@article{NovacekTranKlingeetal.2012, author = {Novacek, V. and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Klinge, U. and Tolba, R. H. and Staat, Manfred and Bronson, D. G. and Miesse, A. M. and Whiffen, J. and Turquier, F.}, title = {Finite element modelling of stapled colorectal end-to-end anastomosis : Advantages of variable height stapler design}, series = {Journal of Biomechanics}, volume = {45}, journal = {Journal of Biomechanics}, number = {115}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1873-2380}, doi = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.021}, pages = {2693 -- 2697}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The impact of surgical staplers on tissues has been studied mostly in an empirical manner. In this paper, finite element method was used to clarify the mechanics of tissue stapling and associated phenomena. Various stapling modalities and several designs of circular staplers were investigated to evaluate the impact of the device on tissues and mechanical performance of the end-to-end colorectal anastomosis. Numerical simulations demonstrated that a single row of staples is not adequate to resist leakage due to non-linear buckling and opening of the tissue layers between two adjacent staples. Compared to the single staple row configuration, significant increase in stress experienced by the tissue at the inner staple rows was observed in two and three rows designs. On the other hand, adding second and/or third staple row had no effect on strain in the tissue inside the staples. Variable height design with higher staples in outer rows significantly reduced the stresses and strains in outer rows when compared to the same configuration with flat cartridge.}, language = {en} } @article{MansurovDigelBiisenbaevetal.2012, author = {Mansurov, Z. and Digel, Ilya and Biisenbaev, M. and Savistkaya, I. and Kistaubaeva, A. and Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Zhubanova, A.}, title = {Bio-composite material on the basis of carbonized rice husk in biomedicine and environmental applications}, series = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal}, volume = {14}, journal = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal}, number = {2}, publisher = {Institute of Combustion Problems}, address = {Almaty}, issn = {2522-4867}, doi = {10.18321/ectj105}, pages = {115 -- 131}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Oflaz2012, author = {Oflaz, Hakan}, title = {Entwicklung eines Prototypen zur Prognose von Fr{\"u}hgeburten : ein biomedizintechnischer Ansatz}, publisher = {Deutsche Zentralbibliothek f{\"u}r Medizin}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, doi = {10.4126/38m-004639208}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{KurulganDemirci2012, author = {Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem}, title = {The effect of rhAPC on contractile tension : an in-vitro sepsis model of cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{StadlerGarveyBocahutetal.2012, author = {Stadler, Andreas M. and Garvey, G. J. and Bocahut, A. and Sacquin-Mora, S. and Digel, Ilya and Schneider, G. J. and Natali, F. and Artmann, Gerhard and Zaccai, G.}, title = {Thermal fluctuations of haemoglobin from different species : adaptation to temperature via conformational dynamics}, series = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface}, volume = {9}, journal = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface}, number = {76}, publisher = {The Royal Society}, address = {London}, issn = {1742-5689}, doi = {10.1098/rsif.2012.0364}, pages = {2845 -- 2855}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Thermodynamic stability, configurational motions and internal forces of haemoglobin (Hb) of three endotherms (platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus; domestic chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus and human, Homo sapiens) and an ectotherm (salt water crocodile, Crocodylus porosus) were investigated using circular dichroism, incoherent elastic neutron scattering and coarse-grained Brownian dynamics simulations. The experimental results from Hb solutions revealed a direct correlation between protein resilience, melting temperature and average body temperature of the different species on the 0.1 ns time scale. Molecular forces appeared to be adapted to permit conformational fluctuations with a root mean square displacement close to 1.2 {\AA} at the corresponding average body temperature of the endotherms. Strong forces within crocodile Hb maintain the amplitudes of motion within a narrow limit over the entire temperature range in which the animal lives. In fully hydrated powder samples of human and chicken, Hb mean square displacements and effective force constants on the 1 ns time scale showed no differences over the whole temperature range from 10 to 300 K, in contrast to the solution case. A complementary result of the study, therefore, is that one hydration layer is not sufficient to activate all conformational fluctuations of Hb in the pico- to nanosecond time scale which might be relevant for biological function. Coarse-grained Brownian dynamics simulations permitted to explore residue-specific effects. They indicated that temperature sensing of human and chicken Hb occurs mainly at residues lining internal cavities in the β-subunits.}, language = {en} } @incollection{DigelMansurovBiisenbaevetal.2012, author = {Digel, Ilya and Mansurov, Zulkhair and Biisenbaev, Makhmut and Savitskaya, Irina and Kistaubaeva, Aida and Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Zhubanova, Azhar}, title = {Heterogeneous Composites on the Basis of Microbial Cells and Nanostructured Carbonized Sorbents}, series = {Composites and Their Applications}, booktitle = {Composites and Their Applications}, editor = {Hu, Ning}, publisher = {Intech}, address = {London}, isbn = {978-953-51-0706-4}, doi = {10.5772/47796}, pages = {249 -- 272}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The fact that microorganisms prefer to grow on liquid/solid phase surfaces rather than in the surrounding aqueous phase was noticed long time ago [1]. Virtually any surface - animal, mineral, or vegetable - is a subject for microbial colonization and subsequent biofilm formation. It would be adequate to name just a few notorious examples on microbial colonization of contact lenses, ship hulls, petroleum pipelines, rocks in streams and all kinds of biomedical implants. The propensity of microorganisms to become surface-bound is so profound and ubiquitous that it vindicates the advantages for attached forms over their free-ranging counterparts [2]. Indeed, from ecological and evolutionary standpoints, for many microorganisms the surface-bound state means dwelling in nutritionally favorable, non-hostile environments [3]. Therefore, in most of natural and artificial ecosystems surface-associated microorganisms vastly outnumber organisms in suspension and often organize into complex communities with features that differ dramatically from those of free cells [4].}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DuongNguyenStaat2012, author = {Duong, Minh Tuan and Nguyen, Nhu Huynh and Staat, Manfred}, title = {Numerical stability enhancement of modeling hyperelastic materials}, series = {Proceedings European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2012)}, booktitle = {Proceedings European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2012)}, editor = {Eberhardsteiner, J.}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WeilPoghossianSchoeningetal.2012, author = {Weil, M. and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Cherstvy, A.}, title = {Electrical monitoring of layer-by-layer adsorption of oppositely charged macromolecules by means of capacitive field-effect devices}, isbn = {978-3-9813484-2-2}, doi = {10.5162/IMCS2012/P2.5.2}, pages = {1575 -- 1578}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{AbouzarPoghossianCherstvyetal.2012, author = {Abouzar, Maryam H. and Poghossian, Arshak and Cherstvy, Andrey G. and Pedraza, Angela M. and Ingebrandt, Sven and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Label-free electrical detection of DNA by means of field-effect nanoplate capacitors: Experiments and modeling}, series = {Physica Status Solidi (a)}, volume = {209}, journal = {Physica Status Solidi (a)}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201100710}, pages = {925 -- 934}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Label-free electrical detection of consecutive deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) hybridization/denaturation by means of an array of individually addressable field-effect-based nanoplate silicon-on-insulator (SOI) capacitors modified with gold nanoparticles (Au-NP) is investigated. The proposed device detects charge changes on Au-NP/DNA hybrids induced by the hybridization or denaturation event. DNA hybridization was performed in a high ionic-strength solution to provide a high hybridization efficiency. On the other hand, to reduce the screening of the DNA charge by counter ions and to achieve a high sensitivity, the sensor signal induced by the hybridization and denaturation events was measured in a low ionic-strength solution. High sensor signals of about 120, 90, and 80 mV were registered after the DNA hybridization, denaturation, and re-hybridization events, respectively. Fluorescence microscopy has been applied as reference method to verify the DNA immobilization, hybridization, and denaturation processes. An electrostatic charge-plane model for potential changes at the gate surface of a nanoplate field-effect sensor induced by the DNA hybridization has been developed taking into account both the Debye length and the distance of the DNA charge from the gate surface.