![Energy Storage: Hope in Hot Temperatures](/img/Energy%20Storage%20Hope%20in%20Hot%20Temperatures_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Heating furnaces with renewable energy would be a quantum leap for the steel and glass industries. Dr. Klarissa Niedermeier is developing a liquid metal heat storage system for temperatures above 700 °C.
KIT Highlight Topics![Energy storage: 100 times better heat conduction with liquid metal](/img/2024_029_Energiespeicher_100-mal%20besser%20_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
World's first high-temperature heat storage system using liquid metal technology has potential for defossilization of industry
KIT news in German![](/img/Circle_Zement_10012022_rdax_1240x744s_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
From Net-Zero Circular Concrete to Heat Transfer with Liquid Metals to sustainable batteries: KIT will present highlights from technology development from April 22 to 26 in the Future Hub and at the Energy Solutions.
KIT news in English![Girls' Day on April 25 for girls in 5th grade with insights into our work, research and laboratories, e.g. the Battery Technology Center - registration by April 18](/img/KIT%20School%20Lab%20Energy_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Girls' Day on April 25 for girls starting from 5th grade with insights into our work, research and laboratories, e.g. the Battery Technology Center - registration by April 18
KIT news in English![Battery Material for the Sodium-ion Revolution](/img/Team_Litona-1250x850_rdax_1024x575_98s.jpg)
Litona, a Startup of KIT, Produces Prussian White Cathode Material for Next-generation Batteries
KIT news in English![Die Batterieforschung beschleunigen zu wollen, damit beschäftigt sich das 2023 gegründete Start-up Litona. Die Ausgründung aus dem KIT stellt dafür Testmaterial im Forschungsbereich für Natrium-Ionen-Batterietechnologien her.](/img/Team_Litona-1250x850_rdax_1024x575_98s.jpg)
Materials for sustainable sodium-ion batteries: accelerating battery research is the goal of the start-up Litona, founded in 2023. The KIT spin-off produces test materials for research into sodium-ion battery technologies.
Interview KIT start-up forge![Special issue Hydrogen of Chemie Ingenieur Technik 2024](/img/CIT2024_Hydrogen_rdax_1024x578_98s.jpg)
was edited by Thomas Hirth and Thomas Jordan with contributions on pyrolysis of Hydrocarbons, LOHC and perspectives in the chemical value chains and offshore power-to-X systems, among others...
Open Access @onlinelibrary.wiley![KIT coordinates EU project RISEnergy, which aims at cross-technology promotion and networking of all fields of renewable energies](/img/2024_014_RISEnergy_Innovationen%20fuer%20die_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT coordinates EU project RISEnergy, which aims at cross-technology promotion and networking of all fields of renewable energies
KIT news in German![Perovskite Solar Cells: Vacuum Process Can Lead to Market Readiness; Various production approaches in research and industry – comparative study explores paths to mass production](/img/2024_013_Perowskit-Solarzellen_Vakuumver_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Various production approaches in research and industry – comparative study explores paths to mass production
KIT news in German![](/img/RS_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
We mourn the loss of Professor Dr.-Ing. Robert Stieglitz, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 58. Robert Stieglitz was appointed Head of the Institute of Neutron Physics and Reactor Technology in 2009.
express your condolences![Prof. Dittmeyer and the co-founders of ICODOS GmbH were awarded 3rd place in the Lothar Späth Prize 2023 at the Zeiss Planetarium in Jena. It was a great venue! We would like to thank the jury for recognizing the great work that ICODOS has done in such a](/img/Lothar-Sp%c3%a4th-Award_rdax_98s_rdax_98s.jpg)
Prof. Dittmeyer and the co-founders of ICODOS GmbH were awarded 3rd place in the Lothar Späth Prize 2023 at the Zeiss Planetarium in Jena. It was a great venue!
ICODOS Website![Dr. Claramunt wins Blanc & Fischer Innovation Award 2023](/img/20231127-CB-01-054%20Sara%2016_9_rdax_1024x5_rdax_98s.jpg)
This prize is awarded for the best dissertations from engineering faculties at KIT in recognition of outstanding research in the context of high innovation potential or successful transfer into practice.
Tweet@X | IMVT | KIT![KCOP](/img/2023_102_Optik%20und%20Photonik_Hightech-Zen_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
The Karlsruhe Center for Optics and Photonics, KCOP, sets new standards and uses synergies - interdisciplinarity promotes exchange and innovation.
KIT news in German![AI for Perovskite Solar Cells: Key to Better Production Artificial intelligence methods show researchers the way to improved manufacturing processes for high-efficiency solar cells - blueprint for other research fields](/img/2023_094_KI%20fuer%20Perowskit-Solarzellen_S_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Artificial intelligence methods show researchers the way to improved manufacturing processes for high-efficiency solar cells - blueprint for other research fields
KIT news in German!["We are on the way to a new era" Stefanie Dehnen becomes the new President of the GDCh](/img/GDCh_President_rdax_1024x578_98s.jpg)
Professor Dr Stefanie Dehnen from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will become President of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) on 1 January 2024. During her two-year term of office, she would like to...
GDCh website![Gips-Schüle Research Prize for Negative Emisions Technology; KIT researchers use the NECOC process to convert the climate-damaging greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into a high-tech raw material - carbon black.](/img/2023_GSS_Preistragende-gips-schuele-prei_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers use the NECOC process to convert the climate-damaging greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into a high-tech raw material - carbon black.
KIT news in German![](/img/DOC23_16zu9_rdax_1024x596_98s.jpg)
at the HAWK in Göttingen took place with active KIT participation. It was 2 productive days filled with networking and the opportunity to exchange the latest findings and research results in the field of bioenergy.
DOC23 website![As part of the Alliance of Science Organizations, KIT stands in solidarity with Israel](/img/Flag1_rdax_1024x577_98.png)
The Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany expresses its deepest condolences for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Israel. We stand in solidarity with Israel.
The full statement![Carl-Zerbe Prize awarded to TT.-Prof. Dr. Moritz Wolf](/img/Mowo_rdax_98.png)
for his work with the focus of the development of catalysts & processes for the storage of renewable energies in the form of chemical energy carriers & the production of intermediates from synthesis gas (C02/CO and H2).
DGMK website![Dr. Hannes Radinger was awarded the Helmholtz PhD Prize for his work on carbon-based electrodes for redox flow batteries. Mr. Radinger carried out his work at IAM-ESS in the group 'Carbon based materials for electrochemical energy storage'.](/img/HGFProPreis_16zu9_m_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Dr. Hannes Radinger wins the 2022 Helmholtz PhD Prize for his work on carbon-based electrodes for redox flow batteries. He works at IAM-ESS in the group 'Carbon based materials for electrochemical energy storage'.
More@Helmholtz![Prof Tabea Arndt received the IEEE Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions in the Field of Applied Superconductivity (Sept. 11th 2023)](/img/Iter_congress_MT28-9_m_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Significant Contributions in the Field of Applied Superconductivity (Sept. 11th 2023) for her contributions to numerous high temperature temperature superconducting first-of-a-kind applications. Congratulations!
