Monti, J. M., Pastewka, L., & Robbins, M. O. (2022). Fractal geometry of contacting patches in rough elastic contacts. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 104797. doi: 10.1016/j.jmps.2022.104797

• Crack-front model for adhesion of soft elastic spheres with chemical heterogeneity*
  Sanner, A., & Pastewka, L. (2022). Crack-front model for adhesion of soft elastic spheres with chemical heterogeneity. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 104781. doi: 10.1016/j.jmps.2022.104781

• Elimination of ringing artifacts by finite-element projection in FFT-based homogenization*
  Leute, R. J., Ladecký, M., Falsafi, A., Jödicke, I., Pultarová, I., Zeman, J., Junge, T., & Pastewka, L. (2022). Elimination of ringing artifacts by finite-element projection in FFT-based homogenization. Journal of Computational Physics, 110931. doi: 10.1016/j.jcp.2021.110931

• An Autonomous Chemically Fueled Artificial Protein Muscle*
  Huber, M. C., Jonas, U., & Schiller, S. M. (2022). An Autonomous Chemically Fueled Artificial Protein Muscle. Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2100189. doi: 10.1002/aisy.202100189

2021

• Development of Manufacturing Processes for Vertical Micro-Thermoelectric Generators based on Printed Circuit Boards
  Sherkat, N., Subhash, S. K., Gerach, T., Pelz, U., & Woias, P. (2021). Development of Manufacturing Processes for Vertical Micro-Thermoelectric Generators based on Printed Circuit Boards. In 2021 IEEE 20th International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications (PowerMEMS) (pp. 112-115). IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PowerMEMS54003.2021.9658353

• A Novel Network Approach to Capture Cognition and Affect: COVID-19 Experiences in Canada and Germany*
  Mansell, J., Reuter, L., Rhea, C., & Kiesel, A. (2021). A novel network approach to capture cognition and affect: COVID-19 experiences in Canada and Germany. Frontiers in psychology, 2082. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.663627

• Direct assessment of individual connotation and experience: An introduction to cognitive-affective mapping*
  Reuter, L., Mansell, J., Rhea, C., & Kiesel, A. (2022). Direct assessment of individual connotation and experience: An introduction to cognitive-affective mapping. Politics and the Life Sciences, 41(1), 131-139. doi: 10.1017/pls.2021.31

• Dynamische Strukturänderung und Thermodynamik von Phasentrennprozessen eines Proteinmodells mit intrinsisch ungeordneter/geordneter Struktur*
  Lüdeke, S., Lohner, P., Stühn, L. G., Betschart, M. U., Huber, M. C., Schreiber, A., & Schiller, S. M. (2022). Dynamische Strukturänderung und Thermodynamik von Phasentrennprozessen eines Proteinmodells mit intrinsisch ungeordneter/geordneter Struktur. Angewandte Chemie, 134(3), e202112738. doi: 10.1002/ange.202112738

• Electrochemical Stability of Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on N-Doped Hydrothermal Carbon Aerogels as Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction*
  Martin, J., Melke, J., Njel, C., Schökel, A., Büttner, J., & Fischer, A. (2021). Electrochemical Stability of Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on N‐Doped Hydrothermal Carbon Aerogels as Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ChemElectroChem, 8(24), 4835-4847. doi: 10.1002/celc.202101162

• Polarity in cuticular ridge development and insect attachment on leaf surfaces of Schismatoglottis calyptrata (Araceae)*
  Surapaneni, V. A., Aust, T., Speck, T., & Thielen, M. (2021). Polarity in cuticular ridge development and insect attachment on leaf surfaces of Schismatoglottis calyptrata (Araceae). Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 12: 1326–1338. doi: 10.3762/bjnano.12.98

• Scale-dependent roughness parameters for topography analysis*
  Sanner, A., Nöhring, W. G., Thimons, L. A., Jacobs, T. D., & Pastewka, L. (2021). Scale-dependent roughness parameters for topography analysis. Applied Surface Science Advances, 7: 100190. doi: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2021.100190

• Distribution of Gaps and Adhesive Interaction Between Contacting Rough Surfaces*
  Monti, J. M., Sanner, A., & Pastewka, L. (2021). Distribution of Gaps and Adhesive Interaction Between Contacting Rough Surfaces. Tribology Letters, 69(3), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s11249-021-01454-6

• Twist-to-Bend Ratios and Safety Factors of Petioles Having Various Geometries, Sizes and Shapes*
  Langer, M., Kelbel, M. C., Speck, T., Müller, C., & Speck, O. (2021) Twist-to-bend ratios and safety factors of petioles having various geometries, sizes and shapes. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2586. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.765605

• Fused Deposition Modeling of Microfluidic Chips in Transparent Polystyrene*
  Mader, M., Rein, C., Konrat, E., Meermeyer, S. L., Lee-Thedieck, C., Kotz-Helmer, F., & Rapp, B. E. (2021). Fused Deposition Modeling of Microfluidic Chips in Transparent Polystyrene. Micromachines, 12(11), 1348. doi: 10.3390/mi12111348

• Efficient Modeling Workflow for Accurate Electronic Structures of Hybrid Perovskites*
  Gebhardt, J., Wei, W., & Elsässer, C. (2021). Efficient Modeling Workflow for Accurate Electronic Structures of Hybrid Perovskites. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 125(34), 18597-18603. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c04817

• The aryne phosphate reaction*
  Haas, T., Wiesler, S., Dürr-Mayer, T., Ripp, A., Fouka, P., Qiu, D., & Jessen, H. (2021). The Aryne Phosphate Reaction. Angewandte Chemie. doi: 10.1002/ange.202113231

• Influence of structural reinforcements on the twist-to-bend ratio of plant axes: a case study on Carex pendula*
  Wolff-Vorbeck, S., Speck, O., Speck, T., & Dondl, P. W. (2021). Influence of structural reinforcements on the twist-to-bend ratio of plant axes: a case study on Carex pendula. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-14. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-00569-z

