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Beatriz Roldan Cuenya
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Beatriz Roldan Cuenya
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Gerard Meijer
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Martin Wolf
Theory
 
Karsten Reuter

Science News

New Insights into Green Hydrogen Production and Beyond
The Interface Science Department of the Fritz Haber Institute has made significant strides in understanding the critical process of interfacial ion solvation, as detailed in their latest publication, “Ion Solvation Kinetics in Bipolar Membranes and at Electrolyte-Metal Interfaces" in the prestigious journal Nature Energy.
Advancements in Hydrogen Energy: Scientists Make Key Discoveries in Efficient Water Splitting material
Researchers from the department of Inorganic Chemistry at the Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max Planck Gesellschaft and Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin have made significant progress in the field of renewable energy, publishing their findings in Catalysis Science & Technology. Their paper, featured on the back cover and entitled „Thermal Synthesis of Electron Deficient Oxygen Species on Crystalline IrO2", presents new insights on the materials for water splitting, a critical process in the hydrogen economy.
Bane and boon of oxygen mediating the performance of nickel catalysts in dry reforming of methane
Catalysis is one of the key technologies in the chemical industry and has a wide-reaching impact on various aspects of our daily lives, including plastics manufacturing, drug synthesis, and production of both fertilizers and fuels. It is estimated that over 90% of chemical products are nowadays manufactured with the involvement of catalysis in at least one stage (Catal. Today, 2011, 163(1)). Catalysis is a complex process that relies on the precise structural control of several elements at the crossroads of phase (in-)stabilities. While long-term stable catalysts are indispensable in order to promote high-performance and efficient reactions, reactants undergo major chemical changes, leading to the formation of final and desired products. In heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst and reactants exist in different phases.

Institute News

New synergy between the Fritz Haber Institute and the Berliner Hochschule für Technik to foster innovation in science education
The Fritz Haber Institute is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of two collaborative projects with the Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT). During winter semester 2023/2024, two groups of master´s students in Computer Science for Digital Media from BHT, supported by colleagues of the Theory Department and their coordinator, BHT guest lecturer Heinz Junkes, have worked on meliorating tools for visualization and analysis of scientific data, alongside with improving accessibility to server-based scientific simulations.
Prof. Dr. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya: New Member of the Leopoldina (German National Academy of Sciences)
Prof. Dr. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya, Director of the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, has been elected to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in recognition of her scientific excellence and leadership strength.
Celebrating the Women Leading in Science
This International Women's Day, we are proud to shine a spotlight on some of the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations in the field of science.
Celebrating Success: Thesis Defense at the Fritz Haber Institute
The Fritz-Haber-Institut proudly announces the successful defense of dissertations by our distinguished researchers. Their hard work, dedication, and innovative research contribute significantly to the advancement of science. Here, we spotlight their achievements and future endeavors.

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Upcoming Seminars

Investigating supercooled water with laser- and X-ray spectroscopy

MP Department Seminar
Apr 5, 2024 09:30 AM c.t. - 10:30 AM (Local Time Germany)
Haber Villa, Room: Seminar Room

TH-Seminar: Prof. Christopher J. Stein

TH Department Seminar
Apr 11, 2024 02:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Building M, Richard-Willstätter-Haus, Faradayweg 10, 14195 Berlin, Room: Seminar Room

Controlling and Observing Coherent Phonons in Thin van der Waals Materials

PC Department Seminar
Apr 15, 2024 11:00 AM (Local Time Germany)
Building G, Room: 2.06

MP Department Seminar by Achim Peters

MP Department Seminar
Apr 19, 2024 09:30 AM c.t. - 10:30 AM (Local Time Germany)
Haber Villa, Room: Seminar Room
Machine Learning of First Principles Observables
Registration deadline: April 19th, 2024.
GAP/(M)ACE Developers & Users Meeting 2024
Registration deadline: July 31st, 2024.
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