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Silvia Palm works in the institute’s electron microscopy unit and is an active member of the Green Team. In this interview, she talks about sustainability and why women are still too often faced with the decision between family and career.
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Plant residues instead of fossil fuels: A new way to produce important chemicals is being demonstrated in a current research project at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung.
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Prof. Dr. Claudia Weidenthaler was elected as vice-chairwoman for 2026 and designated chairwoman for 2027-2028 of the German Mineralogical Society.
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Hannaneh Hosseini, a PhD student, develops mesoporous graphitic carbon for fuel cells, emphasizing research's real-world impact and valuing her supportive team.
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