Fraunhofer IMM hat Suprapartikel entwickelt, die Photo- und Biokatalyse koppeln. Sie erzeugen Wasserstoffperoxid in situ und eignen sich für kontinuierliche Durchflussprozesse in Pharma- und Feinchemie.
Forschende der Universitäten Kassel, Bochum und Lissabon haben eine Methode entwickelt, um die photosynthetische Wasserstoffproduktion mit Cyanobakterien zu verbessern. Ein Redoxpolymer schützt die Zellen vor Sauerstoff und hält die beteiligten Enzyme dauerhaft aktiv. Die Studie erschien in der Fachzeitschrift Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
For return missions from Mars, the supply of rocket fuel is crucial. As transportation of propellant from Earth and storage on Mars are costly and energy intensive, in situ resource utilization (ISRU) for methane production on Mars presents a promising solution.
This study evaluates the thermodynamic and economic performance of various working fluids for Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)-based energy recovery from flue gases.
A methanol steam reforming and combustion channel reactor was developed to supply hydrogen for high-power fuel cells.
Fossil fuel combustion remains the dominant driver of global greenhouse gas emissions.
To predict chlorogenic acid (CGA) concentration in coffee during roasting, a machine learning algorithm was applied to mid-infrared (MIR) data.
Achieving a uniform distribution of a gas flow into a specific number of partial flows poses a challenge in various fields and can be accomplished using static flow distributors.
The declining availability of sulfuric acid in Europe potentially creates a critical raw material gap.
Das Forschungsprojekt CircuPEM will kritische Rohstoffe der PEM-Elektrolyse im Kreislauf führen und die Wasserstoffproduktion unabhängiger von Importen machen. Fördersumme: 2,9 Mio. EUR.
The optimization of dispersion processes is crucial for the particle size of the end product and the increase in efficiency of such processes.
Hydrogen and oxygen crossover in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers is critical for both operational safety and product gas purity.
Smart sensor systems for process analysis are of special interest in process industry.
With DEXPI 2.0, the DEXPI association aims to release its specifications for BFDs/PFDs (DEXPI Process) and P&IDs (DEXPI Plant) in one overarching package the first time.
In the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries, faster time-to-process is a significant measure of success.
Trickle bed reactors (TBRs) involve complex and multiscale dynamics that challenge their design, modeling, and optimization.
Optimizing Catalysts and Process Conditions for Efficient Fuel Production
A dynamic, pseudo-homogeneous, two-dimensional reactor model of an integrated shift reactor for the production of hydrogen from biogas is developed.
Porous spherical adsorbents based on natural biopolymers, pure and co-doped with activated carbon (AC), were prepared via dropping cum non-solvent-induced phase separation from ionic liquid–based solution.
In Grünsandgießereien werden die verwendeten Formsande zur bestmöglichen Ressourcenschonung so lange wie möglich im Kreislauf geführt und mit Zuschlagstoffen wie z. B. Bentonit und Glanzkohlenstoffbildner sowie weiteren Sandsystemen aufgefrischt.
Extrusion is a complex process, and identifying suitable process parameters to achieve specific product or process properties is often a time-consuming manual task, which hinders automation and requires specialized staff.
Chemical plants are important consumers of energy and of feedstock and auxiliary materials. Operating them in the most energy- and resource-efficient manner has been the focus of the industry for a long time but there is still room for improvement.
In Grünsandgießereien werden die verwendeten Formsande zur bestmöglichen Ressourcenschonung so lange wie möglich im Kreislauf geführt und mit Zuschlagstoffen aufgefrischt.
Extrusion is a complex process, and identifying suitable process parameters to achieve specific product or process properties is often a time-consuming manual task.
Chemical plants are important consumers of energy and of feedstock and auxiliary materials. Operating them in the most energy- and resource-efficient manner has been the focus of the industry.
Porous spherical adsorbents based on natural biopolymers, pure and co-doped with activated carbon (AC), were prepared via dropping cum non-solvent-induced phase separation from ionic liquid–based solution.
RWTH Aachen entwickelt automatisierte Systeme für Batterierecycling: Von der effizienten Demontage über Zellenreparatur bis zur Materialrückgewinnung - für nachhaltige E-Mobilität der Zukunft.
An upscaling methodology for designing convective drying systems is presented, specifically focusing on tray and belt dryers of sliced food.
Decarbonizing transportation, especially aviation, shipping, and trucking, is challenging.
The pressing need to address climate change has driven research into novel CO2 capture materials.
The content of dissolved gases in a working liquid can influence outgassing and system properties.
Die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente ist bislang ein langwieriger und kostspieliger Prozess – vor allem für kleinere Forschungseinrichtungen.
Ein entscheidender Schritt, um die Produktion von Batteriezellen umweltfreundlicher und kostengünstiger zu gestalten, sind innovative Produktionsprozesse.
Wie sich Kunststoffe aus komplexen Gemischen effizient zurückgewinnen lassen, demonstriert das Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV auf der Messe K vom 8. bis 15. Oktober 2025 in Düsseldorf.
Die Rolle von Start-ups im dynamischen Energiesektor wächst stetig. Sie bringen frische Ideen, neue Technologien und innovative Geschäftsmodelle in ein Umfeld, das durch Wandel und Regulierung geprägt ist.
