@inproceedings{DoehringStieglitzHudecetal.2022, author = {D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stieglitz, Veronika and Hudec, Rene and Sapsai, Iryna and Friedrich, Peter and Burwitz, Vadim}, title = {Characterization of a lobster-eye type X-ray telescope}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {266 (2022)}, booktitle = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, doi = {10.1051/epjconf/202226613010}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Lobster-eye type X-ray telescopes use reflecting plano mirrors under grazing incidence and can observe a large field of view. As part of a Bavarian-Czech cooperation, two telescopes were build, equipped with mirrors coated with gold and iridium. Their X-ray characterization was carried out at the PANTER test facility, which simulates parallel starlight incident on the telescopes. The telescopes have an angular resolution of about 4 arc minutes in X-rays and a focal length of about 2 meters. The used X-ray mirrors reflect and focus visible light as well; their functionality in the optical regime was checked in laboratory tests. Now another test campaign will be carried out to examine the telescope resolution for real objects of the visible night sky and the imaging properties for star constellations.}, subject = {R{\"o}ntgenteleskop}, language = {de} } @article{StieglitzBurwitzDoehringetal.2022, author = {Stieglitz, Veronika and Burwitz, Vadim and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Hudec, Rene and Vitek, Stanislav}, title = {Design and testing of a Kirkpatrick-Baez optics variation}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {266 (2022)}, journal = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, doi = {10.1051/epjconf/202226603021}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Beside Wolter I X-ray optics, which are used at most in currently operating X-ray space telescopes, there exist also other optical designs and their usability for space observations is still the matter of studies. This article covers preliminary testing results of an optical module which is based on a modified Kirkpatrick-Baez optics. This X-ray optics, consisting of four sub-modules, was assembled in Prague and tested at the PANTER test facility of MPE afterward. The sub-modules use different reflective coatings, in part developed by our research group, on complementary flat mirrors, which approximate the shape of a Kirkpatrick-Baez optical design. In this contribution we summarise the design of the optical modules, the details of applied coating layers, and the X-ray characterisation results at the PANTER test facility}, subject = {R{\"o}ntgenoptik}, language = {en} } @incollection{MannWenzlerDoehringetal.2022, author = {Mann, Michael and Wenzler, Sebastian and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stollenwerk, Manfred and Pribulla, Theodor and Sivanič, Peter and Komž{\´i}k, Richard}, title = {Stromversorgung als Umweltfaktor: Analyse der elektrischen Netzqualit{\"a}t in astronomischen Observatorien}, series = {Umwelteinfl{\"u}sse erfassen, simulieren, bewerten}, volume = {2022}, booktitle = {Umwelteinfl{\"u}sse erfassen, simulieren, bewerten}, editor = {Karl Friedrich, Zieghahn}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Umweltsimulation e.V.}, isbn = {978-3-9818507-7-2}, pages = {193 -- 207}, year = {2022}, subject = {Sternwarte}, language = {de} } @incollection{SchneiderStoermannDoehringKrausse2022, author = {Schneider-St{\"o}rmann, Ludger and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Krauße, Sylvana}, title = {Hybride Hochschulausbildung als erfolgreiches Sales Enablement Training}, series = {Sales Enablement als Fundament des Vertriebserfolgs}, booktitle = {Sales Enablement als Fundament des Vertriebserfolgs}, publisher = {Springer-Gabler Verlag}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-37614-7_6}, pages = {65 -- 79}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Um im technischen Vertrieb erfolgreich zu sein, bedarf es umfassender Kenntnisse bei der Vorbereitung und Durchf{\"u}hrung von Verhandlungen, auch im interkulturellen Kontext. Dabei gilt es f{\"u}r Berufsanf{\"a}ngerinnen und Berufsanf{\"a}nger, m{\"o}glichst fr{\"u}hzeitig Erfahrungen auf diesem Gebiet zu sammeln. Hierf{\"u}r eignen sich insbesondere spezialisierte Vertriebsstudieng{\"a}nge. Der Studiengang Internationales Technisches Vertriebsmanagement der TH Aschaffenburg bildet Vertriebsingenieurinnen und -ingenieure u. a. durch Sales-Enablement-Trainings aus, in denen die Studierenden in interaktiven Seminaren praxisnahe Verhandlungen durchf{\"u}hren. Im internationalen Vergleich schneiden diese dabei hervorragend ab, was Sales Contests auf Hochschulebene belegen. