Research

Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have successfully elucidated the mechanism underlying the light-induced isomerization of a novel molecular photoswitch. Their findings provide a fundamental basis for the development of materials that can be precisely controlled...

It is already known for 20 years that a group 2 metal like magnesium can not only form Mg+II compounds. Also compounds with Mg+I metal centres have been isolated (Science 2007, 318, 1754). Such compounds typically feature Mg-Mg bonds. All attempts to isolate a similar, but much more reactive, Ca+I ...

Prof. Dirk M. Guldi recently embarked on a fruitful academic tour across China, engaging with international experts and sharing groundbreaking insights into the fields of carbon nanoscience and catalysis. Fullerene Ruby Anniversary Symposium: From November 14-17, 2025, Prof. Guldi attended th...

When the graphene lattice is divided into smaller, well-defined segments, so-called nanographenes and graphene nanoribbons are obtained. These structures bridge the gap between the molecular level of carbon-rich systems and the realm of carbon-based materials. The targeted synthesis of nanographene...

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Dirk Guldi has been awarded the prestigious Masuhara Lectureship at the ACP Conference 2025, held in Kochi, India. This esteemed recognition highlights his significant contributions to the field of photochemistry. During the conference, Prof. Guldi deli...

Excellent ideas for a strong industry – VAA Foundation honors a successful young researcher from FAU in the field of chemistry 2025: At the VAA Annual Conference on November 7, 2025, in Essen, Dr. Jakob Reichstein (at the chair of Prof. Dr. Karl Mandel, FAU), Dr. Maximilian Baur, Dr. Ieva A. Cec...

The STAEDTLER FOUNDATION promotes cutting-edge research and honors doctoral students at FAU at its 2025 annual meeting For the 27th consecutive year, the STAEDTLER Foundation honored doctoral students from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) at its 2025 annual meeting. This y...

The chemical world of elemental carbon modifications—carbon allotropes—has grown remarkably diverse, extending far beyond the naturally occurring forms of diamond and graphite. In addition to these three-dimensional structures, synthetic nanostructures such as quasi-one-dimensional carbon nanotubes...

Researchers working with particles and materials made from them have the opportunity to engage in intensive exchange at the annual Particle-Based Materials Conference PBM. This year, the conference was once again held in Erlangen and was organized by the Chair of Interfaces and Particle Technology ...

Whether in self-healing materials, targeted recycling processes, or even the cancer therapies of tomorrow – induction heating, the warming of magnetic materials through alternating magnetic fields, opens up countless possibilities. Until now, however, it was not possible to precisely control which ...