Prof. Dr. Yuri M. Lvov

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsSolid State Chemistry and Surface Chemistry, Material Synthesis,Physical Chemistry at Surfaces,Biophysical Chemistry
KeywordsLbL multilayers, polyelectrolyte nanocapsules, clay nanotubes

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityRuston
InstitutionLouisiana Technical University
InstituteInstitute for Micromanufacturing

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Helmuth MöhwaldInstitut für Physikalische Chemie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz
Prof. Dr. Regine KlitzingInstitut für Chemie, Stranski-Laboratorium TC 9, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin
Start of initial sponsorship01/10/1991

Programme(s)

1991Humboldt Research Fellowship Programme
2013Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Lvov is well known internationally for his outstanding research in soft matter. He was among the pioneers in studying ultrathin films consisting of polyelectrolyte assemblies and using them for encapsulation. Further, he introduced the concept of clay nanotubes as containers for sustained release of chemical agents. During his stay in Germany, Professor Lvov intends to elaborate a new class of Pickering microemulsions and of hydrogels both containing clay nanotubes as building blocks. The aim is to design new multi-functional materials with drug releasing entities.