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus fassen die Absolventinnen und Absolventen dieses Studiengangs in der Industrie schnell Fuß und erreichen bald leitende Positionen in Vertriebsabteilungen.}, subject = {Investitionsg{\"u}termarketing}, language = {de} } @misc{StanikDoehringPregleretal.2024, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Pregler, Jan and K{\"a}tker, Anna and Busch, Uwe and Friedrich, Peter}, title = {Ein Besucherexperiment zur astronomischen R{\"o}ntgenoptik f{\"u}r das Deutsche R{\"o}ntgen-Museum}, series = {DGaO Proceedings}, volume = {2024}, journal = {DGaO Proceedings}, number = {125}, publisher = {DGaO}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Das Deutsche R{\"o}ntgen-Museum in Remscheid ist eine weltweit einzigartige Institution, die das Leben und Werk des ersten Nobelpreistr{\"a}gers Wilhelm Conrad R{\"o}ntgen und die Auswirkungen seiner Entdeckung der R{\"o}ntgenstrahlung erforscht und dokumentiert. Als integraler Bestandteil des Museums bietet das Museumslabor R{\"o}Lab die M{\"o}glichkeit, durch eigene Experimente praktische Erfahrungen rund um R{\"o}ntgenstrahlung, Optik und Technik zu sammeln. Im Rahmen eines gemeinsamen Entwicklungsprojekts konzipieren Studierende der Technischen Hochschule Aschaffenburg derzeit ein Besucherexperiment zur astronomischen R{\"o}ntgenoptik f{\"u}r das Museumslabor. Optische Experimente mit sichtbarem Licht verdeutlichen das Fokussierungsprinzip von R{\"o}ntgenteleskopen, z.B. f{\"u}r Weitwinkeloptiken nach dem Lobster-Eye Prinzip. Auf Schautafeln werden Optiken verschiedener Typen von Teleskopen mit Begleittexten und zugeh{\"o}rigen Abbildungen erl{\"a}utert sowie moderne R{\"o}ntgenobservatorien wie CHANDRA, XMM-Newton und eROSITA {\"u}bersichtlich dargestellt. Das neue Besucherexperiment soll nach seiner Realisierung junge Forscherinnen und Forscher f{\"u}r die faszinierende Welt der R{\"o}ntgenoptik und der R{\"o}ntgenastronomie begeistern.}, subject = {Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen-Museum}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ErmilovaHertwigDoehringetal.2024, author = {Ermilova, Elena and Hertwig, Andreas and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stanik, Eva and Cotroneo, Vincenzo and Gibertini, Eugenio}, title = {Ellipsometrical characterization of poly-dopamine layers considered for technical applications}, series = {Proceedings of SPIE}, volume = {2024}, booktitle = {Proceedings of SPIE}, number = {13013}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3015281}, pages = {1301309-1 -- 1301309-8}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Although the organic molecule dopamine (3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine) is commonly known as the "hormone of happiness", thin films of poly-dopamine also have interesting technical properties. When produced by dip coating, the self-organizing layers grow in a reproducible thickness of single or multiple molecule monolayers of a few nanometer thickness only. In this work, we introduce a method of determining the layer thickness of poly-dopamine on mirrors for astronomical X-ray telescopes. This work is based on spectroscopic ellipsometry measurements and involves the development of an optical model for the poly-dopamine layers including the dielectric function. Thereby the complex refractive index of the produced layers was determined, covering the range from the ultraviolet to the near infrared spectral region. These measurement results and the corresponding technical challenges are presented in this contribution. Furthermore, an outlook to potential technical applications of this interesting material is given and poly-dopamine layers will make scientist and engineers hopefully happy as an innovative and fascinating technical solution for the future.