• Morphology and Anatomy of Branch–Branch Junctions in Opuntia ficus-indica and Cylindropuntia bigelovii: A Comparative Study Supported by Mechanical Tissue Quantification*
  Mylo, M. D., Hesse, L., Masselter, T., Leupold, J., Drozella, K., Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2021). Morphology and Anatomy of Branch–Branch Junctions in Opuntia ficus-indica and Cylindropuntia bigelovii: A Comparative Study Supported by Mechanical Tissue Quantification. Plants, 10(11), 2313. doi: 10.3390/plants10112313

• Spruce Hard Carbon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries*
  Drews, M., Büttner, J., Bauer, M., Ahmed, J., Sahu, R., Vierrath, S., Fischer, A. & Biro, D. (2021). Spruce Hard Carbon Anodes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries. ChemElectroChem. doi: 10.1002/celc.202101174

• Biomechanics of tendrils and adhesive pads of the climbing passionflower Passiflora discophora*
  Klimm, F., Schmier, S., Bohn, H. F., Kleiser, S., Thielen, M., & Speck, T. (2021). Biomechanics of tendrils and adhesive pads of the climbing passionflower Passiflora discophora. Journal of Experimental Botany, 73(2): 1190 – 1203. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erab456

• Melt-Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing of Transparent Fused Silica Glass*
  Mader, M., Hambitzer, L., Schlautmann, P., Jenne, S., Greiner, C., Hirth, F., Helmer, D., Kotz-Helmer, F., & Rapp, B. E. (2021). Melt‐Extrusion‐Based Additive Manufacturing of Transparent Fused Silica Glass. Advanced Science, 2103180. doi: 10.1002/advs.202103180

• Bridging the Gap: From Biomechanics and Functional Morphology of Plants to Biomimetic Developments*
  Speck, O., & Speck, T. (2021). Bridging the Gap: From Biomechanics and Functional Morphology of Plants to Biomimetic Developments. Biomimetics. doi: 10.3390/biomimetics6040060

• Structural gradients and anisotropic hydraulic conductivity in the enigmatic eel traps of carnivorous corkscrew plants (Genlisea spp.)*
  Carmesin, C. F., Fleischmann, A. S., Klepsch, M. M., Westermeier, A. S., Speck, T., Jansen, S., & Poppinga, S. (2021). Structural gradients and anisotropic hydraulic conductivity in the enigmatic eel traps of carnivorous corkscrew plants (Genlisea spp.). American Journal of Botany. doi: 10.1002/ajb2.1779

• Lost in Condensation: Poly-, Cyclo-, and Ultraphosphates*
  Jessen, H. J., Dürr-Mayer, T., Haas, T. M., Ripp, A., & Cummins, C. C. (2021). Lost in Condensation: Poly-, Cyclo-, and Ultraphosphates. Accounts of Chemical Research. doi: 10.1021/acs.accounts.1c00370

• Rapid wet-chemical oxidative activation of graphite felt electrodes for vanadium redox flow batteries*
  Shanahan, B., Seteiz, K., Heizmann, P. A., Koch, S., Büttner, J., Ouardi, S., Vierrath, S., Fischer, A., & Breitwieser, M. (2021). Rapid wet-chemical oxidative activation of graphite felt electrodes for vanadium redox flow batteries. RSC Advances, 11(51), 32095-32105. doi: 10.1039/D1RA05808H

• Bio-inspired life-like motile materials systems: Changing the boundaries between living and technical systems in the Anthropocene*
  Speck, T., Poppinga, S., Speck, O., & Tauber, F. (2021). Bio-inspired life-like motile materials systems: Changing the boundaries between living and technical systems in the Anthropocene. The Anthropocene Review, 20530196211039275. doi: 10.1177/20530196211039275

• Advances on the Visualization of the Internal Structures of the European Mistletoe: 3D Reconstruction Using Microtomography*
  Mylo, M. D., Hofmann, M., Delp, A., Scholz, R., Walther, F., Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2021). Advances on the visualization of the internal structures of the European mistletoe: 3D reconstruction using microtomography. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2085. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.715711

• Biohybrid generators based on living plants and artificial leaves: influence of leaf motion and real wind outdoor energy harvesting
  Meder, F., Armiento, S., Naselli, G. A., Thielen, M., Speck, T., & Mazzolai, B. (2021). Biohybrid generators based on living plants and artificial leaves: influence of leaf motion and real wind outdoor energy harvesting. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 16(5), 055009. doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/ac1711

• Inside a Shell – Organometallic Catalysis Inside Encapsulin Nanoreactors*
  Lohner, P., Zmyslia, M., Thurn, J., Pape, J. K., Gerasimaite, R., Keller-Findeisen, J., Groeer, S., Deuringer, B., Süss, R., Walther, A., Hell, S. W., Lukinavicius, G., Hugel, T., & Jessen-Trefzer, C. (2021). Inside a Shell–Organometallic Catalysis Inside Encapsulin Nanoreactors. Angewandte Chemie. doi: 10.1002/anie.202110327

• The chemistry of branched condensed phosphates*
  Dürr-Mayer, T., Qiu, D., Eisenbeis, V. B., Steck, N., Häner, M., Hofer, A., Mayer, A., Siegel, J. S., Baldridge, K. K., & Jessen, H. J.(2021). The chemistry of branched condensed phosphates. Nature Communications, 12(1), 1-11. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-25668-3

• High-Efficiency Monolithic Photosupercapacitor – A Smart Integration of a Perovskite Solar Cell with a Mesoporous Carbon Double-Layer Capacitor*
  Berestok, T., Diestel, C., Ortlieb, N., Büttner, J., Matthews, J., Schulze, P. S., Goldschmidt, J., Glunz, S. W., & Fischer, A.(2021). High‐Efficiency Monolithic Photosupercapacitor–A Smart Integration of a Perovskite Solar Cell with a Mesoporous Carbon Double‐Layer Capacitor. Solar RRL. doi: 10.1002/solr.202100662

• Generation GrowBots: Materials, Mechanisms, and Biomimetic Design for Growing Robots
  Mazzolai, B., Walker, I., Speck, T., eds. (2021). Generation GrowBots: Materials, Mechanisms, and Biomimetic Design for Growing Robots (137 pp.). Frontiers Media SA, Lausanne. doi: 10.3389/978-2-88971-185-7

• Freiheit ist »über allem Seyn« – Die Freiheitsphilosophie Schopenhauers und Schellings*
  Hühn, L. (2021). In Schopenhauer liest Schelling Freiheits- und Naturphilosophie im Ausgang der klassischen deutschen Philosophie (pp. 243–84), Schellingiana 23. frommann-holzboog, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.

