Nicolai, Taco
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Nicolai, Taco
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CNRS Research Director
My research focusses on the characterization of the structure and the mechanical properties of complex liquids and gels based on polymers. I use mainly static and dynamic light scattering, confocal laser scanning microscopy and rheology.
Current research topics are:
-structure and mechanical properties of dense suspensions and gels formed by milk proteins. This work is in large part done in collaboration with partners from food industries.
-water-in-water emulsions stabilized by particles.
-functional hydrogels formed amphiphilic block copolymers
-structure and mechanical properties of polysaccharide solutions and gels.