DWI - Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien e.V.

New ways for controlled drug activation

Researchers at the DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials have succeeded in developing a completely new system for activating pharmaceutical agents. The unique feature: Their method is based on the use of ultrasonic waves. The drugs are enclosed in carrier molecules. The ultrasou ... more

A hydrophobic membrane with nanopores for highly efficient energy storage

Storing fluctuating and delivering stable electric power supply are central issues when using energy from solar plants or wind power stations. Here, efficient and flexible energy storage systems need to accommodate for fluctuations in energy gain. Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for I ... more

Scientists program the lifetime of self-assembled nanostructures

Materials that self-assemble and self-destruct once their work is done are highly advantageous for a number of applications – as components in temporary data storage systems or for medical devices. For example, such materials could seal blood vessels during surgery and re-open them subseque ... more