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Karsten Reuter

Science News

Innovative Study from the Fritz Haber Institute Unveils a New Path in Green Chemistry
A recent publication in Nature Communications by researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute introduces a new advancement in the fight against climate change. Their study, „Reversible metal cluster formation on Nitrogen-doped carbon controlling electrocatalyst particle size with subnanometer accuracy," showcases a novel method for understanding the mechanisms of carbon dioxide (CO2) re-utilization leading to fuels and chemicals. This work paves the road for the further optimization of this catalytic process driven by renewable electricity.
How can Surface Morphology Change Selectivity in Electrocatalysis?
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.
New Study Explores Magnesium's Interaction with ATP in Water
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.

Institute News

Royal vist at the Fritz Haber Institute
The Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society was honored to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, accompanied by a select delegation of scientists and representatives from the Thai Embassy and the German Foreign Office.
Prof. Dr. Gerard Meijer Awarded the 2024 MOLEC Senior Scientist Award
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.
Fritz Haber Institute Celebrates Commitment to Science Communication
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.
Prof. Dr. Sebastian F. Mährlein: With THz Laser Pulses to the Professorship
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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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

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
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