• Schelling – Goethe – Schopenhauer: Zur holistischen Betrachtung der Natur in der »Sattelzeit« um 1800*
  Höfele, P. (2021). In Schopenhauer liest Schelling Freiheits- und Naturphilosophie im Ausgang der klassischen deutschen Philosophie (pp. 163–95), Schellingiana 23. frommann-holzboog, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.

• Die Begriffe von Freiheit, Natur und Leben im Ausgang der klassischen deutschen Philosophie – Einleitende Bemerkungen zum Kontext von Schopenhauers Schelling-Rezeption*
  Höfele, P., Hühn, L. (2021). In Schopenhauer liest Schelling Freiheits- und Naturphilosophie im Ausgang der klassischen deutschen Philosophie (pp. 7–27), Schellingiana 23. frommann-holzboog, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.

• Expression of a human cDNA in moss results in spliced mRNAs and fragmentary protein isoforms*
  Top, O., Milferstaedt, S. W., van Gessel, N., Hoernstein, S. N., Özdemir, B., Decker, E. L., & Reski, R. (2021). Expression of a human cDNA in moss results in spliced mRNAs and fragmentary protein isoforms. Communications biology, 4(1), 1-13. doi: 10.1038/s42003-021-02486-3

• Ultra-Thin Protective Coatings for Sustained Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation with Mo:BiVO4*
  Beetz, M., Häringer, S., Elsässer, P., Kampmann, J., Sauerland, L., Wolf, F., Günther, M., Fischer, A., & Bein, T. (2021). Ultra‐Thin Protective Coatings for Sustained Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation with Mo: BiVO4. Advanced Functional Materials, 2011210. doi: 10.1002/adfm.202011210

• Fabrication of μ TEGs Based on Nano-Scale Thermoelectric Material Dispersions*
  Subhash, S. K., Gerach, T., Sherkat, N., Hillebrecht, H., Woias, P., Pelz, U. (2021): Fabrication of μ TEGs Based on Nano-Scale Thermoelectric Material Dispersions. 2021 21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers). doi: 10.1109/Transducers50396.2021.9495526

• Biomimetics and Education in Europe: Challenge, Opportunity and Variety*
  Speck, O., Speck, T. (2021): Biomimetics and Education in Europe: Challenge, Opportunity and Variety. Biomimetics, 6(3): 49; Special Issue "Biomimetic Process and Pedagogy". doi: 10.3390/biomimetics6030049
  Editor's Choice

• Tunable and Large-Scale Model Network StarPEG-DNA Hydrogels*
  Akintayo, C. O., Creusen, G., Straub, P., & Walther, A.(2021). Tunable and Large-Scale Model Network StarPEG-DNA Hydrogels. Macromolecules. doi: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00600

• Programming sequential motion steps in 4D-printed hygromorphs by architected mesostructure and differential hygro-responsiveness*
  Tahouni, Y., Krüger, F., Poppinga, S., Wood, D., Pfaff, M., Rühe, J., Speck, T. & Menges, A. (2021). Programming sequential motion steps in 4D-printed hygromorphs by architected mesostructure and differential hygro-responsiveness. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 16: 055002. doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/ac0c8e

• Local contact formation during sliding on soft adhesive surfaces with complex microstructuring*
  Kumar, C., Speck, T., & Le Houérou, V. (2021). Local contact formation during sliding on soft adhesive surfaces with complex microstructuring. Tribology International, 163: 107180. doi: 10.1016/j.triboint.2021.107180

• Efficient topology optimization using compatibility projection in micromechanical homogenization*
  Jödicke, I., Leute, R. J., Junge, T., & Pastewka, L. (2021). Efficient topology optimization using compatibility projection in micromechanical homogenization. arXiv preprint arXiv: 2107.04123.

• A mechanochromic donor-acceptor torsional spring*
  Raisch, M., Maftuhin, W., Walter, M., & Sommer, M. (2021). A mechanochromic donor-acceptor torsional spring. Nature Communications, 12: 4243. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-24501

• Hard-material Adhesion: Which Scales of Roughness Matter?*
  Thimons, L. A., Gujrati, A., Sanner, A., Pastewka, L., & Jacobs, T. D. B. (2021). Hard-material Adhesion: Which Scales of Roughness Matter?. Experimental Mechanics, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s11340-021-00733-6

• Self-Actuated Paper and Wood Models: Low-Cost Handcrafted Biomimetic Compliant Systems for Research and Teaching*
  Poppinga, S., Schenck, P., Speck, O., Speck, T., Bruchmann, B., Masselter, T. (2021) Self-Actuated Paper and Wood Models: Low-Cost Handcrafted Biomimetic Compliant Systems for Research and Teaching. Biomimetics, 6(3):42. doi: 10.3390/biomimetics6030042
  Editor's Choice

• Medium optimization for biomass production of three peat moss (Sphagnum L.) species using fractional factorial design and response surface methodology*
  Heck, M.A., Melkova, I., Posten, C., Decker, E.L., Reski, R. (2021): Medium optimization for biomass production of three peat moss (Sphagnum L.) species using fractional factorial design and response surface methodology. Bioresource Technology Reports 15, 100729. doi: 10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100729

• Thermally Induced Cross-Linking of Polymers via C,H Insertion Cross-Linking (CHic) under Mild Conditions*
  Kost, J., Bleiziffer, A., Rusitov, D., & Rühe, J. (2021). Thermally Induced Cross-Linking of Polymers via C, H Insertion Cross-Linking (CHic) under Mild Conditions. Journal of the American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/jacs.1c02133

• Editorial: Generation Growbots: Materials, Mechanisms, and Biomimetic Design for Growing Robots
  Mazzolai, B., Walker, I., & Speck, T. (2021). Editorial: Generation GrowBots: Materials, Mechanisms, and Biomimetic Design for Growing Robots. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 8: 711942. doi: 10.3389/frobt.2021.711942

