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.

BIOINSPIRED

Innovative glue enables easy recycling and repairs

Researchers at the Adolphe Merkle Institute have developed a groundbreaking adhesive inspired by shellac, a natural resin secreted by insects. This new material not only forms strong bonds between a wide…

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ENERGY BOOST

Protecting perovskite solar cells

Adolphe Merkle Institute researchers and colleagues have developed a novel light-responsive material that enhances the performance and longevity of perovskite solar cells. This innovation addresses a major…

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SETTING STANDARDS

European project tackles micro and nanoplastic sampling, detection, and toxicity through machine-learning

An ambitious new Europe-wide initiative, including the Adolphe Merkle Institute, aims to develop and harmonize protocols for micro and nanoplastic (MNP) sampling, detection, toxicity, and risk assessment.

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

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