Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS
High efficiency meets sustainability: Fraunhofer lighthouse project shows the way forward for the next generation of solar cells
Over a period of five years, six Fraunhofer Institutes have combined their expertise in the Fraunhofer lighthouse project “MaNiTU” in order to identify the most sustainable paths possible for the market launch of these tandem solar cells. They were able to show that high efficiency levels can be achieved with industry-oriented processes.
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New and robust anti-reflective solutions for laser inertial fusion for the clean energy supply of the future
In the new "nanoAR" research project, nine project partners from industry and research are working on methods for structural antireflection solutions and reducing sub-surface damage of the optical components used.
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Improved methodology for predicting the reliability of inverters
The causes of defects and failure processes in inverters are not yet sufficiently well understood. In the “Reliability Design” project, the Fraunhofer IMWS has supported the development of more precise methods for lifetime predictions.
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Fraunhofer IMWS is one of the “Innovation Champions 2025”
According to a survey by “FOCUS Business”, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS is one of the 315 most innovative companies and institutions based in Germany. The institute in Halle (Saale), which specializes in application-oriented materials research, achieved the second-best score in the “Research / Development / Science” sector.
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Successful exchange on hydrogen solutions in Germany and South Korea
The fifth edition of the Germany-Korea Hydrogen Conference brought an important exchange and valuable insights into the current and future requirements of the hydrogen economy.
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Aluminum elements with integrated PV modules
A new project at the Fraunhofer CSP is researching production processes for connecting photovoltaic modules with aluminum components so that efficient energy generation, architectural freedom of design and cost-effective manufacturing processes are combined. Initial results will be presented at the EU PVSEC from September 23 to 27 in Vienna.
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Oxygen as a valuable by-product of water electrolysis: Franziska Hönig receives DWV award for her dissertation
In her doctoral thesis, Dr. Franziska Hönig focuses on the potential of oxygen, which is also produced during electrolysis, in particular for the economic efficiency of decentralized energy systems.
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Sustainable solar modules made from renewable raw materials
In the recently completed project “E2 - E-Quadrat. Renewable energies from renewable raw materials” the Fraunhofer CSP, together with partners, has developed a solar module in which the components that are not directly required for light-to-electricity conversion are made from biodegradable materials, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials.
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Accelerated development and manufacturing processes for rubber compounds
The Fraunhofer IMWS in Halle (Saale) is working with six partners to develop intelligent algorithms and methods that support the production of application-optimized rubber compounds. The goal is software that uses information on formulation and processing conditions to derive predictions and optimization strategies.
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