Selected Publications

• M. Karimi, M. Heuchel, Th. Weigel, M. Schossig, D. Hofmann, A. Lendlein, Formation and size distribution of pores in poly(epsilon-caprolactone) foams prepared by pressure quenching using supercritical CO2 , J Supercrit Fluids 61, 175-190 (2012)
• U. Narendra Kumar, K. Kratz, M. Behl, A. Lendlein, Shape-memory properties of magnetically active triple-shape nanocomposites based on a grafted polymer network with two crystallizable switching segments, Express Polym Lett 6 (1), 26-40 (2012)
• K. Lützow, T. Weigel, M. Schossig, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, Preparation of three-dimensional scaffolds from degradable poly(ether)ester urethane by thermally-induced phase separation, Macromol Symp 309-310, 76-83 (2011)
• T. Schneider, B. Kohl, T. Sauter, T. Becker, K. Kratz, M. Schossig, B. Hiebl, F. Jung, A. Lendlein, W. Ertel, G. Schulze-Tanzi, Viability, Adhesion and Differentiated Phenotype of Articular Chondrocytes on Degradable Polymers and Electro-spun Strutures thhereof, Macromol Symp 309-310, 28-39 (2011)
• U. Narendra Kumar, K. Kratz, M. Heuchel, M. Behl, A. Lendlein, Shape-memory Nanocomposites with Magneticallyadjustable Apparent Switching Temperatures, Adv. Mater. 23 (36), 4157-4162 (2011)
• K. Kratz, S.A. Madbouly, W. Wagermaier, A. Lendlein, Temperature-Memory Polymer Networks with Crystallizable Controlling Units, Adv. Mater. 23 (35), 4058-4062 (2011)
• J. Cui, K. Kratz, B. Hiebl, F. Jung, A. Lendlein, Poly(n-butyl acrylate) networks with tailored mechanlical properties designed as model substrates for mechano-responsive cells, Tissue Eng Part A. 17(3-4), 563 (2011)
• K.P. Kommareddy, C. Lange, J. Cui, J. Boergermann, I. Manjubala, M. Rumpler, J.WC Dunlop, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, P. Knaus, P. Fratzl, Three-dimensional tissue growth in polymer scaffolds with different stiffness and in-vitro influence of BMP-2 on tissue formation in hydroxyapatite scaffolds, Tissue Eng Part A. 17(3-4), 538-539 (2011)
• K. Kratz, R. Habermann, T. Becker, K. Richau, A. Lendlein, Shape-memory properties and degradation behaviour of multifunctional electro-spun scaffolds, Int J Artif Org 34 (2), 225-230 (2011)
• J. Reiche, K. Kratz, D. Hofmann, A. Lendlein, Current status of Langmuir monolayer degradation of polymeric biomaterials, Int J Artif Org 34 (2), 123-128 (2011)
• Y. Kohl, C. Kaiser, W. Bost, F. Stracke, H. Thielecke, C. Wischke, A. Lendlein, K. Kratz, R. Lemor, Near-infrared dye-loaded PLGA nanoparticles prepared by spray drying for photoacoustic applications, Int J Artif Org 34 (2), 249-252 (2011)
• K. Kratz, R. Habermann, T. Becker, K. Richau, A. Lendlein, Shape-memory properties and degradation behaviour of multifunctional electro-spun scaffolds, Int J Artif Org 34 (2), 225-230 (2011)
• Y. Kohl, C. Kaiser, W. Bost, F. Stracke, M. Fournelle, C. Wischke, H. Thielecke, A. Lendlein, K. Kratz, R. Lemor, Preparation and Biological Evaluation of Multifunctional PLGA-Nanoparticles designed for Photoacoustic Imaging, Nanomed – Nanotechnol 7 (2), 228-237 (2011)
• J. Cui, K. Kratz, M. Heuchel, B. Hiebl, A. Lendlein, Mechanically active scaffolds from radio-opaque shape-memory polymer-based composites, Polym Advan Technol 22, 180-189 (2011)
• J. Cui, K. Kratz, B. Hiebl, F. Jung, A. Lendlein, Soft poly(n-butyl acrylate) networks with tailored mechanical properties designed as substrates for in vitro models, Polym Advan Technol 22, 126-132 (2011)
• K. Lützow, A. T. Neffe, A. Lendlein, Developing Cell Selectivities of Acrylonitrile Based Copolymers and Porous Bodies from Poly(ether imide), Medical Devive Materials V, Proceedings from the Materials & Processes for Medical Devices Conference 2009, August 10-12 (MPMD), 169-174 (2010)
• K. Kratz, W. Wagermeier, M. Heuchel, A. Lendlein, Thermomechanical Characterizations of Shape-Memory Polymers (Dual/Triple-Shape) and Modeling Approaches, in: Shape-Memory Polymers and Multifunctional Composites, editors: J. Leng, S. Du, 91-107 (2010)
• J. Cui, K. Trescher, K. Kratz, F. Jung, B. Hiebl, A. Lendlein, Melt-processable hydrophobic acrylonitrile-based copolymer systems with adjustable elastic properties designed for biomedical applications, Clin. Hemorheol. Microcirc 45 (2-4), 401-411 (2010)
• R. Ganesan, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, Multicomponent protein patterning of material surfaces, J Mater Chem 20 (35) 7322-7331(2010)
• K. P. Kommareddy, C. Lange, M. Rumpler, J. W. C. Dunlop, I. Manjubala, J. Cui, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, P. Fratzl, Two stages in three-dimensional in vitro growth of tissue generated by osteoblastlike Cells, Biointerphases 5 (2), 45-52 (2010)
• J. Cui, K. Kratz, B. Hiebl, A. Lendlein, Adjusting shape-memory properties of amorphous polyether urethanes and radio-opaque composites thereof by variation of physical parameters during programming, Smart Matter Struct 19 (2010)
