Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung pursues basic research in all fields of catalysis. The central theme pervading all Departments is basic research in the catalytic transformation of compounds and materials with the highest degree of chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity under conditions which maximize efficient use of natural resources.
Developing new catalysts for the future
Work with great colleagues in a modern environment
Find new challenges in our Apprentice Program
High precision equipment delivers maximum insight for our research
Several service units are supporting the research at the Institute with their competences in analytical techniques and ultra-modern instrumental equipment.Current Topics:
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At the ACS Spring Meeting in New Orleans, Frank Neese, Director at the Max Planck Institut für Kohlenforschung, has now been honored with the ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry. This is a very special honor for the theorist.
Ferdi Schüth and his team have been studying the phenomena of mechanochemistry for several years. But what actually happens at the molecular level when two balls collide in a mill? The Mülheim scientists are now receiving around 2.5 million euros in ...
Dr. Özgül Agbaba is on the road to success with her start-up "MechSyn". The business idea is to implement mechanochemistry in industrial processes. Özgül Agbaba recently raised more than 1.26 million euros in funding for her young company. The team ...
The Max Planck Society honors all its Nobel Prize winners by having a bust set up in the General Administration building in Munich. Benjamin List, Director at the Max Planck Institut für Kohlenforschung, has now been awarded this honor.
