Oliver G. Schmidt
Institute for Integrative Nanosciences, Germany
Title: Microtubular nanomembrane devices: From energy storage to reproduction technologies
Biography
Biography: Oliver G. Schmidt
Abstract
Microtubular nanomembrane devices (MNDs) with outstanding properties are self-assembled into fully functional and integrative three-dimensional architectures. This makes them attractive for a broad range of applications and scientific research fields ranging from energy storage to reproduction technologies. MNDs are used to construct ultra-compact energy storage devices as well as ultra-sensitive advanced electronic circuitry, nanophotonic cavities, sensors and optofluidic components towards the implementation of a lab-in-a-tube system. They are also useful to study basic mechanisms of single cancer and stem cell migration, growth and mitosis in realistic 3D confined environments. Off-chip applications include biomimetic microelectronics for regenerative cuff implants and the development of hybrid microbiorobotic motors for paradigm shifting reproduction technologies. Cellular cyborg machinery is put forth for novel schemes in targeted drug delivery and cancer treatment.