Scroll down the page a little![KIT researchers see long-term perspective for lithium extraction with geothermal plants](/img/2023_066_Nachhaltiges%20Lithium%20fuer%20viele_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers see long-term perspective for lithium extraction with geothermal plants
KIT news in German![Biochar-based Alternative to Phosphate Fertilizers Fast growth or long-term cooperation – Depending on the Biochar fertilizer, plants in symbiosis with mycorrhizal fungi react molecularly quite differently](/img/2023_049_Alternative%20zu%20Phosphatduenger__rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Fast growth or long-term cooperation – Depending on the biochar fertilizer, plants in symbiosis with mycorrhizal fungi react molecularly quite differently. Read the Paper!
KIT news in German![Batterieforschung: Zentrale Akteure zusammenbringen und Fachkräfte aufbauen; Im Rahmen von QualiBattBW werden Qualifizierungsangebote für baden-württembergische Unternehmen entwickelt, um den Standort nachhaltig zu stärken](/img/Projekt-QualiBattBW_rdax_1024x576_98s_rdax_98s.jpg)
Qualification offers for Baden-Württemberg companies are developed within the framework of QualiBattBW in order to strengthen the location sustainably
KIT news in German![Peter and Luise Hager Prize of the KIT Foundation 2023 awarded](/img/Du_rdax_1024x575_98s.jpg)
Mr. M.Sc. Julian Dutzi for his master thesis on "Further development of the process of biomass gasification in supercritical water with the focus on increasing the gasification efficiency" endowed with 1,000 €. Congratulations!
KIT Stiftung![Advanced analytics for battery production. KIT Researchers Optimize Battery Production by Using Plasma Spectroscopy with the Aim to Reduce Quality Variations.](/img/batterieforschung-20230622-MB-01-001_rda_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers optimize battery production by using plasma spectroscopy with the aim to reduce quality variations.
![Joint Workshop Topic 3.2 Power based Fuels & Chemicals at FZJ, 20.-21. June 2023](/img/Foto_WSST3_2_at_FZJ_2023_06_20_16zu9_m_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
What are the processes & technologies to produce chemicals without fossil sources but with renewable energies? Sharing progress and scientific challenges in our research program.
Read more![Energy Transition with Hydrogen from the Roof. Optimization of artificial photosynthesis for mass application: KIT researchers & partners develop concept for highly efficient photoreactor panels for assembly of low-cost modules.](/img/20230616-AB-01-001_teaser_rdax_98s_rdax_98s.jpg)
Optimization of artificial photosynthesis for mass application: KIT researchers & partners develop concept for highly efficient photoreactor panels for assembly of low-cost modules. OA-paper in Joule!
KIT news in German![Edit RedDot Überschrift der NewsMTET-ESD Workshop "Grid Integration of Electrolysis" with KIT Technology and Grid Experts](/img/20230512-LJ-01-001_m_16zu9_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Scientists of the Helmholtz programs ESD and MTET discussed scientific and technical issues of the grid integration of electrolysis and subsequent steps on May 12, 2023, at KIT Campus North.
Read more![HGF Innovation Pool Project "Solar Hydrogen - Highly Pure and Compressed" Erlangen, April 27, 2023 - The Helmholtz Innovation Pool project "Highly pure and compressed solar hydrogen" aims to provide essential scientific knowledge and viable technologies f](/img/IP-SolarH2-HIERN_rdax_98s.jpg)
The Helmholtz Innovation Pool project aims to provide essential scientific knowledge and viable technologies for the conversion of solar energy into hydrogen with the highest possible value for a sustainable energy system.
Read more @HI ERN![Erneuerbare Flüssigkraftstoffe werden auch bei zunehmender Elektrifizierung für den Schwerlast-, Flug- und Schiffsverkehr dringend gebraucht](/img/reFuels_1_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Alliance of science and industry designs processes and demand scenarios for mass production of synthetic fuels - Federal government provides funding of around 7 M euros. Project „Refineries for Future“ (REF4FU)
KIT news in German![Energy Storage Materials: Lithium from Geothermal Hot Deep Water | Energiespeichermaterialien: Lithium aus heißem Tiefenwasser Forschende des KIT und der EnBW zeigen Lithium-Ionen-Sieb für geothermale Solen – Lithium-Gewinnung Stromerzeugung Wärme](/img/2023_028_Energiespeichermaterialien_Lith_rdax_98s.jpg)
Researchers from IAM-ESS and EnBW show lithium-ion sieve for geothermal brines - Lithium recovery can supplement power generation and heat supply. Read the Outstanding Paper in Energy Advances Open Access!
KIT news in German![Katja Haas-Santo informs Winfried Kretschmann about the Energy Lab's research on Power-to-X: Methanation and E-fuels on April 17 at the Hannover Messe at KIT Energy Solutions.](/img/HannoverMesse_20230417-SG-01-016_16zu9_m_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
about the Energy Lab's research on Power-to-X: Methanation and power-based chemicals and fuels on April 17 at the Hannover Messe at KIT Energy Solutions.
KIT news in English![KIT and partners launch innovation platform Solar TAP and aim to bring multi-purpose photovoltaics into everyday life](/img/image-gedruckte-solarzellen_rdax_1024x57_rdax_98s.jpg)
KIT and partners launch Helmholtz innovation platform Solar TAP and aim to bring multi-purpose photovoltaics into everyday life
KIT news in German![On Wednesday, April 5, the Chief Research Manager Energy of the Helmholtz Association visited Energy Lab (PtX Lab & Carbon Cycle Lab), Superconductor research production and the Battery Technology Center.](/img/Jolie_HTSL_4_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
On Wednesday April 5, the Helmholtz Chief Research Manager Energy visited the Energy Lab (PtX Lab & Carbon Cycle Lab), Superconductor Research Production and the Battery Technology Center.
https://www.helmholtz.de/en/research/research-fields/![Friedrich Merz Learns About Energy Research at KIT](/img/20230403-AB-01-021_Merz_16zu9_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
On Monday, April 3, 2023, the federal chairman of the CDU visited Energy Lab 2.0, Carbon Cycle Lab, and NECOC (NEgative CarbOn dioxide to Carbon) experimental facility.
KIT news in German![KIT Researchers prepare feasibility study on large-scale hydrogen production and carbon capture by gas-phase methane pyrolysis](/img/Methanpyrolyse_Wasserstoff_rdax_1024x576_rdax_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers prepare feasibility study on large-scale hydrogen production and carbon capture by gas-phase methane pyrolysis. Read the OA-paper here!
KIT news in German![InnoFuels - National Project to Accelerate the Production of Synthetic Fuels](/img/reFuels_1_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
InnoFuels: Alliance of science, industry and politics links promising activities in research, development and application - federal government funds with 5 million euros
KIT news in German!["Jugend forscht" at KIT decided: Ideas become great things](/img/20230330-AB-04-493_16zu9__rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
In PV systems, the weakest solar cell determines the overall performance. With a combination of electronics & software, the winning team "Technik", balances the power differences between cells and whole modules.
