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Solvation Science

When a chemical substance dissolves, much more happens than we have suspected so far. Research groups at Ruhr University want to find out exactly what this is.

Porträt Fabio Novelli, Martina Havenith und Claudius Hoberg
Chemistry

Tsunami in a water glass

A new experiment has made it possible to observe the effects of an electron in solution on the surrounding liquid.

16. Februar 2023 | Presseinformation
Porträt Martina Havenith-Newen
Chemistry

How protein-rich droplets form

Terahertz spectroscopy maps spontaneous formation of protein-rich droplets that may lead to neurodegenerative diseases.

10. Februar 2023 | Presseinformation
Lars Schäfer, Thomas Happe und Ulf-Peter Apfel
Biology

Protecting biocatalysts from oxygen

A genetic modification can make hydrogen-producing enzymes more stable.

11. Januar 2023 | Presseinformation
Ein weißes Pulver wird mit einem Spatel aus einem Fläschchen genommen.
Publication in “Science”

Novel synthesis process for a sustainable use of small molecules

The reaction principle requires no expensive and toxic metals. In addition, it enables the production and subsequent transformation of a chemical reagent that was previously only known as an unstable, fleeting species.

10. Januar 2023 | Presseinformation
Kristina Tschulik und Hatem Amin
Energy

Cubes outperform spheres as catalyst particles

The shape of nanoparticles is a decisive factor in their efficiency as catalysts for the production of green hydrogen.

10. Januar 2023 | Presseinformation
Lars Schäfer
Chemistry

Molecular machine in nano cage

What a toy: a tiny gyroscope that would fit in a human cell and that can be controlled from the outside.

31. Januar 2022 | Presseinformation
Zwei Forscherinnen
Chemistry

Unexpected energy storage capability where water meets metal surfaces

A new method can measure the electrical (re-)charging of boundary layers between very small, metallic particles and aqueous solutions and understand it at a molecular level.

19. Januar 2022 | Presseinformation
Wassertropfen auf einer Oberfläche
Chemistry

How positively and negatively charged ions behave at interfaces

When charged particles enter the boundary layer between a liquid and an electrode, they first have to strip off their water shells.

23. November 2021 | Presseinformation
Grafik
Chemistry

Supercomputers joined the fight against antibiotic resistance

Researchers have developed a strategy to use supercomputers to tackle the threat of diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

8. November 2021 | Presseinformation
Wassertropfen an einer Pipette
Chemistry

How Confined Protons Migrate

When less than two nanometers of space is available, there is a traffic jam in the proton transport network.

8. September 2021 | Presseinformation
Goldene Wasseroberfläche
Chemistry

The role of hydrophobic molecules in catalytic reactions

Optimising electrochemical processes is one of the challenges in developing technologies for renewable energies. New research findings could provide assistance here.

13. April 2021 | Presseinformation
Messaufbau
Electrochemistry

A stable copper catalyst for CO2 conversion

CO2 can be converted electrochemically into starting materials for industry. So far, however, catalysts that are stable over a long period of time have been lacking. A few tricks could solve the problem.

26. März 2021 | Presseinformation
Rot leuchtende Versuchsapparatur
Biotechnology

New energy conversion layer for biosolar cells

Photosynthetic proteins can convert light energy into other forms of energy. Researchers want to make this technology usable for the industrial production of fuels, for example.

21. Dezember 2020 | Presseinformation
Mikroskopische Aufnahme von Nanopartikeln
Using a robotic arm

Catalytic activity of individual cobalt oxide nanoparticles determined

Analyzing nanoparticles individually is a challenge precisely because they are so small. A new technique using electron microscopy and a robotic arm could make the process much easier.

15. Dezember 2020 | Presseinformation
Wassertropfen an einer Pipette
Chemistry

How water helps the substrate into the enzyme

An international research team has investigated water molecules in a tiny cage – and discovered previously unknown properties.

15. Dezember 2020 | Presseinformation
Wasser in einem Erlenmeyerkolben
Chemistry

Measuring pH locally with terahertz spectroscopy

Nowadays, it is easy to determine an average pH for larger quantities of liquid. It is a challenge, however, to define a local pH value.

20. November 2020 | Presseinformation
Lars Schäfer
Theoretical chemistry

Giant nanomachine aids the immune system

A small but important step towards a successful immune reaction is performed by an impressive nanomachine. Researchers use simulations to understand how it works.

28. August 2020 | Presseinformation
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	Gemeinsam mit ihren Kooperationspartner arbeitet das Team vom Bochumer Zentrum für Elektrochemie an der Entwicklung neuer Katalysatoren.</div>
Electrochemistry

Making enzymes fit for industrial applications

Bacterial enzymes are often powerful but also very sensitive catalysts. To call up their performance, they therefore need a special environment.

26. August 2020 | Presseinformation
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	Wolfgang Schuhmann, Justus Masa und Corina Andronescu (von links) haben den Übersichtsartikel gemeinsam verfasst.</div>
Energy conversion

Challenges in the development of electrocatalysts

Efficient catalysts are crucial for energy conversion. However, findings from basic research rarely make it into practice at present.

20. August 2020 | Presseinformation
Gold glänzende Wasseroberfläche
Chemistry

Water molecules are gold for nanocatalysis

Some catalysts show remarkable high activity. Thanks to water.

27. Juli 2020 | Presseinformation

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