}, subject = {D{\"u}nne Schicht}, language = {en} } @misc{StanikDoehringPregleretal.2024, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Pregler, Jan and Stollenwerk, Manfred and Hildenbrand, Georg}, title = {Spectral measurements and life science experiments using extreme radiation exposures at high altitude}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The ASTRABAX project ("Aschaffenburg Stratospheric Balloon Experiment"), being funded for the years 2024 to 2026, is designed as a multimodal platform for the investigation of radiation exposures at high altitude. Miniature UV-VIS spectrometers observe the UV-C spectral region. The platform also contains a radiation dosimetry, a power source for on-board electronics, and common shielding setups for multiple spectral combinations. The effects of combinations of high- and low-energy rays on human cells haven´t been sufficiently investigated and described so far. Investigations under such conditions are realistic and crucial for high altitude flights in the atmosphere, for space flights as well as for comparable exposures on other objects of the solar system, and even for exoplanet habitats to some extent.}, subject = {Stahlenbelastung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MannDoehringStollenwerketal.2024, author = {Mann, Michael and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stollenwerk, Manfred and Priebsch, Alessandro and Pribulla, Theodor and Komž{\´i}k, Richard M. and Sivanic, Peter}, title = {Advanced power quality measurement techniques at the electric power grid of astronomical observatories}, series = {Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems X, Conference of SPIE 13098, 17 - 20 June 2024}, booktitle = {Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems X, Conference of SPIE 13098, 17 - 20 June 2024}, editor = {Storrie-Lombardi, Lisa J. and Benn, Chris R. and Chrysostomou, Antonio}, publisher = {SPIE}, doi = {10.1117/12.3016562}, year = {2024}, subject = {Sternwarte}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MannDoehringStollenwerketal.2022, author = {Mann, Michael and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stollenwerk, Manfred and Wenzler, Sebastian and Pribulla, Theodor and Komž{\´i}k, Richard M. and Sivanic, Peter}, title = {On the importance of the electrical grid power quality for astronomical observatories}, series = {Proceedings of SPIE: Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems IX}, booktitle = {Proceedings of SPIE: Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems IX}, editor = {Benn, Chris R. and Seaman, Robert L. and Adler, David S.}, publisher = {SPIE}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2627227}, year = {2022}, subject = {Elektrizit{\"a}tsversorgung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ErmilovaHertwigDoehringetal.2024, author = {Ermilova, Elena and Hertwig, Andreas and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stanik, Eva and Cotroneo, Vincenzo and Gibertini, Eugenio}, title = {Ellipsometrische Charakterisierung von Polydopamin f{\"u}r funktionelle technische Schichten}, series = {DGaO-Proceedings}, volume = {2024}, booktitle = {DGaO-Proceedings}, number = {125}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2024}, abstract = {D{\"u}nne Schichten aus dem bionischen Material Polydopamin (PDA) sind heute zunehmend auch f{\"u}r innovative technische Anwendungen von Interesse. Mittels spektroskopischer Ellipsometrie wurde die dielektrische Funktion von PDA vom ultravioletten bis zum nahen infraroten Spektralbereich vermessen. {\"U}ber ein Modell wurde auch die Dicke dieser selbstorganisierenden Schichten bestimmt.}, subject = {D{\"u}nne Schicht}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{DoehringStanikPregleretal.2024, author = {D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stanik, Eva and Pregler, Jan and Stollenwerk, Manfred and Hildenbrand, Georg}, title = {Forschung zu Strahlensch{\"a}den mit dem Stratosph{\"a}renballon-Experiment ASTRABAX}, series = {DGaO-Proceedings}, volume = {2024}, booktitle = {DGaO-Proceedings}, number = {125}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Das Stratosph{\"a}renballon-Experiment ASTRABAX ist als multimodale Plattform der Material- und Biowissenschaften f{\"u}r Untersuchungen bei extremen Strahlenbelastungen konzipiert, mit Fokus auf dem UV-C-Spektralbereich und der kosmischen H{\"o}henstrahlung. Auswirkungen von Kombinationen aus hoch- und niederenergetischer Strahlung sind relevant, jedoch nicht ausreichend erforscht.}, subject = {Stratosph{\"a}ren-Ballon}, language = {de} } @article{AmorimSperaNicoaraetal.2024, author = {Amorim, Isilda and Spera, Natalia C.M. and Nicoara, Nicoleta and Ramasamy, Devaraj and Alves, Diana F. and Stollenwerk, Manfred and Stadtm{\"u}ller, Johannes and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Sadewasser, Sascha and Kolen'ko, Yury V. and Sousa, Juliana P.S.