Fundamental research for the energy transition
Following Max Planck's motto "Insight must precede application", fundamental science at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion creates a comprehensive understanding of the active sites of catalysts that are essential for the interconversion of energy and chemical bonds.
Inorganic Spectroscopy
Prof. Serena DeBeer
Molecular Catalysis
Prof. Walter Leitner
Heterogeneous Reactions
Prof. Robert Schlögl
Research
At MPI CEC, researches from the departments, Max Planck Research Groups, Max Planck Fellows, Scientific Service Groups and the Joint Workspace work hand in hand. They aim at understanding selected chemical reactions, in order to improve and develop catalytical systems and therefore contribute to the transformation of the energy system. Research at MPI CEC
Hydrogen research
Hydrogen (H2) plays an important role in the transformation of our energy system and is enormously important for the decarbonization of all sectors. The MPI CEC researches the potential of hydrogen, its production as well as its storage and utilization possibilities. more
Research Groups
Max Planck Research Groups are an excellent qualification opportunity for junior scientists who have completed their doctorates and enjoy an independent status within the Max Planck Institute. There are currently three Max Planck Research Group Leaders at the MPI CEC: Dr. Viktor Čolić, Dr. George Cutsail III and Dr. Christophe Werlé.
Publications
A continuously updated list of all publications by scientists of the MPI CEC, starting from 2012, can be found under publications.
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Events
How much ethics is there in the sciences? (German talk)
On Freedom and Responsibility of the Sciences - Leopoldina Talk with Robert Schlögl
20.01.2022, online more