Inspired by the natural filtration function of nasal mucus, an international team of scientists – including researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research – has developed an innovative air filter coated with a thin liquid layer.

What Our Nose Does Naturally: Liquid-Coated Air Filters Capture More Pollutants

July 10, 2025
Dept. Butt Energy and Technology

International research team with participation from Mainz announces breakthrough in Nature more

With the symbolic turning of a large water wheel, the Max Planck Campus Mainz and the Max Planck Liquids Initiative were officially launched on July 8, 2025.

Max Planck Campus Mainz Launched: Focus on Liquids, Soft Matter, and Earth System Research

July 08, 2025

New research alliance sets impulses for interdisciplinary science and vibrant campus life more

Researchers at the MPI-P have shown that the targeted diffusion of plasticizers from the substrate into the polymer film significantly enhances both its conductivity as well as its deformability.

Stretchable Electronics

July 04, 2025
Medicine

Conductive Polymer Optimized for Wearable Biosensors more

GreenLab certificate at the MPI-P

Towards more environmentally responsible research

June 25, 2025

My Green Lab Certificate for the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research more

Participants of the sustainability conference at the MPI-P

Annual Meeting of the Sustainability Network 2025

June 05, 2025

Exchange, Impulses, and Networking in Mainz more

High-ranking delegation from Central South University (China) visits the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research

Towards a Common Future

June 04, 2025

Central South University visits Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research more

Prof. Dr. Thomas Vilgis was awarded the Dr. Rainer Wild Prize

Outstanding Science Meets Culinary Delight

June 03, 2025

Dr. Rainer Wild Prize Awarded to Prof. Dr. Thomas Vilgis more

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