Center for the Science of Materials Berlin (CSMB)

Zum Großen Windkanal 2, 12489 Berlin

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Focus

The Center for the Science of Materials Berlin is a Central Institute of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and is dedicated to Materials Science. We are creating a unique knowledge base to develop advanced materials and technologies capable of reshaping our daily life. Our focus lies on discovering and exploring new materials, seeking to understand their function and to uncover their hidden potential.

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Catalysis App – Structured Research Data for Developing Sustainable Catalysts

The platform enables reliable data sharing and provides a strong foundation for artificial-intelligence-driven analysis
HU researchers develop molecular clamps controlled by light

The molecular photoswitches use light to adjust mechanical strain, enabling on-demand control of chemical reactions
Berlin Science Award goes to Philipp Adelhelm

The materials scientist and electrochemist researches and develops sodium-ion batteries at HU and HZB
Dr Kristin Klaue receives 2024 Adlershof Dissertation Award

The chemist lays the foundation for targeted, light-based medicine with photoswitchable molecules
Research institute IRIS Adlershof ended

After 15 years, the funding phases for the “Integrative Research Institute for the Sciences” at HU Berlin have been completed
HU research team achieves exciting breakthrough in battery technology

Innovative sulfur-based cathode enables the use of more environmentally friendly and sustainable materials in lithium-ion batteries
Pioneering work for more efficient food production

The startup Mimotype and the Hybrid Devices Group at HU Berlin are developing protein thin films for the spectral reshuffling of sunlight to increase ...