{"id":13932,"date":"2025-10-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/news\/mcic2025-7-materials-chain-international-conference\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T13:41:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T13:41:25","slug":"mcic2025-7-materials-chain-international-conference","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/mcic2025-7-materials-chain-international-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"MCIC2025 - 7. Materials Chain International Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"intro\">\n    <figure class=\"intro__figure\">\n                              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1278\" height=\"1318\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MCIC2025-BKN-MPI-low-res.jpg\" class=\"intro__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MCIC2025-BKN-MPI-low-res.jpg 1278w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MCIC2025-BKN-MPI-low-res-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MCIC2025-BKN-MPI-low-res-993x1024.jpg 993w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MCIC2025-BKN-MPI-low-res-768x792.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1278px) 100vw, 1278px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"intro__overlay intro__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n    <div class=\"intro__content\">\n        <h1 class=\"intro__heading\">7. Materials Chain International Conference<\/h1>\n        <h4 class=\"intro__subheading\">At this year&#8217;s MCIC2025 at Ruhr University Bochum, our scientists (pictured: Bastian Kaufmann, left, Moritz Pilaski, right) were there to learn about and discuss the latest research findings \u2013 and to present our work.<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"intro__text\"><p>For a <strong>sustainable energy future<\/strong>, we need <strong>innovative material systems<\/strong> that can efficiently generate, store and convert energy while minimising the impact on the environment. This requires a dual focus on <strong>researching and developing new materials<\/strong> and accelerating the transfer from academic research to <strong>large-scale production<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--white\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\"><\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p>As an application-oriented research institute, <strong>ZBT &#8211; The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center<\/strong> <strong>bridges the gap between basic research and industrial application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We work both in publicly funded projects with <strong>partners from science and industry<\/strong> and in <strong>research and development projects<\/strong> on behalf of industry and small and medium-sized enterprises. In addition, we offer a <strong>wide range of services<\/strong> in the fields of analytics, material characterisation, testing and qualification procedures, and technical consulting.<\/p>\n<p>The Materials Chain International Conference brings together<strong> leading scientists from the field of materials science<\/strong> to discuss the latest advances and applications of future materials for energy systems. The event provides a platform for discussing current research results, exchanging insights and promoting cooperation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Further information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaruhr.de\/en\/research\/research-alliance-ruhr\/rc-future-energy-materials-and-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems (RC FEMS)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-collection image-collection--white\">\n            <h4 class=\"image-collection__heading\">Media<\/h4>\n                <div class=\"image-collection__grid\">\n                            \n                                <div class=\"image-collection__item\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MCIC2025-BKN-MPI-low-res.jpg\"  data-fancybox=\"image-collection__6a66c1a172047\"   data-caption=\"ZBT researchers Bastian Kaufmann (left in the photo) and Moritz Pilaski (right in the photo) presented our work at MCIC2025.\"  class=\"image-collection__link\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MCIC2025-BKN-MPI-low-res-993x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ZBT researchers Bastian Kaufmann (left in the photo) and Moritz Pilaski (right in the photo) presented our work at MCIC2025.\">\n                  <\/a>\n                                    <span class=\"image-collection__caption\">ZBT researchers Bastian Kaufmann (left in the photo) and Moritz Pilaski (right in the photo) presented our work at MCIC2025.<\/span>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<script>\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n        \/\/ Pass PHP-generated block_id into JS\n        const blockId = \"6a66c1a172047\";\n\n        \/\/ Initialize Fancybox for this block\n        Fancybox.bind(`[data-fancybox=\"image-collection__${blockId}\"]`);\n    });\n<\/script>\n\n<section class=\"latest-news latest-news--light\">\n            <h2 class=\"latest-news__heading\">More news<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"latest-news__grid\">\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/zbt-at-the-sdewes-conference-in-dubrovnik-2\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"ZBT researcher Elisabeth Verweyen presents progress on conductive polymer compounds\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EVN-ECCM22-2026-Portraet.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Konferenzteilnehmerin neben einem Konferenzplakat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EVN-ECCM22-2026-Portraet.jpg 915w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EVN-ECCM22-2026-Portraet-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EVN-ECCM22-2026-Portraet-768x572.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            6. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">ZBT researcher Elisabeth Verweyen presents progress on conductive polymer compounds<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">The ZBT presented its latest research findings on the development of conductive polymer compounds at two international conferences.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/zbt-at-the-sdewes-conference-in-dubrovnik-4\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"ZBT Showcases Expertise in Podcasts: Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Science Communication\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZBT-base-Hauptgebaeude-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZBT-base-Hauptgebaeude-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZBT-base-Hauptgebaeude-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZBT-base-Hauptgebaeude-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZBT-base-Hauptgebaeude-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZBT-base-Hauptgebaeude-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZBT-base-Hauptgebaeude.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-06-29T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            29. June, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">ZBT Showcases Expertise in Podcasts: Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Science Communication<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">Whether it&#8217;s the latest hydrogen research, knowledge and technology transfer, or science communication, staff members at the ZBT &#8211; The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center \u2014 share their expertise through various podcast formats.