KIT news in German![Ideas for tomorrow are in the focus of the state competition ‘Jugend forscht’ (young researchers) in Baden-Württemberg. 101 young people with 58 projects have qualified for the final at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Most ideas have been develop](/img/2023_010_Landeswettbewerb%20Jugend%20forscht_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Competitors of the “Jugend forscht” final in Baden-Württemberg look into the future. Their projects will be presented to the public (31.3.2023). The programm MTET supports the event.
KIT news in English![ERC Advanced Grant for KIT Scientist Novel nano-inks for customized and low-cost thermoelectric generators: ERC funds Uli Lemmer's project with 2.4 million euros](/img/2023_017_ERC%20Advanced%20Grant%20fuer%20Forsche_rdax_1024x599_98s.jpg)
Novel nano-inks for customized and low-cost thermoelectric generators: ERC funds Uli Lemmer's project with 2.4 million euros. Congratulations!
KIT news in German![Recycling of Batteries: 70 Percent of Lithium Recovered, KIT Researchers Develop Inexpensive and Environmentally Compatible Mechanochemical Recycling Method – Publication in Nature Communications Chemistry](/img/2023_015_Batterierecycling%2070%20Prozent%20de_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers develop low-cost and environmentally friendly mechanochemical recycling process
KIT news in English![Workshop "Negative Emissions Technologies at KIT"](/img/NET_IMG_6008_16zu9_m_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Prof. Sabine Fuss is one of the authors of the 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C and held a keynote lecture with the title...
Read more![Workshop "Urban Resource Hub" - Challenges of recycling now and in the future?](/img/Bild2_IMG_0505_16zu9_m_rdax_1024x575_98s.jpg)
Representatives from industry, environmental authorities and academia met on March 15-16, 2023 to discuss challenges of material cycles in a circular economy.
Read More!![MTET Energy Solutions at Hannover Messe 2023](/img/Energy_Solutions_2023_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
KIT's Energy Lab 2.0 will be the key issue: Europe's largest research infrastructure for renewable energies will focus on real-time systems for energy techs.
KIT Press Portfolio![Forschende des Batterie-Kompetenzclusters FestBatt veröffentlichen detaillierte Analyse zum Entwicklungsstand von Festkörperbatterien](/img/PMxx-23-Batterieforschung_rdax_1200x675s_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Researchers of the battery competence cluster FestBatt publish detailed analysis on the development status of solid-state batteries. Nature Energy vol.8, pages 230–240 (2023)
KIT news in German![Battery recycling technologies at a glance - Focus topic battery production](/img/Battery_Recycling_16_zu_9_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Lithium-ion batteries represent a major challenge for waste management. But battery waste can also provide an interesting business opportunity...Learn more
CITplus Open Access![Extraction of raw materials: promotion of lithium from European sources](/img/licorne-20230131-AB-03-005_rdax_1024x576_rdax_98s.jpg)
Lithium aus europäischen Quellen soll die Rohstoffabhängigkeit durch nachhaltige, energieeffiziente und umweltfreundliche Produktionsketten reduzieren: LiCORNE
KIT news in German![Winfried Kretschmann visits the Cluster of Excellence POLiS. During a visit to Ulm, the Minister President of Baden-Württemberg also informed himself about the joint battery research of KIT and Ulm University.](/img/2023_003_Winfried%20Kretschmann%20zu%20Besuch%20_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
During a visit to Ulm, the Minister President of Baden-Württemberg also informed himself about the joint battery research of KIT and Ulm University.
KIT news in German![Nicolas Zippelius MdB visited the Energy Lab to learn more about research & key issues of PtX technologies, climate-neutral and energy-efficient cirular economy of plastics and negative emission technologies.](/img/Nicolas%20Zippelius%20MdB_16zu9_M_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
about research & key issues of PtX technologies, climate-neutral and energy-efficient cirular economy of plastics and negative emission technologies.
![Jutta Paulus MEP visited Carbon Cycle Lab and Energy Lab 2.0 to learn more about research and key issues related to the climate-neutral and energy-efficient circular economy of plastics and Power-to-X technologies](/img/JuttaPaulus_CCLab_M_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
to learn more about research & key issues related to climate-neutral & energy-efficient circular economy of plastics & Power-to-X technologies.
![ERC Consolidator Grant for TT-Professor Ulrich Paetzold](/img/Paetzold_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
Ulrich W. Paetzold receives funding of about two millionen euros for research on photovoltaics.
KIT news in English![Fabian Nitschke and Valentin Goldberg, guests on "Planet Wissen" in the SWR studio, classify the possibilities of lithium extraction in Germany.](/img/Planet_Wissen_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Fabian Nitschke and Valentin Goldberg, guests on "Planet Wissen" in the SWR studio, classify the possibilities of lithium extraction in Germany.
ARD Mediathek in German![New President of the German Society for Materials Science](/img/MH_16zu9_S_rdax_98s.jpg)
Prof. Martin Heilmaier was elected as one of the two presidents of the German Society for Materials Science (DGM). Congratulations!
Interview@DGM.de![Climate-friendly batteries for tomorrow's mobility - BatWoMan project aims to reduce production costs and energy consumption](/img/nachhaltige%20Batterien_BatWoMan-startseit_rdax_98s.jpg)
Climate-friendly batteries for tomorrow's mobility - BatWoMan project aims to reduce production costs and energy consumption
KIT news in German![In the CaSino joint project, researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) work with partners on next-generation batteries](/img/Calcium-Batterien_rdax_1024x576_98s_rdax_98s.jpg)
In the CaSino joint project, researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) work with partners on next-generation batteries
Learn more!![New Plant Produces Carbon from Air The operation of the climate-friendly NECOC process for the production of carbon from the CO2 in the ambient air starts at KIT](/img/2022_107_Neue-Anlage-Kohlenstoff-Luft_rd_rdax_98s.jpg)
The operation of the climate-friendly NECOC process for the production of carbon from the CO2 in the ambient air starts at KIT
KIT news in German![Jürgen Janek erhält den ersten Greve-Preis der Leopoldina](/img/Janek_Juergen_rdax_1024x576_98s_rdax_98s.jpg)
Prof. Jürgen Janek receives the first Leopoldina Research Award for his contributions to the foundations of sustainable energy supply. Congratulations!
KIT news in German![Recommendations of the Science Platform for Climate Protection on CCS and negative emissions](/img/Climate%20neutrality%20only%20with%20long-term%20C_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
A framework will be given in a carbon management strategy in 2023. The impulse paper of the Science Platform WPKS provides recommendations for implementation, e.g. BECCS & DACCS.
KIT news in German![](/img/Collage_HighlyCited_Researchers_KIT_2022_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Six KIT researchers are among the most cited scientists worldwide this year, Prof. Jürgen Janek (INT) and Prof. Stefano Passerini (HIU) research in the MTET program.
KIT news in German![Thinking big processes small - meet the engineers of CIW IN - Nework of Women Engineers](/img/20220920-KH-01-002_16zu9_xs_rdax_98s.jpg)
Trinkies, both MTET doctoral students, talk about their personal paths to their research areas in an interview with the chemical engineers network CIW-IN and share their experiences at KIT.