• Tool changing 3D printer for rapid prototyping of advanced soft robotic elements*
  Conrad, S., Speck, T., & Tauber, F. (2021). Tool changing 3D printer for rapid prototyping of advanced soft robotic elements. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics. doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/ac095a

• Plant-inspired damage control – An inspiration for sustainable solutions in the Anthropocene*
  Speck, O., Langer, M., & Mylo, M. D. (2021). Plant-inspired damage control–An inspiration for sustainable solutions in the Anthropocene. The Anthropocene Review. doi: 10.1177/20530196211018489

• Complexity and diversity of motionamplification and control strategies inmotile carnivorous plant traps*
  Bauer, U., Müller, U. K., & Poppinga, S. (2021). Complexity and diversity of motion amplification and control strategies in motile carnivorous plant traps. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 288(1951), 20210771. doi: 0.1098/rspb.2021.0771

• Leisure walks modulate the cognitive and affective representation of the corona pandemic: Employing Cognitive-Affective Maps within a randomized experimental design*
  Reuter, L., Fenn, J., Bilo, T. A., Schulz, M., Weyland, A. L., Kiesel, A., & Thomaschke, R. (2021). Leisure walks modulate the cognitive and affective representation of the corona pandemic: Employing Cognitive‐Affective Maps within a randomized experimental design. Applied Psychology: Health and Well‐Being. doi: 10.1111/aphw.12283

• 3D Reticulated Actuator Inspired by Plant Up-Righting Movement Through a Cortical Fiber Network*
  Masselter, T., Speck, O., & Speck, T.(2021). 3D Reticulated Actuator Inspired by Plant Up-Righting Movement Through a Cortical Fiber Network. Biomimetics 6(2). doi: 10.3390/biomimetics6020033

• Functional morphology of plants – a key to biomimetic applications*
  Speck, O., & Speck, T. (2021). Functional morphology of plants–a key to biomimetic applications. New Phytologist. doi: 10.1111/nph.17396

• Bio‐Inspired Motion Mechanisms: Computational Design and Material Programming of Self‐Adjusting 4D‐Printed Wearable Systems*
  Cheng, T., Tahouni, Y., Wood, D., Thielen, M., Poppinga, S., Buchholz, L., Steinberg, T., Menges, A. & Speck, T. (2021): Bio-inspired Motion Mechanisms: Computational Design and 4D-printing of Self-adjusting Wearable Systems. Advanced Science, 8 (13): 2100411. doi: 10.1002/advs.202100411

• Accessibility of fiber surface sites for polymeric additives determines dry and wet tensile strength of paper sheets*
  Schäfer, J. L., Schölch, S., Prucker, O., Brandstetter, T., Rühe, J., Stockert, A. R. V., Meckel, T. & Biesalski, M. (2021). Accessibility of fiber surface sites for polymeric additives determines dry and wet tensile strength of paper sheets. Cellulose, 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s10570-021-03817-7

• Automated and Semi-Automated Enhancement, Segmentation and Tracing of Cytoskeletal Networks in Microscopic Images: A Review*
  Özdemir, B., & Reski, R. (2021). Automated and Semi-Automated Enhancement, Segmentation and Tracing of Cytoskeletal Networks in Microscopic Images: A Review. Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal. doi: 10.1016/j.csbj.2021.04.019

• Petiole-Lamina Transition Zone: A Functionally Crucial but Often Overlooked Leaf Trait*
  Langer, M., Speck, T., Speck, O. (2021): Petiole-lamina transition zone: A functionally crucial but often overlooked leaf trait. Plants 10(4): 774. doi: 10.3390/plants10040774

• High-throughput injection molding of transparent fused silica glass*
  Mader, M., Schlatter, O., Heck, B., Warmbold, A., Dorn, A., Zappe, H., Risch, P., Helmer, D., Kotz, F., Rapp, B. E. (2021). High-throughput injection molding of transparent fused silica glass. Science, 372(6538), 182-186. doi: 10.1126/science.abf1537

• How to assess technological developments in basic research?*
  Möller, M., Höfele, P., Reuter, L., Tauber, F. J., Grießhammer, R. (2021). How to assess technological developments in basic research?. TATuP - Zeitschrift für Technikfolgenabschätzung in Theorie und Praxis, 30(1), 56-62. doi: 10.14512/tatup.30.1.56

• Hybrid fluorescence-AFM explores articular surface degeneration in early osteoarthritis across length scales*
  Tschaikowsky, M., Neumann, T., Brander, S., Haschke, H., Rolauffs, B., Balzer, B. N., & Hugel, T. (2021). Hybrid fluorescence-AFM explores articular surface degeneration in early osteoarthritis across length scales. Acta Biomaterialia. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.03.034

• How to build a synthetic digestive system for Marvel's Vision
  Tauber, F., & Fitzgerald, B. W. (2021). How to build a synthetic digestive system for Marvel's Vision. Superhero Science and Technology, 2(2), 1-20. doi: 10.24413/sst.2021.2.5636

• Biomimetic soft robotic peristaltic pumping system for coolant liquid transport*
  Tauber, F. J., Masselter, T., & Speck, T. Biomimetic Soft Robotic Peristaltic Pumping System for Coolant Liquid Transport. In Technologies for economic and functional lightweight design 2020 (p. 173). Springer-Vieweg. doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-62924-6_14

• Comprehensive topography characterization of polycrystalline diamond coatings*
  Gujrati, A., Sanner, A., Khanal, S. R., Moldovan, N. A., Zeng, H., Pastewka, L., & Jacobs, T. D. (2021). Comprehensive topography characterization of polycrystalline diamond coatings. Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties. doi: 10.1088/2051-672X/abe71f

• Failure mechanisms and bending strength of Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis stems*
  Hone, T., Mylo, M. D., Speck, O., Speck, T., Taylor, D. (2021): Failure mechanisms and bending strength of Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis stems. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 18: 20201023. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2020.1023

• Reactions of sciences to the Anthropocene: Highlighting inter- and transdisciplinary practices in biomimetics and sustainability research*
  Möller, M., Höfele, P., Kiesel, A., Speck, O. (2021): Reactions of sciences to the Anthropocene: Highlighting inter- and transdisciplinary practices in biomimetics and sustainability research. Elementa Science of the Anthropocene, 9(1). doi: 10.1525/elementa.2021.035