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PhamNguyenStaat2012, author = {Pham, Phu Tinh and Nguyen, Thanh Ngoc and Staat, Manfred}, title = {FEM based shakedown analysis of hardening structures}, series = {Proceedings International Conference on Advances in Computational Mechanics (ACOME)}, booktitle = {Proceedings International Conference on Advances in Computational Mechanics (ACOME)}, pages = {870 -- 882}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{Staat2012, author = {Staat, Manfred}, title = {Limit and shakedown analysis under uncertainty}, series = {Tap chi Khoa hoc \& ung dung - Dai hoc Ton Duc Thang}, volume = {19}, journal = {Tap chi Khoa hoc \& ung dung - Dai hoc Ton Duc Thang}, pages = {45 -- 47}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{HuckPoghossianWagneretal.2012, author = {Huck, Christina and Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Combined amperometric/field-effect sensor for the detection of dissolved hydrogen}, series = {Sensors and actuators B: Chemical}, volume = {187}, journal = {Sensors and actuators B: Chemical}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0925-4005}, doi = {10.1016/j.snb.2012.10.050}, pages = {168 -- 173}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Real-time and reliable monitoring of the biogas process is crucial for a stable and efficient operation of biogas production in order to avoid digester breakdowns. The concentration of dissolved hydrogen (H₂) represents one of the key parameters for biogas process control. In this work, a one-chip integrated combined amperometric/field-effect sensor for monitoring the dissolved H₂ concentration has been developed for biogas applications. The combination of two different transducer principles might allow a more accurate and reliable measurement of dissolved H₂ as an early warning indicator of digester failures. The feasibility of the approach has been demonstrated by simultaneous amperometric/field-effect measurements of dissolved H₂ concentrations in electrolyte solutions. Both, the amperometric and the field-effect transducer show a linear response behaviour in the H₂ concentration range from 0.1 to 3\% (v/v) with a slope of 198.4 ± 13.7 nA/\% (v/v) and 14.9 ± 0.5 mV/\% (v/v), respectively.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TranStaat2012, author = {Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Staat, Manfred}, title = {A primal-dual shakedown analysis of 3D structures using the face-based smoothed finite element method}, series = {Proceedings European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2012)}, booktitle = {Proceedings European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2012)}, editor = {Eberhardsteiner, J.}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{PoghossianWeilBaeckeretal.2012, author = {Poghossian, Arshak and Weil, M. H. and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Mayer, D. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Field-effect Devices Functionalised with Gold-Nanoparticle/Macromolecule Hybrids: New Opportunities for a Label-Free Biosensing}, series = {Procedia Engineering}, journal = {Procedia Engineering}, number = {47}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1877-7058}, doi = {10.1016/j.proeng.2012.09.136}, pages = {273 -- 276}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Field-effect capacitive electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor (EIS) sensors functionalised with citrate-capped gold nanoparticles (AuNP) have been used for the electrostatic detection of macromolecules by their intrinsic molecular charge. The EIS sensor detects the charge changes in the AuNP/macromolecule hybrids induced by the adsorption or binding events. A feasibility of the proposed detection scheme has been exemplary demonstrated by realising EIS sensors for the detection of poly-D-lysine molecules.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FrotscherRaatschenStaat2012, author = {Frotscher, Ralf and Raatschen, Hans-J{\"u}rgen and Staat, Manfred}, title = {Effectiveness of the edge-based smoothed finite element method applied to soft biological tissues}, series = {ESMC-2012 - 8th European Solid Mechanics Conference, Graz, Austria, July 9-13, 2012}, booktitle = {ESMC-2012 - 8th European Solid Mechanics Conference, Graz, Austria, July 9-13, 2012}, editor = {Holzapfel, Gerhard A.}, publisher = {Verlag d. Technischen Universit{\"a}t Graz}, address = {Graz}, isbn = {978-3-85125-223-1}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{SchusserPoghossianBaeckeretal.2012, author = {Schusser, Sebastian and Poghossian, Arshak and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Leinhos, Marcel and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Characterization of biodegradable polymers with capacitive field-effect sensors}, series = {Sensors and actuators B: Chemical}, volume = {187}, journal = {Sensors and actuators B: Chemical}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0925-4005}, doi = {10.1016/j.snb.2012.07.099}, pages = {2 -- 7}, year = {2012}, abstract = {In vitro studies of the degradation kinetic of biopolymers are essential for the design and optimization of implantable biomedical devices. In the presented work, a field-effect capacitive sensor has been applied for the real-time and in situ monitoring of degradation processes of biopolymers for the first time. The polymer-covered field-effect sensor is, in principle, capable to detect any changes in bulk, surface and interface properties of the polymer induced by degradation processes. The feasibility of this approach has been experimentally proven by using the commercially available biomedical polymer poly(D,L-lactic acid) (PDLLA) as a model system. PDLLA films of different thicknesses were deposited on the Ta₂O₅-gate surface of the field-effect structure from a polymer solution by means of spin-coating method. The polymer-modified field-effect sensors have been characterized by means of capacitance-voltage and impedance-spectroscopy method. The degradation of the PDLLA was accelerated by changing the degradation medium from neutral (pH 7.2) to alkaline (pH 9) condition, resulting in drastic changes in the capacitance and impedance spectra of the polymer-modified field-effect sensor.}, language = {en} } @article{BaeckerRaueSchusseretal.2012, author = {B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Raue, Markus and Schusser, Sebastian and Jeitner, C. and Breuer, L. and Wagner, P. and Poghossian, Arshak and F{\"o}rster, Arnold and Mang, Thomas and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Microfluidic chip with integrated microvalves based on temperature- and pH-responsive hydrogel thin films}, series = {Physica Status Solidi (a)}, volume = {209}, journal = {Physica Status Solidi (a)}, number = {5}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201100763}, pages = {839 -- 845}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Two types of microvalves based on temperature-responsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) and pH-responsive poly(sodium acrylate) (PSA) hydrogel films have been developed and tested. The PNIPAAm and PSA hydrogel films were prepared by means of in situ photopolymerization directly inside the fluidic channel of a microfluidic chip fabricated by combining Si and SU-8 technologies. The swelling/shrinking properties and height changes of the PNIPAAm and PSA films inside the fluidic channel were studied at temperatures of deionized water from 14 to 36 °C and different pH values (pH 3-12) of Titrisol buffer, respectively. Additionally, in separate experiments, the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of the PNIPAAm hydrogel was investigated by means of a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) method. Mass-flow measurements have shown the feasibility of the prepared hydrogel films to work as an on-chip integrated temperature- or pH-responsive microvalve capable to switch the flow channel on/off.}, language = {en} } @book{DigelZhubanovaAkimbekov2012, author = {Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, Azhar Ahmetovna and Akimbekov, Nuraly S.}, title = {Visual Virology}, address = {Almaty}, isbn = {978-601-247-298-1}, pages = {144 S. : zahlr. Ill.}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FrotscherRaatschenStaat2012, author = {Frotscher, Ralf and Raatschen, Hans-J{\"u}rgen and Staat, Manfred}, title = {Application of an edge-based smoothed finite element method on geometrically non-linear plates of non-linear material}, series = {Proceedings European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2012)}, booktitle = {Proceedings European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2012)}, editor = {Eberhardsteiner, J.