}, title = {Overall alkaline water electrolysis over active, stable, low loading iridium catalysts sputtered on nickel foam}, series = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, volume = {92}, journal = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, issn = {0360-3199}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.306}, pages = {852 -- 864}, year = {2024}, subject = {Iridium}, language = {en} } @misc{StanikDoehringZeisingetal.2024, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Zeising, Sebastian and Meißner, Martin}, title = {An astronomy event at Aschaffenburg University to attract future engineering students}, series = {18th INTEGRAL/BART Workshop}, volume = {2024}, journal = {18th INTEGRAL/BART Workshop}, organization = {TH Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In 2023 the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German organization for science communication "Wissenschaft im Dialog" (German for: Science in dialogue) jointly proclaimed a "Science Year" with the motto "Our Universe". One of the numerous events that have been supported thereby has been that of the project "Zirkus UNI-versum" (in English: "Circus UNI-verse"), which took place in summer 2023 at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences. Two school classes from the local high school "Kronberg-Gymnasium" first experienced an interactive astronomy lecture including a planetarium star show in a tent. Another highlight was the rocket car race in front of the cafeteria and the exclusive launch of a water rocket on the campus green. After the collective countdown, it reached a height of around eighty meters and thus rose higher than all the trees and buildings on the campus site. For their own exploration of the night sky the pupils obtained small cardboard star maps to assemble themselves as a homework. On the summer evenings of the following school holidays, they certainly observed the sky with a different point of view and, above all, with expert knowledge. The event has given them interesting impressions of Aschaffenburg Technical University as an attractive local education facility. The project "Zirkus UNI-versum" - and other activities for schools - intend to stimulate the interest of pupils in STEM subjects and to attract future engineering students.}, subject = {Astronomie}, language = {en} } @article{DoehringStanikZeisingetal.2025, author = {D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stanik, Eva and Zeising, Sebastian and Meissner, Martin}, title = {Astronomy events at Aschaffenburg University to attract future students}, series = {Acta Polytecnica}, volume = {2025}, journal = {Acta Polytecnica}, number = {65 (1)}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In 2023, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the German organisation for science communication "Wissenschaft im Dialog" jointly proclaimed a "Science Year 2023" in Germany with the motto "Our Universe". One of the numerous events that have been supported has been that of the project "Zirkus UNI-versum", which took place in summer 2023 at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences. This project, and other activities for schools, intend to stimulate the interest of pupils in STEM subjects and to attract future engineering students.}, subject = {Astronomie}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{StanikDoehringPregleretal.2024, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Pregler, Jan and K{\"a}tker, Anna and Busch, Uwe and Friedrich, Peter}, title = {Ein Besucherexperiment zur astronomischen R{\"o}ntgenoptik f{\"u}r das Deutsche R{\"o}ntgen-Museum}, series = {DGaO-Proceedings}, volume = {2024}, booktitle = {DGaO-Proceedings}, number = {125}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Im Rahmen eines gemeinsamen Entwicklungsprojekts entsteht ein neues Besucherexperiment zur astronomischen R{\"o}ntgenoptik, das im Museumslabor R{\"o}Lab im Deutschen R{\"o}ntgen-Museum aufgebaut werden soll. Das Ziel des interaktiven Exponats ist es, Begeisterung f{\"u}r die faszinierende Welt der R{\"o}ntgenastronomie zu wecken und das Berufsbild eines Astronomen zu vermitteln.