@inproceedings{StanikDoehringReesetal.2025, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Rees, Paul and Kroneberger, Monika and Stanik, Martin}, title = {Infrared heating for a sustainable powder coating technology}, series = {DGaO-Proceedings}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {DGaO-Proceedings}, number = {126}, publisher = {DGaO}, organization = {TH Aschaffenburg}, issn = {1614-8436}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Industrial processes need to be transformed into sustainable alternatives. For powder coatings, which traditionally rely on gas or oil heating systems, infrared radiation can deliver the required process heat. The aim of the NAPUBEST project is to evaluate the possibilities of infrared radiation in the powder coating process. In our laboratory, we realized a prototype of an IR oven for test measurements.}, language = {en} } @misc{KronebergerStanikDoehring2025, author = {Kroneberger, Monika and Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten}, title = {Optik-Simulation f{\"u}r die Energiewende am Beispiel eines industriellen Infrarot-Heizofens}, series = {DGaO Proceedings, 126. Tagung}, journal = {DGaO Proceedings, 126. Tagung}, publisher = {DGaO}, organization = {DigitX}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Im Rahmen der Energiewende sollen fossile Brennstoffe auch im Heizofen einer industriellen Pulverlackbeschichtung ersetzt werden. In der Stahlindustrie ist die Infrarottrocknung von ebenen Stahlband-Oberfl{\"a}chen ein bereits seit Jahren bew{\"a}hrtes Verfahren. Pulverlack-Beschichtungen werden jedoch oft auf komplexe Geometrien aufgetragen, bei denen eine Verschattung die Effizienz der Infrarot-Aush{\"a}rtung mindert. Die Anordnung der Infrarotstrahler in der reflektierenden Heizkammer, deren Geometrie und die Verweilzeit der Bauteile sind daher die Schl{\"u}ssel f{\"u}r erfolgreiche Prozesse. Zur Verfahrensoptimierung m{\"u}ssen zudem die optischen Parameter der Pulverlacke w{\"a}hrend des Prozesses bekannt sein, um die n{\"o}tige Strahlungsleistung an Bauteile und unterschiedliche Lacke anpassen zu k{\"o}nnen. Messungen in der NAPUBEST-Prototypanlage werden daher mit optischen Simulationen des Aufbaus abgeglichen, um die Simulationsparameter an die Messergebnisse anzupassen und damit die Grundlage f{\"u}r die Auslegung von industriellen Prozessen zu gew{\"a}hrleisten. Hierbei wird Infrarotstrahlung mehrerer Wellenl{\"a}ngen ber{\"u}cksichtigt, um in unterschiedlichen Ofenzonen ben{\"o}tigte Aufheiz- und Haltephasen zu verwirklichen.}, subject = {Infrarotheizung}, language = {de} } @article{CotroneoBassoCivitanietal.2025, author = {Cotroneo, Vicenzo and Basso, Stefano and Civitani, Marta and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Gibertini, Eugenio and Iovenitti, Simone and Magagnin, Luca and Pareschi, Giovanni and Sironi, Giorgia and Spiga, Daniele and Tagliaferri, Gianpiero and Valsecchi, Giuseppe}, title = {Polydopamine Coatings for Enhanced Soft X-Ray Reflectivity in Space Telescope Mirrors}, series = {ECS Meeting Abstracts}, volume = {MA2025-02}, journal = {ECS Meeting Abstracts}, number = {67}, publisher = {The Electrochemical Society}, issn = {2151-2043}, doi = {10.1149/MA2025-02673247mtgabs}, pages = {3247 -- 3247}, year = {2025}, abstract = {It has been known for years that sputtered low-density coatings deposited under vacuum (e.g. carbon or B4C), applied on top of high-density metallic coatings, can enhance their reflectivity in the soft X-ray band (below ~5 keV). However, the physical deposition techniques, as vacuum-based sputtering, to produce B4C or amorphous coatings are usually difficult and highly costing. Polydopamine (PDA), a bio-polymer inspired by mussels, exhibits exceptional surface binding and it's nowadays a popular material used in surface engineering for multipurpose applications (Ryu, 2018). PDA thin film are typically produced in aqueous solution by the oxidative polymerization of dopamine, commonly known as one of the "hormones of happiness", resulting in nanometric PDA coating with tunable thickness and morphology. In recent years, we have introduced and investigated a novel and scalable strategy for enhancing the soft X-ray reflectivity of telescope mirrors used in space missions based on dip-liquid deposition of PDA thin films as carbon-rich coating (carbon 62.7 \%wt. in DA monomer) (Cotroneo, 2022). This method is very versatile and quick and offers a low-cost alternative to conventional carbon-like coating, while maintaining or even exceeding performance in the energy range below ~5 keV. Experimental tests across three X-ray beamlines—including two synchrotron facilities—demonstrated consistent reflectivity enhancement, especially in the 1-4 keV energy range and with a good match between theoretical predictions and experimental reflectivity profiles. When applied over traditional coatings (e.g Au, Ir), the dip-liquid overcoats produced improvements of up to 100\% in effective area for some specific X-ray bands compared to conventional single-metal films. These results are particularly compelling for nickel-replicated mirrors with gold coatings, a common architecture in cost-sensitive space missions. Bibliography Cotroneo, V., 2022. Dopamine dip-liquid overcoatings for soft x-ray reflectivity enhancement. SPIE Proceedings. Ryu, J. H., 2018. Polydopamine Surface Chemistry: A Decade of Discovery. ACS Applied Materials \& Interfaces.