Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung pursues basic research in all fields of catalysis. The central theme pervading all Departments is basic research in the catalytic transformation of compounds and materials with the highest degree of chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity under conditions which maximize efficient use of natural resources.
Developing new catalysts for the future
Work with great colleagues in a modern environment
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High precision equipment delivers maximum insight for our research
Several service units are supporting the research at the Institute with their competences in analytical techniques and ultra-modern instrumental equipment.Current Topics:
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Jil Meyers studied at the Technical University of Cologne and had already gained professional experience when she began her PhD studies at the Max Planck Institut für Kohlenforschung. In this interview, she explains why she gave up her permanent ...
They got to know the scientific, analytical and service departments of the institute: 30 young people from Mülheim and the surrounding area took part in Girls' Day at the MPI. They and the institute's team had a lot of fun on this special day.
The Ritter Group has recently published an exciting paper about Aryldiazonium with “Science”.
At the ACS Spring Meeting in New Orleans, Frank Neese, Director at the Max Planck Institut für Kohlenforschung, has now been honored with the ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry. This is a very special honor for the theorist.
