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
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Microorganisms have long used hydrogen as an energy source. To do this, they rely on hydrogenases that contain metals such as nickel or iron in their catalytic center. In order to use these biocatalysts for hydrogen conversion, researchers around the ...
The scientific Publishing House Cell Press is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the editors have named 50 particularly inspiring scientists from a range of disciplines. Among them is Josep Cornellà, group leader at the MPI für ...
1,3-amino alcohols are needed for the production of important drugs. Max Planck scientists have now succeeded in finding a new, elegant synthesis pathway for these essential building blocks. The researchers have published their results in the Journal ...
Karl Ziegler is considered one of the most important chemists of the 20th century. However, little is known about the Hesse-born man's youth and early years as a scientist. A new article by Christoph Kießling in the journal Angewandte Chemie now ...
