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ZEco Thermal Lab: Cooling and Heating with Solids

KIT is developing emission-free and environmentally friendly cooling and heating technologies for microelectronics based on the elastocaloric effect.

Lithium extraction from geothermal waters

A membrane process developed by KIT extracts lithium from geothermal waters. The two-stage process uses nanofiltration and concentration without affecting energy production in the geothermal power plant.

Physically recycling rare earths and other raw materials

Innovative KIT process uses magnetic field-controlled chromatography to separate valuable nano- and microparticles from waste mixtures.

Solar cells with thermoplastic busbars

KIT technology achieves silver savings in the interconnection of solar cells by directly bonding copper round wires to thermoplastic busbars.

Research truck for hydrogen technologies

A research truck enables practical tests and flexible investigations of hydrogen fuel cell systems. Various degrees of hybridization, components and scenarios can be tested in the mobile laboratory.

Functionalization of parylene surfaces with UV

A KIT process uses UV light to transform parylene into completely new forms of polymer coating – ideal for bioactive, antibacterial and structuring applications in medical technology and lithography.

AI Soot Check for Fuels

Researchers at KIT have developed an AI model that predicts the soot formation tendency of fuels directly from infrared spectra – completely without combustion tests and complex laser measurement technology.

Clean coating – completely without biocides

A physical high-voltage process developed by KIT enables the biocide-free sterilization of electrocoatings without impairing the electrodes or coating quality.

Thermomagnetic generators

Tiny thermomagnetic generators convert low waste heat into electricity at low temperature differences. The KIT technology enables the maintenance-free energy supply of autonomous sensors and microelectronics.

Scalable chip architecture for quantum circuits

New superconducting quantum chip architecture from KIT reduces signal interference and enables multiple couplers to be controlled via a single line for the first time.

Exoskeleton for more mobility in everyday life

Mobile exoskeleton on the ankle provides greater freedom of movement and makes everyday life easier for people with disabilities.

Install weather sensors including extension arms by drone

Using a concept developed by the KIT, sensor nodes that measure weather conditions on overhead power lines and thus contribute to the efficiency of the volatile grid will be installed by drone in the future.

Roller test bench for highly automated vehicles

With a flexible, modular Vehicle-in-the-Loop roller test bench, KIT enables the needs-based validation of automated and networked mobility solutions

Rarity with rollers – The 4WD-Acoustic-Chassis-Dynamometer

The world's only 4WD-Acoustic-Chassis-Dynamometer of this dimension relocates the road to the KIT laboratory and scores with precision and flexibility.

3D printing of reinforcements made of fiber composite material

New additive manufacturing system from KIT prints complex reinforcement structures made of carbon fiber composite material quickly and efficiently using microwave radiation.

Chemosensors for routine measurement of neurotransmitters

New highly specific yet easy-to-produce chemosensors for the determination of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in urine and blood improve medical diagnostics and early detection.

Counterfeit protecting organic tag against product piracy

With KIT's enzyme-based marking technology, companies can ensure that the authenticity of their products can be proven beyond doubt and thus protect themselves against counterfeiting.

High-temperature heat storage for process heat

KIT's liquid metal-based heat storage system can store heat efficiently and sustainably at more than 500 degrees Celsius. The thermal energy can be reused as required.

Integrating sensors into machine components

Machine components with integrated sensors enable optimized monitoring of production systems. The KIT technology thus increases the informative value of the measurement data.

Sensor-based sorting without compressed air

With a new optical sorter based on an area-scan camera and an array of mechanical actuators, bulk material can be separated without compressed air with high throughput and precision.

High-resolution radar with integrated communication

New KIT method uses frequency combs to increase the bandwidth of digital radar systems and at the same time enables integration into communication networks such as 6G.

Reliably measure long distances with LIDAR

KIT laser scanner system with innovative receiving optics overcomes eye-safety problems and increases measuring range without increasing laser power.

Production of pipes with topographical internal structures

Process for manufacturing heat exchanger tubes with arbitrarily complex topographical internal structures for higher heat transfer by increasing turbulence.

Automate material flow simulations

The KIT's open source Python package "prodsys" automates material flow simulations to optimize discrete production systems.