}, subject = {Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen-Museum}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{StanikDoehringPregleretal.2024, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Pregler, Jan and K{\"a}tker, Anna and Busch, Uwe and Friedrich, Peter}, title = {A visitor experiment on astronomical X-ray optics for the "Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen-Museum"}, series = {AXRO 2024 - 15th International Conference on Astronomical X-Ray Optics}, volume = {2024}, booktitle = {AXRO 2024 - 15th International Conference on Astronomical X-Ray Optics}, organization = {TH Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The "Deutsches R{\"o}ntgenmuseum" in Remscheid is the unique institution worldwide that researches and documents the life and work of the first Nobel Prize winner, Wilhelm Conrad R{\"o}ntgen, and the effects of his discovery of X-rays. As an integral part of the museum, the R{\"o}Lab laboratory offers visitors the opportunity to gain practical experience in X-rays, optics and technology through own experiments. As part of a joint development project, students from Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences are currently designing a visitor experiment on astronomical X-ray optics for the museum laboratory. An optical set-up with visible light illustrate the focusing principle of X-ray telescopes, e.g. for wide-angle optics based on the lobster-eye principle. Display boards explain the optics of various types of telescopes with accompanying text and corresponding illustrations. Modern X-ray observatories such as CHANDRA, XMM-Newton and eROSITA are presented clearly. Once implemented, the new visitor experiment inside the "Deutsches R{\"o}ntgenmuseum" intend to inspire young researchers for the fascinating world of X-ray optics and X-ray astronomy.}, subject = {Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen-Museum}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DoehringStanikPregleretal.2025, author = {D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stanik, Eva and Pregler, Jan and K{\"a}tker, Anna and Busch, Uwe and Friedrich, Peter}, title = {Konzeption eines Astronomie-Besucherexperiments f{\"u}r das Deutsche R{\"o}ntgen Museum}, series = {Bayerischer Tag f{\"u}r gute Lehre}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {Bayerischer Tag f{\"u}r gute Lehre}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Das Deutsche R{\"o}ntgen Museum in Remscheid ist eine weltweit einzigartige Institution, die das Leben und Werk des ersten Physik Nobelpreistr{\"a}gers Wilhelm Conrad R{\"o}ntgen und die Auswirkungen seiner Entdeckung der R{\"o}ntgenstrahlung erforscht und dokumentiert Als integraler Bestandteil des Museums bietet das Museumslabor R{\"o}Lab die M{\"o}glichkeit, durch eigene Experimente praktische Erfahrungen zu verschiedenen Themen rund um R{\"o}ntgenstrahlung, Optik und Technik zu sammeln Im Rahmen eines gemeinsamen Entwicklungsprojekts konzipieren Studierende der TH Aschaffenburg derzeit ein Besucherexperiment zur astronomischen R{\"o}ntgenoptik f{\"u}r das Museumslabor Das neue Besucherexperiment soll nach seiner Realisierung junge Forscherinnen und Forscher f{\"u}r die faszinierende Welt der R{\"o}ntgenoptik und der R{\"o}ntgenastronomie begeistern.}, subject = {Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen-Museum}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{DoehringKriegerStanik2025, author = {D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Krieger, Jochen and Stanik, Eva}, title = {Praxisschock im Studium - die Erstellung komplexer Angebote f{\"u}r Satellitenkomponenten}, series = {Bayerischer Tag f{\"u}r gute Lehre}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {Bayerischer Tag f{\"u}r gute Lehre}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Die Lehrveranstaltung „Projektstudie" im Rahmen des Studiengangs "Internationales Technisches Vertriebsmanagement" verbindet Elemente der Ingenieurwissenschaften und der Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit einem realistischen Vertriebsprojekt, hier der Erstellung eines komplexen Angebotes f{\"u}r Satellitenkomponenten. Begleitend zu der Teamarbeit am praktischen Vertriebsprojekt werden Lehrsequenzen theoretischer Natur durchgef{\"u}hrt, die dem nachhaltigen Verst{\"a}ndnis dienen und auf die Schwerpunktthemen vorbereiten. Die hohe Qualit{\"a}t der erstellten Angebotsunterlagen zeigt, dass die angestrebten Lernziele erreicht wurden. Der Praxisschock einer komplexen Angebotserstellung erfolgt f{\"u}r die Studierenden somit bereits im Studium unter Anleitung eines auf diesem Gebiet berufserfahrenen Professors und nicht erst w{\"a}hrend der Probezeit in einer ersten Vertriebsposition.