The Adolphe Merkle Institute

The Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) is a leading independent nanoscience competence center at the University of Fribourg that focuses on interdisciplinary research (polymers, physics, biology, biophysics, and materials) and education in the domain of soft nanomaterials. Find out more about us here.

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A new Assistant Professor for AMI

Dr. John Abendroth, the recipient of a prestigious ERC Starting Grant, has joined the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) at the University of Fribourg as an Assistant Professor. A physical chemist, Abendroth…

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Contributing to global standards

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently released a crucial update of its safety testing framework for nanomaterials. The Adolphe Merkle Institute’s Co-Chair of BioNanomaterials,…

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Magnetic tunable colors inspired by nature

Researchers at the Adolphe Merkle Institute have developed a simple method to create dazzling hues using polymers, mimicking the behavior of cuttlefish and octopuses. Potential applications include adaptive…

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Soft Matter Physics (Steiner)
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