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/zbt-at-the-sdewes-conference-in-dubrovnik-3\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"ZBT Team Succeeds at Duisburg Dragon Boat Races\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Toeppersee-Regatta-2026-kleines-Gruppenbild-1024x754.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Toeppersee-Regatta-2026-kleines-Gruppenbild-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Toeppersee-Regatta-2026-kleines-Gruppenbild-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Toeppersee-Regatta-2026-kleines-Gruppenbild-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Toeppersee-Regatta-2026-kleines-Gruppenbild-1536x1130.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Toeppersee-Regatta-2026-kleines-Gruppenbild-1320x971.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Toeppersee-Regatta-2026-kleines-Gruppenbild.jpg 1696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-06-29T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            29. June, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">ZBT Team Succeeds at Duisburg Dragon Boat Races<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">Once again this year, the ZBT celebrated two sporting victories with its dragon boat team, \u201cDie Brennstoffzellen,\u201d at the Duisburg Dragon Boat Regattas.  <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/zbt-at-the-sdewes-conference-in-dubrovnik-5\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"ZBT doctoral students present their research at EPHyC and H2science in Trondheim\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EPHyC-H2science-Trondheim-2026-RSH-910x1024.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EPHyC-H2science-Trondheim-2026-RSH-910x1024.jpg 910w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EPHyC-H2science-Trondheim-2026-RSH-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EPHyC-H2science-Trondheim-2026-RSH-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EPHyC-H2science-Trondheim-2026-RSH.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-06-29T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            29. June, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">ZBT doctoral students present their research at EPHyC and H2science in Trondheim<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">Five ZBT doctoral students presented their current research in Trondheim at the European PhD Hydrogen Conference (EPHyC) and the H2science Conference.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/nigerian-delegation-learns-about-hydrogen-research-at-the-zbt\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"Nigerian Delegation Learns About Hydrogen Research at the ZBT\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Delegation-Nigeria-h2diplo-ZBT-2026-Labor-1024x888.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Delegation-Nigeria-h2diplo-ZBT-2026-Labor-1024x888.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Delegation-Nigeria-h2diplo-ZBT-2026-Labor-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Delegation-Nigeria-h2diplo-ZBT-2026-Labor-768x666.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Delegation-Nigeria-h2diplo-ZBT-2026-Labor-1536x1331.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Delegation-Nigeria-h2diplo-ZBT-2026-Labor-1320x1144.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Delegation-Nigeria-h2diplo-ZBT-2026-Labor.jpg 1652w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-06-22T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            22. June, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">Nigerian Delegation Learns About Hydrogen Research at the ZBT<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">How can applied research support the development of a sustainable hydrogen market in Nigeria? With this question in mind, a delegation from the Nigerian H\u2082 Policy Committee visited the ZBT. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/international-delegation-from-the-baltic-states-visits-the-zbt\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"International Delegation from the Baltic States Visits the ZBT\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Besuch-Delegation-Baltikum-2026-Gruppenfoto-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Besuch-Delegation-Baltikum-2026-Gruppenfoto-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Besuch-Delegation-Baltikum-2026-Gruppenfoto-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Besuch-Delegation-Baltikum-2026-Gruppenfoto-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Besuch-Delegation-Baltikum-2026-Gruppenfoto-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Besuch-Delegation-Baltikum-2026-Gruppenfoto-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Besuch-Delegation-Baltikum-2026-Gruppenfoto.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-06-15T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            15. June, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">International Delegation from the Baltic States Visits the ZBT<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">The ZBT welcomed a delegation of about 25 experts from Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia. The participants represented a broad spectrum of fields, including energy, infrastructure, research, and regulation. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/fdfc-2026-improved-mn-based-catalysts-for-electrolysis\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"FDFC 2026 - Improved Mn-based catalysts for electrolysis\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zbt-vimanshu-chanda-fdfc2026-montpelier-a-745x1024.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mann h\u00e4lt Vortrag auf Konferenz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zbt-vimanshu-chanda-fdfc2026-montpelier-a-745x1024.jpg 745w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zbt-vimanshu-chanda-fdfc2026-montpelier-a-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zbt-vimanshu-chanda-fdfc2026-montpelier-a-768x1056.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zbt-vimanshu-chanda-fdfc2026-montpelier-a-1117x1536.jpg 1117w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zbt-vimanshu-chanda-fdfc2026-montpelier-a.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-05-18T14:44:03+00:00\">\n            18. May, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">FDFC 2026 &#8211; Improved Mn-based catalysts for electrolysis<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">Can manganese oxides, which are abundant in the earth, withstand the harsh, acidic environment of PEM water electrolysis? &#8211; A presentation at the FDFC 2026 in Montpelier <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/new-din-4880-measuring-resistance-on-bipolar-plates-in-accordance-with-the-standard\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"New DIN 4880 \u2013 Measuring Resistance on Bipolar Plates in Accordance with the Standard\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1024x809.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Quality control of bipolar plates using the BePPel test bench\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1536x1213.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-2048x1618.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1320x1043.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-05-12T15:54:58+00:00\">\n            12. 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