• Hydrophobic AlOx Surfaces by Adsorption of a SAM on Large Areas for Application in Solar Cell Metallization Patterning*
  Hatt, T., Bartsch, J., Davis, V., Richter, A., Kluska, S., Glunz, S. W., Glatthaar, M. & Fischer, A. (2021). Hydrophobic AlOx Surfaces by Adsorption of a SAM on Large Areas for Application in Solar Cell Metallization Patterning. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13(4), 5803-5813. doi: 10.1021/acsami.0c20134

• Two‐Photon Polymerization of Nanocomposites for the Fabrication of Transparent Fused Silica Glass Microstructures*
  Kotz, F., Quick, A. S., Risch, P., Martin, T., Hoose, T., Thiel, M., Helmer, D., Rapp, B. E. (2021). Two‐Photon Polymerization of Nanocomposites for the Fabrication of Transparent Fused Silica Glass Microstructures. Advanced Materials. doi: 10.1002/adma.202006341

2020

• Com-passion: On the Foundations of Moral Philosophy for J. J. Rousseau and Arthur Schopenhauer*
  Hühn, L. (2020). Com-passion: On the Foundations of Moral Philosophy for J. J. Rousseau and Arthur Schopenhauer. Hungarian Philosophical Review, 64(1), 101‒116.

• New Technologies and the ‘Heuristics of Fear’: The Meaning and Prehistory of an Emotion in Jonas, Heidegger and Hegel*
  Höfele, P. (2020). New Technologies and the ‘Heuristics of Fear’: The Meaning and Prehistory of an Emotion in Jonas, Heidegger and Hegel. Hungarian Philosophical Review, 64(1), 64‒82.

• Scalable One-Pot-Liquid-Phase Oligonucleotide Synthesis for Model Network Hydrogels*
  Creusen, G., Akintayo, C. O., Schumann, K., & Walther, A. (2020). Scalable One-Pot-Liquid-Phase Oligonucleotide Synthesis for Model Network Hydrogels. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 142(39), 16610-16621. doi: 10.1021/jacs.0c05488

• Fluorination of Ni‐Rich Lithium‐Ion Battery Cathode Materials by Fluorine Gas: Chemistry, Characterization, and Electrochemical Performance in Full‐cells*
  Breddemann, U., Sicklinger, J., Schipper, F., Davis, V., Fischer, A., Huber, K., Erickson, E. M., Daub, M., Hoffmann, A., Erk, C., Markovsky, B., Aurbach, D., Gasteiger, H. A., & Krossing, I. (2020). Fluorination of Ni‐rich Lithium Ion Battery Cathode Materials by Fluorine Gas: Chemistry, Characterization and Electrochemical Performance in Full‐cells. Batteries & Supercaps. doi: 10.1002/batt.202000202

• ATP‐Responsive and ATP‐Fueled Self‐Assembling Systems and Materials*
  Deng, J., & Walther, A. (2020). ATP‐Responsive and ATP‐Fueled Self‐Assembling Systems and Materials. Advanced Materials, 32(42), 2002629. doi: 10.1002/adma.202002629

• Expression of a human cDNA in moss results in spliced mRNAs and fragmentary protein isoforms*
  Top, O., Milferstaedt, S. W., van Gessel, N., Hoernstein, S. N., Özdemir, B., Decker, E. L., & Reski, R. (2020). Expression of a human cDNA in moss results in spliced mRNAs and fragmentary protein isoforms. bioRxiv. doi: 10.1101/2020.09.30.320721

• Emerging Technologies and Materials for High-Resolution 3D Printing of Microfluidic Chips*
  Kotz, F., Helmer, D., Rapp, B.E. (2020) Emerging Technologies and Materials for High-Resolution 3D Printing of Microfluidic Chips. In: Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. doi: 10.1007/10_2020_141

• Steric Effects Control Dry Friction of H- and F-Terminated Carbon Surfaces*
  Reichenbach, T., Mayrhofer, L., Kuwahara, T., Moseler, M., & Moras, G. (2020). Steric Effects Control Dry Friction of H-and F-Terminated Carbon Surfaces. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 12(7), 8805-8816. doi: 10.1021/acsami.9b18019

• Towards programmable friction: control of lubrication with ionic liquid mixtures by automated electrical regulation*
  Gatti, F., Amann, T., Kailer, A., Baltes, N., Rühe, J., & Gumbsch, P. (2020). Towards programmable friction: control of lubrication with ionic liquid mixtures by automated electrical regulation. Scientific reports, 10(1), 1-10. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-74709-2

• Proof-of-concept for the detection of early osteoarthritis pathology by clinically applicable endomicroscopy and quantitative AI-supported optical biopsy*
  Tschaikowsky, M., Selig, M., Brander, S., Balzer, B. N., Hugel, T., & Rolauffs, B. (2020). Proof-of-concept for the detection of early osteoarthritis pathology by clinically applicable endomicroscopy and quantitative AI-supported optical biopsy. Osteoarthritis and cartilage. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.10.003

• ATP Impedes the Inhibitory Effect of Hsp90 on Aβ40 Fibrillation*
  Wang, H., Lallemang, M., Hermann, B., Wallin, C., Loch, R., Blanc, A., Balzer, B. N., Hugel, T., & Luo, J. (2020). ATP impedes the inhibitory effect of Hsp90 on Aβ40 fibrillation. Journal of Molecular Biology. doi: 10.1016/j.jmb.2020.11.016

• Adaptive Wettability of a Programmable Metasurface*
  Specht, M., Berwind, M., & Eberl, C. (2020). Adaptive Wettability of a Programmable Metasurface. Advanced Engineering Materials, 2001037. doi: 10.1002/adem.202001037

• Thiocoumarin Caged Nucleotides: Synthetic Access and Their Photophysical Properties*
  Ma, J., Ripp, A., Wassy, D., Dürr, T.,Qiu, D., Häner, M., Haas, T., Popp, C., Bezold, D., Richert, S., Esser, B., Jessen, H. J. (2020). Thiocoumarin Caged Nucleotides: Synthetic Access and Their Photophysical Properties. Molecules, 25(22), 5325. doi: 10.3390/molecules25225325

