The Adolphe Merkle Institute

The Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) is a leading independent nanoscience competence center at the University of Fribourg that focuses on interdisciplinary research (polymers, physics, biology, biophysics, and materials) and education in the domain of soft nanomaterials. Find out more about us here.

X-RAY NANOTOMOGRAPHY

Unlocking the secrets of nanoscale networks

An international team of researchers, including from the Adolphe Merkle Institute, has used advanced imaging techniques to achieve a high-resolution, three-dimensional visualization of topological defects…

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Werner Kurth Donation to support internships at AMI

The Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) has received a significant donation from the late Werner Kurth. These funds will be used to establish scholarships for international students, allowing them to participate…

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BIOMIMETIC

Breakthrough in membrane technology could impact multiple industries

Researchers from the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI), together with international collaborators, have pioneered a novel method for creating thin, energy-converting membranes that mimic the structure and…

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BioPhysics (Mayer)
Smart Energy Materials (Milic)
Soft Matter Physics (Steiner)
Mechanoresponsive Materials (Clough)

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