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Organization profile
Introduction / mission
We study self-assembly processes in (biological) soft matter and translate fundamental insights into rational design strategies for novel functional soft materials.
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Creating materials that create themselves
Organisational profile
The research group Self-Organizing Soft Matter at Eindhoven University of Technology studies self-assembly processes in (biological) soft matter. As an interdisciplinary team of chemists, physicists, biologists, and engineers, we strive to obtain fundamental insights and translate these into rational design strategies for novel functional soft materials. We are especially interested in colloidal self-organization, polymer assembly and folding, and protein biophysics. Examples of our research include revealing the key structure-property relations of intra- and intermolecular (co)polymer assembly; packaging fragile biomolecules; developing artificial enzymes; enhancing colloidal stability; and tailoring smart materials.
The research of the Self-Organizing Soft Matter group develops along three lines:
- Polymer assembly: Supramolecular and block (co-)polymers in a different light
- Colloidal assembly: Orchestrating large colloids with small molecules
- Biological soft matter: Protein biophysics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Daniëlle van den Broek, MSc
- Biomedical Engineering, Soft Tissue Biomech. & Tissue Eng. - Doctoral Candidate
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Self-Organizing Soft Matter - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Mariska Brüls
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Self-Organizing Soft Matter - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Sanam Foroutanparsa
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Self-Organizing Soft Matter - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
Research output
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Complex supramolecular fiber formed by coordination-induced self-assembly of benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA)
Wu, B., Liu, L., Zhou, L., Magana, J. R., Hendrix, M. M. R. M., Wang, J., Li, C., Ding, P., Wang, Y., Guo, X., Voets, I. K., Cohen Stuart, M. A. & Wang, J., 15 Feb 2022, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 608, Part 2, p. 1297-1307 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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100th Anniversary of Macromolecular Science Viewpoint: Attractive Soft Matter: Association Kinetics, Dynamics, and Pathway Complexity in Electrostatically Coassembled Micelles
Sproncken, C. C. M., Magana, J. R. & Voets, I. K., 16 Feb 2021, In: ACS Macro Letters. 10, 2, p. 167-179 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
A Roadmap to Cardiac Tissue-Engineered Construct Preservation: Insights from Cells, Tissues, and Organs
Sampaio-Pinto, V., Janssen, J., Chirico, N., Serra, M., Alves, P. M., Doevendans, P. A., Voets, I. K., Sluijter, J. P. G., van Laake, L. W. & van Mil, A., 8 Jul 2021, In: Advanced Materials. 33, 27, 24 p., 2008517.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)12 Downloads (Pure)
Equipment
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Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) TA Instruments Q100
Marco M.R.M. Hendrix (Education/research officer)
Self-Organizing Soft MatterFacility/equipment: Equipment
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DSC Q100 differential scanning calorimeter
Marco M.R.M. Hendrix (Education/research officer)
Self-Organizing Soft MatterFacility/equipment: Equipment
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DSC Q2000 differential scanning calorimeter
Marco M.R.M. Hendrix (Education/research officer)
Self-Organizing Soft MatterFacility/equipment: Equipment
Prizes
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An innovative peptide system for novel drugs targeting microbial Repeats-In-Toxin adhesins
Voets, Ilja K. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: ERC › Other › Scientific
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Ice-binding protein-polymers for control over ice growth in soft materials (POLICE)
Voets, Ilja K. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: NWO › Other › Scientific
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Ice-binding proteins: from antifreeze mechanism to resistant soft materials
Voets, Ilja K. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: ERC › Starting › Scientific
Press / Media
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Assembling materials using charged polymers
Oded Raz & Christian C.M. Sproncken
29/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Eindhoven University of Technology: Assembling Materials Using Charged Polymers
Patricia Y.W. Dankers, Oded Raz, Christian C.M. Sproncken & B. Fitzgerald
29/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Polymer-Based Fab Process For Reprogrammable Photonic Integrated Circuits
Oded Raz & Christian C.M. Sproncken
23/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Impacts
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Biological Soft Matter
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Colloidal Assembly
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Polymer Assembly
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Student theses
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Behaviour and morphology of self-assemblies of pH-responsive polyurethane ionomers
Author: Song, S., 29 Nov 2017Supervisor: Voets, I. K. (Supervisor 1), Sahebali, S. (Supervisor 2), Tuinier, R. (Supervisor 2) & Sijbesma, R. P. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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Programmable optical time-temperature indicator (TTI)
Author: van der Heijden, D. A., 30 Jan 2019Supervisor: Schenning, A. P. (Supervisor 1), Broer, D. J. (Supervisor 2), Nickmans, K. (Supervisor 2) & Voets, I. K. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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Super-resolution microscopy on single particles straddling fluid interfaces: unveiling the dependence of contact angles on particle size
Author: Filonova, K. V., 31 Jan 2018Supervisor: Aloi, A. (Supervisor 1), Giakoumatos, E. (Supervisor 2), Voets, I. (Supervisor 2), Meijer, E. (Supervisor 2) & de Jong, A. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master