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
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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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Writing scientific papers was a challenge for her initially, but Dr. Jinsun Lee has fought her way through and is now successfully forging her own path as a chemist. In this interview, the young South Korean woman also talks about why her father is a ...
The research group led by Dr. Josep Cornellà at the MPI für Kohlenforschung has been studying the special properties of the element bismuth for years. Together with other colleagues, the chemists have now published exciting new findings in the ...
What if you realize during your studies that your interests lie elsewhere? Hannah Rösen took the plunge from university into an apprenticeship – and explains in an interview why it was exactly the right thing for her.
Microorganisms have long used hydrogen as an energy source. To do this, they rely on hydrogenases that contain metals such as nickel or iron in their catalytic center. In order to use these biocatalysts for hydrogen conversion, researchers around the ...
