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The future of energy is renewable. The composition of the mix of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power is still uncertain today. But one thing is sure: it must be possible to convert these forms of energy into each other. However, high losses occur in the process – the interface between materials is… [read more]

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an artificial motor at the supramolecular level that can develop impressive power. This wind-up motor is a tiny ribbon made of special molecules. When energy is applied, this ribbon aligns itself, moves like a small fin and can… [read more]

Golden Chalk prizes went to School of Natural Sciences (NAT) staff in Chemistry and Physics for their commitment to students and teaching. The awards were announced at the Day of Physics and at the Graduation Ceremony of the Chemistry Department by the Mathematics/Physics/Informatics/Chemistry… [read more]

From September 16 to 18, 2024, the GDCh Conference on Inorganic Chemistry, organized by the Divisions of Solid State Chemistry & Materials Research and the Wöhler Association, will take place at the TUM School of Engineering and Design (“Maschinenwesen”). [read more]

In 2024, the European Research Council announced it will fund nine projects for Technical University of Munich (TUM) researchers with new ERC Starting Grants. From the TUM School of Natural Sciences, Prof. Nicole Strittmatter is receiving this funding. Congratulations! [read more]

Biotechnology needs tailor-made enzymes: Biocatalysis offers a sustainable, green chemistry by accelerating reactions through enzymes, which are protein-based catalysts present in all living cells. However, developing artificial enzymes for synthetically relevant reactions that do not occur in… [read more]

Getting hands-on experience in the classroom is essential for building academic competence and advancing research. By harnessing the passion of our students, a shared seminar between TUM and TU Graz recently focused on fusion devices and concluded in July. [read more]

The student council MPIC organizes an introductory event at the beginning of each semester for the new first-year students (Bachelor and Master). Additionally, there is further important information and guidance on our Academics page before the start of studies. [read more]

The origins of life remain a major mystery. How were complex molecules able to form and remain intact for prolonged periods without disintegrating? A team at ORIGINS, a Munich-based Cluster of Excellence, has demonstrated a mechanism that could have enabled the first RNA molecules to stabilize in… [read more]

In this episode of NewIn, we meet Prof. Helge Stein. He develops new materials for catalysis and rechargeable batteries, and aims to connect and accelerate research in the lab using machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics. [read more]