CRC 1411 shines at PARTEC 2025

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30. September 2025

CRC 1411 “Design of Particulate Products” had a standout presence at PARTEC 2025 (23–25 September, Nuremberg), one of the world’s leading international congresses on particle technology, organized by VDI Wissensforum GmbH and  NürnbergMesse and held alongside the POWTECH Technopharm exhibition and trade fair.

In total, CRC 1411 researchers and PIs delivered 20 oral or poster presentations, including eight from current and former PIs. These contributions, many within two sessions dedicated to the consortium, demonstrated the full arc of the CRC 1411 programme: predictive particle design (from plasmonic Au/Ag nanostructures to MOFs and supraparticles), scalable continuous-flow synthesis, multimodal and correlative 3D characterization (AUC/MW-AUC, NMR relaxometry, micro-/nano-CT), and process–structure–property links for chromatographic separation and application-oriented performance. This spectrum mirrors CRC 1411’s mission to optimise particle function via structure–property and process–structure relationships and rigorous optimisation, spanning single particles to hierarchically organised products.

A further highlight was the pair of keynote presentations by CRC 1411 Mercator Fellows Prof. Sara Skrabalak (Indiana University, USA) and Prof. Satoshi Watanabe (Kyoto University, Japan). On the fringe of the congress, both visited Erlangen to meet CRC teams, explore new joint projects, and refine ongoing collaborations. Prof. Skrabalak, editor-in-chief of two ACS journals, also led an energetic workshop for students and early-career researchers, “10 Tips for Scholarly Publishing,” focusing on writing style and clarity, selecting the right journal, crafting persuasive covering letters, and the responsible use of AI in the publication workflow. These visits strengthened CRC 1411’s international collaborative network and researcher training.

CRC 1411 appreciates the excellent organization of PARTEC 2025 and congratulates the Executive Committee, chaired by Prof. Lutz Mädler (University of Bremen) and including CRC 1411 PI Prof. Doris Segets, on a highly successful event. See you back in Nuremberg in 2028!

CRC 1411-related Contributions to PARTEC 2025

CRC Project indicated in parentheses.

Keynotes

Oral presentations

  • Prof. Nicolas Vogel (A01, A05, B01) — Better structural color with the help of a computer
  • Dr. Cornelia Damm (A01) — Continuous flow synthesis of Au nanoparticles directly combined with chromatographic separation
  • Azita Rezvani (A02) — Selective agglomeration for separating InP/ZnS core–shell quantum dots
  • Prof. Doris Segets (A01, A02) — Green hydrogen via alkaline water splitting: the impact of microstructure on anode layer properties and performance
  • Prof. Robin Klupp Taylor (A03) — Silver-lined gold patches: Continuous flow synthesis of particles with long-term stable visible and infrared resonances
  • Lilong Wu (A04) — Development of luminescent MOF particles as ratiometric thermometers
  • Prof. Martin Hartmann (A04, B04) — Ultrasonic monitoring of zeolite and MOF crystallisation

  • Prof. Karl Mandel (A04) — Engineering supraparticles via spray-drying to achieve advanced functionalities

  • David Herbert Panduro Vela (B02) — Production of supraparticles using anisotropic nanoparticles via single droplet drying
  • Allison Götz (C01) — Scale-bridging, correlative lab-based X-ray micro- and nano-CT for quantitative analysis of complex, hierarchical particle systems
  • Dr. Carola Vorndran (C02) — Advanced Textural and Wettability Characterization by Combining Adsorption and Liquid Intrusion with NMR Relaxometry
  • Dr. Johannes Walter (C04) — Characterization of polydopamine shells on polystyrene particles by analytical buoyant density equilibrium experiments

  • Prof. Wolfgang Peukert (Former PI, A01, B04, C04) — Chromatographic fractionation and characterization of functional nanoparticles

  • Prof. Wolfgang Peukert (Former PI, A01, B04, C04) — Defects in particles – a widely unknown territory

Posters

  • Patricia Schmul (A01) — Tuning the surface chemistry of noble metal nanoparticles
  • Dr. Nabi E. Traoré (A01) — Size and composition controlled synthesis of bimetallic Ag–Au alloy nanoparticles
  • Monika Stadelmaier (A03)— Effect of seed variation on morphology and optical properties of silver patchy particles
  • David Herbert Panduro Vela (B02) — Formulation and development of graded stationary phase materials by Spray Printing

  • Christoph Huber (Co2) — Surface chemistry assessment of functionalized silica materials

  • Christina Spruck (C04) — Global analysis of multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifugation datasets from sedimentation velocity experiments