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Materials Science
Germany
2022

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Materials Science

D-Index
95
Citations
33449
World Ranking
1327
National Ranking
70

Chemistry

D-Index
96
Citations
33687
World Ranking
1545
National Ranking
115

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Germany Leader Award

Overview

Matthias Ballauff is affiliated with Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. Their research spans multiple fields, with a strong focus on Engineering, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Materials Science. Subfields of particular interest include Molecular Biology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, and Organic Chemistry.

Key research topics addressed by Matthias Ballauff involve:

  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research
  • Extracellular vesicles in disease

Their recent publications reflect a diverse interest in protein interactions, nanomaterials, and polymer science. Notable papers include:

  • "Understanding the Interaction of Polyelectrolyte Architectures with Proteins and Biosystems," published in 2020 in Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • "Cells Undergo Major Changes in the Quantity of Cytoplasmic Organelles after Uptake of Gold Nanoparticles with Biologically Relevant Surface Coatings," published in 2020 in ACS Nano
  • "Interaction of Proteins with a Planar Poly(acrylic acid) Brush: Analysis by Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring (QCM-D)," published in 2020 in Polymers
  • "Carbonaceous Materials Investigated by Small-Angle X-ray and Neutron Scattering," published in 2020 in C - Journal of Carbon Research
  • "Interaction of Linear Polyelectrolytes with Proteins: Role of Specific Charge-Charge Interaction and Ionic Strength," published in 2021 in Biomolecules

Matthias Ballauff has published multiple works in venues such as ECS Meeting Abstracts, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, ACS Nano, Polymers, and C - Journal of Carbon Research, indicating a presence in both broad and specialized scientific communities.

Their research collaborations include frequent coauthors such as:

  • Eneli Härk
  • Sebastian Risse
  • Katharina Achazi
  • Rafael Müller
  • Ben Kent

Best Publications

  • Kinetic Analysis of Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol by Metallic Nanoparticles Immobilized in Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes

    Stefanie Wunder;Frank Polzer;Yan Lu;Yu Mei

  • Catalysis by metallic nanoparticles in aqueous solution: model reactions.

    Pablo Hervés;Moisés Pérez-Lorenzo;Luis M. Liz-Marzán;Joachim Dzubiella;Joachim Dzubiella

  • Thermosensitive core--shell particles as carriers for Ag nanoparticles : modulating the catalytic activity by a phase transition in networks

    Yan Lu;Yu Mei;Markus Drechsler;Matthias Ballauff

  • Catalytic Activity of Palladium Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes and Core−Shell Microgels

    Yu Mei;Yan Lu;Frank Polzer;Matthias Ballauff

  • Protein interactions with polymer coatings and biomaterials.

    Qiang Wei;Tobias Becherer;Stefano Angioletti-Uberti;Joachim Dzubiella

  • Catalytic Activity of Faceted Gold Nanoparticles Studied by a Model Reaction: Evidence for Substrate-Induced Surface Restructuring

    Stefanie Wunder;Yan Lu;Martin Albrecht;Matthias Ballauff

  • “Smart” nanoparticles: Preparation, characterization and applications

    Matthias Ballauff;Yan Lu

  • Dendrimers in Solution: Insight from Theory and Simulation

    Matthias Ballauff;Christos N. Likos

  • High catalytic activity of platinum nanoparticles immobilized on spherical polyelectrolyte brushes.

    Yu Mei;Geeta Sharma;Yan Lu;Matthias Ballauff

  • Thermosensitive Au-PNIPA yolk-shell nanoparticles with tunable selectivity for catalysis.

    Shuang Wu;Shuang Wu;Shuang Wu;Joachim Dzubiella;Joachim Dzubiella;Julian Kaiser;Julian Kaiser;Markus Drechsler

  • Stiff‐Chain Polymers—Structure, Phase Behavior, and Properties

    Matthias Ballauff

  • Tuning the Thermoresponsive Properties of Weak Polyelectrolytes: Aqueous Solutions of Star-Shaped and Linear Poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate)

    Felix A. Plamper;Markus Ruppel;Alexander Schmalz;Oleg V. Borisov

  • Kinetic Analysis of the Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol by Metallic Nanoparticles

    Sasa Gu;Stefanie Wunder;Yan Lu;Matthias Ballauff

  • Thermosensitive core-shell particles as carrier systems for metallic nanoparticles.

    Yan Lu;Yu Mei;Matthias Ballauff;Markus Drechsler

  • Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes

    Matthias Ballauff

  • Tuning the Thermoresponsiveness of Weak Polyelectrolytes by pH and Light: Lower and Upper Critical-Solution Temperature of Poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate)

    Felix A Plamper;Alexander Schmalz;Matthias Ballauff;Axel H E Müller

  • Thermosensitive core–shell microgels: From colloidal model systems to nanoreactors

    Yan Lu;Yan Lu;Matthias Ballauff;Matthias Ballauff

  • Synthesis of Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes by Photoemulsion Polymerization

    X. Guo;and A. Weiss;M. Ballauff

  • Rigid rod polymers having flexible side chains, 1. Thermotropic poly(1,4‐phenylene 2,5‐dialkoxyterephthalate)s

    Matthias Ballauff

  • In Situ Formation of Ag Nanoparticles in Spherical Polyacrylic Acid Brushes by UV Irradiation

    Yan Lu;Yu Mei;Marc Schrinner;Matthias Ballauff

Frequent Co-Authors

Yan Lu
Yan Lu Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Joachim Dzubiella
Joachim Dzubiella University of Freiburg
Markus Drechsler
Markus Drechsler University of Bayreuth
Axel H. E. Müller
Axel H. E. Müller Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
Xuhong Guo
Xuhong Guo Soochow University
Matthias Rehahn
Matthias Rehahn Technical University of Darmstadt
Rainer Haag
Rainer Haag Freie Universität Berlin
Theyencheri Narayanan
Theyencheri Narayanan European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Jiayin Yuan
Jiayin Yuan Stockholm University
Christos N. Likos
Christos N. Likos University of Vienna

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