}, subject = {R{\"o}ntgenteleskop}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BuschMichelsKaetkeretal.2025, author = {Busch, Uwe and Michels, Marcel and K{\"a}tker, Anna and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Stanik, Eva}, title = {Historical X ray images selected for UNESCO's Memory of the World Register}, volume = {16}, publisher = {16th International Conference on Astronomical X-ray Optics}, address = {Prag}, organization = {Deutsches R{\"o}ntgenmuseum Remscheid}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen Museum" in Remscheid (Germany) is the institution that uniquely and comprehensively explores and documents the life and work of Wilhelm Conrad R{\"o}ntgen and the impact of his discovery. It preserves a collection of X- ray images taken by W. C. R{\"o}ntgen during his research. Among them are three images of R{\"o}ntgen's own hands and those of his wife, Anna Bertha. Three more images show R{\"o}ntgen's hunting rifle, which he was able to analyze internally by using the new X ray technology. These two series of historical pictures from the years 1895 and 1896 provide an outstanding illustration of the scientific revolution that R{\"o}ntgen's discovery triggered especially in medicine and in materials science. Therefore, his discovery of X-rays ranks among the most groundbreaking scientific achievements of modern times. In April 2025 those very first recorded X ray photographs were added on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. The corresponding public ceremony took place on September 10 2025 in R{\"o}ntgen ´ s birth town Remscheid. Representatives of the German UNESCO Commission, of politics, and of the German R{\"o}ntgen Society were present UNESCO is thus honoring not only R{\"o}ntgen's groundbreaking discovery of X rays, but also the cultural, scientific, and technological implications of his early radiographs. The "Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen Museum" presents six famous historical X-ray documents to the public, which are now part of UNESCO ´ s Memory of the World Register.}, subject = {Deutsches R{\"o}ntgen-Museum}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DoehringKrivanekovaHildenbrand2025, author = {D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Krivanekova, Lucia and Hildenbrand, Georg}, title = {ASTRABAX - Scientific results of two stratospheric balloon flights}, series = {18th Pico- and Nanosatellite Workshop 2025, Abstracts Book}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {18th Pico- and Nanosatellite Workshop 2025, Abstracts Book}, publisher = {Julius-Maximilians-Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, address = {W{\"u}rzburg}, organization = {TH Aschaffenburg}, pages = {17 -- 17}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The ASTRABAX experiment ("Aschaffenburg Stratospheric Balloon Experiment") uses a multimodal platform to study radiation exposures in the upper atmosphere. We present a modular approach to accommodate the numerous setups under the weight restriction of light unmanned free stratospheric balloon. The compartmental setup allows flexibility to address current research questions with low expenditure in costs, manpower and technology expertise. Its easy implementation is suitable for educational purposes of students in the fields of astronomy, astrobiology, and material research. Recently, two stratospheric balloons were flown to test the feasibility and connectivity of different building blocks in a temperature-controlled gondola, and to characterize the stratospheric radiation environment.The focus of the physical experiments is the observation of the UV-C spectral region using miniature UV-VIS spectrometers, and cosmic ray dosimetry with a Geiger counter. A second set of experiments assesses the effects of irradiation on polydopamine coatings intended for the application in space-born X-ray telescopes. The platform also contains samples of biological cells that are simultaneously exposed to low-dose radiation of different compositions of particle, X-ray and UV radiation. Post-flight nanoscopic measurements aim to examine changes in the spatial chromatin organization playing a crucial role in DNA-repair mechanisms. Investigations in such natural environment are of importance for high altitude atmospheric as well as space flights, for comparable exposures on other objects of the solar system and for astrobiology.