2025

"pv magazine" reports on newly developed strategy in the field of materials research

By skillfully combining AI with fully automated high-throughput synthesis, new organic molecules were found within a few weeks that could be used to build solar cells with above-average efficiency - including those that outperform other state-of-the-art materials. The results of the research work were published in the renowned journal Science, and "pv magazine" is currently reporting on them.

The LOHC One Reactor will give rise to the world's largest facility for stationary and reversible hydrogen storage based on LOHC technology

With the LOHC One Reactor, an important building block for research into innovative technologies for the energy supply of the future is being delivered to the Jülich campus. This will give rise to a new type of hydrogen storage facility at Forschungszentrum Jülich, which is scheduled to go into research operation in 2026.

Prof. Gabriel da Silva as visiting professor at HI ERN

The chemist Prof. Gabriel da Silva from the Federal University of Viçosa (Brazil) will research different electrochemical systems during his stay at HI ERN. The visiting professorship is the basis for a long-term research cooperation with Brazil in the field of renewable energies.

“Advanced Materials” publishes review article on the influence of ionizing radiation on quantification for in situ and operando LP-TEM

Researchers have developed strategies for dealing with beam effects that, when used correctly, improve LP-TEM results and make it an even more powerful analytical tool. As a result, LP-TEM has the potential to revolutionize nanoscience in liquid media. The team of authors includes the leading group in the field of LP-TEM, led by Frances M. Ross (MIT).

Navigating the Energy Transition in Korea and Germany: KAST-Leopoldina Perspectives

The paper covers the fields of solar technologies, hydrogen, batteries, grid management, and future energy sources. It highlights scientific challenges, identifies priorities for bilateral research, and offers recommendations for policymakers in Korea and Germany. This joint paper builds on the proceedings of the 8th bilateral symposium by Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) and German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

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Great honor: Three HI ERN researchers at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Dr. Tatiana Priamushko, Joanna Przybysz and Nico Röttcher, three talented young researchers, have been selected to take part in the coveted event. During the event they will have the opportunity to come into contact with numerous Nobel Prize winners and present their own research to a high-caliber audience.

Prof. Christoph Brabec new member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

Membership in the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities is one of the highest scientific honors in Bavaria. The plenum elected a total of 14 scientists as new members. All members must have contributed to a "significant expansion of knowledge" in their field through their research.

Transition to zero-emission energy "costs" 1% of global GDP

The transition to an emissions-neutral energy system requires an investment of about 1% of global GDP. This is comparable to major historical projects. This is the conclusion of Dr. Ian Marius Peters (HI ERN) and Prof. Christian Breyer (LUT University, Finland) in their latest study. The results were recently published in the journal Joule.

Dr. Yi-Hsuan Wu receives Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdocs

For his work in the field of Electrochemical Glycerol Oxidation (GOR), Dr. Yi-Hsuan Wu received the Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdocs. The goal of his research is to improve product selectivity and stability in the electrochemical oxidation of glycerol. Optimizing the catalysts will help to make the electrochemical conversion of glycerol more efficient - an important step towards sustainable hydrogen production and value creation from biomass.