Read the Interview in German!["Jugend forscht" Baden-Württemberg Comes to KIT; Germany's best-known competition for young scientists: The state competition "Jugend forscht" Baden-Württemberg starts into a new round with financial support from MTET.](/img/Jungforscher_SFZ_Stiftung_Jugend_forscht_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Germany's best-known competition for young scientists: The state competition "Jugend forscht" Baden-Württemberg starts into a new round with financial support from MTET.
KIT news in German![Limits of Lithium Extraction from Thermal Water; A KIT Team Has Analyzed the Extraction of Lithium from Thermal Water Resources in Germany – Feasible Extraction Volumes and Time Horizon Limit the Potential](/img/2022_092_Grenzen%20der%20Lithiumgewinnung%20au_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
A KIT team has analyzed the extraction of lithium from thermal water resources in Germany – feasible extraction volumes & time horizon limit the potential. PUB-1 & PUB-2
KIT news![Sustainable Kerosene: Accelerating Production on an Industrial Scale](/img/2022_090_Nachhaltiges%20Kerosin%20Produktion_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Federal Ministry of Education and Research funds projects for the decarbonization of aviation - KIT contributes expertise in optimizing catalysts
KIT news in German![New electrolysis processes for sustainable chemical production](/img/20221005-AB-01-003-ETOS_rdax_1024x574_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
In the cluster-4-future ETOS, researchers are developing processes that save energy and resources in the chemical industry and reduce carbon dioxide emissions together with 15 industrial partners.
KIT news in German![What is EERA JP on Energy Storage?](/img/EERA_rdax_98s.jpg)
The EERA Joint Programme Energy Storage coordinated by KIT officially launched its video at @EUSEW Energy Fair 2022. Currently, 39 research institutions and universities from 15 European countries are involved.
Watch the video @youtube!![Energy Transition Days 2022 in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe](/img/Energiewendetag_20180917-CN-01-020_rdax__rdax_98s.jpg)
The Energy Lab 2.0 and Geothermal are represented with a booth at two Energy Transition Days: On Sept. 24 in Stuttgart in front of the Opera House / Upper Schlossgarten and two days later at Campus South of KIT.
Read more![On the Way to CO2-Neutral Flying In the KEROGREEN project, researchers have developed an innovative production process for sustainable aviation fuel and built a research facility](/img/2022_083_Auf%20dem%20Weg%20zum%20CO2-neutralen%20F_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
In the KEROGREEN project, researchers have developed an innovative production process for sustainable aviation fuel and built a research facility. KEROGREEN closing event: Tuesday, 27 Sep. 2022, from 08:45 a.m. at KIT campus north.
KIT news in German![Gamechanger in fight against climate change: reFuels suitable for everyday use](/img/reFuels_1_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Synthetic fuels from renewable energies can be produced in large quantities and can already now be used in almost all vehicles
KIT news in German![wind turbine rotor blades](/img/Windrad_rdax_98s.jpg)
MTET scientist involved in UBA study describing a 1st comprehensive technical, legal & organizational recycling concept for rotor blades of wind turbines in Germany.
UBA news in German![FINEST](/img/Finest_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
New project FINEST MINERAL ADDITIVES develops & demonstrates mixed value chains for mineral & plastic waste recycling in a consortium of HZDR, KIT, HZB, UFZ, TUBAF & Uni Greifswald. HZDR press release
Read more![Material recycling: old batteries become new ones](/img/2022_077_Materialrecycling-Batterien_rda_rdax_98s.jpg)
Joint project LiBinfinity aims at energy-efficient recycling concept for lithium-ion batteries - KIT takes over evaluation of recyclates
KIT news in German![Winfried Hermann informierte sich über die Forschung am KIT, dabei standen regenerative Kraftstoffe, Speichertechnologien, elektrische Antriebe und mehr auf dem Programm](/img/hermann_hirth_energy%20lab-teaser_rdax_102_rdax_98s.jpg)
the Energy Lab 2.0 - the largest research infrastructure for renewable energy in Europe - at KIT's Campus North. Topics: Batteries, power-to-X, regenerative fuels.
KIT news in German![Net-Zero CO2 Germany - A Retrospect From the Year 2050](/img/Making%20it%20a%20Susscess_rdax_1024x572_98s.jpg)
A Retrospective From 2050, 37 authors from all Helmholtz research fields dared to take a fictitious look at the year 2050, a year marked by the successful climate turn-around. >> OA-Paper
LookKIT 02/2022
![ETOS is a winner of the 2nd Clusters4Future competition; This innovation network of research & industry establishes the electrification of technically relevant syntheses for production of basic & fine chemicals (power-to-chemicals)](/img/ETOS_news__rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
Clusters4Future competition. ETOS establishes the electrification of technically relevant syntheses for production of basic & fine chemicals (power-to-chemicals) for sustainable chemical industry.
BMWK press release 18.7.22
![Staatssekretärin Judith Pirscher (BMBF) visits the Energy Lab 2.0 at KIT](/img/Foto2_rdax_98s.jpg)
to learn about the progress of research and innovation in the fields of energy transition, climate neutral defossilized chemical products & hydrogen economy. BMBF website
BMBF@Twitter 13.7.2022![In the ViPro research project, a cross-process production control system is being developed for the battery factory of the future](/img/SBM1_rdax_1024x576_98s_rdax_98s.jpg)
A cross-process production control system for the battery factory of the future will reduce production waste and lower costs
KIT news in German![Scalable two-terminal all-perovskite tandem solar modules with a 19.1% efficiency](/img/2022_071_Perowskit-Perowskit-Tandem-Sola_rdax_98s.jpg)
Targeted light management, high-throughput laser structuring & use of established coating processes pave the way to market readiness | Read Open Access paper in Nature Energy 2022!
KIT news in German![Bioeconomy: Alternative Sustainable Feedstocks from Biomass Can Replace Fossil Raw Materials KIT Researchers Investigate How Substitutes for Fossil Raw Materials Can be Obtained from Agricultural Waste](/img/Grafik-HMF-Oxidation_rdax_1024x576_98s_rdax_98s.jpg)
Bioeconomy! KIT researchers investigate how substitutes for fossil raw materials can be obtained from agricultural waste. Read the Open Access paper in ChemSusChem 2022!
KIT news in German![Local, emission-free and base-load capable: Geothermal energy is considered an essential building block of the energy transition. With GeoLaB, a new and unique research infrastructure directly underground, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the](/img/2022_056_GeoLaB_Zukunft%20mit%20Geothermie_7-1_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
MTET Scientists from KIT and Research Partners Build the World's First Underground Reservoir Simulator for Deep Geothermal Energy Research!
KIT news in German![Hanns Hofmann Award 2020 Presentation of the certificate of the Hanns-Hofmann-Prize](/img/Hanns-Hofmann-Preis_2020_rdax_1024x575_98s.jpg)
for his pioneering work on the development of hierarchically structured materials and their linkage with innovative reactor concepts. Congratulations!
