This research explores how the shape of a polymer—specifically whether it is linear or cyclic—drastically changes how it organizes into complex nanostructures.

: The study provides a robust framework for understanding "active solid" rotations and transitions in soft matter, which has implications for material science and biotechnology. Supplementary Videos

A prominent "solid article" featuring her work is , published in Nature Communications . Article Overview

Polymer cyclization for the emergence of hierarchical nanostructures

Katrin (3)mp4 Apr 2026

This research explores how the shape of a polymer—specifically whether it is linear or cyclic—drastically changes how it organizes into complex nanostructures.

: The study provides a robust framework for understanding "active solid" rotations and transitions in soft matter, which has implications for material science and biotechnology. Supplementary Videos

A prominent "solid article" featuring her work is , published in Nature Communications . Article Overview

Polymer cyclization for the emergence of hierarchical nanostructures