}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PoghossianAbouzarSchoening2012, author = {Poghossian, Arshak and Abouzar, Maryam H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {(Bio-­)chemical sensor array based on nanoplate SOI capacitors}, series = {Nanoscale Science and Technology (NS\&T´12) : Proceedings Book Humboldt Kolleg ; Tunisia, 17-19 March, 2012}, booktitle = {Nanoscale Science and Technology (NS\&T´12) : Proceedings Book Humboldt Kolleg ; Tunisia, 17-19 March, 2012}, editor = {Abdelghani, Adnane and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, pages = {31 -- 31}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchusserLeinhosPoghossianetal.2012, author = {Schusser, Sebastian and Leinhos, Marcel and Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Biopolymer-degradation monitoring by chip-­based impedance spectroscopy technique}, series = {Nanoscale Science and Technology (NS\&T´12) : Proceedings Book Humboldt Kolleg ; Tunisia, 17-19 March, 2012}, booktitle = {Nanoscale Science and Technology (NS\&T´12) : Proceedings Book Humboldt Kolleg ; Tunisia, 17-19 March, 2012}, editor = {Abdelghani, Adnane and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, pages = {47 -- 47}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{HasanKeilStaatetal.2012, author = {Hasan, Istabrak and Keil, Ludger and Staat, Manfred and Wahl, Gerhard and Bourauel, Christoph}, title = {Determination of the frictional coefficient of the implant-antler interface : experimental approach}, series = {Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik}, volume = {57}, journal = {Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik}, number = {5}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1862-278X}, pages = {359 -- 363}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The similar bone structure of reindeer antler to human bone permits studying the osseointegration of dental implants in the jawbone. As the friction is one of the major factors that have a significant influence on the initial stability of immediately loaded dental implants, it is essential to define the frictional coefficient of the implant-antler interface. In this study, the kinetic frictional forces at the implant-antler interface were measured experimentally using an optomechanical setup and a stepping motor controller under different axial loads and sliding velocities. The corresponding mean values of the static and kinetic frictional coefficients were within the range of 0.5-0.7 and 0.3-0.5, respectively. An increase in the frictional forces with increasing applied axial loads was registered. The measurements showed an evidence of a decrease in the magnitude of the frictional coefficient with increasing sliding velocity. The results of this study provide a considerable assessment to clarify the suitable frictional coefficient to be used in the finite element contact analysis of antler specimens.}, language = {en} } @article{BassamHeschelerTemizArtmannetal.2012, author = {Bassam, Rasha and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya}, title = {Effects of spermine NONOate and ATP on the thermal stability of hemoglobin}, series = {BMC Biophysics}, volume = {5}, journal = {BMC Biophysics}, publisher = {BioMed Central}, address = {London}, issn = {2046-1682}, doi = {10.1186/2046-1682-5-16}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Background Minor changes in protein structure induced by small organic and inorganic molecules can result in significant metabolic effects. The effects can be even more profound if the molecular players are chemically active and present in the cell in considerable amounts. The aim of our study was to investigate effects of a nitric oxide donor (spermine NONOate), ATP and sodium/potassium environment on the dynamics of thermal unfolding of human hemoglobin (Hb). The effect of these molecules was examined by means of circular dichroism spectrometry (CD) in the temperature range between 25°C and 70°C. The alpha-helical content of buffered hemoglobin samples (0.1 mg/ml) was estimated via ellipticity change measurements at a heating rate of 1°C/min. Results Major results were: 1) spermine NONOate persistently decreased the hemoglobin unfolding temperature T u irrespectively of the Na + /K + environment, 2) ATP instead increased the unfolding temperature by 3°C in both sodium-based and potassium-based buffers and 3) mutual effects of ATP and NO were strongly influenced by particular buffer ionic compositions. Moreover, the presence of potassium facilitated a partial unfolding of alpha-helical structures even at room temperature. Conclusion The obtained data might shed more light on molecular mechanisms and biophysics involved in the regulation of protein activity by small solutes in the cell.}, language = {en} } @article{Grotendorst2012, author = {Grotendorst, Johannes}, title = {IAS Winter School: Hierarchical Methods for Dynamics in Complex Molecular Systems}, series = {Innovatives Supercomputing in Deutschland : inSiDE}, volume = {10}, journal = {Innovatives Supercomputing in Deutschland : inSiDE}, pages = {104 -- 1}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{StaatVu2012, author = {Staat, Manfred and Vu, Duc Khoi}, title = {Limit analysis of flaws in pressurized pipes and cylindrical vessels Part II: Circumferential defects}, series = {Engineering Fracture Mechanic}, volume = {97}, journal = {Engineering Fracture Mechanic}, number = {1}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0013-7944}, doi = {10.1016/j.engfracmech.2012.05.017}, pages = {314 -- 333}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Upper and lower bound theorems of limit analyses have been presented in part I of the paper. Part II starts with the finite element discretization of these theorems and demonstrates how both can be combined in a primal-dual optimization problem. This recently proposed numerical method is used to guide the development of a new class of closed-form limit loads for circumferential defects, which show that only large defects contribute to plastic collapse with a rapid loss of strength with increasing crack sizes. The formulae are compared with primal-dual FEM limit analyses and with burst tests. Even closer predictions are obtained with iterative limit load solutions for the von Mises yield function and for the Tresca yield function. Pressure loading of the faces of interior cracks in thick pipes reduces the collapse load of circumferential defects more than for axial flaws. Axial defects have been treated in part I of the paper.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{StreunAlKaddoumParletal.2012, author = {Streun, M. and Al-Kaddoum, R. and Parl, C. and Pietrzyk, Uwe and Ziemons, Karl and Waasen, S. van}, title = {Simulation studies of optical photons in monolithic block scintillators}, series = {2011 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC)}, booktitle = {2011 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-4673-0120-6 (electronic ISBN)}, doi = {10.1109/NSSMIC.2011.6154621}, pages = {1380 -- 1382}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The interest in PET detectors with monolithic block scintillators is growing. In order to obtain high spatial resolutions dedicated positioning algorithms are required. But even an ideal algorithm can only deliver information which is provided by the detector. In this simulation study we investigated the light distribution on one surface of cuboid LSO scintillators of different size. Scintillators with a large aspect ratio (small footprint and large height) showed significant position information only for a minimum interaction depth of the gamma particle. The results allow a quantitative estimate for a useful aspect ratio.}, language = {en} } @article{LustfeldPithanReissel2012, author = {Lustfeld, Hans and Pithan, C. and Reißel, Martin}, title = {Metallic electrolyte composites in the framework of the brick-layer model}, series = {Journal of the European Ceramic Society}, volume = {32}, journal = {Journal of the European Ceramic Society}, number = {4}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0955-2219}, doi = {10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2011.10.017}, pages = {859 -- 864}, year = {2012}, abstract = {It is well known that the already large dielectric constants of some electrolytes like BaTiO₃ can be enhanced further by adding metallic (e.g. Ni, Cu or Ag) nanoparticles. The enhancement can be quite large, a factor of more than 1000 is possible. The consequences for the properties will be discussed in the present paper applying a brick-layer model (BLM) for calculating dc-resistivities of thin layers and a modified one (PBLM) that includes percolation for calculating dielectric properties of these materials. The PBLM results in an at least qualitative description and understanding of the physical phenomena: This model gives an explanation for the steep increase of the dielectric constant below the percolation threshold and why this increase is connected to a dramatic decrease of the breakdown voltage as well as the ability of storing electrical energy. We conclude that metallic electrolyte composites like BaTiO₃ are not appropriate for energy storage.}, language = {en} } @article{WernerSchusserSpalthahnetal.2011, author = {Werner, Frederik and Schusser, Sebastian and Spalthahn, Heiko and Wagner, Torsten and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Field-programmable gate array based controller for multi spot light-addressable potentiometric sensors with integrated signal correction mode}, series = {Electrochimica Acta}, volume = {56}, journal = {Electrochimica Acta}, number = {26}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0013-4686}, doi = {10.1016/j.electacta.2011.03.012}, pages = {9656 -- 9660}, year = {2011}, abstract = {A light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) can measure the concentration of one or several analytes at the sensor surface simultaneously in a spatially resolved manner. A modulated light pointer stimulates the semiconductor structure at the area of interest and a responding photocurrent can be read out. By simultaneous stimulation of several areas with light pointers of different modulation frequencies, the read out can be performed at the same time. With the new proposed controller electronic based on a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), it is possible to control the modulation frequencies, phase shifts, and light brightness of multiple light pointers independently and simultaneously. Thus, it is possible to investigate the frequency response of the sensor, and to examine the analyte concentration by the determination of the surface potential with the help of current/voltage curves and phase/voltage curves. Additionally, the ability to individually change the light intensities of each light pointer is used to perform signal correction.