IMVT homepage![KIT Researchers Develop Perovskite/CIS Tandem Solar Cells with Efficiency of Almost 25 Percent - Material Combination Enables Mobile Applications](/img/2022_054_Perwoskit%20Solarzellen_72dpi_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT scientists develop perovskite/ CIS tandem solar cells with efficiency of almost 25 percent - enabling mobile applications; Read ACS Energy Letters!
KIT news in German![KIT helps the transformation - President Holger Hanselka: "We intensively promote start-ups" - Read the article in DIE ZEIT](/img/innovation-energy-lab-20200311-CN-01-003_rdax_98s.jpg)
KIT helps the transformation - President Holger Hanselka: "We intensively promote start-ups" - Read the article in DIE ZEIT
DIE ZEIT web site![International Research Project CARE-O-SENE Develops New Catalysts to Accelerate Economic Production of Green Kerosene](/img/Careosene_Scholz_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
International Research Project CARE-O-SENE Develops New Catalysts to Accelerate Economic Production of Green Kerosene
KIT news in German![Congress #KEEF22 in Berlin on Energy Efficiency; Energy Efficiency Research for Industry was discussed by 250 participants at the Tagungswerk Berlin organized by accompanying research EE4InG and PTJ on behalf of BMWK.](/img/KEEF_3_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Energy Efficiency Research for Industry was discussed by 250 participants at the Tagungswerk Berlin organized by accompanying research EE4InG and PTJ on behalf of BMWK.
Industrial Energy Research![3 MTET Highlights @KIT innovation day NEULAND](/img/Neuland_rdax_1024x574_98s.jpg)
3 key topics for 2050s energy system are highlighted by Thomas Jordan, Roland Dittmeyer & Dieter Stapf together with aspects of technology transfer & business start-ups.
Register HERE! JULY 6TH 2022![3 MTET Energy Solutions at Hannover Messe 2022](/img/Hannover2022_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT's startup ICODOS, the Carbon CycleLab & NECOC provide solutions for circular economy of plastics, NET ZERO technology & efficient P2X technogy.
KIT news![Dr.-Ing. Axel Funke will lead IEA Bioenergy Task 34 for another three years from 2022-24](/img/IEA_Bioenergy_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
International Energy Agency (IEA) 'Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction (DTL)' at IKFT for the coming three years 2022-2024.
About IEA Bioenergy Task34![KIT Junior Research Group of Dr. Niedermeier certified. The group "Liquid Metal-Based Heat Storage - Key to CO2-Free High-Temperature Processes" has been recognized by the KIT Presidium as an official KIT junior research group.](/img/News_KIT-NWG_KN_rdax_98s.jpg)
The group "Liquid Metal-Based Heat Storage - Key to CO2-Free High-Temperature Processes" was recognized by KIT presidium as an official KIT junior research group.
Picture a Scientist - Portrait![Plastics Recycling & Circular (Carbon) Economy were the key topics of the visit of Harald Ebner, Member of the German Bundestag and Chairman of the Committee for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety & Consumer Protection at KIT.](/img/Harald_Ebner_01_rdax_98s.jpg)
were key topics of the visit of Harald Ebner, MP and Chairman of the Committee for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety & Consumer Protection at KIT.
![New research approach for ultra-fast charging of batteries](/img/Batteries_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
Manipulation of nanogeometry in electrode material could significantly improve batteries. Read the perspective article Nature Energy volume 7, pages 222–228 (2022)
More@KIT news (in German)![Holger Hanselka, President of KIT, Vice President for the Research Field Energy of the Helmholtz Association, on the dependence on Russian oil and gas, the alternatives, and what he would like to see from politics](/img/Hanselka_1200x675p_rdax_1024x576_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
Holger Hanselka, Vice President for the Helmholtz Research Field Energy, on the dependence on Russian oil & gas, the alternatives, and what he would like to see from politics
www.helmholtz.de | in German![FVEE recommendations for the next phase of energy transition](/img/FVEE_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
Prof. Jörg Sauer (MTET) and Prof. Veith Hagenmeyer (ESD) contribute to the statement regarding technological aspects, digitalization and energy system design.
Document in German![Prof. Christoph Kirchlechner wins ERC Consolidator Grant](/img/Kirchlechner_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Resilient metals for hydrogen applications: The effect of hydrogen embrittlement, which is fatal for a future hydrogen economy, is being investigated in the TRITIME project.
Learn more | KIT news (German)![IAM-MMI installs unique FIB microscope](/img/Microscope_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
An focused ion beam microscope installed for in situ micromechanics activities. It enables studies on properties of materials across multiple length scales.
more@MMI website![In the MEFBatt Research Project, a Pilot Plant for Mass Production of Electrodes for Solid State Batteries is Being Built at KIT](/img/MEFBAT_1200x675p_rdax_1024x576_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
In the MEFBatt research project, a pilot plant for mass production of electrodes for solid-state batteries is being built at KIT
Learn more | KIT news (German)![Baden-Württemberg's Minister for the Environment, Climate and Energy Thekla Walker has appointed Thomas Jordan, Institute for Thermal Energy Technology and Safety, to the newly established advisory board for the Hydrogen Roadmap Baden-Württemberg.](/img/HydrogenRoadmap1_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
BW Minister Thekla Walker has appointed Professor Dr. Thomas Jordan to the newly established advisory board for the Hydrogen Roadmap BW.
Ministry website in German![Der Europaabgeordnete der Grünen, Malte Gallée, besuchte das KIT, um sich über die Forschung zur Lithiumförderung aus Thermalwässern sowie über aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Batterieforschung zu informieren](/img/Besuch-Malte-Gall%c3%a9e_rdax_1024x576_98p.jpg)
Green Party MEP Malte Gallée visited KIT to learn about research on lithium extraction from thermal waters and about current developments in battery research, Feb. 21, 2022.
![ERC Starting Grant for Dr. Dominic Bresser – Charging batteries faster thanks to innovative anode materials](/img/Dominic-Bresser_rdax_1024x576_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
For the development of novel electrode materials in the RACER research project, Dr. Dominic Bresser receives an ERC Starting Grant video@youtube | group website
HIU website![](/img/JM_rdax_98s.jpg)
The T.-T. Professorship for "Interfacial Processes" strengthens research activities at IAM-ESS where she leads the group "Designed interfaces for electrochemical energy storage".
group website![Combined method of X-ray nanomicroscopy and nanotomography visualizes changes in the 3D pore structure of materials](/img/Katalysator-1_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
Combined method of X-ray nanomicroscopy and nanotomography visualizes changes in the 3D pore structure of materials. Read the Open Access Paper!
KIT news (in German)![Eine neue High-Tech-Forschungsanlage beim Exzellenzcluster POLiS beschleunigt die Batterieentwicklung – Besuch der Wissenschaftsministerin Theresia Bauer zum Start](/img/2022_011_Batterieforschung_Start%20fuer%20da_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
A new high-tech research facility at the POLiS cluster of excellence accelerates battery development - Visit by the Minister of Science on the occasion of the launch
KIT news (in German)![Solarzellen als Baumaterial? Ein Forschungsteam am KIT entwickelte mit der Firma SUNOVATION Perowskit-Solarmodule in Marmoroptik für Gebäudefassaden.](/img/2022_010_Perowskit-Solarmodule%20in%20Marmor_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers of the MTET program have developed colored perovskite solar modules for building facades or roofs | Read the paper!
