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Clean Technology Solutions

Research on multifunctional supramolecular materials for energy storage and conversion. Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM

Clean Technologies refers to synergistic fundamental knowledge generation as well as technology development and transfer to reach UN Sustainability Goals and zero-emission targets in the energy, construction, mobility, chemical and pharmaceutical industry sectors. Our research activities in the NAT School spans biotechnological, physical and chemical approaches toward a circular economy and a sustainable society. The research excellence of Clean Technologies at the School is embodied by flagship research consortia, such as e-conversion and SystBioM, that significantly contribute to TUM's international ranking and credibility.

Subtopics

  • Sustainable Materials Development
  • Hybrid Materials Research
  • Hydrogen Production and Storage
  • Photovoltaics
  • Thermoelectrics

  • Thermally Activated Catalysis
  • Thermo-, Electro- and Photocatalysis
  • Biocatalysis and Bioinspired Catalysis
  • Biotechnology
  • Single Site and Single Atom Catalysis
  • Mechanisms in Photochemistry
  • Novel Pathways to Bread from Air

  • Conversion, Storage & Transformation
  • Lithium- and Sodiumion Batteries
  • Solid State Battery Research
  • Water Electrolysis and Hydrogen Fuel Cells
  • Zero Pollution and Water-based Resources

News - Clean Technology Solutions

Clean Technology Solutions, Chemistry, Award |

Renowned for his research expertise in chemical admixtures for concrete and mortar, the honoree is proactively engaged in research for sustainable…

Clean Technology Solutions, e-conversion, Chemistry, Award |

Starting 1 January 2026, the e-conversion expert has a vote in the MRS’s most important decision-making body for a period of three years.

Clean Technology Solutions, CRC, Research, Chemistry, Award |

Award ceremony will take place next year in July

Clean Technology Solutions, symposium, Chemistry, Physics |

Symposium on “Contributions to Energy Transition Technologies”

Clean Technology Solutions, e-conversion, Research, Physics |

TUM researchers reveal surprising growth of destructive dendrites in electrolytes

Public Outreach, Diversity, e-conversion, Research, Chemistry, Physics |

Career in science: Yixiao Zhang

Clean Technology Solutions, CRC, Chemistry, Award |

Recognition for innovative approaches in sustainable chemistry

Start-ups, e-conversion, Chemistry, Physics |

The investment led by InnoEnergy strengthens the TUM spin-off Qkera in the commercialization of ceramic electrolyte membranes for next-generation…

Clean Technology Solutions, e-conversion, Research, Chemistry, Physics |

EXplained: e-conversion with Jennifer Rupp and Ian Sharp

Clean Technology Solutions, e-conversion, Research, Chemistry |

More realistic simulations to understand CO₂ reduction

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