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Forum for Applied Microsystems Technology Awards 2011 FAM Research Prize to Dr. Sven Kerzenmacher
Dr. Sven Kerzenmacher
Kerzenmacher and his team aim to apply a thin coat of the fuel cells they have developed to the surface of the implant. The advantages of this technique over existing technologies stem from the fact that the fuel cells are only half as thick while delivering a 30 percent increase in performance. Moreover, platinum electrodes are not sensitive to unwanted chemical reactions like hydrolysis and oxidation. Kerzenmacher and his research group consisting of biologists, chemists, and engineers are currently developing new materials and techniques to improve the performance of the fuel cells.
The prize was presented at the IMTEK Research Day on 14 July 2011 by FAM Chairman Wolfgang Bay from the sensor manufacturer SICK AG, Waldkirch. FAM supports practical training for engineering students at the University of Freiburg and promotes exchange between IMTEK and the industrial sector, the government, and society. It consists of six board members from private companies and the university as well as numerous member companies. Each year the association awards the prize for outstanding scientific achievements, developments, and innovations in microsystems technology.
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