• Peak values of twist-to-bend ratio in triangular flower stalks of Carex pendula: a study on biomechanics and functional morphology*
  Speck, O., Steinhart, F., & Speck, T. (2020). Peak values of twist-to-bend ratio in triangular flower stalks of Carex pendula: a study on biomechanics and functional morphology. American Journal of Botany, 107(11): 1–9. doi: 10.1002/ajb2.1558

• "Generation GrowBots: Materials, Mechanisms, and Biomimetic Design for Growing Robots"
  Mazzolai, B., Walker, I. & Speck, T. (eds.) (2020). Special Issue / Research Topic on "Generation GrowBots: Materials, Mechanisms, and Biomimetic Design for Growing Robots". Frontiers in Robotics, 7. doi: 10.3389/frobt.2020.00075

• Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems
  Vouloutsi, V. , Mura, A., Tauber, F., Speck, T., Prescott, T.J., & Verschure, P.F.M.J. (eds.), Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems. Living Machines 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science LNAI/LNCS 12413 (428 pp.). Springer International Publishing, Cham. (ISBN 978-3-030-64312-6)

• Multi-material 3D-printer for rapid prototyping of bioinspired soft robotic elements*
  Conrad, S., Speck, T., & Tauber, F. (2020). Multi-material 3D-printer for rapid prototyping of bioinspired soft robotic elements. In Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems. Living Machines 2020, 46 – 54. Lecture Notes in Computer Science LNAI 12413. Springer International Publishing, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-64313-3_6

• Biohybrid wind energy generators based on living plants*
  Meder, F., Thielen, M., Naselli, G.A., Taccola, S., Speck, T., & Mazzolai, B. (2020). Biohybrid wind energy generators based on living plants. In Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems. Living Machines 2020, 234 – 244. Lecture Notes in Computer Science LNAI 12413. Springer International Publishing, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-64313-3_23

• Searching and Intertwining: Climbing Plants and GrowBots*
  Gallentine, J., Wooten, M. B., Thielen, M., Walker, I. D., Speck, T., & Niklas, K. (2020). Searching and Intertwining: Climbing Plants and GrowBots. Front. Robot. AI 7: 118. doi: 10.3389/frobt.

• Fracture mechanics of the endocarp of Cocos nucifera*
  Schmier, S., Jentzsch, M., Speck, T., & Thielen, M. (2020). Fracture mechanics of the endocarp of Cocos nucifera. Materials & Design, 195, 108944. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2020.108944

• Investigating the Effect of Microstructure and Surface Functionalization of Mesoporous N-doped Carbons on V4+/V5+ Kinetics*
  Melke, J., Martin, J., Bruns, M., Hügenell, P., Schökel, A., Montoya Isaza, S., Fink, F., Elsässer, P., Fischer, A. (2020). Investigating the Effect of Microstructure and Surface Functionalization of Mesoporous N-doped Carbons on V4+/V5+ Kinetics. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 3(12), 11627-11640. doi: 10.1021/acsaem.0c01489

• Programmable ATP-Fueled DNA Coacervates by Transient Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation*
  Deng, J., & Walther, A. (2020). Programmable ATP-Fueled DNA Coacervates by Transient Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation. Chem. doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.chempr.2020.09.022

• Fused Deposition Modeling of Microfluidic Chips in Polymethylmethacrylate*
  Kotz, F., Mader, M., Dellen, N., Risch, P., Kick, A., Helmer, D., & Rapp, B. E. (2020). Fused deposition modeling of microfluidic chips in polymethylmethacrylate. Micromachines, 11(9), 873. doi: 10.3390/mi11090873

• Axenic in vitro cultivation of 19 peat moss (Sphagnum L.) species as a resource for basic biology, biotechnology, and paludiculture*
  Heck, M. A., Lüth, V. M., van Gessel, N., Krebs, M., Kohl, M., Prager, A., Joosten H., & Reski, R. (2020). Axenic in vitro cultivation of 19 peat moss (Sphagnum L.) species as a resource for basic biology, biotechnology, and paludiculture. New Phytologist. doi: 10.1111/nph.16922

• Functional and morphological adaptation in DNA protocells via signal processing prompted by artificial metalloenzymes*
  Samanta, A., Sabatino, V., Ward, T. R., & Walther, A. (2020). Functional and morphological adaptation in DNA protocells via signal processing prompted by artificial metalloenzymes. Nature Nanotechnology, 1-8. doi: 10.1038/s41565-020-0761-y
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• Comparative analyses of the self-sealing mechanisms in leaves of Delosperma cooperi and Delosperma ecklonis (Aizoaceae)*
  Hesse, L., Kampowski, T., Leupold, J., Caliaro, S., Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2020). Comparative Analyses of the Self-Sealing Mechanisms in Leaves of Delosperma cooperi and Delosperma ecklonis (Aizoaceae). International journal of molecular sciences, 21(16), 5768. doi:10.3390/ijms21165768 (Special Issue: Plant Biomechanics)

• ATP-powered molecular recognition to engineer transient multivalency and self-sorting 4D hierarchical systems*
  Deng, J., & Walther, A. (2020). ATP-powered molecular recognition to engineer transient multivalency and self-sorting 4D hierarchical systems. Nature communications, 11(1), 1-13. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-17479-9

• Bamboo-inspired tubular scaffolds with functional gradients*
  Yin, K., Mylo, M. D., Speck, T., & Wegst, U. G. (2020). Bamboo-inspired tubular scaffolds with functional gradients. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 103826. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103826

• Tunable permittivity in dielectric elastomer composites under finite strains: Periodicity, randomness, and instabilities.*
  Goshkoderia, A., Arora, N., Slesarenko, V., Li, J., Chen, V., Juhl, A., Buskohl, P., & Rudykh, S. (2020). Tunable permittivity in dielectric elastomer composites under finite strains: Periodicity, randomness, and instabilities. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 186, 105880. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.105880

• Exploring the attachment of the Mediterranean medicinal leech Hirudo verbana to porous substrates*
  Kampowski, T., Thiemann, L. L., Kürner, L., Speck, T., & Poppinga, S. (2020). Exploring the attachment of the Mediterranean medicinal leech (Hirudo verbana) to porous substrates. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 17(168), 20200300. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2020.0300