}, language = {en} } @article{PaczkowskiWeissbeckerSchoeningetal.2011, author = {Paczkowski, Sebastian and Weißbecker, Bernhard and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Sch{\"u}tz, Stefan}, title = {Biosensors on the Basis of Insect Olfaction}, series = {Insect biotechnology / Andreas Vilcinskas, ed.}, journal = {Insect biotechnology / Andreas Vilcinskas, ed.}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-90-481-9640-1}, pages = {225 -- 240}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{BohrnStuetzFleischeretal.2011, author = {Bohrn, Ulrich and St{\"u}tz, Evamaria and Fleischer, Maximilian and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Wagner, Patrick}, title = {Eukaryotic cell lines as a sensitive layer for direct monitoring of carbon monoxide}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, isbn = {1862-6319}, pages = {1345 -- 1350}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{WernerKrumbeSchumacheretal.2011, author = {Werner, Frederik and Krumbe, Christoph and Schumacher, Katharina and Groebel, Simone and Spelthahn, Heiko and Stellberg, Michael and Wagner, Torsten and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Selmer, Thorsten and Keusgen, Michael and Baumann, Marcus and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Determination of the extracellular acidification of Escherichia coli by a light-addressable potentiometric sensor}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, isbn = {1862-6319}, pages = {1340 -- 1344}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KirchnerOberlaenderFriedrichetal.2011, author = {Kirchner, Patrick and Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Friedrich, Peter and Berger, J{\"o}rg and Suso, Henri-Pierre and Kupyna, Andriy and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Optimisation and fabrication of a calorimetric gas sensor built up on a polyimide substrate for H2O2 monitoring}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, isbn = {1862-6319}, pages = {1235 -- 1240}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{ReisertGeisslerFloerkeetal.2011, author = {Reisert, Steffen and Geissler, Hanno and Fl{\"o}rke, Rudolf and N{\"a}ther, Niko and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Towards a multi-sensor system for the evaluation of aseptic processes employing hydrogen peroxide vapour (H2O2)}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, isbn = {1862-6319}, pages = {1351 -- 1356}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{BergmannDemuthSander2011, author = {Bergmann, Sandra and Demuth, Bastian and Sander, Volker}, title = {A Web Framework for Workflow Submission and Monitoring via UNICORE 6 based on Distributable Scientific Workflow Templates}, series = {UNICORE Summit 2011 : proceedings, 7-8 July 2011, Torun, Poland / Mathilde Romberg ... (Eds.)}, journal = {UNICORE Summit 2011 : proceedings, 7-8 July 2011, Torun, Poland / Mathilde Romberg ... (Eds.)}, publisher = {Forschungszentrum J{\"u}lich}, address = {J{\"u}lich}, isbn = {9783893367504}, pages = {45 -- 50}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KrottGerhardsSkorupaetal.2011, author = {Krott, Daniel and Gerhards, Michael and Skorupa, Sascha and Sander, Volker}, title = {NHiLA - Bridging the Gap Between .NET and UNICORE}, series = {UNICORE Summit 2011 : proceedings, 7-8 July 2011, Torun, Poland / Mathilde Romberg ... (Eds.)}, journal = {UNICORE Summit 2011 : proceedings, 7-8 July 2011, Torun, Poland / Mathilde Romberg ... (Eds.)}, publisher = {Forschungszentrum J{\"u}lich}, address = {J{\"u}lich}, isbn = {9783893367504}, pages = {77 -- 86}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{WagnerMiyamotoShigiharaetal.2011, author = {Wagner, Torsten and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Shigihara, Noriko and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo}, title = {Microfluidic systems with free definable sensor spots by an integrated light-addressable potentiometric sensor}, series = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, journal = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1877-7058}, pages = {791 -- 794}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{BohrnStuetzFuchsetal.2011, author = {Bohrn, U. and St{\"u}tz, E. and Fuchs, K. and Fleischer, M. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Wagner, P.}, title = {Air Quality Monitoring using a Whole-Cell based Sensor System}, series = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, journal = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1877-7058}, pages = {1421 -- 1424}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{WernerWagnerMiyamotoetal.2011, author = {Werner, Frederik and Wagner, Torsten and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {High speed and high resolution chemical imaging based on a new type of OLED-LAPS set-up}, series = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, journal = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1877-7058}, pages = {346 -- 349}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @book{Artmann2011, author = {Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {Stem cell engineering : principles and applications / Gerhard M. Artmann ... eds.}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-3-642-11864-7}, pages = {XLI, 541 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{ParlLarueStreunetal.2011, author = {Parl, C. and Larue, H. and Streun, M. and Ziemons, Karl}, title = {Double-side-readout technique for SiPM-matrices}, series = {2010 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC)}, journal = {2010 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {1095-7863}, pages = {1486 -- 1487}, year = {2011}, abstract = {In our case the double-side-method is used to minimize the complexity of a matrix-readout. Here the number of channels is reduced to 2√N̅. It is also possible to benefit from the method in a single pixel readout system. One signal can be used to measure position and energy of the event, the other one can be applied to a fast trigger-circuit at the same time. In a next step we will investigate timing behavior and electrical crosstalk of the circuit.}, language = {en} } @article{WagnerWernerMiyamotoetal.2011, author = {Wagner, Torsten and Werner, Frederik and Miyamoto, Ko-Ichiro and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo}, title = {A high-density multi-point LAPS set-up using a VCSEL array and FPGA control}, series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, journal = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1873-3077}, pages = {124 -- 128}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{MiyamotoWagnerMimuraetal.2011, author = {Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Mimura, Shuhei and Kanoh, Shin{\´i}chiro and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Constant-phase-mode operation of the light-addressable potentiometric sensor}, series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, journal = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1873-3077}, pages = {119 -- 123}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KirchnerLiSpelthahnetal.2011, author = {Kirchner, Patrick and Li, Bin and Spelthahn, Heiko and Henkel, Hartmut and Schneider, Andreas and Friedrich, Peter and Kolstad, Jens and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Thin-film calorimetric H2O2 gas sensor for the validation of germicidal effectivity in aseptic filling processes}, series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, journal = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1873-3077}, pages = {257 -- 263}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{MiyamotoWagnerYoshinobuetal.2011, author = {Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Kanoh, Shin`ichiro and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Phase-mode LAPS and its application to chemical imaging}, series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 1}, journal = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 1}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1873-3077}, pages = {28 -- 32}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{MiyamotoYoshidaSakaietal.2011, author = {Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Yoshida, Midori and Sakai, Taito and Matsuzaka, Atsushi and Wagner, Torsten and Kanoh, Sanoh and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Differential setup of light-addressable potentiometric sensor with an enzyme reactor in a flow channel}, series = {Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. 50 (2011)}, journal = {Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. 