ZBT Showcases Expertise in Podcasts: Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Science Communication

One area of focus is application-oriented research in the field of hydrogen technologies. In the podcast “Innovate and React,” Kevin Hares speaks with ZBT researchers Miriam Hesse and Bastian Kaufmann about anion-exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis, which is considered a promising technology for the production of green hydrogen. The discussion centers on current challenges in scaling up for industrial applications, ranging from the manufacture of electrolyser cells to accelerated stress testing and the development of high-performance catalysts. The two researchers provide insights into their work on nickel-based catalysts and explain how new material concepts can contribute to the further development of AEM technology.

Beyond research, other podcast episodes highlight the ZBT’s role as a bridge between the university, industry, and society. In the podcast *CITY OF TRANSFORMATION*, Prof. Dr. Barbara Albert, President of the University of Duisburg-Essen, discusses the importance of research institutions for structural change in the region. She highlights the ZBT as an example of successful knowledge and technology transfer. Originating from the university, the institute now conducts application-oriented research across the hydrogen value chain — from fuel cells and electrolysis to hydrogen storage and technologies for hydrogen derivatives. In this way, the ZBT contributes to the development of sustainable energy technologies and to the transformation of Duisburg as a business hub.

Another facet of the institute’s work is evident in the field of science communication. In a podcast interview with Peter Beckhaus, Theresa Schredelseker discusses her professional career and talks about various formats that can be used to convey scientific topics to a broad audience. Whether through science slams, podcasts, or other dialogue formats — the goal is to explain research in an accessible way, spark interest in scientific topics, and foster dialogue between science and society.