• Snapping mechanics of the Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula*
  Sachse, R., Westermeier, A., Mylo, M. D., Nadasdi, J., Bischoff, M., Speck, T., & Poppinga, S. (2020). Snapping mechanics of the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(27), 16035-16042. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2002707117

• Plant movements as concept generators for the development of biomimetic compliant mechanisms*
  Poppinga, S., Correa, D., Bruchmann, B., Menges, A., & Speck, T. (2020). Plant movements as concept generators for the development of biomimetic compliant mechanisms. Integrative and Comparative Biology. doi: 10.1093/icb/icaa028

• 2D and 3D graphical datasets for bamboo-inspired tubular scaffolds with functional gradients: micrographs and tomograms*
  Yin, K., Mylo, M. D., Speck, T., & Wegst, U. G. (2020). 2D and 3D graphical datasets for bamboo-inspired tubular scaffolds with functional gradients: micrographs and tomograms. Data in Brief, 31, 105870. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.105870

• Artificial Venus Flytraps: A Research Review and Outlook on Their Importance for Novel Bioinspired Materials Systems*
  Esser, F., Auth, P., & Speck, T. (2020). Artificial Venus flytraps: a research review and outlook on their importance for novel bioinspired materials systems. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 7, 75. doi: 10.3389/frobt.2020.00075

• Polymer Transformers: Interdigitating Reaction Networks of Fueled Monomer Species to Reconfigure Functional Polymer States*
  Sun, M., Deng, J., & Walther, A. (2020). Polymer transformers: interdigitating reaction networks of fueled monomer species to reconfigure functional polymer states. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 59(41), 18161-18165. doi: 10.1002/anie.202006526

• Self-repair in cacti branches: comparative analyses of their morphology, anatomy and biomechanics*
  Mylo, M. D., Krüger, F., Speck, T., & Speck, O.. (2020). Self-Repair in Cacti Branches: Comparative Analyses of Their Morphology, Anatomy, and Biomechanics. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(13), 4630. doi:10.3390/ijms21134630 (Special Issue: Plant Biomechanics)

• Bio-inspired Lightweight Construction
  Speck, T. (2020). In: Fratzl, P. , Jacobs, K., Möller, M., Scheibel, T., & Sternberg, K. (eds.). Materials Research: Inspired by Nature - Innovation Potential of Biologically Inspired Materials, 37 – 38. acatech DISKUSSION, utzverlag, München.

• Living Plant‐Hybrid Generators for Multidirectional Wind Energy Conversion*
  Meder, F., Thielen, M., Mondini, A., Speck, T., & Mazzolai, B. (2020). Living Plant‐Hybrid Generators for Multidirectional Wind Energy Conversion. Energy Technology, 2000236., doi: 10.1002/ente.202000236

• Rapid Synthesis of Nucleoside Triphosphates and Analogues*
  Ripp, A., Singh, J., & Jessen, H. (2020). Rapid Synthesis of Nucleoside Triphosphates and Analogues. Current Protocols in Nucleic Acid Chemistry, 81(1), e108. doi: 10.1002/cpnc.108

• The Protective Role of Bark and Bark Fibers of the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) during High-Energy Impacts
  Bold, G., Langer, M., Börnert, L., & Speck, T. (2020). The Protective Role of Bark and Bark Fibers of the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) during High-Energy Impacts. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(9), 3355. doi:10.3390/ijms21093355

• Planar Mechanical Metamaterials with Embedded Permanent Magnets*
  Slesarenko, V. (2020). Planar Mechanical Metamaterials with Embedded Permanent Magnets. Materials, 13(6), 1313., doi: 10.3390/ma13061313

• Multiple Light Control Mechanisms in ATP‐fueled Non‐Equilibrium DNA Systems*
  Deng, J., Bezold, D., Jessen, H., & Walther, A. (2020). Multiple Light Control Mechanisms in ATP‐Fueled Non‐equilibrium DNA Systems. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. doi: 10.1002/anie.202003102

• 4D pine scale: biomimetic 4D printed autonomous scale and flap structures capable of multi-phase movement*
  Correa, D., Poppinga, S., Mylo, M. D., Westermeier, A. S., Bruchmann, B., Menges, A., & Speck, T. (2020). 4D pine scale: biomimetic 4D printed autonomous scale and flap structures capable of multi-phase movement. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, 378(2167), 20190445. doi: 10.1098/rsta.2019.0445

• Covalent Attachment of Single Molecules for AFM-based Force Spectroscopy*
  Kolberg, A., Wenzel, C., Hugel, T., Gallei, M., & Balzer, N. (2020). Covalent Attachment of Single Molecules for AFM-based Force Spectroscopy. JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments), (157), e60934. doi:10.3791/60934

• Aus der Vergangenheit für die Zukunft lernen: Fossile Pflanzen als Ideengeber für biomimetische Materialien und Strukturen*
  Speck, T. & Masselter, T. (2020). In Phylogenie, Funktionsmorphologie und Bionik. Schriften zum 60. Phylogenetischen Symposium in Tübingen, 79 – 96. Scidinge Hall Verlag, Tübingen.

• The Changed Role of Anthropology in the Anthropocene
  Höfele, P. (2020). In Le tecnologie 'morali' emergenti e le sfide etico-giuridiche delle nuove soggettività. Emerging 'moral' technologies and the ethical-legal challenges of new subjectivities (pp. 125–144). G. Giappichelli, Turin.

2019

• Mosses in biotechnology*
  Decker, E. L., & Reski, R. (2020). Mosses in biotechnology. Current opinion in biotechnology, 61, 21-27. doi: 10.1016/j.copbio.2019.09.021

• Bioinspirierter Leichtbau*
  Speck, T. (2019). In Materialforschung: Impulsgeber Natur – Innovationspotenzial biologisch inspirierter Materialien und Werkstoffe, 37 – 38. acatech DISKUSSION, utzverlag, München.

