Our latest publication is now available as a ChemRxiv preprint. In this work, we present a classroom-friendly approach to hydrothermal synthesis that introduces students to green chemistry using only water as the reaction medium and a standard kitchen pressure cooker. The study combines sustainable organic synthesis with key concepts such as cyclocondensation reactions, the properties of high-temperature water, and the quantitative assessment of reaction greenness using the EcoScale. [Read more]

We recently welcomed Prof. Dr. Nick Virgilio from École Polytechnique Montréal as a Guest Professor at the Chair of Chemical Technology of Materials Synthesis at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. During his visit, Prof. Virgilio engaged in scientific discussions with PhD students from our group and with scientist from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC, fostering exchanges on current topics in polymer science and materials engineering. [Read more]

We are thrilled to welcome Elisha and Raphael, who joined the group in April to work on their Bachelor theses. Elisha works on the synthesis layered metal oxide-based inorganic-organic hybrid materials, while Rafael’s work focuses on covalent organic frameworks. We are very happy to welcome both and wish them lots of successful materials syntheses! [Read more]

We are inviting applications for a MSc research internship in organic chemistry at the Chair of Chemical Technology of Materials Synthesis, Julius Maximlian University of Würzburg. This project focuses on the synthesis of novel small molecules targeting Liver Receptor Homolog-1 (LRH-1), a biologically important protein involved in metabolism, inflammation, and cancer-related signaling pathways. [Read more]

Celine, Florian and Frank recently performed XAS measurements at the DESY (Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron) in Hamburg, Germany. The experiments focused on analyzing the local structure and electronic properties of their samples using synchrotron radiation. The beamtime allowed the team to collect high-quality data and further advance their ongoing research. In addition, the stay at DESY provided a good opportunity for exchange and hands-on experience with synchrotron-based techniques. [Read more]

We are happy to announce the successful delivery and installation of a new gas sorption device, by Microtrac Retsch GmbH. With this device we are significantly enhancing our experimental capabilities in materials characterization. The system enables high-precision analysis of surface area, pore size distribution, and adsorption properties, supporting a wide range of research activities within the group. [Read more]

We are proud to celebrate a significant milestone in our group: the successful defense of the very first Master’s thesis completed within our team since we moved to Würzburg. Tilman presented his research, carried out in collaboration with Fraunhofer ISC. We congratulate him on this success and wish him all the best for his future scientific endeavors. [Read more]

We are extremely excited to welcome Parisa to the team. She joined our group in March 2026 as a research technician in our lab at CeMM in Vienna. Parisa will work together with Danica and Lukas in our watERdye project funded by the Christian Doppler Society. We wish her all the success in this new step in her career and are looking forward to her contributions to the project! [Read more]

We are happy to welcome Vanessa, who is doing her master’s degree in chemistry at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. She joined our group in March 2026 for a research internship, which focuses on the hydrothermal synthesis of heterocyclic organic molecules as precursors for high-performance polymers. We are looking forward to your contributions to the project! [Read more]

We are delighted to welcome Lukas, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in math and chemistry education at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. Lukas joined us for an internship in February 2026 and he is working on the synthesis of layered metal oxide materials. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to the insights and contributions he will bring to the project. [Read more]