Fundamental Electrochemistry (IET-1)

The IET-1 works in 7 different focus topics in order to actively shape the transformation of our energy landscape.

Batteries

We are advancing next-gen batteries with cutting-edge research on solid-state, anode-free, post-LIB, and metal-air batteries, bridging lab innovations to EVs & stationary storage via modeling & simulation.

Electrolysis & Fuel Cells

Hydrogen implementation in a future energy system is one of the key factors for a carbon neutral society. To get there we investigate inhibiting parameters such as ageing effects of electrolyser components in a multiscale approach.

Solid-State Electrolysis & Fuel Cells

The electrochemical and kinetic properties in solid oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers, as well as the primary synthesis of new ion-conducting and electrocatalytically active ceramics are investigated experimentally.

Electrocatalysis & Electrosynthesis

The next generation energy conversion for a sustainable energy sector starts with carbon dioxide separation followed by electrochemical conversion to value added chemicals focusing on increasing system efficiencies.

Microscopy & Diffraction

High precision characterization of materials for energy storage and energy conversion from atomic scale to device level by means of advanced in-operando and ex-situ techniques.

Spectroscopy

Design, development, implementation and evaluation of low-energy spectroscopic experiments on materials and - in operando - on entire cells for electrochemical energy storage and conversion.

Theoretical Electrochemistry and Data Science

Focus on generating synergies between the extensive experimental expertise at the IET-1 and cutting-edge methods of theoretical simulations and data processing.