• U. Narendra Kumar, K. Kratz, W. Wagermaier, M. Behl, A. Lendlein, Non-contact actuation of triple-shape effect in multiphase polymer network nanocomposites in alternating magnetic field, J. Mater Chem 20, 3404-3415 (2010)
• B. Hiebl, K. Lützow, M. Lange, F. Jung, B. Seifert, F. Klein, T. Weigel, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, Cytocompatibility testings using cell culture modules fabricated from specific candidate biomaterials using injection molding, J Biotechnol 148, 76–82 (2010)
• S. A. Madbouly, A. Lendlein, Shape-Memory Polymer Composites, Adv. Polym. Sci. 226, 41-95 (2010)
• T. Weigel, R. Mohr, A. Lendlein, Investigation of parameters to achive temperatures required to initiate the shape-memory effect of magnetic nanocomposites by inductive heating, Smart Mater. Struct. 18, 025011 (2009)
• I. S. Kolesov, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, H.J. Radusch, Kinetics and Dynamics of Thermally-Induced Shape-Memory Behavior of Crosslinked Short-Chain Branched Polyethylenes, Polymer 50, 5490-5498 (2009)
• T. Weigel, R. Mohr, A. Lendlein, Investigation of parameters to achive temperatures required to initiate the shape-memory effect of magnetic nanocomposites by inductive heating, Smart Mater. Struct. 18, 025011 (2009)
• A. Kulkarni, J. Reiche, J. Hartmann, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, Selective enzymatic degradation of poly (Epsilon-caprolactone) containing multiblock copolymers, European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics 68 (1), 46 - 56 (2008)
• R. Tzoneva, B. Seifert, W. Albrecht, K. Richau, A. Lendlein, Th. Groth, Poly(ether imide) membranes - studies on the effect of surface modification and protein preadsorption on endothelial cell adhesion, growth and function, J. Biomat. Sci. - Polymer edition 19 (7), 837-852 (2008)
• A. Kulkarni, J. Reiche, K. Kratz, H. Kamusewitz, I.M. Sokolov, A. Lendlein, Enzymatic chain scission kinetics of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) monolayers, Langmuir 23 (24), 12202 - 12207 (2007)
• J. Reiche, A. Kulkarni, K. Kratz, A. Lendlein, Enzymatic Monolayer Degradation Study of Multiblock Copolymers consisting of Poly(epsilon-capralactone) and Poly(p-dioxanone) Blocks, Thin Solid Films 516, 8821-8828 (2008)
• J. Z. Kovacs, K. Andresen, J.R. Pauls, C.P. Garcia, M. Schossig, K. Schulte, W. Bauhofer, Analyzing the quality of carbon nanotube dispersions in polymers using scanning electron microscopy, Carbon 45 (6), 1279-1288 (2007)
• W. Albrecht, F. Santoso, K. Luetzow, T. Weigel, R. Schomaecker, A. Lendlein, Preparation of aminated microfiltration membranes by degradable functionalization using plain PEI membranes with various morphologies, Journal of Membrane Science 292 (1-2), 145-157 (2007)
• W. Albrecht, J. Schauer, Th. Weigel, K. Richau, Th. Groth, A. Lendlein, Modification of poly(ether imide) membranes with brominated polyvinylpyrrolidone, Journal of Membrane Science 291, 10–18 (2007)
• G. Artug, I. Roosmasari, K. Richau, J. Hapke, A Comprehensive characterization of commercial nanofiltration membranes, Separation Science and Technology 42 (13), 2947–2986 (2007)
• T. Weigel, G. Schinkel, A. Lendlein, Design and preparation of polymeric scaffolds for tissue engineering, Expert Review of Medical Devices 3 (6), 835 - 851 (2006)
• R. Mohr, K. Kratz, T. Weigel, M. Lucka-Gabor, M. Moneke, A. Lendlein, Initiation of shape-memory effect by inductive heating of magnetic nanoparticles in thermoplastic polymers, PNAS 103 (10), 3540–3545 (2006)
• Ch. Trimpert, G. Boese, W. Albrecht, K. Richau, Th. Weigel, A. Lendlein, Th. Groth, Poly (ether imide) Membranes Modified with Poly (ethylene imine) as Potential Carriers for Epidermal Substitutes, Macromol. Biosci. 6, 274–284 (2006)
• G. Altankov, W. Albrecht, K. Richau, Th. Groth, A. Lendlein, On the tissue compatibility of poly(ether imide) membranes: An in vitro study on their interaction with human dermal fibroblasts and keratinocytes, J. Biomat. Sci. - Polymer edition 16 (1), 23–42 (2005)
• W. Albrecht, K. Kneifel, T. Weigel, R. Hilke, R. Just, M. Schossig, K. Ebert, A. Lendlein, Preparation of highly asymmetric hollow fiber membranes from poly(ether imide) by a modified dry-wet phase inversion technique using a triple spinneret, Journal of Membrane Science 262 (1-2), 69 - 80 (2005)
• P. Hamerli, T. Weigel, T. Groth, D. Paul, Surface Properties of and Cell Ahhesion onto Allylamine-plasma-coated Polyethylenterephtalat Membranes, Biomaterials 24, 3989 - 3999 (2003)
• P. Hamerli, T. Weigel, T. Groth, D. Paul, Enhanced tissue compatibility of polyethylenterephtalat membranes by plasma aminofunctionalisation, Surface & Coatings Technology 174-175, 574 - 578 (2003)