Katalysatoren für die Sonnenenergie

Die Entwicklung der künstlichen Photosynthese und somit die mehr oder minder direkte Nutzung der Sonnenenergie ist seit Jahren ein zentrales Thema. Wie kann man Sonnenenergie billiger und besser zugänglich machen? Konkrete Empfehlungen für die zukünftige Forschung sprechen Wissenschaftler nach dem ersten Chemical Sciences and Society Symposium (CS3) zur Nutzung von Sonnenlicht aus.     

Konversionsmaterialien für die Energiespeicherung

Conversion materials seem to be the only option at the moment to achieve considerably higher gravimetric and volumetric storage capacities of H storage materials and batteries. Although some technical problems exist with the current materials they are a rewarding field for research and development, with the perspective to achieve significant progress in the development of energy storage systems. It has been shown that new approaches for synthesis of complex nanostructures with a high functionality may open the door to this exciting new class of energy storage materials.     

Vorbereitungen für die Jahrtausend-Party

Around the world, BASF has been preparing for Y2K since 1996. The Information services and the Process Control Technology divisions, as well as embedded systems and logistics, not to mention the company's customers and suppliers have all been systenmatically tested for Y2K capability. In addition, special precautionary measures in particular, at large Verbund sites – will be in place during the switchover period.     

Polymermembranen für die Stofftrennung

Polymer membranes gain an increasing importance in the separation technology. Hollow or flat membranes may be produced low or flat membranes may be produced from different polymers mainly by phase in version. Many different possibilities of membrane separation technology are proved by a number of applications. A better understanding of the structure-function-relationship and an optimization of the technology will become more significant in the future.