The Research Center Chemical Sciences and Sustainability of the University Alliance Ruhr stands for pioneering research into the molecular understanding of chemical reactions, processes and products. The focus is on innovative, environmentally friendly and economically competitive technological applications in various areas of chemistry - from building materials to pharmaceuticals.
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RUB, Marquard
Key Research Area
From Liquids to Soft Matter
In the life sciences, water is the ubiquitous solvent, sometimes even referred to as the "matrix of life"; understanding its function is crucial for the comprehensive decoding of important biological functions.
Understanding "solvation" will also drive significant advances in new key technologies such as green chemistry and electrochemistry. It is essential for optimizing industrial processes, avoiding environmental hazards, preventing corrosion or increasing energy efficiency, to name just a few important societal challenges. The Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (Ruhr Explores Solvation) has established a new research discipline in chemistry with its focus on the solvent and finds an ecosystem of highly relevant research in the research building Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Simulation of Solvent-Controlled Processes (ZEMOS) and in the Research Center Chemical Sciences and Sustainability of the UA Ruhr.
Cluster of Excellence
Research building
ERC Grants
DFG Research Training Group
The Research Training Group GRK 2376 investigates how the nature of a confining environment such as geometry, surface texture and surface chemistry affect the transition states and pathways of chemical reactions.
Cooperations
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