50 (2011)}, publisher = {Japan Society of Applied Physics}, address = {Bristol}, isbn = {0021-4922}, pages = {04DL08-1 -- 04DL08-5}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{GasparyanVitusevichOffenhaeusseretal.2011, author = {Gasparyan, F.V. and Vitusevich, S.A. and Offenh{\"a}usser, A. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Modified charge fluctuation noise model for electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor devices}, series = {Modern Physics Letters B (MPLB). 25 (2011), H. 11}, journal = {Modern Physics Letters B (MPLB). 25 (2011), H. 11}, publisher = {World Scientific Publ.}, address = {Singapur}, isbn = {0217-9849}, pages = {831 -- 840}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{MiyamotoWagnerYoshinobuetal.2011, author = {Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Kanoh, Shin`ichiro and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Phase-mode operation of FDM-LAPS}, series = {Sensor letters}, volume = {9}, journal = {Sensor letters}, number = {2}, publisher = {American Scientific Publishers}, address = {Stevenson Ranch, Calif.}, isbn = {1546-1971}, pages = {691 -- 694}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{DammErlerHillenetal.2011, author = {Damm, Alexander and Erler, Andr{\´e} and Hillen, Walter and Meroni, Michele and Schaepman, Michael E. and Verhoef, Wout and Rascher, Uwe}, title = {Modeling the impact of spectral sensor configurations on the FLD retrieval accuracy of sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence}, series = {Remote Sensing of Environment}, volume = {115}, journal = {Remote Sensing of Environment}, number = {8}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {0034-4257}, pages = {1882 -- 1892}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{EijckDemmelArtmannetal.2011, author = {Eijck, Lambert van and Demmel, Franz and Artmann, Gerhard and Stadtler, Andreas Maximilian}, title = {Macromolecular dynamics in red blood cells investigated using neutron spectroscopy}, series = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface}, volume = {8}, journal = {Journal of the Royal Society Interface}, number = {57}, publisher = {The Royal Society}, address = {London}, isbn = {1742-5689}, pages = {590 -- 600}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{MalzahnWindmillerValdesRamirezetal.2011, author = {Malzahn, Kerstin and Windmiller, Joshua Ray and Vald{\´e}s-Ram{\´i}rez, Gabriela and Wang, Joseph and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Wearable electrochemical sensors for in situ analysis in marine environments}, series = {Analyst. 136 (2011), H. 14}, journal = {Analyst. 136 (2011), H. 14}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, address = {Cambridge}, isbn = {0003-2654}, pages = {2912 -- 2917}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{ReisertGeisslerFlorkeetal.2011, author = {Reisert, Steffen and Geissler, H. and Florke, R. and Wagner, P. and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Controlling aseptic sterilization processes by means of a multi-sensor system}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, pages = {18 -- 22}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{HeidenTurekSchoening2011, author = {Heiden, W. and Turek, M. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {TasteIT : Analyzing chemical sensor data using fuzzy logic}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-4244-9910-6}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{HeidenTurekSchoening2011, author = {Heiden, W. and Turek, M. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Analysis of chemical sensor data}, series = {Proceedings of the 4th Russian-German Workshop "Innovation Information Technologies: Theory and practice" : Ufa, Russia, April 8-13, 2011 / eds. Yupsova, Nafisa ...}, journal = {Proceedings of the 4th Russian-German Workshop "Innovation Information Technologies: Theory and practice" : Ufa, Russia, April 8-13, 2011 / eds. Yupsova, Nafisa ...}, publisher = {State Aviation Technical Univ.}, address = {Ufa}, isbn = {978-5-4221-0159-7}, pages = {76 -- 81}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{Grotendorst2011, author = {Grotendorst, Johannes}, title = {On calculating the rate of linear convergence of non-linear transformed sequences}, series = {Proceeding SNC '11 Proceedings of the 2011 International Workshop on Symbolic-Numeric Computation}, journal = {Proceeding SNC '11 Proceedings of the 2011 International Workshop on Symbolic-Numeric Computation}, publisher = {ACM}, address = {New York, NY}, isbn = {978-1-4503-0515-0}, pages = {24 -- 33}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{BehnamBeckerWeber2011, author = {Behnam, S. and Becker, A. and Weber, Hans-Joachim}, title = {Clinical benefit and cost-efficiency of minimized perfusion circuits for extracorporeal circulation during cardiac surgery}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Herz-, Thorax- und Gef{\"a}ßchirurgie}, volume = {25}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Herz-, Thorax- und Gef{\"a}ßchirurgie}, number = {5}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {0930-9225}, pages = {305 -- 306}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{WagnerMiyamotoWerneretal.2011, author = {Wagner, Torsten and Miyamoto, K. and Werner, Frederik and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, T.}, title = {Flexible electrochemical imaging with "zoom-in" functionality by using a new type of light-addressable potentiometric sensor}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, pages = {2133 -- 2135}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{MiyamotoWagnerSchoeningetal.2011, author = {Miyamoto, K. and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, T.}, title = {Multi-well structure for cell culture on the chemical imaging sensor}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, pages = {2130 -- 2132}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{BehbahaniTranJockenhoeveletal.2011, author = {Behbahani, Mehdi and Tran, L. and Jockenh{\"o}vel, S. and Behr, M. and Mottaghy, K.}, title = {Numerical prediction of thrombocyte reactions for application to a vascular flow model}, series = {British Journal of Surgery}, volume = {98}, journal = {British Journal of Surgery}, number = {S5}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, address = {Oxford}, isbn = {1365-2168}, pages = {S17}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KotliarLanzl2011, author = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Lanzl, Ines M.}, title = {Can vascular function be assessed by the interpretation of retinal vascular diameter changes?}, series = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS. 52 (2011), H. 1}, journal = {Investigative Ophthalmology \& Visual Science, IOVS. 52 (2011), H. 1}, publisher = {ARVO}, address = {Rockville, Md.}, isbn = {0146-0404}, pages = {635 -- 636}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{LanzlSeidovaMaieretal.2011, author = {Lanzl, Ines M. and Seidova, Seid-Fatima and Maier, Mathias and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, Arno and Halle, Martin and Kotliar, Konstantin}, title = {Dynamic retinal vessel response to flicker in age-related macular degeneration patients before and after vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor injection}, series = {Acta Ophthalmologica}, volume = {89}, journal = {Acta Ophthalmologica}, number = {5}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, isbn = {1755-3768}, pages = {472 -- 479}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{MikielewiczKotliarBarraqueretal.2011, author = {Mikielewicz, Marek and Kotliar, Konstantin and Barraquer, Rafael I. and Michael, Ralph}, title = {Air-pulse corneal applanation signal curve parameters for the characterisation of keratoconus}, series = {British Journal of Ophthalmology (eBJO)}, volume = {95}, journal = {British Journal of Ophthalmology (eBJO)}, number = {6}, publisher = {BMJ Publ. Group}, address = {London}, issn = {1468-2079}, pages = {793 -- 798}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KotliarBaumannVilseretal.2011, author = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Baumann, Marcus and Vilser, Walthard and Lanzl, Ines M.}, title = {Pulse wave velocity in retinal arteries of healthy volunteers}, series = {British Journal of Ophthalmology (eBJO)}, volume = {95}, journal = {British Journal of Ophthalmology (eBJO)}, number = {11}, publisher = {BMJ Publ. Group}, address = {London}, isbn = {1468-2079}, pages = {675 -- 679}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KotliarLanzlSchmidtTrucksaessetal.2011, author = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Lanzl, Ines M. and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, A. and Sitnikova, Diana and Ali, Mohammad and Blume, Katharina and Halle, Martin and Hansser, Henner}, title = {Dynamic retinal vessel response to flicker in obesity: A methodological approach}, series = {Microvascular Research}, volume = {81}, journal = {Microvascular Research}, number = {1}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0026-2862}, pages = {123 -- 128}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{DashevskyLanzlKotliar2011, author = {Dashevsky, Alexey V. and Lanzl, Ines M. and Kotliar, Konstantin}, title = {Non-penetrating intracanalicular partial trabeculectomy via the ostia of Schlemm's canal}, series = {Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology}, volume = {249}, journal = {Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology}, number = {4}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {0721-832x}, pages = {565 -- 573}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{HanssenNickelDrexeletal.2011, author = {Hanssen, H. and Nickel, T. and Drexel, V. and Hertel, G. and Emslander, I. and Sisic, Z. and Lorang, D. and Schuster, T. and Kotliar, Konstantin and Pressler, A. and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, A. and Weis, M. and Halle, M.