Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg offers first-class expertise in materials science with many years of experience in processing, applying and analysing materials.

Scarcity of raw materials, competitive pressure and a shortage of skilled labour are just some of the many challenges facing the manufacturing industry. Researchers at the ISC are focussing on industrially applicable solutions for affordable healthcare and regenerative therapies, resource and energy efficiency as well as sustainability and the circular economy.

Particular attention is paid to the use of bio-based and business-friendly raw materials, the avoidance of critical raw materials and intelligent and sustainable processing techniques.

In addition to contract research and development, the ISC also offers production-related analysis and characterisation, process optimisation, equipment construction and the upscaling of manufacturing and processing methods to pilot scale.

News from Fraunhofer ISC

 

EIT Awards 2024

Congratulations to the entire HiQ-CARB project team on receiving the EIT Public Award, which was presented by the jury of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology in Brussels on 20 February 2024!  

Project coordinator Dr. Andreas Bittner thanks all partners and supporters in the video you find below.

 

Press Release / 4.12.2023

Project "HySecunda"

Scalable solutions for green hydrogen production in South Africa

The project aims to find optimized solutions for producing, storing and certifying green hydrogen. In addition, the consortium is supporting efforts to build capacity in the region and in current projects on hydrogen-based fuels for the aviation industry.

 

Press Release / 21.12.2023

"Power-to-MEDME"

Research project paves the way for large-scale production of green hydrogen energy carriers in Chile

The core of the BMBF-funded project is research into the production potential of hydrogen and liquid fuels from solar energy. In addition to the technical issues, the researchers are investigating the economic, logistical and socio-economic aspects of scaling up.

 

Spray-Drying Symposium 2024

"Spray-Drying of Advanced Materials"
April 8 - 9, 2024
@Fraunhofer ISC Würzburg

Projektstart

»ReUse« - Developing new recycling processes

Improving the circular economy and sustainability of the entire waste stream of low-value LFP batteries

H2 and O2 Barrier Coatings

Combined oxygen/hydrogen barrier layers based on the ORMOCER® material enable an adaptable material solution for products and applications in the hydrogen sector.

Making battery production more sustainable

The "RecyLIB" project, launched in 2022, aims to set an example with new processes for battery electrode production, direct recycling and integrated functional material cycles.

Centers of Fraunhofer ISC

 

Fraunhofer Translational Center Regenerative Therapies TLC-RT

Life Science at TLC-RT: solutions in the fields of cellular bioengineering.

 

Center of Device ­Development CeDeD

The Center of Device Development CeDeD develops, designs and builds special scientific devices and research systems according to individual customer requirements.

 

Center for High Temperature Materials and Design HTL

The HTL designs energy-efficient thermal processes and thus contributes to sustainable technological progress in society.

It develops high-temperature materials, high-temperature components and high-temperature measurement methods and thus optimizes thermal processes.

Press Releases

15.3.2024

Project "ReUse" - Efficient direct recycling for low-value lithium-ion battery waste stream

The ReUse project, short for "Efficient direct recycling for low-value LFP battery for circular and sustainable waste management," is a 36-month research initia-tive. It is funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innova-tion program, operating under Grant Agreement No. 101137774, with a substan-tial EU contribution amounting to €4,927,664.93 in funding. The project com-menced in January 2024.
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21.12.2023

Launch of the EU project "SUNGATE" - A new technology platform for the sustainable production of solar fuel using artificial photosynthesis

In October 2023, the EU project "SUNGATE" was launched under the coordination of Fraunhofer IME in collaboration with 11 partners from industry and research. The aim of the project is to develop a novel, sustainable and cost-efficient biohybrid technology based on artificial photosynthesis that will enable the highly efficient and scalable production of solar fuel.
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21.12.2023

"Power-to-MEDME" - Research project paves the way for large-scale production of green hydrogen energy carriers in Chile

Together with partners, the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE is paving the way for the establishment of large-scale production of green hydrogen and its downstream products in Chile. The core of the BMBF-funded project is research into the production potential of hydrogen and liquid fuels from solar energy. In addition to the technical issues, the researchers are investigating the economic, logistical and socio-economic aspects of scaling up. They are also supporting the installation of a pilot production facility for methanol and dimethyl ether in the country.
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4.12.2023

Scalable solutions for green hydrogen production in South Africa - Project HySecunda

South Africa could play an important role in the coming years as a reliable producer of green hydrogen — including as a supplier for Germany. However, the storage and distribution of this resource currently poses challenges. This is where the recently launched Fraunhofer joint research project HySecunda comes in, which is a cooperation between nine Fraunhofer institutes and the Fraunhofer Academy. The project aims to find optimized solutions for produc-ing, storing and certifying green hydrogen. In addition, the consortium is supporting efforts to build capacity in the region and in current projects on hydrogen-based fuels for the aviation industry.
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Newsletter
Fraunhofer ISC

 

Fairs and Events

Meet us in person at trade fairs, congresses and symposia. We look forward to seeing you!

 

Annual Reports

In our annual reports you will find information on selected research activities as well as facts and figures about Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research.

 

 

Publications

Here you will find our scientific publications, specialist information (e.g. flyers) and annual reports.

Fairs and Events

29.10.2024

Direct Recycling Battery Conference 2024

The "Conference on Battery Direct Recycling", initiated by the Fraunhofer Center for Electromobility Bavaria FZEB of the ISC, is intended to provide a network of stakeholders from research, industry and politics on the topics Design for Recycling, methods and processes in Direct Recycling, Digitization, Life Cycle Assessment as well as policy and market.
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24.9.2024

MSE 2024

Shaping the future of materials together: MSE, organized by the DGM, is one of the most important European events in the field of materials science and technology. It takes place every two years and is not only a congress, but also a celebration of innovation and inspiration. This year, however, it is even more special, as the guest country is Sweden - a pioneer in materials science.
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5.6.2024

WI3R Symposium 2024

The further development and implementation of the 3R principles represents a central task of biomedical research. In recent years, the metropolitan region of Northern Bavaria has developed into one of the leading research locations, especially for cancer and infectious diseases as well as for novel medical devices. At the same time, alternatives to animal testing have gained in importance and have found their way into biomedical research. The research location Würzburg has meanwhile become the nucleus of 3R research, in particular of alternative methods to animal experiments, within Bavaria and beyond.
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9.4.2024

Analytica 2024

Visit us at Analytica in Munich from 9-12 April 2024, where the Fraunhofer ISC will be a co-exhibitor at the Bayern Innovativ joint booth 302 in Hall A3. We will inform you about tailor-made hardware and software solutions for modern LAB 4.0 concepts. Find out how the synthesis, production, processing and testing of materials or products can be accelerated and optimized with a scalable and customized robot platform. We look forward to seeing you at our booth!
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