New resources from waste products
Career in science: Yixiao Zhang
e-conversion supports Max-Planck Science Policy Winter School
Bringing researchers closer to the interface between science and politics.
Energized for the future
Review: e-conversion conference 2025 provides impetus for the next funding period.
Optically controlled nanomachines
ERC Synergy Grant for LMU researcher Tim Liedl and the project DNA4RENOMS.
Magnets for a cleaner future
ERC Synergy Grant Funds MAGNESIS to unlock magnetically enhanced catalysis.
Preventing dangerous short circuits in lithium batteries
TUM researchers reveal surprising growth of destructive dendrites in electrolytes.
Decoding energy conversion with light
What drives our energy pioneers: Prof. Frédéric Laquai.
From lab to market: Qkera strengthens Europe’s battery future
TUM spin-off Qkera secures significant pre-seed investment.
Boosting solid-state battery breakthroughs
Interview with Dr. Andreas Weis of Qkera.
Research for a sustainable energy future
Video series "EXplained" features e-conversion with Jennifer Rupp and Ian Sharp.
Lumi’s Delight – The story of a ray of light
Comic book for children about the fascination of light – supported by e-conversion.
New e-conversion magazine: Battery research in a new light
Highlights relating to battery research, photovoltaics, and energy materials.
With a magnifying glass into the reaction center
More realistic simulations to understand CO₂ reduction.
Nanophotonics – an ultrafast light switch
LMU researchers have developed a method that allows ultrafast control of the interactions between light and a material.
ERC Starting Grant for Prof. Christopher J. Stein
European Research Council awards TUM researchers with a prestigious ERC Starting Grant.
ERC Advanced Grant for Prof. Christian Ochsenfeld
European Research Council awards prestigious grant to LMU researcher.
Solid-State Batteries: Microstructure Makes the Difference
How particle size affects conductivity and processability.
e-conversion is now on Bluesky
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Science Escape Room thrills visitors at Kunstarealfest and Festival der Zukunft
Discover e-conversion research in a playful way with “Escape from Carbonia”.
e-conversion: Research for the energy transition
The Cluster of Excellence at a glance.
Scientists Discover Why Perovskite Surfaces Stay “Trap-Free”
Another piece of knowledge for one of the most promising solar cell materials.
Remsen Award 2025 for Prof. Bettina Lotsch
American Chemical Society (Maryland Section) honors e-conversion researcher.
Nanophotonics: a more efficient way of coupling light and matter
LMU researchers are developing ultrathin optical components made of atomically layered systems, which capture light much better than previous materials.
Success for e-conversion 2.0
Green light for second funding period.
Sunlight in – power out, long after sunset
Solar battery based on porous organic material.