}, title = {Exercise-induced alterations of retinal vessel diameters and cardiovascular risk reduction in obesity}, series = {Atherosclerosis}, volume = {216}, journal = {Atherosclerosis}, number = {2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {0021-9150}, pages = {433 -- 439}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{WagnerMiyamotoWerneretal.2011, author = {Wagner, Torsten and Miyamoto, K. and Werner, Frederik and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, T.}, title = {Utilising Digital Micro-Mirror Device (DMD) as Scanning Light Source for Light-Addressable Potentiometric Sensors (LAPS)}, volume = {9}, number = {2}, publisher = {American Scientific Publishers}, address = {Stevenson Ranch, Calif.}, doi = {10.1166/sl.2011.1620}, pages = {812 -- 815}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{PreissLinderWendtetal.2011, author = {Preiß, C. and Linder, Peter and Wendt, K. and Krystek, M. and Digel, Ilya and Gossmann, Matthias and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Porst, Dariusz and Kayser, Peter and Bassam, Rasha and Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {Engineering technology for plant physiology and plant stress research}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Plant physiology and plant stress: Plant physiology will be much more important for human mankind because of yield and cultivation limits of crops determined by their resistance to stress. To assess and counteract various stress factors it is necessary to conduct plant research to gain information and results on plant physiology.}, subject = {Pflanzenphysiologie}, language = {en} } @article{WarerkarSchmitzGoettscheetal.2011, author = {Warerkar, Shashikant and Schmitz, Stefan and G{\"o}ttsche, Joachim and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and Reißel, Martin and Tamme, Rainer}, title = {Air-Sand Heat Exchanger for High-Temperature Storage}, series = {Journal of Solar Energy Engineering. 133 (2011), H. 2}, journal = {Journal of Solar Energy Engineering. 133 (2011), H. 2}, publisher = {ASME}, address = {New York}, isbn = {0199-6231}, pages = {021010}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{DoorschodtSchreinemachersBehbahanietal.2011, author = {Doorschodt, B. M. and Schreinemachers, M. C. J. M. and Behbahani, Mehdi and Florquin, S. and Weis, J. and Staat, Manfred and Tolba, R. H.}, title = {Hypothermic machine perfusion of kidney grafts: which pressure is preferred}, series = {Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 39 (2011), H. 3}, journal = {Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 39 (2011), H. 3}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {1573-9686}, pages = {1051 -- 1059}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TranNovacekTolbaetal.2011, author = {Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Novacek, V. and Tolba, R. and Klinge, U. and Turquier, F. and Staat, Manfred}, title = {Experimental and Computational approach to study colorectal anastomosis. ISB2011, Proceedings of the XXIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Brussels, Belgium, July 3-7, 2011}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Summary: This paper presents a methodology to study and understand the mechanics of stapled anastomotic behaviors by combining empirical experimentation and finite element analysis. Performance of stapled anastomosis is studied in terms of leakage and numerical results which are compared to in vitro experiments performed on fresh porcine tissue. Results suggest that leaks occur between the tissue and staple legs penetrating through the tissue.}, subject = {Anastomose}, language = {en} } @article{KleefeldReissel2011, author = {Kleefeld, Andreas and Reißel, Martin}, title = {The Levenberg-Marquardt method applied to a parameter estimation problem arising from electrical resistivity tomography}, series = {Applied Mathematics and Computation}, volume = {217}, journal = {Applied Mathematics and Computation}, number = {9}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {0096-3003}, pages = {4490 -- 4501}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{BassamArtmannHescheleretal.2011, author = {Bassam, Rasha and Artmann, Gerhard and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Graef, T. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Porst, Dariusz and Linder, Peter and Kayser, Peter and Arinkin, Vladimir and Gossmann, Matthias and Digel, Ilya}, title = {Alterations in human hemoglobin structure related to red blood cell storage}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The importance of the availability of stored blood or blood cells, respectively, for urgent transfusion cannot be overestimated. Nowadays, blood storage becomes even more important since blood products are used for epidemiological studies, bio-technical research or banked for transfusion purposes. Thus blood samples must not only be processed, stored, and shipped to preserve their efficacy and safety, but also all parameters of storage must be recorded and reported for Quality Assurance. Therefore, blood banks and clinical research facilities are seeking more accurate, automated means for blood storage and blood processing.}, subject = {H{\"a}moglobin}, language = {en} } @article{NguyenXuanRabczukNguyenThoietal.2011, author = {Nguyen-Xuan, H. and Rabczuk, T. and Nguyen-Thoi, T. and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Nguyen-Thanh, N.}, title = {Computation of limit and shakedown loads using a node-based smoothed finite element method}, series = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, volume = {90}, journal = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1097-0207}, doi = {10.1002/nme.3317}, pages = {287 -- 310}, year = {2011}, abstract = {This paper presents a novel numerical procedure for computing limit and shakedown loads of structures using a node-based smoothed FEM in combination with a primal-dual algorithm. An associated primal-dual form based on the von Mises yield criterion is adopted. The primal-dual algorithm together with a Newton-like iteration are then used to solve this associated primal-dual form to determine simultaneously both approximate upper and quasi-lower bounds of the plastic collapse limit and the shakedown limit. The present formulation uses only linear approximations and its implementation into finite element programs is quite simple. Several numerical examples are given to show the reliability, accuracy, and generality of the present formulation compared with other available methods.}, language = {en} } @article{BaeckerPouyeshmanSchnitzleretal.2011, author = {B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Pouyeshman, S. and Schnitzler, Thomas and Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Patrick and Biselli, Manfred and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {A silicon-based multi-sensor chip for monitoring of fermentation processes}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, isbn = {1862-6319}, pages = {1364 -- 1369}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{AbouzarPoghossianPedrazaetal.2011, author = {Abouzar, Maryam H. and Poghossian, Arshak and Pedraza, A. M. and Gandhi, D. and Ingebrandt, S. and Moritz, W. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {An array of field-effect nanoplate SOI capacitors for (bio-)chemical sensing}, series = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 26 (2011), H. 6}, journal = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 26 (2011), H. 6}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {0956-5663}, pages = {3023 -- 3028}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Behbahani2011, author = {Behbahani, Mehdi}, title = {Modeling and Simulation of Shear-Dependent Platelet Reactions in Blood Vessels and Blood-Contacting Medical Devices}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Hut}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, isbn = {978-3-8439-0134-5}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Pham2011, author = {Pham, Phu Tinh}, title = {Upper bound limit and shakedown analysis of elastic-plastic bounded linearly kinematic hardening structures}, publisher = {RWTH Aachen University}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {140 S.}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DachwaldXuFeldmannetal.2011, author = {Dachwald, Bernd and Xu, Changsheng and Feldmann, Marco and Plescher, Engelbert and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {Development and testing of a subsurface probe for detection of life in deep ice : [abstract]}, year = {2011}, abstract = {We present the novel concept of a combined drilling and melting probe for subsurface ice research. This probe, named "IceMole", is currently developed, built, and tested at the FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences' Astronautical Laboratory. Here, we describe its first prototype design and report the results of its field tests on the Swiss Morteratsch glacier. Although the IceMole design is currently adapted to terrestrial glaciers and ice shields, it may later be modified for the subsurface in-situ investigation of extraterrestrial ice, e.g., on Mars, Europa, and Enceladus. If life exists on those bodies, it may be present in the ice (as life can also be found in the deep ice of Earth).