• Cyclotriphosphate: A Brief History, Recent Developments, and Perspectives in Synthesis*
  Bezold, D., Dürr, T., Singh, J., & Jessen, H. J. (2020). Cyclotriphosphate: A brief history, recent developments, and perspectives in synthesis. Chemistry–A European Journal, 26(11), 2298-2308. doi: 10.1002/chem.201904433

• Wound reactions in stems of Leonurus cardiaca: A morphological, anatomical and biomechanical study
  Speck, O., Schmauder, K., Speck, T., & Paul-Victor, C. (2020). Wound reactions in stems of Leonurus cardiaca: a morphological, anatomical, and biomechanical study. Botany, 98(1), 81-89., doi: 10.1139/cjb-2019-0002

• Redox Polymers as Electrode-Active Materials for Batteries*
  Esser, B. (2019). Redox Polymers as Electrode-Active Materials for Batteries. Organic Materials, 1(01), 063-070. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-3401016

• Plant Biomechanics in the 21st Century – Special Issue Editorial
  Geitmann, A., Niklas, K., & Speck, T. (2019). Plant biomechanics in the 21st century.Journal of Experimental Botany, 70(14): 3435-3438, doi: 10.1093/jxb/erz280

• Viewpoint: From Responsive to Adaptive and Interactive Materials and Materials Systems: A Roadmap*
  Walther, A.. (2020). From Responsive to Adaptive and Interactive Materials and Materials Systems: A Roadmap. Advanced Materials, 32(20), 1905111. doi: 10.1002/adma.201905111

• Structural and functional imaging of large and opaque plant specimen*
  Hesse, L., Bunk, K., Leupold, J., Speck, T., & Masselter, T. (2019). Structural and functional imaging of large and opaque plant specimens. Journal of experimental botany, 70(14), 3659-3678. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erz186

• Characterization of biomimetic peristaltic pumping system based on flexible silicone soft robotic actuators as an alternative for technical pumps
  Esser, F., Krüger, F., Masselter, T., & Speck, T. (2019, July). Characterization of Biomimetic Peristaltic Pumping System Based on Flexible Silicone Soft Robotic Actuators as an Alternative for Technical Pumps. In Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems (pp. 101-113). Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-24741-6_9

• Adaptive biomimetic actuator systems reacting to various stimuli by and combining two biological snap-trap mechanics*
  Esser, F., Scherag, F. D., Poppinga, S., Westermeier, A., Mylo, M. D., Kampowski, T., Bold, G., Rühe, J., & Speck, T. (2019, July). Adaptive Biomimetic Actuator Systems Reacting to Various Stimuli by and Combining Two Biological Snap-Trap Mechanics. In Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems (pp. 114-121). Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-24741-6_10

• Silent pumpers: a comparative topical overview of the peristaltic pumping principle in living nature, engineering and biomimetics
  Esser, F., Masselter, T., & Speck, T. (2019). Silent Pumpers: A Comparative Topical Overview of the Peristaltic Pumping Principle in Living Nature, Engineering, and Biomimetics. Advanced Intelligent Systems, 1(2), 1900009., doi: 10.1002/aisy.201900009

• Twist-to-bend ratio: an important selective factor for many rod-shaped biological structures*
  Wolff-Vorbeck, S., Langer, M., Speck, O., Speck, T., & Dondl, P. (2019). Twist-to-bend ratio: an important selective factor for many rod-shaped biological structures. Scientific reports, 9(1), 1-15. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-52878-z

• Resolving form-structure-function relationships in plants with MRI for biomimetics transfer*
  Hesse, L., Leupold, J., Poppinga, S., Wick, M., Strobel, K., Masselter, T., & Speck, T. (2019). Resolving form–structure–function relationships in plants with MRI for biomimetic transfer. Integrative and Comparative Biology, 59(6), 1713-1726. doi: 10.1093/icb/icz051/54978

• Quo vadis plant biomechanics: Old wine in new bottles or an up-and-coming field of modern plant science?*
  Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2019). Quo vadis plant biomechanics: Old wine in new bottles or an up‐and‐coming field of modern plant science?. American Journal of Botany, 106(11), 1399-1403. doi: 10.1002/ajb2.1371.

• Charged glycan residues critically contribute to the adsorption and lubricity of mucins*
  Marczynski, M., Balzer, B. N., Jiang, K., Lutz, T. M., Crouzier, T., & Lieleg, O. (2020). Charged glycan residues critically contribute to the adsorption and lubricity of mucins. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 187, 110614., doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110614

• Synthesis of Modified Nucleoside Oligophosphates Simplified: Fast, Pure, and Protecting Group Free*
  Singh, J., Ripp, A., Haas, T. M., Qiu, D., Keller, M., Wender, P. A., Siegel, J. S., Baldridge, K. K., & Jessen, H. J. (2019). Synthesis of modified nucleoside oligophosphates simplified: Fast, pure, and protecting group free. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 141(38), 15013-15017. doi: 10.1021/jacs.9b08273

• Opposing Temperature Dependence of the Stretching Response of Single PEG and PNiPAM Polymers*
  Kolberg, A., Wenzel, C., Hackenstrass, K., Schwarzl, R., Rüttiger, C., Hugel, T., Gallei, M., Netz, R. R., & Balzer, B. N. (2019). Opposing temperature dependence of the stretching response of single PEG and PNiPAM polymers. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 141(29), 11603-11613. doi: 10.1021/jacs.9b04383

• Biosurface properties and lead adsorption in a clone of Sphagnum palustre (Mosses): Towards a unified protocol of biomonitoring of airbone heavy metal pollution
  Di Palma, A., González, A. G., Adamo, P., Giordano, S., Reski, R., & Pokrovsky, O. S. (2019). Biosurface properties and lead adsorption in a clone of Sphagnum palustre (Mosses): Towards a unified protocol of biomonitoring of airborne heavy metal pollution. Chemosphere, 236, 124375. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124375

• An Overview of Bioinspired and Biomimetic Self-Repairing Materials*
  Speck, O., Speck, T. (2019). An overview of bioinspired and biomimetic self-repairing materials. Biomimetics, 4(1), 26. doi: 10.33.90/biomimetics4010026

• Emergence in Biomimetic Materials Systems
  Speck, T., & Speck, O. (2019). Emergence in biomimetic materials systems. In Emergence and modularity in life sciences (pp. 97-115). Springer, Cham.

* Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) under Germany's Excellence Strategy – EXC-2193/1 – 390951807