With biohybrid composite material to 3D cell culture model

KIT has developed a unique process to produce customized three-dimensional composite materials for the coating of culture vessels. The biohybrid materials have precisely controllable mechanical properties.

Format-flexible and continuous cell stack assembly

A new plant concept from KIT enables the flexible and continuous production of cell stacks in individual formats. A format change is possible without changing tools.

Dry battery electrodes efficiently and modularly

Inline measurement technology and customizable air routing ensure data-based control of drying systems and thus reduce rejects and set-up times.

Thermal validation with dummy battery cell

A battery cell model from KIT enables safe and efficient thermal evaluation of battery systems under real conditions.

Performance test for fuel cell systems

A new KIT fuel cell test bench simplifies the testing of complete fuel cell systems with interchangeable subcomponents.

Measuring device for stress states in textiles

Biaxial test facility at KIT measures arbitrary stress and distortion states in flat membrane materials such as textiles and films.

Combined heat and power system for stationary electrical storage

New thermal coupling system for stationary electrical energy storage combines electricity storage with heat supply for buildings.

Direct wind-to-heat conversion via eddy current

KIT has developed a device for the direct conversion of intermittent wind energy into a stable heat source for power generation and industrial applications.

Mechanochemically induced recycling of lithium-ion batteries

With a new recycling process developed by KIT, lithium can be efficiently reclaimed from the cathode material of old batteries without irreversible contamination and environmental damage.

Intermetals as a catalytically active layer

Intermetallic sputtering targets from KIT improve the reproducible coating of microstructured surfaces using DC magnetron sputtering. The thin catalytic layers make the hydrogenation of acetylene, for example, even more efficient.

With authoring system to virtual twin

Virtual engineering software PolyVR of KIT simplifies and accelerates virtualization of machines, plants, and technical processes.

New qubit application for quantum circuits

A method for the fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions has been developed at KIT. The production of the new qubits by means of single-layer evaporation is significantly simpler than previously used methods.

Acoustic signals generated by lasers

A novel laser-controlled audio system has been developed at KIT that generates sound waves in a controlled and spatially non-contact manner by laser plasma modulation. Auditory sound, ultrasound and higher-frequency signals can be generated.

Heart models for the treatment of atrial fibrillation

Individual, digital heart models can be used to test therapies in order to select the one that promises the greatest success. A KIT method creates patient-specific virtual images of the heart from clinical data.

Continuous fermentation of synthesis gas

A novel reactor design enables the continuous fermentation of synthesis gas under high pressure. In particular, parameter studies on fermentation can be carried out with the prototype.

Inspecting surfaces with machine learning

A method has been developed at KIT to automatically evaluate surface states of objects using video images, neural networks, and machine learning. Intelligent surface inspection can improve defect inspection.

Robot with hand-arm model tests power tools

KIT offers a ultramodern test facility for automated testing of hand-held power tools. A robot simulates user groups and ensures reproducible test results.

Optimized controllability for ceramic composites

At KIT, a process has been developed to produce ceramic composites for electrical control systems that are more controllable with low losses than previous materials.

Power Hardware-in-the-Loop as Real Lab for the Energy Transition

The Energy Lab 2.0 at KIT provides a virtual real-time simulation environment for testing power hardware components under real power grid conditions.

High-pressure saturator for process engineering

A new reactor design of KIT enables the saturation of gases under very high pressure with the vapor of corrosive and high-purity liquids.

From vehicle noise to warning system

KIT researchers analyse, how mobility caused noise and sound affect humans. Research is also being conducted on the chassis dynamometer to find out how the car of the future may sound.

Cellular delivery of bioactive molecules

Cell-penetrating peptides from human skin allow efficient and non-toxic cellular uptake of bioactive agents.

Determine ventricular far field with catheter

Computer system improves signals from ablation catheters in cardiac arrhythmias by calculating the ventricular far field in unipolar electrograms in the atrium.

Environmentally friendly organic solar cells

Novel process for producing semiconductor inks increases the environmental friendliness of solar cell production.

Biodegradable parylene coatings

Surface modification with parylene coatings that are degradable for the first time opens up new uses for biomedical applications.

Experience smart machines and IIoT

At KIT's Application Center IIoT-EDGE, companies determine their advantages of Industry 4.0. Lectures and seminars accompany participants from the idea to implementation.