}, subject = {Eisschicht}, language = {en} } @article{PoghossianWagnerSchoening2011, author = {Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Holger and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Functional testing and characterisation of (bio-)chemical sensors on wafer level}, series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, journal = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 154 (2011), H. 2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1873-3077}, pages = {169 -- 173}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{Digel2011, author = {Digel, Ilya}, title = {Primary thermosensory events in cells}, series = {Transient receptor potential channels / Md. Shahidul Islam, ed.}, journal = {Transient receptor potential channels / Md. Shahidul Islam, ed.}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-94-007-0264-6}, pages = {451 -- 468}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{DigelTemizArtmann2011, author = {Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l}, title = {The emperor's new body : seeking for a blueprint of limb regeneration in humans}, series = {Stem cell engineering : principles and applications / Gerhard M. Artmann ... eds.}, journal = {Stem cell engineering : principles and applications / Gerhard M. Artmann ... eds.}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-3-642-11864-7}, pages = {3 -- 37}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{GasparyanPoghossianVitusevichetal.2011, author = {Gasparyan, Ferdinand V. and Poghossian, Arshak and Vitusevich, Svetlana A. and Petrychuk, Mykhaylo V. and Sydoruk, Viktor A. and Siqueira, Jos{\´e} R. Jr. and Oliveira, Osvaldo N. Jr. and Offenh{\"a}usser, Andreas and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Low-Frequency Noise in Field-Effect Devices Functionalized With Dendrimer/Carbon-Nanotube Multilayers}, series = {IEEE Sensors Journal. 11 (2011), H. 1}, journal = {IEEE Sensors Journal. 11 (2011), H. 1}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {1530-437X}, pages = {142 -- 149}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{GunGutkinLevetal.2011, author = {Gun, Jenny and Gutkin, Vitaly and Lev, Ovadia and Boyen, Hans-Gerd and Saitner, Marc and Wagner, Patrick and Olieslaeger, Marc D´ and Abouzar, Maryam H. and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Tracing gold nanoparticle charge by electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor devices}, series = {Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 115 (2011), H. 11}, journal = {Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 115 (2011), H. 11}, publisher = {American Cemical Society}, address = {Washington, DC}, isbn = {1932-7455}, pages = {4439 -- 4445}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{AbouzarWernerSchoeningetal.2011, author = {Abouzar, Maryam H. and Werner, Moritz and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Poghossian, Arshak}, title = {Capacitance-voltage and impedance-spectroscopy characteristics of nanoplate EISOI capacitors}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) : applications and material science. 208 (2011), H. 6}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {1862-6319}, pages = {1327 -- 1332}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ArtmannDigelLinderetal.2011, author = {Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya and Linder, Peter and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l}, title = {Biophysical and Engineering Contributions to Plant Research}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Tests with palm tree leaves have just started yet and scan data are in the process to be analyzed. The final goal of future project for palm tree gender and species recognition will be to develop optical scanning technology to be applied to date palm tree leaves for in-situ screening purposes. Depending on the software used and the particular requirements of the users the technology potentially shall be able to identify palm tree diseases, palm tree gender, and species of young date palm trees by scanning leaves.}, subject = {Pflanzenphysiologie}, language = {en} } @article{PoghossianMalzahnAbouzaretal.2011, author = {Poghossian, Arshak and Malzahn, K. and Abouzar, Maryam H. and Mehndiratta, P. and Katz, E. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Integration of biomolecular logic gates with field-effect transducers}, series = {Electrochimica Acta. 56 (2011), H. 26}, journal = {Electrochimica Acta. 56 (2011), H. 26}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {0013-4686}, pages = {9661 -- 9665}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{SeifarthSchehlLinderetal.2011, author = {Seifarth, Volker and Schehl, D. and Linder, Peter and Gossmann, Matthias and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard and Porst, Dariusz and Preiß, C. and Kayser, Peter and Pack, O. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l}, title = {Ureplace: development of a bioreactor for in vitro culturing of cell seeded tubular vessels on collagen scaffolds}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The demand of replacements for inoperable organs exceeds the amount of available organ transplants. Therefore, tissue engineering developed as a multidisciplinary field of research for autologous in-vitro organs. Such three dimensional tissue constructs request the application of a bioreactor. The UREPLACE bioreactor is used to grow cells on tubular collagen scaffolds OPTIMAIX Sponge 1 with a maximal length of 7 cm, in order to culture in vitro an adequate ureter replacement. With a rotating unit, (urothelial) cells can be placed homogeneously on the inner scaffold surface. Furthermore, a stimulation is combined with this bioreactor resulting in an orientation of muscle cells. These culturing methods request a precise control of several parameters and actuators. A combination of a LabBox and the suitable software LabVision is used to set and conduct parameters like rotation angles, velocities, pressures and other important cell culture values. The bioreactor was tested waterproof successfully. Furthermore, the temperature controlling was adjusted to 37 °C and the CO2 - concentration regulated to 5 \%. Additionally, the pH step responses of several substances showed a perfect functioning of the designed flow chamber. All used software was tested and remained stable for several days.}, subject = {Tissue Engineering}, language = {en} } @article{BaeckerDellePoghossianetal.2011, author = {B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Delle, L. and Poghossian, Arshak and Biselli, Manfred and Zang, Werner and Wagner, P. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Electrochemical sensor array for bioprocess monitoring}, series = {Electrochimica Acta (2011)}, volume = {56}, journal = {Electrochimica Acta (2011)}, number = {26}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, pages = {9673 -- 9678}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KurulganDemirciDemirciTrzewiketal.2011, author = {Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem and Demirci, T. and Trzewik, J{\"u}rgen and Linder, Peter and Karakulah, G. and Artmann, Gerhard and Sakizli, M. and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l}, title = {Genome-Wide Gene Expression Analysis of NIH 3T3 Cell Line Under Mechanical Stimulation}, series = {Cellular and molecular bioengineering. 4 (2011), H. 1}, journal = {Cellular and molecular bioengineering. 4 (2011), H. 1}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {1865-5025}, pages = {46 -- 55}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{HuckJollyWagneretal.2011, author = {Huck, Christina and Jolly, Christina and Wagner, Patrick and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {One-chip integrated dual amperometric/field-effect sensor for the detection of dissolved hydrogen}, series = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, journal = {Procedia Engineering. 25 (2011)}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {1877-7058}, pages = {1161 -- 1164}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{BialonskiWendlerLehnertz2011, author = {Bialonski, Stephan and Wendler, Martin and Lehnertz, Klaus}, title = {Unraveling spurious properties of interaction networks with tailored random networks}, series = {Plos one}, volume = {6}, journal = {Plos one}, number = {8}, publisher = {Plos}, address = {San Francisco}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0022826}, pages = {e22826}, year = {2011}, abstract = {We investigate interaction networks that we derive from multivariate time series with methods frequently employed in diverse scientific fields such as biology, quantitative finance, physics, earth and climate sciences, and the neurosciences. Mimicking experimental situations, we generate time series with finite length and varying frequency content but from independent stochastic processes. Using the correlation coefficient and the maximum cross-correlation, we estimate interdependencies between these time series. With clustering coefficient and average shortest path length, we observe unweighted interaction networks, derived via thresholding the values of interdependence, to possess non-trivial topologies as compared to Erd{\"o}s-R{\´e}nyi networks, which would indicate small-world characteristics. These topologies reflect the mostly unavoidable finiteness of the data, which limits the reliability of typically used estimators of signal interdependence. We propose random networks that are tailored to the way interaction networks are derived from empirical data. Through an exemplary investigation of multichannel electroencephalographic recordings of epileptic seizures - known for their complex spatial and temporal dynamics - we show that such random networks help to distinguish network properties of interdependence structures related to seizure dynamics from those spuriously induced by the applied methods of analysis.