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How can Surface Morphology Change Selectivity in Electrocatalysis?

How can Surface Morphology Change Selectivity in Electrocatalysis?

June 17, 2024
The Theory Department of the Fritz Haber Institute calls attention to catalyst morphology as a key factor in determining what product is being formed during an electrocatalytic reaction. The analysis, published in Nature Catalysis, explores how the ‘roughness’ of a catalyst surface changes the selectivity for a number of technologically important reactions, including the electrochemical conversion of CO2 into fuels and H2O formation in fuel-cells. The results offer a new perspective on how catalyst design could optimize electrochemical processes, while challenging the traditional picture that focuses entirely on the nature of the active site at the atomic level.
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New Study Explores Magnesium's Interaction with ATP in Water

New Study Explores Magnesium's Interaction with ATP in Water

June 14, 2024
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society presents an in-depth analysis of how ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in aqueous solutions interacts with magnesium ions. Conducted by researchers from the Department of Molecular Physics at the Fritz Haber Institute, in collaboration with the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Southern California, the paper titled "How Does Mg2+(aq) Interact with ATP(aq)? Biomolecular Structure through the Lens of Liquid-Jet Photoemission Spectroscopy" introduces Liquid-Jet Photoemission Spectroscopy (LJ-PES) as a method for probing the electronic structure of this biomolecule in a complex aqueous-solution environment.
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Fast Learning Collaboration with BasCat leads to Discovery of a New Catalytic Promoter on Par with Decades of Study

Fast Learning Collaboration with BasCat leads to Discovery of a New Catalytic Promoter on Par with Decades of Study

May 30, 2024
Addressing climate change demands rethinking of established chemical processes on a timescale of years rather than decades as in traditional R&D cycles. In collaboration with BasCat (UniCat BASF JointLab), a team of researchers from the Theory Department at the Fritz Haber Institute developed an accelerated discovery approach to identify a promising catalytic promoter formulation for the conversion of propane into the base chemical propylene. Discovered in a few weeks and with fewer than 100 experiments conducted, the novel promoted catalyst rivals those discovered through decades of research. The findings, published in ACS Catalysis, not only highlight the partnership's success but also open avenues for a more efficient and informed development of multi-promoter formulations.
 
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Prof. Dr. Gerard Meijer Awarded the 2024 MOLEC Senior Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Gerard Meijer Awarded the 2024 MOLEC Senior Scientist Award

July 18, 2024
In a significant recognition of his contributions to the field of molecular physics, Prof. Dr. Gerard Meijer, Director of the Department for Molecular Physics at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, has been honored with the 2024 MOLEC Senior Scientist Award.
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Fritz Haber Institute Celebrates Commitment to Science Communication

Fritz Haber Institute Celebrates Commitment to Science Communication

July 16, 2024
The Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society emphasizes the essential role of science communication and societal dialogue. This is recently highlighted by the involvement of Prof. Dr. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya, the Managing Director of the Institute and Director of the Interface Science Department, in the jury of the Eduard Rhein Foundation.
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Prof. Dr. Sebastian F. Mährlein: With THz Laser Pulses to the Professorship

Prof. Dr. Sebastian F. Mährlein: With THz Laser Pulses to the Professorship

July 08, 2024
Prof. Dr. Sebastian F. Mährlein, formerly a research group leader at the Fritz Haber Institute, has been appointed professor of High-Field THz Physics at the Technical University of Dresden and simultaneously takes over the leadership of the "High-Field THz-Driven Phenomena" department at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). A conversation about his journey, his research, and his visions.
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Gerhard Ertl Lecture Award 2024 goes to Graham Hutchings

Gerhard Ertl Lecture Award 2024 goes to Graham Hutchings

July 05, 2024
An honor for his achievements in the field of chemistry
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Upcoming Seminars

Dynamics of CO2 activation by transition metal ions - The importance of intersystem crossing

MP Department Seminar
Jul 26, 2024 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Local Time Germany)
Haber Villa, Room: Seminar Room

2nd Gerischer Electrochemistry Today Symposium "Semiconductor Electrochemistry: From Gerischer to Lewerenz and Beyond”

Aug 6, 2024 - Aug 8, 2024
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Challenges on the Renewable Energy Storage

Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 4, 2024
Castle Liblice, Czech Republic

TH-Seminar: Prof. Jun Huang

TH Department Seminar
Sep 5, 2024 02:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Building M, Richard-Willstätter-Haus, Faradayweg 10, 14195 Berlin, Room: Seminar Room
Challenges on the Renewable Energy Storage

Challenges on the Renewable Energy Storage

GAP/(M)ACE Developers & Users Meeting 2024

GAP/(M)ACE Developers & Users Meeting 2024

Registration deadline: July 31st, 2024.
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