Publikationen
E. Müller, W. Kunz, Classical and Non-Classical Non-Aqueous Solvents – an Overview about some Recent Developments, Current Opionion in Colloid and Interface Science (2026), submitted
Contribution: Conceptualization, writing + editing.
E. Müller, W. Kunz, Recent developments in sustainable solubilisation, Chemistry and Sustainability, Energy and Materials (2026),
doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202502326
Contribution: Conceptualization, writing + editing.
L. Schmauser, E. Müller, D. Touraud, W. Kunz, Applications of surfactant-free microemulsions, Current Opionion in Colloid and Interface Science (2026), doi.org10.1016/j.cocis.2026.102001 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)
Contribution: Conceptualization, writing-review + editing.
M. Schweiger, Th. Lang, E. Müller, V. Jerabek, J. Heyda, M. Klajmon, D. Touraud, M. Bendova, K. Rehak, W. Kunz, Complete biodiverse lignocellulosic biomass fractionation process using the green solvent y-valerolactone, RSC Sustainability (2025), https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00600G (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Conceptualization, writing – review + editing.
M. Schweiger, Th. Lang, D. Touraud, E. Müller, W. Kunz, Influence of the biomass-source and the extraction process on lignin properties and y-valerolactone induced conversion of biomass towards valuable lignin monomers, RSC Sustainability (2025), https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00324E (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Conceptualization, writing – review + editing.
B. Müller, E. Müller, D. Touraud, A.-S. Babiano-Tixier, W. Kunz, Additive effect between maltodextrins and short food agreed organic acids for rutin and quercetin solubilization in aqueous solutions, Journal of Molecular Liquids (2025), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2025.128020 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Supervision, conceptualization, writing – review + editing.
N. Ulmann, J. Hioe, D. Touraud, E. Müller, D. Horinek, W. Kunz, Sustainable polyphenolate assisted hydrotropic solubilization of riboflavin, Journal of Molecular Liquids (2025), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2025.127465 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Conceptualization, writing – review + editing.
J. Blahnik, S. Krickl, K. Schmid, E. Müller, J. Lupton, W. Kunz, Microemulsion and microsuspension polymerization of methyl methacrylate in surfactant-free microemulsions (SFME), Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 648 (2023).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.025 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Conceptualization, writing – review + editing.
E. Müller, M. Drechsler, R. Klein, J. Heilmann, B. Estrine, W. Kunz, Physical-chemical and toxicological properties of osmolyte-based cationic surfactants and spontaneously formed low-toxic catanionic vesicles out of them, Journal of Molecular Liquids (2022).
doi.org10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119549 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
M. Rothe, E. Müller, P. Denk, W. Kunz, Ionic Liquids based on the concept of melting point lowering due to ethoxylation, Molecules (2021).
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26134034 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
F. Kerkel, M. Markiewicz, S. Stolte, E. Müller, W. Kunz, The green platform molecule gamma-valerolactone \ ecotoxicity, biodegradability, solvent properties, and potential applications, Green Chemistry (2021).
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC04353B (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
E. Müller, L. Zahnweh, B. Estrine, O. Zech, C. Allolio, J. Heilmann, W. Kunz, Oligoether carboxylate counterions: An innovative way towards surfactant ionic liquids, Journal of Molecular Liquids (2018).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2017.12.037 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)
Contribution: Experimental work, conceptualization, writing.
R. Klein, E. Müller, B. Kraus, G. Brunner, B. Estrine, D. Touraud, J. Heilmann, M. Kellermeier, W. Kunz, Biodegradability and cytotoxicity of choline soaps on human cell lines: effects of chain length and the cation, RSC Advances (2013).
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3RA42812E (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
R. Klein, O. Zech, E. Maurer, M. Kellermeier, W. Kunz, Oligoether carboxylates: Task-specific room-temperature Ionic Liquids, The Journal of Physical Chemistry B (2011).
https://doi.org/10.1021/jp200624g (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
A. Klaus, G.J.T. Tiddy, R. Rachel, A.P. Trinh, E. Maurer, D. Touraud, W. Kunz, Hydrotrope-induced inversion of salt effects on the cloud point of an extended surfactant, Langmuir (2011).
https://doi.org/10.1021/la104744e (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – review + editing.
R. Klein, G. J. T. Tiddy, E. Maurer, D. Touraud, J. Esquena, O. Tache, W. Kunz, Aqueous phase behaviour of choline carboxylate surfactants\exceptional variety and extent of cubic phases, Soft Matter (2011).
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1SM05108C (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
W. Kunz, E. Maurer, R. Klein, D. Touraud, D. Rengstl, A. Harrar, S. Dengler, O. Zech, Low toxic Ionic Liquids, liquid catanionics, and Ionic Liquid microemulsions, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology (2011).
https://doi.org/10.1080/01932691.2011.616109 (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
Patente
F. Gillant, E. Müller: Cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a merocyanine and a resveratrol derivative, PCT Int. Appl. (2023) PCT/EP2022/085430.
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
F. Gillant, X. Marat, E. Müller, A. Roudot, D. Cadau: Cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a merocyanine and a gamma-butyrolactone and/or a gamma-butyrolactam, PCT Int. Appl. (2023) PCT/EP2022/085433.
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
W. Fieber, E. Müller: Flavonoid compositions and related uses. US Pat. Appl. (2021) PCT/EP2021/052447.
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
W. Kunz, M. Kellermeier, R. Klein, E. Maurer, D. Touraud: Biologically acceptable choline compounds and their use as tensides. Eur. Pat. Appl. (2010), EP 2216326 A220100811 CAN 153:317887 AN 2010:992673.
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.
W. Kunz, S. Thomaier, E. Maurer, O. Zech, M. Kellermeier, R. Klein: Onium salts of carboxyalkyl-terminated polyoxyalkylenes for use as high-polar solvents and electrolytes. PCT Int.Appl. (2008), WO 2008135482 A2 20081113.
Contribution: Experimental work, writing – original draft.