}, language = {en} } @article{AridaAlHaddadSchoening2011, author = {Arida, Hassan A. and Al-Haddad, Ameera and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {New Solid-State Organic Membrane Based Lead-Selective Micro-Electrode}, series = {International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 6 (2011), H. 9}, journal = {International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 6 (2011), H. 9}, isbn = {1452-3981}, pages = {3858 -- 3867}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{GrinsvenVandenBonGrietenetal.2011, author = {Grinsven, Bart van and Vanden Bon, Natalie and Grieten, Lars and Murib, Mohammed Sharif and Janssen, Stoffel Dominique and Haenen, Ken and Schneider, E. and Ingebrandt, Sven and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Vermeeren, Veronique and Ameloot, Marcel and Michiels, Luc and Thoelen, Ronald and De Ceuninck, Ward A. and Wagner, Patrick}, title = {Rapid assessment of the stability of DNA duplexes by impedimetric real-time monitoring of chemically induced denaturation}, series = {Lab on a Chip}, volume = {11}, journal = {Lab on a Chip}, number = {9}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)}, address = {Cambridge}, isbn = {1473-0197}, pages = {1656 -- 1663}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{KaramanidisAlbrachtBraunsteinetal.2011, author = {Karamanidis, Kiros and Albracht, Kirsten and Braunstein, Bjoern and Catala, Maria Moreno and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter}, title = {Lower leg musculoskeletal geometry and sprint performance}, series = {Gait and Posture}, volume = {34}, journal = {Gait and Posture}, number = {1}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0966-6362}, doi = {10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.03.009}, pages = {138 -- 141}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The purpose of this study was to investigate whether sprint performance is related to lower leg musculoskeletal geometry within a homogeneous group of highly trained 100-m sprinters. Using a cluster analysis, eighteen male sprinters were divided into two groups based on their personal best (fast: N = 11, 10.30 ± 0.07 s; slow: N = 7, 10.70 ± 0.08 s). Calf muscular fascicle arrangement and Achilles tendon moment arms (calculated by the gradient of tendon excursion versus ankle joint angle) were analyzed for each athlete using ultrasonography. Achilles tendon moment arm, foot and ankle skeletal geometry, fascicle arrangement as well as the ratio of fascicle length to Achilles tendon moment arm showed no significant (p > 0.05) correlation with sprint performance, nor were there any differences in the analyzed musculoskeletal parameters between the fast and slow sprinter group. Our findings provide evidence that differences in sprint ability in world-class athletes are not a result of differences in the geometrical design of the lower leg even when considering both skeletal and muscular components.}, language = {en} } @article{BerretzSkorupaSanderetal.2011, author = {Berretz, Frank and Skorupa, Sascha and Sander, Volker and Belloum, Adam and Bubak, Marian}, title = {Actor-Driven Workflow Execution in Distributed Environments}, series = {Euro-Par 2010 Parallel Processing Workshops : HeteroPAR, HPCC, HiBB, CoreGrid, UCHPC, HPCF, PROPER, CCPI, VHPC ; Ischia, Italy, August 31 - September 3, 2010 ; revised selected papers / Mario R. Guarracino ... (eds.)}, journal = {Euro-Par 2010 Parallel Processing Workshops : HeteroPAR, HPCC, HiBB, CoreGrid, UCHPC, HPCF, PROPER, CCPI, VHPC ; Ischia, Italy, August 31 - September 3, 2010 ; revised selected papers / Mario R. Guarracino ... (eds.)}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-642-21877-4}, pages = {287 -- 294}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{GerhardsSkorupaSanderetal.2011, author = {Gerhards, M. and Skorupa, Sascha and Sander, Volker and Pfeiffer, P. and Belloum, Adam}, title = {Towards a security framework for a WS-HumanTask processor}, series = {7th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM), 2011 Paris}, journal = {7th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM), 2011 Paris}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-3-901882-44-9}, pages = {1 -- 5}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{GerhardsSkorupaSanderetal.2011, author = {Gerhards, M. and Skorupa, Sascha and Sander, Volker and Belloum, Adam and Vesunin, D. and Benabdelkader, A.}, title = {HisT/PLIER : A Two-Fold Provenance Approach for Grid-Enabled Scientific Workflows Using WS-VLAM}, series = {12th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Grid Computing (GRID), 2011}, journal = {12th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Grid Computing (GRID), 2011}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, doi = {10.1109/Grid.2011.39}, pages = {224 -- 225}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{LustfeldHirschfeldReisseletal.2011, author = {Lustfeld, Hans and Hirschfeld, Julian A. and Reißel, Martin and Steffen, Bernhard}, title = {Enhancement of precision and reduction of measuring points in tomographic reconstructions}, series = {Physics Letters A}, volume = {375}, journal = {Physics Letters A}, number = {8}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0375-9601}, pages = {1167 -- 1171}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{HeinzelSchaeferMuelleretal.2010, author = {Heinzel, Alexander and Sch{\"a}fer, Ralf and M{\"u}ller, Hans-Wilhelm and Schieffer, Andre and Ingenhag, Ariane and Eickhoff, Simon B. and Northoff, Georg and Franz, Matthias and Hautzel, Hubertus}, title = {Increased Activation of the Supragenual Anterior Cingulate Cortex during Visual Emotional Processing in Male Subjects with High Degrees of Alexithymia: An Event-Related fMRI Study}, series = {Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics}, volume = {79}, journal = {Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics}, number = {6}, publisher = {Karger}, address = {Basel}, issn = {0033-3190}, doi = {10.1159/000320121}, pages = {363 -- 370}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Background: One of the most prominent neurobiological models of alexithymia assumes an altered function of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as the crucial neural correlate of alexithymia. So far functional imaging studies have yielded inconclusive results. Therefore, we tested this hypothesis in healthy alexithymics and nonalexithymics in an event-related fMRI study. Methods: Thirty high- and 30 low-alexithymic right-handed male subjects (selected by the 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale, TAS-20) were investigated with event-related fMRI using a picture viewing paradigm. The stimuli consisted of happy, fearful and neutral facial expressions (Ekman-Friesen) as well as positive, negative and neutral pictures from the International Affective Picture System. Results: Contrasting the high-alexithymic with the low-alexithymic group we observed increased activation of the supragenual ACC for different emotional valences as well as for different emotional stimuli. Moreover, there was a positive correlation of the ACC with the individual TAS-20 scores but no correlations with the individual Beck Depression Inventory scores. Additionally, there was no difference in activity of the amygdala. Conclusions: We demonstrated that the supragenual ACC is constantly activated more strongly in alexithymic subjects and that this activation is related to the symptoms of alexithymia and not to associated symptoms such as depression. Therefore, our findings support the hypothesis of an altered function of the ACC in alexithymia.}, language = {en} } @article{HeinzelSchaeferMuelleretal.2010, author = {Heinzel, Alexander and Sch{\"a}fer, Ralf and M{\"u}ller, Hans-Wilhelm and Schieffer, Andre and Ingenhag, Ariane and Northoff, Georg and Franz, Matthias and Hautzel, Hubertus}, title = {Differential modulation of valence and arousal in high-alexithymic and low-alexithymic individuals}, series = {Neuroreport}, volume = {21}, journal = {Neuroreport}, number = {15}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams \& Wilkins}, address = {London}, issn = {1473-558X}, doi = {10.1097/WNR.0b013e32833f38e0}, pages = {998 -- 1002}, year = {2010}, abstract = {High-alexithymic individuals are characterized by an impaired ability to identify and communicate emotions whereas low-alexithymic individuals have a wide-ranging ability to deal with emotions. This study examined the hypothesis that valence and arousal modifications of emotional stimuli differentially modulate cortical regions in high-alexithymic and low-alexithymic individuals. To this end, 28 high-alexithymic and 25 low-alexithymic individuals were investigated with event-related fMRI using visual emotional stimuli. We found differential neural activations in the dorsal anterior cingulate, the insula and the amygdala. We suggest that these differences may account for the impaired ability of high-alexithymic individuals to appropriately handle emotional stimuli.}, language = {en} }