}, subject = {Stratosph{\"a}ren-Ballon}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HudecDoehring2025, author = {Hudec, Rene and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten}, title = {Astrophysical and scientific payloads for CubeSats}, series = {18th Pico- and Nanosatellite Workshop 2025, Abstracts Book}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {18th Pico- and Nanosatellite Workshop 2025, Abstracts Book}, publisher = {Julius-Maximilians-Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, address = {W{\"u}rzburg}, organization = {Czech Technical University in Prague}, pages = {12 -- 12}, year = {2025}, abstract = {For scientific and commercial applications, CubeSats enable cost-effective missions and significantly reduce the time between mission concept and launch compared to classical large satellites. Since 2000, there has been an accelerating increase in CubeSat launches, which in turn is expected to drive up the demand for dedicated optical instruments, especially in commercially relevant areas like high-resolution optics for earth observation. We present some studies and ideas of application of CubeSats mainly in the field of astronomy and astrophysics elaborated and studied at the Czech Technical University in Prague in collaboration with Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences. These includes single CubeSats as well as tandem CubeSat constellations. These miniature satellites can carry miniature scientific payloads for high-energy observations of both astrophysical objects as well as targets in high earth atmosphere. The examples include miniature X-ray and UV telescopes monitors and cameras, but also optical and NIR payloads. Due to the recent progress in satellite control engineering, tandem flight arrangements of mini-satellites are currently in discussion and under consideration for future space missions. CubeSat technologies offer an interesting possibility for space-born telescope payloads based on this approach. In such scenario, two small satellites will fly at a constant distance of a few meters up to 100 meters. Thereby, the front satellite will carry the telescope optics and the second satellite the detector system. The tandem flight arrangements are crucial for design of space telescopes with larger focal distances exceeding the typical sizes of small satellites.}, subject = {Kleinsatellit}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DoehringHudec2025, author = {D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Hudec, Rene}, title = {One decade of joint Bavarian-Czech projects on astronomical X-ray optics}, volume = {2025}, number = {16}, publisher = {16th International Conference on Astronomical X-ray Optics}, address = {Prag}, organization = {TH Aschaffenburg}, pages = {1 -- 1}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Since ten years, Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences and the Czech technical university in Prague are now cooperating. During the recent decade, eleven joint projects have been executed, mainly targeting the development of astronomical X-ray optics. The bilateral cooperation also included the exchange of PhD students and scientists, cost compensation for conference participations, and the sponsoring of scientific conferences (AXRO and IBWS). The scientific output up to date are more than twenty joint publications and many individual conference contributions of the project partners in addition. The Bavarian-Czech Academic Agency (BTHA) has funded all of these projects. It is the goal of the Bavarian-Czech Academic Agency to support the academic collaboration in research and education and to contribute to an increased cooperation of the two neighbored countries Bavaria and Czech Republic in general. We will give a review on one decade of our Bavarian-Czech cooperation and on the scientific results of our joint projects on astronomical X-ray optics.}, subject = {R{\"o}ntgenoptik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KhropostRiethmuellerDoehringetal.2025, author = {Khropost, Diana and Riethm{\"u}ller, Franziska and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Flachs, Dennis and H{\"u}lag{\"u}, Deniz and Hertwig, Andreas and Cotroneo, Vincenzo and Gibertini, Eugenio}, title = {Polydopamine: a bio-inspired polymer for X-ray mirror coatings and other technical applications}, series = {EUV and X-ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space IX}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {EUV and X-ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space IX}, number = {13531}, editor = {Hudec, Ren{\´e} and Pina, Ladislav}, publisher = {SPIE}, doi = {10.1117/12.3056298}, pages = {135310H-1 -- 135310H-11}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Although the organic molecule dopamine (3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine) is commonly known as one of the "hormones of happiness", thin polymer films of polydopamine (PDA) also have interesting technical properties. PDA 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. When produced by dip-coating, the self-organizing PDA layers grow in a reproducible thickness of single or multiple molecule monolayers of a few nanometres thickness only. Here we present an optimized preparation regime as derived from polymerization analysis through absorption spectroscopy. One application is the use of thin PDA overcoatings to increase the soft X-ray reflectivity of astronomical X-ray mirrors. Furthermore, we give an outlook to other technical applications for this interesting material, presenting this bio-inspired organic polymer as an innovative technical solution for the future, with applications such as PDA-based super-capacitors and its promising role in enhancing separator materials for batteries.}, subject = {R{\"o}ntgenspiegel}, language = {en} }