}, subject = {Investitionsg{\"u}termarketing}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{StanikDoehringKrivanekovaetal.2025, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Krivanekova, Lucia and Meißner, Martin}, title = {„Zirkus UNI-versum" - ein Astronomie-Event f{\"u}r Schulklassen}, series = {Bayerischer Tag f{\"u}r gute Lehre}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {Bayerischer Tag f{\"u}r gute Lehre}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, organization = {Techniche Hochschule Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Im "Wissenschaftsjahr 2023 - Unser Universum", einer gemeinsamen Initiative des Bundesministeriums f{\"u}r Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) und Wissenschaft im Dialog (WiD), wurden zahlreiche Projekte in ganz Deutschland gef{\"o}rdert. Eines dieser Projekte war der "Zirkus UNI-versum", der an der Technischen Hochschule Aschaffenburg stattfand. Zielgruppe waren Schulklassen von benachbarten Schulen, die eingeladen wurden, bei einem Besuch auf dem Hochschul-Campus spielerisch Wissen {\"u}ber Astronomie und Raumfahrt zu sammeln. Gleichzeitig sollen mit dem Projekt (und anderen „Erlebnis-Bausteinen" unserer Schulprojekte) die Sch{\"u}lerinnen und Sch{\"u}ler f{\"u}r MINT-F{\"a}cher begeistert und zuk{\"u}nftige Studierende f{\"u}r technische Studieng{\"a}nge gewonnen werden.}, subject = {Astronomie}, language = {de} } @incollection{WisselFreudenmannPerezetal.2025, author = {Wissel, Julian and Freudenmann, Dominic and Perez, Nicolas and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stadtm{\"u}ller, Johannes and Stollenwerk, Manfred}, title = {Various highly effective sputtered layer structures as catalysts for H2O2 decomposition for use in satellite engines}, series = {MaterialsWeek 2025 - Book of Abstracts}, booktitle = {MaterialsWeek 2025 - Book of Abstracts}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Materialkunde e.V. (DGM)}, address = {Sankt Augustin}, isbn = {978-3-88355-446-4}, pages = {53 -- 53}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Catalysts are frequently employed in both research and industrial applications to facilitate or accelerate chemical reactions. One such application is in monopropellant thrusters for space propulsion systems, where hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is used as a liquid propellant. The decomposition of liquid hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas, which ultimately generates thrust, can be achieved using noble metal catalysts from the platinoid group, such as platinum and iridium. This promotes the use of more environmentally friendly and less toxic propellants, such as H2O2, instead of hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide (NTO). The optimization of coating structures with these catalytic materials is essential for future space applications, as it aims to extend the lifespan of catalyst materials and results in a better utilization of H2O2 in satellite engines. Therefore, different layer structures were deposited onto Duranit D99 pellets using a controlled magnetron sputtering process. Previous studies have shown that the used sputtering pressure has a strong influence on the structure of the deposited coatings [2][3]. Certain parameter combinations produce catalytic layers with rough textures and a highly porous microstructure, see figure 1 [1]. To improve the thermal and mechanical stability of the sputtered layers, thin adhesive layers of Titanium and Zirconium were applied beneath the catalytic layer. The pellets were then heated in an oven at 640°C for one minute to simulate the thermal effects experienced in a satellite engine during ignition. Following this, the catalytic performance of the pellets was tested in laboratory experiments using 30\% H2O2. Pellets with sputtered platinum as the catalytic coating delivered the best results. These coatings will be further evaluated in an engine test conducted at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR). Hydrogen peroxide is also expected to play a crucial role in future lunar and Martian colonization efforts. In this context, catalytic coatings would be used to decompose H2O2 to supply astronauts with water and oxygen, rather than to generate thrust in satellite engines.