Press Releases

Here is an overview of our press releases highlighting the latest research topics and institute activities.

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Aerial view of the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials building.

A new name for a sustainable future

April 17, 2024

The Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials will explore methods for producing, utilising, and recycling materials in a climate-friendly way more

In the foreground, a section of the extensive area of a landfill site with rust-red mud, in the background a much smaller aluminium plant. The plant and landfill are located on a gulf, which can be seen in the upper half of the picture. Green meadows can be seen on the right.

Green steel from toxic red mud

January 30, 2024

An economical process with green hydrogen can be used to extract CO₂-free iron from the red mud generated in aluminium production more

Research highlights 2023

December 19, 2023

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Düsseldorf honours Sascha Flaum for outstanding achievements in training

November 22, 2023

award

Max Planck industrial mechanic among the best trainees of 2023 more

Max Planck material testers are the best in North Rhine Westphalia

November 13, 2023

award

Zakarya Meshou and Liam Monaghan honoured by the Chambers of Industry and Commerce of North Rhine Westphalia more