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Science News

Scientists Unveil New Insights into Air Pollution Formation
A team of researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin, the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute/Hamad Bin Khalifa University, the synchrotrons PETRA III in Hamburg and SOLEIL in Gif-sur-Yvette (France), the Sorbonne University in Paris, the ETH Zurich, and the PSI Center for Energy and Environmental Science (Switzerland) have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how air pollution forms at the molecular level. Their investigation, published in the journal Nature Communications, sheds light on the complex chemical processes occurring at the boundary between liquid, in particular aqueous solutions, and vapor in our atmosphere.
When ions go hiking: New Insights into Solvation Kinetics at Electrocatalyst Surfaces
The Interface Science Department of the Fritz- Haber Institute has made additional strides toward "Exploring Dynamic Solvation Kinetics at Electrocatalyst Surfaces," as detailed in their article in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. Among other reactions, the researcher focused on the ion solvation kinetics when evolving green hydrogen and when oxidizing green ammonia, two key chemicals in the green energy transitions. These findings are important because they help us better understand the pathways that electrolyte ions take on their way toward solid surfaces. Knowing the valleys and mountains and the number of trails that the ion is encountering is crucial for developing more efficient batteries and electrolyzers or to fight corrosion. Imagine, we could follow and even control the ion’s hiking trail to create more eco-friendly, durable and powerful energy sources – these new insights bring us closer to that goal.
Breakthrough Study Unveils Key Steps for Turning CO2 into Valuable Chemicals
A groundbreaking study by the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia has been published in the prestigious journal Nature Energy. The paper, entitled „Key intermediates and Cu active sites for CO2 electroreduction to ethylene and ethanol," takes advantage of advanced spectroscopic methods and theory to shed light on the intricate processes involved in converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals like ethylene and ethanol. This research holds significant promise for advancing sustainable practices in the chemical industry.

Institute News

Empowering Women in the Workplace: Successful Workshop on Communication Skills
The Gender Equality Officers at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society recently hosted an impactful workshop entitled "Workplace Communication for Women," featuring expert insights from a Planck Academy trainer.
Beatriz Roldán Cuenya, wins the “ACES – Margarita Salas” Award 2024
The Jury has valued the research excellence and the impact of Roldan Cuenya’s scientific contribution in the field of catalytic nanostructured materials, at the interface between physics, chemistry and materials engineering.
Fritz Forum: New Event for Exchange and Networking at the Institute
The PhD representatives at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society actively advocate for the interests of doctoral candidates and enrich the institute's life through regular meetings and the exchange of ideas. One of their recent initiatives is the "Fritz Forum" event series, which promotes exchange and networking within the institute and provides a platform for learning, discussion, and idea exchange.
In Memoriam: Professor Dr. Alexander M. Bradshaw (1944-2024)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Alexander M. Bradshaw, a distinguished former director of the Fritz-Haber-Institute of the Max Planck Society, on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

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BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK - Berlin Postdoc Day 2024

Nov 7, 2024 09:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Nov 8, 2024 02:00 PM
Humboldt Graduate School Luisenstr. 56 10117 Berlin Germany

Ionization-induced dynamics in water and aqueous solutions uncovered via ultrafast time-resolved x-ray absorption spectroscopy and theoretical modeling

MP Department Seminar
Nov 8, 2024 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Local Time Germany)
Building K, Haber-Villa, Faradayweg 8, 14195 Berlin, Room: Seminar Room

Fundamentals and Operando Insights into Electrochemical Solid-Liquid Interfaces

Nov 8, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Building F, Room: seminar room F1.04

Molecules and Materials in Conversation: Encoding and Decoding Chemistry with Language Models

Nov 15, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Building M, Richard-Willstätter-Haus, Faradayweg 10, 14195 Berlin, Room: seminar room, 1st floor
CatLab Lectures 2024/25
Sustainable Chemistry Through Tailored Catalytic Interfaces
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