KIT news (in German)![GeoLaB stellt ein generisches geowissenschaftliches Untertagelaboratorium im kristallinen Grundgebirge bereit. Ziel der Forschung ist eine sichere und ökologisch nachhaltige Nutzung der wichtigsten Geothermieressourcen in Deutschland.](/img/2022_008_Geothermie_rdax_1024x576_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
A joint roadmap by Helmholtz centers (KIT, UFZ, GFZ) and Fraunhofer institutes identifies fields of action for a sustainable heat supply.
KIT news (in German)![KIT researchers develop continuous-flow reactor setup for operando x-ray absorption spectroscopy of high pressure heterogeneous liquid–solid catalytic processes](/img/messzelle_rdax_1200x675_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers develop continuous-flow reactor setup for operando x-ray absorption spectroscopy of high pressure heterogeneous liquid–solid catalytic processes | Paper doi
KIT news in German![Energy Campus 2021](/img/EnergyCampus01_rdax_98s.jpg)
with her work "Microalgae in the electric chair" on energy-efficient extraction of Alge Chlorella proteins using bioelectric methods.
website Foundation Energy & Climate Protection in German![Energy Campus 2021](/img/EnergyCampus04_rdax_98s.jpg)
with his work on "Selective precipitation of dissolved minerals from geothermal brines" prepared at KIT and Univerisdad de Chile (UCH).
website Foundation Energy & Climate Protection in German![Chlorella-vulgaris KIT Mikroalgen](/img/Chlorella-vulgaris_rdax_1024x576_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
New method developed at KIT: Electrical pulses can be used to extract high-quality nutrients from algae in an energy-efficient way
KIT news in German![14th KIT Doctoral Award 20/21](/img/KIT_Promotionspreis2021_rdax_98s.jpg)
for his outstanding work on "Conversion / alloying anodes for lithium-ion batteries" at the Helmholtz Insitute Ulm. Congratulations!
Group website @ HIU![Lothar Späth Award](/img/csm_Bild-1_Lothar-Spaeth-Award_Preistrae-1_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
chem. recycling of mixed plastic waste - currently non-recyclable on industrial scale. Pyrolysis oil to be used directly in industry. 1st industrial test plant at Industriepark Höchst...
PI Herrenknecht.com![Feststoffbatterie BMBF Kompetenzcluster](/img/2022_001_Feststoffbatterie_rdax_1024x576_rdax_98s.jpg)
BMBF competence cluster for solid-state batteries starts into the second funding phase - characterization platform to be continued and coordinated by KIT
KIT news (in German)![Happy new year 2022](/img/New%20year_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
We wish all scientists, technicians, engineers, students and employees in the MTET Helmholtz program as well as our project partners a good start to a successful year 2022!
![Intelligent Battery Cell Production](/img/2021_114_Intelligente%20Batteriezellproduk_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Federal Ministry of Education and Research funds competence cluster for intelligent battery cell production with a total of around 44 million euros - first results available.
KIT news (in German)![Enabling Net Zero: a new Graduate School at KIT](/img/ENZo_WIIAA__rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Supervisors & students of all KIT faculties from energy research are invited to this event to learn about research topics, quali concept, & how to become active ENZo member
more![Peter and Luise Hager Prize 2021](/img/HK_Preis_16_9_S_rdax_1024x578_98s.jpg)
...2021 for her outstanding work on systematic investigation of process integration of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis & hydrocracking with a view to the simplest possible ...more
more @faculty website
![NET ZERO 2050 WEB ATLAS](/img/Netto_Null_Web_Atlas_News_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
...shows project results that are important for CO2 neutral Germany up to 2050. Net-Zero-2050 is intended to promote the public & political debate on CO2 neutrality on various levels.
https://atlas.netto-null.org/![StoRIES – Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System kicks off on 25 November in Ulm, Germany](/img/EERA_StoRIES_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System, the 4 year H2020 project funded by EU Commission is led by KIT. Read the full...Press release
StoRIES website![](/img/FVEE_H2_X_rdax_1024x578_98s.jpg)
9 MTET speakers/co-authors from KIT participate & show how fossil GHG emissions can be reduced to zero in 10-20 years including green H2 technologies.
FVEE website![Wissenschaftliche Begleitforschung deckt Energieforschungsbedarfe in Industrie und Gewerbe auf; EE4InG, Energieeffizienz](/img/EE4InG_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
EE4InG researchers, representatives from BMWi & Projektträger Jülich met for the final meeting at the ETA factory of TU Darmstadt.
More (in German)![Simultaneous Process Accelerates Electrode Production Drying times significantly reduced without any loss of battery capacity - Results published in Energy Technology](/img/2021_095_Simultankonzept%20beschleunigt%20El_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Drying times significantly reduced without any loss of battery capacity - Results published in Energy Technol. 2021
KIT news (in German)![Sektorenkopplung als Schlüssel für eine klimaneutrale Energieversorgung – KIT erprobt neue Strategien und Technologien im Reallabor – BMBF stockt Förderung auf](/img/2021_093_Energiewende_Neue%20Technologien%20_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Sector coupling is the key to a climate-neutral energy supply. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research increases funding.
KIT news (in German)![m Modellprojekt GECKO werden die Bedenken und das Wissen Betroffener frühzeitig in die Entwicklung einer Tiefengeothermie-Anlage eingebracht](/img/2021_088_Geothermie_Waermewende%20zum%20Mitm_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
The GECKO project explores new ways of stakeholder & citizen participation in the development of infrastructure facilities for the energy transition. Scenario workshop 15 Oct. 21
KIT news (in German)![4th DOC2021 Doctoral Colloquium Bioenergy was organized on September 13-14, 2021 by the Institute of Catalysis Research and Technology (IKFT) of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)](/img/DOC21_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
...serves qualification of young scientists & offers the opportunity for networking, scientific exchange of the latest results & progress in all areas along the biomass conversion chain.
more![Research for Safe Solid State Batteries](/img/2021_085_Forschung%20fuer%20sichere%20Feststof_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
In the ALANO project, industry & science develop innovative concepts for batteries with lithium metal anode - KIT researchers investigate electrochemical aspects.
KIT press release (in German)![StoRIES: New Push for Energy Storage Research in Europe](/img/2021_084_StoRIES%20-%20Neuer%20Schub%20fuer%20die%20_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
In line with the “Green Deal” in Europe, a new European research consortium on energy storage starts work at KIT, involving many MTET scientists.
KIT news (in German)![Photovoltaics: New Material Combination for Perovskite Solar Cells Increases Efficiency](/img/PV__rdax_98s.jpg)
KIT team develops method to minimize material defects. Higher efficiency of perovskite tandem solar cells possible: open access study.
KIT news (in German)![KIT participates in all 3 BMBF Hydrogen Flagship Projects: H2Mare, H2Giga, TransHyDE](/img/2021_078_Wasserstofftechnologien_rdax_10_rdax_98s.jpg)
H2Mare, H2Giga, TransHyDE: Research to accelerate production, transport, and utilization of green hydrogen in the MTET program.
