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
Find new challenges in our Apprentice Program
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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About 100 years ago, the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis was developed, a major achievement of the Max Planck Institut für Kohlenforschung. In an article for the journal Nature, Prof. Ferdi Schüth explores the history and future of this process, which ...
Dr. Dimitrios Pantazis was elected president of the Quantum BioInorganic Chemistry Society, aiming to enhance networking and training for early-career researchers.
Dr. Constanze Neumann and her team at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung have developed a new method to map the internal pore environments of MOFs.
The Thiel Award 2025 of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung for the best publication by a young scientist has been awarded to Jonathan Mauß. He is being honored for his work on the catalytic conversion of acetylene into aromatic compounds ...
