{"id":15927,"date":"2026-06-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/?post_type=news&p=15927"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:44:21","slug":"zbt-at-the-sdewes-conference-in-dubrovnik-4","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/zbt-at-the-sdewes-conference-in-dubrovnik-4\/","title":{"rendered":"ZBT Showcases Expertise in Podcasts: Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Science Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ZBT Showcases Expertise in Podcasts: Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Science Communication<\/h1>\n

Whether it’s the latest hydrogen research, knowledge and technology transfer, or science communication, staff members at the ZBT\u2014The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center\u2014have shared their expertise through various podcast formats.<\/h4>\n

The discussions highlight the diversity of topics being researched at the ZBT and demonstrate how research findings and scientific perspectives can be communicated beyond academic circles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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AEM Electrolysis: Research for Industrial Applications<\/h2>\n

One area of focus is application-oriented research in the field of hydrogen technologies. In the podcast \u201cInnovate and React<\/strong>,\u201d Kevin Hares<\/strong> speaks with ZBT researchers Miriam Hesse<\/strong> and Bastian Kaufmann<\/strong> 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<\/strong> 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<\/strong> and explain how new material concepts<\/strong> can contribute to the further development of AEM technology. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Knowledge Transfer as a Driver of Transformation<\/h2>\n

Beyond research, other podcast episodes highlight the ZBT\u2019s role as a bridge between the university, industry, and society<\/strong>. In the podcast *CITY OF TRANSFORMATION*<\/strong>, Prof. Dr. Barbara Albert<\/strong>, President of the University of Duisburg-Essen, discusses the importance of research institutions for structural change in the region<\/strong>. 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 \u2014 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<\/strong> and to the transformation of Duisburg as a business hub. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Making Science Accessible<\/h2>\n

Another facet of the institute\u2019s work is evident in the field of science communication. In a podcast interview with Peter Beckhaus<\/strong>, Theresa Schredelseker<\/strong> discusses her professional career and talks about various formats that can be used to convey<\/strong> scientific topics<\/strong> to a broad audience. Whether through science slams, podcasts, or other dialogue formats \u2014 the goal is to explain research in an accessible way<\/strong>, spark interest in scientific topics, and foster dialogue between science and society. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Showcasing Expertise<\/h2>\n

The various podcast appearances highlight the diversity<\/strong> of the work at the ZBT. They range from current research to the transfer of scientific findings to business and society, and to the clear communication of complex topics. Together, they demonstrate how the institute showcases its expertise<\/strong> through various communication formats and actively shapes<\/strong> the dialogue on hydrogen technologies and the energy transition<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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