KIT news (in German)![Battery Research: Carus Medal goes to KIT Scientist](/img/Dominc-Bresser_rdax_1024x576_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
Dr. Dominic Bresser receives the Leopoldina award for his significant contributions to battery research in the field of alternative electrode materials & electrolyte systems.
KIT news (in German)![BMBF Appoints MTET Scientist in Advisory Board "Battery Research Germany"](/img/Krewer%20AB%20Battery_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
from IAM-ET, was appointed to the advisory board "Battery Research Germany" of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
more![BMBF Leitprojekt H2Giga](/img/KickOffH2GIGA_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
The Electrolysis Technology Platform aims to scale up H2 production to GW scale via industrialization of H2O electrolysis. Involved: MTET scientists from IAM-ET & ISTM.
more @youtube (in German)![Record-breaking Lithium-metal Cell](/img/2021_075_Rekordverdaechtige%20Lithium-Meta_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Ni-rich cathode and ionic liquid electrolyte enable extremely heigh energy density & good stability. Published open access Wu et al. Joule 2021: Capacity keeps 88 % after 1000 Cycles!
KIT news![Synthetic Fuels at KIT: Modular Plant in Successful Coupled Operation](/img/2021_069_Synthetische-Kraftstoffe_rdax_1_rdax_98s.jpg)
Power-to-Liquid facility at KIT's Energy Lab 2.0 with optimized reactor design directly combines synthesis gas production from CO2 with fuel production.
KIT press release (in German)![reFuels suitable for general use](/img/reFuels_1_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Field tests show positive results for exhaust emissions - Life cycle assessment (LCA) shows significant CO2 reduction potential of reFuels
KIT press release (in German)![KIT joined 5 consortia of National Research Data Infrastructure](/img/National%20Research%20Data%20Infrastructure_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
with KIT participation funded since 2020: NFDI4Cat focuses on catalysis research. MTET scientists Olaf Deutschmann (Co-Speaker), Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt, and Felix Studt are involved.
KIT news (in German)
![European Geothermal Workshop 2021](/img/EGW21_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
The main focus of EGW in 2021 is on high-temperature thermal energy storage. The EGW provides a platform for scientific exchange, especially between PhD students and scientists.
more @AGW website
![Project BrineMine](/img/BrineMine_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
BrineMine project: KIT researches the gentle extraction of energy, raw materials and drinking water from geothermal sources (BMBF project)
KIT press release (in German)![Software „EYCALC"](/img/Software%20EYCALC_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
The license-free software "EYCALC" from the KIT allows precise calculation of the energy yield of complex perovskite-based tandem solar cells!
KIT press release (in German)![Helmholtz Climate Initiative](/img/HCI__rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
It is done! The updated fact paper of the Helmholtz Climate Initiative is online: On 26 pages... Learn more now! @Twitter & showyourstripes.info
Basis facts on climate change 06/21![reFuels @Effekte Festival Karlsruhe](/img/Refuels%20at%20Effekte%20Festival__rdax_1024x591_98s.jpg)
How we will move from A to B in a CO2-neutral way is a fundamental question for the future. The project "reFuels - rethinking fuels" is one of the building blocks to find a solution.
more![Webinar Computational Modelling for Future Research in Geoenvironmental Sciences](/img/Webinar_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Prof. Sergio Galindo Torres will give a lecture on the topic above as part of the series "Computational Modelling for Future Research in Geoenvironmental Sciences".
Registration is required here![Influence of variable CO/CO2/H2 synthesis gas in the direct DME synthesis](/img/PosterAward%20ProcessNet__rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
"Influence of variable CO/CO2/H2 synthesis gas in the direct DME synthesis" at the "Annual Meeting on Reaction Engineering" of ProcessNet (Würzburg, 12 May 2021).
more![Helmholtz Workshop CO2 Electroconversion 2021](/img/Helmholtz-Workshop%20T3_2_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
aims to present the scope of research in our different groups, share both knowledge & experiences and initiate opportunities for networking & co-operation between Helmholtz Centers.
![KIT bioliq plant is featured on the cover of the current CIT issue](/img/CIT_CircularEconomy_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
The Special Issue deals with Circular Economy as a key topic in Chemical Reaction Engineering. A study shows how artificial neural networks are used to model the direct synthesis of DME.
more@ Chem. Ing. Tech.![Is the energy transition almost complete? Britta Nestler will speak on this topic as part of KIT21, the virtual KIT "Open Day" from 12 to 18 June as part of the Karlsruhe Science Festival EFFEKTE.](/img/Haben_wir_die_Energiewende_bald_geschaff_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Britta Nestler will speak & answer questions on this topic as part of KIT21, the virtual KIT "Open Day" from 12 to 18 June as part of the Karlsruhe Science Festival EFFEKTE.
7 days 7 questions 7 formats![With new methods from AQua, the quality of the electrode coating can be checked automatically.](/img/2021_047_batterien_rdax_1024x576_98_rdax_98s.jpg)
In the AQua battery competence cluster, KIT optimizes the mass production of high-quality lithium-ion batteries with automatic defect detection. BMBF website (German)
KIT news (in German)![Unlocking synergy in bimetallic catalysts by core–shell design](/img/bimetallic%20catalyst_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Scientists from Uni Utrecht & KIT combine expertise in synthesis & theory to understand the catalytic behavior of bimetallic Pd-Au core-shell nanorods using quantum chemical calculations. (IKFT news)
https://www.nature.com/...![200 Years of Hermann von Helmholtz - 200 Challenges](/img/H200_S_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
On this occasion, we will be presenting 200 major scientific challenges of our time - the challenges (@twitter) that our researchers work on every day.
www.helmholtz200.de (German)![Dr. Silke Behrens Appointed as KIT Professor](/img/Prof_S_Behrens_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
She strengthens the MTET topics "Chemical Energy Carriers" & "Power-based Fuels and Chemicals" with her contributions on model systems & functional nano materials in catalysis.
more @ IKFT website![In the future, the University of Hohenheim will conduct joint research at its biorefinery pilot plant with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).](/img/Biorefinery_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT & UHOH research in a joint pilot plant - residual biomass can be refined into new materials & energy sources. The biorefinery farm aims at economic & sustainable tech solutions on site.
more![In the bioliq facility at KIT's North Campus, AI methods are used to optimize production processes.](/img/bioliq-anlage-20181123-CN-04-002_rdax_10_rdax_98s.jpg)
Process plants of small and medium-sized enterprises could save costs and reduce their emissions with the help of artificial intelligence.
AI methods used @ bioliq facility![Perovskite solar modules](/img/2021_037_Perowskit-Solarmodule_rdax_1024_rdax_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers combine serial interconnection by laser with vacuum processing of all solar cell layers - upscaling paves the way from laboratory to industry
more![Update Workshop of the Cross-Cutting Activity Bioeconomy](/img/CCA%20Bioeconomy%20Update%20Workshop_rdax_1024x584_98s.jpg)
Scientists from UFZ Leipzig, FZ Jülich & KIT have presented research results on the bioeconomy to join forces in a network of future activities.
