Miriam was invited to speak at the GDCh Kolloquium at the University of Potsdam. In her lecture, “Beyond Classical Synthesis: Accelerated Pathways to Sustainable Advanced Materials,” she presented research from our group and Fraunhofer ISC on new and accelerated approaches towards more sustainable materials synthesis. The visit provided a wonderful opportunity to share current research, exchange ideas with colleagues, and discuss new perspectives on sustainable advanced materials. [Read more]

We are happy to announce that Lea received two awards at the Symposium Nano-BW 2025, organized by the Kompetenznetz Funktionelle Nanostrukturen Baden-Württemberg and held on December 9–10, 2025, in Bad Herrenalb. Her contribution, “Utilizing Novel Phase Transfer Polymers and Galvanic Replacement to Engineer Multi-Elemental Heterostructures on Anisotropic Nanoparticles”, was recognized with both the Best Presentation Award and Second-Best Poster Award. [Read more]

Our Christmas party took place last December 18th. It was a wonderful moment to take a step back and reflect on the year behind us. We spent many wonderful hours filled with laughter, warmth, music, great food, and most importantly, the people who make our group what it is. We sincerely thank every group member who joined and contributed to making the celebration so memorable. [Read more]

We are delighted to share that Frank was awarded a Poster Prize at the 9th ChemSyStM 2025 for his PhD project “Layered hybrid materials with highly conjugated guests”. His poster was recognized in the category Functional Materials and Chemistry Education (Funktionswerkstoffe und Chemiedidaktik). Congratulations to Frank for his achievement! [Read more]

Our team took part in the 9th ChemSyStM 2025 (Chemie Symposium der Studierenden Mainfrankens – Chemistry Symposium for Students in Main Franconia), organized by the JungesChemieForum (JCF) of the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. This event brought together students and doctoral researchers from across Mainfranken, offering a platform to present their work, exchange scientific ideas, and gain insight into the diverse research activities within the Faculty of Chemistry. [Read more]

We are happy to welcome Lia Scheuring, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Bioscience at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. Lia joined our group in November 2025 for an internship in collaboration with Fraunhofer ISC. Her research focuses on the encapsulation of lactic acid in bacteria. We wish Lia a rewarding and inspiring experience with our team. [Read more]

We are pleased to welcome Leonard Moritz, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in chemistry at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. He joined the research group of Torsten Staab at the Chair of Chemical Technology of Material Synthesis in September 2025. In his research, Leonard studies the effects of different dopants on solid-state electrolytes. [Read more]

We are excited to share that we have been awarded a grant from the Christian Doppler Research Association’s Transfer.Science to Spin-off program – an initiative focused on advancing innovative research projects toward commercialization. The project “watER dyes – The hydrothermal synthesis of fluorescent dyes” focuses on a new class of fluorescent dyes, which are synthesized hydrothermally using only hot water – a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly process. [Read more]

Frederic and Frank attended the 10th European Summer School on Electrochemical Engineering (ESSEE2025), promoted by the Italian Association of Chemical Engineering (AIDIC) and hosted in Cagliari, Italy. The program covered a wide range of electrochemical topics, including fundamentals, fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries. During their stay, Frederic and Frank took a deep dive into electrochemical engineering topics and expanded their knowledge through lectures and discussions with experts in the field, complemented by a visit to the Sotacarbo Sustainable Research Centre. [Read more]

Miriam was recently selected as the new spokesperson of the Fraunhofer – Network for Science, Art and Design (Fraunhofer – Netzwerks Wissenschaft, Kunst und Design). The network serves as a catalyst where science and art interact – unlocking creative synergies and amplifying the social impact on both fields. By fostering dialogue between researchers, artist, and designers, it paves the way for innovative approaches and relevant contributions to today’s challenges. [Read more]