Researchers from KIT and Helmholtz Institute Ulm develop promising electrolyte class for calcium batteries, enabling charging at room temperature. The new electrolyte class demonstrates feasibility of high-energy-density, storage-capacity and quick-charging capability in calcium batteries.
A recent EU study found that expanding forest areas in Europe can help mitigate global warming by reducing meat consumption and transforming the food system. The research suggests that a minimum of 23% increase in forest area is needed to meet the Paris climate goal, while also ensuring a secure food supply.
Researchers at KIT develop innovative accelerator technologies with €3 million funding, enabling new discoveries in biology, medicine, and materials science. The project focuses on developing special magnets, radiation diagnosis systems, and plasma accelerators for cutting-edge research applications.
Scientists at KIT have developed a promising approach to converting data streams between the terahertz and optical domains using ultra-rapid electro-optical modulators. This technology has the potential to reduce technical complexity of future radio base stations and enable terahertz connections with high data rates.
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created a platform that combines chemical synthesis with biological high-throughput screening on a single chip, called chemBIOS. This allows for the simultaneous performance of 75 parallel reactions, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
Scientists found that crystalline ammonium nitrate forms in the upper troposphere during the Asian monsoon, significantly influencing cloud properties. The aerosol's impact on climate models is a major uncertainty, but this discovery improves our understanding of interactions between clouds and aerosols.
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a method to directly synthesize graphene from greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The process involves a catalytically active metal surface, resulting in a simple one-step conversion. This breakthrough could lead to the production of valuable materials and contribute to r...
Researchers at KIT develop a new process to quantify groundwater state/level using tidal effects, reducing costs and increasing coverage of subsurface properties. The method uses automated water pressure data loggers and can be applied globally to manage resources more sustainably.
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) discovered a vulnerability in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) used in cloud services, allowing hackers to carry out side-channel attacks and spy on other users. The finding highlights the need for protection measures to safeguard against cyber threats.
Scientists at KIT and UoT have proposed a method to produce synthetic fuels from CO2 and water using compact plants in buildings, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The 'crowd oil' concept could replace significant fossil fuel usage for mobility, with potential CO2 savings of up to 30% of Germany's kerosene demand.
Researchers at KIT have discovered needle-shaped structures in positively charged plasma channels, which may explain why lightning does not always discharge at once. The discovery was made using high-resolution data from the LOFAR radio telescope.
An interdisciplinary research group at KIT is developing an agile production system that autonomously adapts to changing product specifications using multi-modal sensors and artificial intelligence. The system aims to improve remanufacturing processes, enabling the reuse of electric motors from the automotive industry.
Scientists found that amorphous systems converge to hyperuniformity, a hidden order on large scales, as they optimize individual cells' geometrical properties. This discovery has implications for the development of novel materials, including photonic metamaterials and block copolymers.
Brazil is expected to increase its soybean production by up to 39% to satisfy China's increased demand, which could lead to dramatic deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. Global meat consumption must be reduced to sustainably cope with this problem, and ecological consequential costs need to be included in food costs.
Young, regrowing forests in middle and high latitudes and areas with reforestation programs take up large amounts of CO2. This age effect accounts for about 25% of forests' CO2 uptake.
The project aims to analyze realistic applications of AI in medicine, exploring opportunities and challenges. This includes effective therapies against cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia, as well as preventive interventions in the human germline using genome editing methods like CRISPR-Cas.
A recent study by KIT and University of Edinburgh finds that previous measures to reduce greenhouse gases through land use change are insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement's climate goals. The study suggests that countries must find quick, yet realistic solutions to sustainably change human land use to mitigate climate change.
Scientists at KIT integrate a microfluidic chamber into a 3D laser lithography device to produce multi-colored, fluorescent security features from seven different materials. The system enables precise production of three-dimensional microstructured security features for applications such as banknote and document counterfeiting.
Scientists create new 3D printing process using stimulus-responsive polymers, enabling printed objects to change shape under external signals. The technology has potential applications in biology, biomedicine, and microfluidic systems.
Researchers from KIT develop a new biomaterial that enables the use of enzymes for 'green' production of value-added chemicals. The new biomaterial facilitates rapid reactions with low energy consumption, making it an attractive alternative to traditional catalysts.
High-pressure induced long-range charge order competing with superconductivity has been found in a high-temperature cuprate superconductor. The study provides new insights into the behavior of correlated electrons and mechanisms yielding to high-temperature superconductivity.
Scientists at KIT have developed a simple and cost-effective method to create customized polymer nanofibers through vapor deposition of liquid crystal layers with reactive molecules. This process enables the creation of complex structures with tailored properties for various applications, including biological detectors and coatings.
Researchers found that coaches with optimal emotional control improve team performance, while those with poor emotional management struggle. Coaches who manage their emotions well are more balanced and self-confident, leading to better communication and focus.
Researchers at KIT developed a method to analyze social media photos to draw conclusions about the socio-cultural importance of natural landscapes. By analyzing tags and content, they identified cultural hotspots and understood how people use areas for leisure activities or nature appreciation.
Rare earth ions exhibit potential for storing quantum states and interacting with each other, enhancing computation capacity. Researchers aim to establish scalable quantum technologies using these elements.
