News and Events
Welcome to our News and Events section. The subcategories provide latest news, an overview of upcoming and past events and conferences, and articles published in the press about the Materials Chain network.
Latest News
Integrating electrochemical CO2 reduction with industrial processes
CARBON MANAGEMENT
Researchers from Fraunhofer UMSICHT and Ruhr University Bochum — including Prof. Dr. Ulf-Peter Apfel, head of the Electrosynthesis Department at Fraunhofer UMSICHT and the Inorganic Chemistry Research Group at Ruhr University Bochum — have developed a high-pressure zero-gap reactor for CO2 electrolysis, paving the way for integrating electrochemical CO2 reduction into industrial processes. This... read more
Two RUB Researchers Join the NRW Academy
AWARD
We are proud to share that two outstanding scientists from Ruhr University Bochum have been officially inducted into the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences, Humanities and the Arts (AWK). Prof. Dr. Alfred Ludwig (Chair holder of Materials Discovery and Interfaces at the Institute for Materials at Ruhr University) and Prof. Dr. Martin R. Hofmann (Chair holder of Photonics and Terahertz Technology... read more
Secret mailbox in the crystal
Quantum Communication
A Bochum-based team led by MRD member Dr. Arne Ludwig is setting new standards in quantum communication by producing world-class quantum dots — tiny light particles used to transmit information securely. Their patented method allows precise placement of these dots, a major step forward in the field. Together with simulation experts from ICAMS - Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation,... read more
Upcoming Events
- 04Jun
2025 ICAMS Advanced Discussions: Sustainable Materials Design
Ruhr-Universität Bochum ZGH Seminar Room ZGH 03/121 - 22Sep
2025 7th Materials Chain International Conference: Future Energy Materials and Systems
Ruhr-Universität Bochum Convention Centre (VZ) - more