Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH, Elektronenspeicherring BESSY II
Albert-Einstein-Straße 15, 12489 Berlin
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB) is researching into complex material systems that will help us to achieve humanity’s challenging goals, such as the Energiewende – Germany’s ambitious transition to renewable energies. Important research topics include solar cells, solar fuels, thermoelectrics and novel materials for developing a new and energy-efficient form of information technology (spintronics). Research into these energy materials heavily involves the operation and continuous advancement of the electron storage ring BESSY II, which produces high-brilliancy synchrotron radiation in the terahertz to soft X-ray frequency range.
Partners from industry and research have many opportunities for cooperating with HZB. Together with universities, HZB runs several graduate schools, where young researchers can complete their doctoral theses.
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Researchers evaluated enzymes that break down plastic so that they can be put into industrial use more quickly
The research institute presents verified greenhouse gas balance as a basis for savings measures
A conversation about 25 years of the high-brilliance radiation source in Adlershof
HZB team investigated properties of molybdenum disulphide that can function as a photocatalyst in green hydrogen production
Special conference of the East German Minister-Presidents as guests at HZB
Study by HZB and TU Berlin reveals a promising approach to lowering the cost of solar hydrogen production
Honoured research team has brought tandem solar cells a step closer to industrial pilot production