Scientists at KIT discovered a sharp line at a depth of 150-200 nm where wear particles are detached, contributing to the later weakness in the material. This finding contributes to understanding processes on the molecular level during friction and may lead to developing materials with better friction properties.
Researchers discovered fossil parasites inside their hosts, describing four extinct wasp species that were unknown until now. The study provides major information on the evolution of parasitism and its impact on ecosystems.
Researchers at KIT have developed the world's smallest transistor that can switch electrical current with a single atom in a solid electrolyte. The single-atom transistor consumes very little energy and operates at room temperature.
Researchers from KIT have developed photoresists that can be erased selectively, allowing specific degradation and reassembly of microstructures on the micrometer and nanometer scales. This enables complex geometries with precise filigree structures, applications in biomedicine, microelectronics, and optical metamaterials.
Dr. Frank Schröder will search for high-energy photons accompanying cosmic rays using a novel radio measurement technique. He aims to find the highest-energy photons ever measured at an Antarctic location.
Changes in land use significantly impact CO2 storage in vegetation and atmospheric concentration. Deforestation can lead to reduced capacity for plants and soil to absorb CO2.
A new research group at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will study the global impacts of agriculture on climate change and focus on reducing nitrous oxide emissions. The team, led by Dr. Clemens Scheer, aims to develop joint standards for measurement and modeling.
Researchers have developed a forming technology that allows for the structuring of quartz glass like a polymer, opening up new opportunities for the glass processing industry and various fields such as optics, data technology, and medical engineering. The process involves mixing small glass particles with a liquid polymer and then hard...
Researchers design chemical compounds to serve as passwords for encrypted data, utilizing a conventional encryption method combined with chemistry. The developed approach enables secure information storage and transmission using highly robust and easy-to-recover organic molecules.
A global risk index for beach tourism loss due to tsunamis has been developed, revealing that the equivalent of over $250 million USD is lost annually. The top 10 tourism locations with the highest potential tsunami losses include Hawaii, Lima, Peru, and Phuket, Thailand.
Researchers at KIT used high-resolution microscopy to observe the growth of mold fungi in living cells, gaining a comprehensive model for directed cell growth. The study reveals the role of vesicle transport in polar growth and has implications for understanding fungal growth and its applications.
Researchers successfully monitored gallium arsenide wire growth, providing insights into the VLS process and enabling approaches to customize nanowires with special properties. The study's findings have significant implications for applications in infrared remote controls, mobile phones, solar cells, and space technology.
Researchers warn of critical shortages of lithium and cobalt in the future, with post-lithium technologies like sodium-ion batteries offering alternatives. Upscaling production and recycling are key to reducing pressure on these resources.
Researchers at KIT and EPFL developed a new type of chip-scale light source generating optical frequency combs in silicon nitride microresonators. This enables highly precise distance measurement at speeds of up to 100 million measurements per second, paving the way for real-time 3D cameras and compact LIDAR systems.
Scientists at KIT create friction-optimized metal alloys using a unique approach that combines friction experiments with non-destructive testing methods, data science algorithms, and high-resolution electron microscopy. The goal is to develop materials with tailored friction and wear behavior, which could lead to significant energy sav...
The RegioMOVE project aims to create a user-friendly, environmentally compatible and system-overlapping portfolio of mobility offers for the region of Karlsruhe. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will contribute its know-how to the project.
Researchers at KIT will develop process knowledge and innovative systems for series- and type-flexible production of electric motors. The 'AnStaHa' project aims to support medium-sized component suppliers and plant equipment providers in the automotive industry.
Researchers studied ceria nanoparticles using probe molecules and a complex ultrahigh vacuum-infrared measurement system, gaining insights into their surface chemistry. The findings suggest that surface defects and oxygen vacancies enhance the high catalytic activity of these nanoparticles.
Researchers at KIT have developed innovative fluorescent 3D structures to improve counterfeit protection in products like bank notes, pharmaceuticals, and car spare parts. These new security features can be easily integrated into various applications to prevent product piracy and counterfeiting.
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have successfully transferred the nanostructures from the wings of black butterflies, which can absorb light over a wide spectrum and improve thin-film solar cell efficiency. The optimized nanostructures enhance light absorption by up to 200 percent.
Scientists at KIT successfully implemented Grover's quantum algorithm using a molecular magnet to quickly find specific elements in unsorted data. The technology quadratically accelerates search and can be integrated into current electronic devices.
Researchers developed a dynamic catalytic converter concept that optimizes exhaust gas treatment by adjusting platinum particle size and oxidation state in response to engine operation. This improves catalytic performance and reduces noble metal consumption, increasing economic efficiency.
The project aims to develop a literary model theory to review narratives in technical and scientific models. It will improve energy research models and promote 'hermeneutic change' in technology assessment.
The Pierre Auger Observatory detects a large-scale anisotropy in the arrival directions of cosmic rays above 8×10^18 eV, indicating their extragalactic origin. Researchers believe the source region may be located near the Milky Way galaxy.
Researchers analyzed the structure and dynamics of riboswitches using optical single-molecule experiments. They found that the riboswitch fluctuates between different conformations, with SAM attachment accelerating structure changes to ensure quick gene expression shutdown.