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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

Public Outreach, e-conversion, Bioscience, Chemistry, Physics |

Bringing the university into the heart of the city

Physics doctoral candidate Yixiao Zhang participates with the escape room “Escape from Carbonia.”

BNMRZ, Public Outreach, CRC, CPA, Bioscience, Chemistry, Physics |

TUM Open Campus Day in Garching

Insights into studying and research at NAT for prospective students

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

Making perovskite solar cells weather-resistant

TUM researchers uncover how solar cells age and develop solutions.

Clean Technology Solutions, Accelerated Scientific Discovery, AMC, e-conversion, Research, Physics |

Teaching a Hamster physics: realistic simulation of next-gen solar materials

By fusing physics with machine learning, researchers model complex energy materials at real-world temperatures and scales.

Clean Technology Solutions, Accelerated Scientific Discovery, e-conversion, Research, Physics |

“With machine learning, we can revolutionize materials research”

What drives our energy pioneers: Prof. Patrick Rinke

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

Decoding energy storage with x-ray vision

What drives our energy pioneers: Prof. Hubert Gasteiger

Public Outreach, Diversity, CRC, CPA, Bioscience, Chemistry |

Women in Chemistry Event on February 25, 2026

Networking of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in chemistry

Public Outreach, Clean Technology Solutions, Research, Chemistry |

TUM Supports Innovation Campus for Circular Bioeconomy

Sustainability Project in Partnership with Dominikus-Ringeisen-Werk

Clean Technology Solutions, Accelerated Scientific Discovery, AMC, e-conversion, Research, Physics |

Machine Learning Sheds New Light on Fast-Moving Ions in Solid Electrolytes

The framework improves accuracy while drastically reducing computational cost.

Clean Technology Solutions, Start-ups, Research, Chemistry |

Making the chemical industry more sustainable

Start-up SYPOX replaces natural gas with electricity

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