SOMA @UFZ Leipzig![Bioeconomy was the subject of KIT's 2021 anniversary celebration](/img/KIT-Jahrestagung_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
Almuth Arneth, Christine Rösch & Jörg Sauer discussed the contributions of sustainable bioeconomy for a CO2-neutral society.
more @youtube @31:30 min![Limelisa](/img/Limelisa_KITNEWS_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT scientists & partners conduct research into inexpensive & highly efficient thermal storage systems of the next generation in the BMWi-Project LIMELISA. Grant: 03EE5050C
KIT news![Battery Research - More Capacity](/img/Battery%20Research%20-%20More%20Capacity_rdax_1024x574_98s.jpg)
MTET researchers have shown how improved oxygen chemistry enhances the durability of lithium-ion batteries.
Take a look at the open access "HOT PAPER" in Angewandte Chemie.
![BMBF Appoints MTET Scientist in Advisory Board "Battery Research Germany"](/img/New%20KIT%20Members%20in%20the%20Advisory%20Board%20Ba_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
Prof. Helmut Ehrenberg was appointed by the Federal Ministry of Education & Research to the advisory board "Battery Research Germany" & joins as KIT's third MTET scientist.
more!['Materials for Hybrid Energy Storage - Creating an Ecosystem for Innovation'](/img/Workshop_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
will take place next week April 14, 2021, 10-12 pm (CET) with speakers from academia, industry, and politics to share knowledge, experiences & discuss future scenarios.
Register @ EERA website![The KIT with reFuels in “Energy Solutions“ @Hannover Messe 2021](/img/HannoverMesse_2_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
On 14.04.2021 | 10:30 - 10:55 we will present our most important exhibits on the topic "Energy Solutions" in a live stream. One of them is reFuels with news on renewable fuels (yt in 150s).
What is CO2-neutral mobility?![MoNiKa power plant technology centre: Sustainable Power Generation with Low Temperatures](/img/MoNiKa_2_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
MoNiKa power plant technology hub: Industry & science work on energy-efficient technologies converting low-temperature heat into electricity
more![Kickoff Research Field Energy](/img/KO2_rdax_1024x575_98s.jpg)
All contributors in the Research Field Energy are invited to the Helmholtz-internal kickoff event... join us for the cross-program thematic workshops!
![Junior Professor Ulrich W. Paetzold appointed](/img/Paetzold_rdax_1024x577_98s.jpg)
The tenure-track professorship "Next Generation Photovoltaics" strengthens the activities in the field of perovskite photovoltaics starting March 1, 21.
more![Project KickOff: Solar H2 - Pure and Compressed](/img/Solar%20H_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT scientists & Helmholtz colleagues are jointly investigating solar-based production pathways of H2 regarding required pressure & purity of various applications.
![Innenansicht des SmartBatteryMakers mit zentralem Roboter und den drei Produktionsmodulen zum Stapeln (links), Kontaktieren (Mitte) und Verpacken (rechts). (Foto: Robert Fuge)](/img/SmartBatteryMakers_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT coordinates Agilobat2: Novel production system for battery cells, flexible in formats, materials & quantities, BMBF funds 2nd period.
more![StoRIES: proposal for an unique Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System](/img/EERA_StoRIES_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT, as project coordinator, submitted a proposal to address European Green Deal challenges in the field of hybrid energy storage. Youtube
eera-energystorage.eu/stories![](/img/Microwellenplasma_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
KIT researchers show in ACS Energy Letters that high efficiency is possible not only in vacuum but also at atmospheric pressure.
more![Boysen Award 2021](/img/Friedrich%20und%20Elisabeth%20Boysen-Preises%202_rdax_1024x578_98s.jpg)
Dr.-Ing. Marion Börnhorst won the Award for her outstanding doctoral thesis "Urea-Water Sprays in NOx Emission Control Systems".
more@KIT library![Expert Workshop on 3D Printing for Process Industry](/img/EE4InG_WS_AM_2_rdax_1024x578_98s.jpg)
Workshop of industry, science & policy makers about innovative products & technical solutions reducing energy consumption & CO2 emissions.
EE4InG website![Girls Day 2021](/img/Girlsday_1_rdax_1024x576_98s.jpg)
We offer girls from 8th grade onwards exciting insights into our work & labs: Fuels from air & green energy @IMVT, H2 a sustainable energy storage @ITCP/IKFT, Battery empty?! @BTC
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Dr. Li, Dr. Link & Prof. Jelonnek (IHM) developed efficient & rapid prototype 3D microwave printing system SERPENS. Interview | R2B offer 688
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Apply as outstanding young scientist (2 to 6 yrs of posdoc & documented internat. research experience) We are looking for you! Helmholtz website
Deadline 4 KIT nominees 28.2.21![Ein Blick ins Innenleben der Geothermieanlage Bruchsal](/img/2020_118_geothermieanlage_rdax_1024x576__rdax_98s.jpg)
Congratulation: BMWi-funded joint project UnLimited kicks off with studies on geothermal lithium production: 12/2020-11/2024.
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![Operando X-ray spectroscopy shows what happens in each single part of a working catalyst.](/img/2020_117_Dreidimensionaler-Blick-in-akti_rdax_98s.jpg)
Operando X-ray Spectroscopy brings new opportunities for materials and reaction diagnostics: Published in Nature Catalysis.
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![Im Projekt „BiFlow“ wird das Studierendenwohnhaus STAGE76 in Bruchsal mit einem innovativen Energiespeicher ausgestattet, der die Bewohner mit Wärme und Strom versorgt.](/img/2020_107_Energiewende_Dezentrale%20Energie_rdax_1024x564_98s.jpg)
Field test for redox flow/ Li-ion battery pair: Efficient & long-lasting power & heat supply. KIT Battery Technology Center involved in Project BiFlow!
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DFG funds new Collaborative Research Center "TrackAct" to understand catalytic processes at active centers in heterogeneous catalysts for emission control.
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MTET subtopics Thermal Energy Storage & Concentrating Solar Power are strengthened by her contributions in the field of material behavior under extreme environmental conditions.
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Closed cycles: Engineering plastic waste can first be converted into pyrolysis oil and then into new plastic materials.
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In München soll das längste Supraleiterkabel der Welt realisiert und wirtschaftlich eingesetzt werden. Das KIT ist an dem Projekt beteiligt.
moreWhat role does geothermal energy play for you? The DeepStor accompanying project GECKO has been launched!
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Lower-cost Production Thanks to Optimized Distribution of Atoms – Publication in Nature Catalysis
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Die neuartige Entwicklungsstrategie der europäischen Initiative BATTERY 2030+ startet unter Beteiligung der Forschungsplattform CELEST mit KIT und Uni Ulm
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The entry for the Fast Forward Science web video competition shows that e-fuels can be used to make rapid progress in an environmentally friendly way.
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Technologien für negative THG-Emissionen: Am KIT entsteht eine Versuchsanlage zur Umwandlung von CO2 aus der Umgebungsluft in festen Kohlenstoff
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