}, subject = {Satellitentechnik}, language = {en} } @incollection{KhropostRiethmuellerStaniketal.2025, author = {Khropost, Diana and Riethm{\"u}ller, Franziska and Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Hertwig, Andreas and Huelague, Deniz}, title = {Polydopamine - a bionic material and its potential applications for batteries}, series = {MaterialsWeek 2025 - Book of Abstracts}, booktitle = {MaterialsWeek 2025 - Book of Abstracts}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Materialkunde e.V. (DGM)}, address = {Sankt Augustin}, isbn = {978-3-88355-446-4}, pages = {67 -- 67}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Polydopamine (PDA) recently came into focus as an innovative material for applications in various technical fields, especially in the energy field it is considered for batteries as well as for supercapacitors. It is a very strong glue that sticks on almost everything, even under water: In nature, PDA is found in the byssal thread cuticles of mussels. The wet-resistant adhesion ability of PDA can be used in the treatment of separator membranes in batteries, but furthermore PDA is also considered as an electrode material for batteries. We have investigated thin layers of poly-dopamine with different methods including ellipsometry, tactile measurements of the layer thickness and in situ absorption measurements during the polymerization process.}, subject = {Iridium}, language = {en} } @misc{LicciardelloDoehringStollenwerketal.2021, author = {Licciardello, Nadia and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stollenwerk, Manfred and Kolen'ko, Yury V. and Petrovykh, Dmitri Y.}, title = {Innovative nanocomposite coatings for radiation shielding on satellites}, series = {EuroNanoForum}, volume = {2021}, journal = {EuroNanoForum}, organization = {International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory}, pages = {1}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The current trend in development of low-cost satellites is based on small dimensions combined with advanced electronics. Traditionally, radiation-sensitive electronics on satellites are protected by tungsten or lead foils, which are high-density materials and contribute significantly to the overall mass of the satellite. Here, we design and investigate temperature-gradient-resistant lightweight silane-based composites containing micro- or nano-particles of W or WO3, taking inspiration from similar approaches in the medical field. While the polymeric matrix provides flexibility under thermal gradients (such as those occurring in satellites during their orbits) and low density, the particles enable shielding from soft X-rays and other radiation. For reference, thin tungsten films were deposited by magnetron sputtering. The properties of the two kinds of coatings were compared and the X-ray protective properties were investigated using both a custom-designed measurement setup and conventional X-ray absorption. The best performing radiation-protective coatings will be launched in a payload experiment on the INFANTE satellite.}, subject = {Satellitentechnik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RivoltaBassoCivitanietal.2022, author = {Rivolta, Giacomo and Basso, Stefano and Civitani, Marta Maria and Cotroneo, Vincenzo and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Michler, Willy-Leopold and Pareschi, Giovanni and Spiga, Daniele and Stollenwerk, Manfred}, title = {Upgrade of a laboratory X-ray diffractometer to extend its operating range towards soft energies}, series = {Proceedings of SPIE}, volume = {2022}, booktitle = {Proceedings of SPIE}, number = {12181}, publisher = {SPIE}, organization = {Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera}, issn = {0277-786X}, doi = {doi: 10.1117/12.2629940}, pages = {121814S-1 -- 121814s-7}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The optical properties of X-ray mirror samples are commonly measured using diffractometers based on laboratory sources; like the Bede D1 diffractometer operating at INAF-OAB. This instrument can generate a collimated X-ray beam up to 60 keV, even though the most interesting energy region for x-ray astronomy applications is usually below 10 keV. In the softest part of this range (below 6 keV), high X-ray absorption in air hinders a full and precise characterization of optical components. In this work, we present an upgrade of the Bede D1 diffractometer that extends the operative range of the instrument below 6 keV; this is done by maximizing the flux at lowest energies and by reducing absorption by means of a helium-rich atmosphere. The upgraded instrument will be used for the tests of X-ray mirrors with innovative soft X-ray coatings, with potential application to the next generation X-ray telescopes (such as ATHENA and eXTP).}, subject = {R{\"o}ntgenspiegel}, language = {en} }