XFRP springs with variable fiber combination

Springs made of a new type of fiber-plastic composite increase reversible energy absorption capacity through special combination and arrangement of the fiber materials.

Making the head glassy with augmented reality

A KIT system supports ventricular puncture in surgery by means of augmented reality. Data goggles provide the surgeon with supporting information during the operation.

Smart Data Potential Analyses for SMEs

A KIT service supports companies in evaluating modern machine learning algorithms and develops potential analyses on the basis of provided data sets.

Automobiles on the test bench

KIT's vehicle-in-the-loop test bench enables continuous, close-to-reality vehicle tests, considering the interaction with the driver and the environment.

Ethylene-free synthesis of polyethylene

New synthesis route for the production of functionalized polyethylene facilitates product development in polymer chemistry. Without the use of ethylene gas, easy feasibility in the laboratory is given.

Performance checkup for Pedelecs

Test bench for electrically assisted bicycles accelerates the development of electric motors and drives. The system quantifies cycling cycles, ranges and assistance levels in a reproducible and realistic manner.

Transmit signal separation for MIMO radars

Optimized MIMO technology improves resolution and dynamics for sensor networks for remote sensing and surveillance.

Software-based optimization of solar cells

The "Energy Yield Calculator" calculates energy yields of new solar cell and solar module structures and thus accelerates their technical development.

Intelligent condition monitoring in production

A camera system with a learning model enables fully automated image evaluation of wear condition or product features with artificial intelligence.

Characterization of power semiconductors

Fully automatic test bench measures switching energies and conduction losses of power semiconductors for any combination of current, voltage and temperature.

Detection of analytes using binding kinetics

New analytical method enables transformation of unselective inexpensive materials into selective receptors and increases the selectivity of established bioreceptors.

Aerodynamic film cooling holes

An optimized inlet geometry of film cooling holes on the cooling air side improves the film cooling effectiveness for cooling hot metal surfaces.

3D microwave printer for continuous fiber reinforced polymer

A new system for additive manufacturing by using microwave heating to print components made of continuous fiber reinforced composites quickly and efficiently.

Freight and energy transport by magnetic levitation train

New concept combines magnetic levitation and energy transmission via superconductor tapes in the rail structure and offers a double benefit for freight logistics.

On-demand digital printing with aerosol jet print head

New aerosol-on-demand (AoD) printing process with a jet print head enables functional digital printing on uneven substrates even with small volumes of fluid.

Differential amplifier with any number of inputs

With the help of a new circuit concept, analog, complementary differential amplifiers with two x N inputs for analog amplifier circuits can be realized.

Deformation control for diffusion bonding

Optimized uniaxial diffusion bonding process allows deformation control when joining components with complex microstructures.

Radiopaque coating for stents

X-ray absorbing alloy coating for nickel-titanium-stents increases visibility in medical imaging.

Circular economy for concrete

Combined KIT processes enable complete recycling of used concrete from concrete grain fractions. Zero emissions are achieved by carbon sequestration in the process through mineralization in mills and autoclaves.

Efficient useful heat with CO2 hybrid heat pump

New hybrid heat pump achieves higher efficiency for useful heat supply through a CO2 compression and adsorption cycle coupled via stratified heat storage.

High-frequency sensor for non-contact torque measurements

Combination of a ferromagnetic sensor film and a high-frequency strip-line enables torque measurements.

Seamless micro embossing of material webs

Roll-to-roll process enables precise and continuous microstructuring of polymers.

Electrolyte additives for high-voltage batteries

Synergetic combination of electrolyte additives increases the potential of high-voltage cathodes and raises the energy and power density of lithium-ion batteries.

Pure white on polymer basis

Microstructured, porous polymer films and powders produce white coloration for industrial products as a non-toxic alternative to titanium dioxide.

Aqueous processing of cathode material

A new water-based process for the production of cathodes for lithium-ion batteries makes electrode production much more environmentally friendly.

Three-phase hybrid converter as efficient voltage source

New three-phase converter topology with high efficiency and power density generates low-distortion output voltages for mains, drive and test applications.

Long-lasting, highly dynamic power supply

New modulation method increases operational lifetime of switching power units through digital, highly dynamic control and the use of film capacitors.

Printing flexible electronics

Highly conductive ink with reduced metallic particle content enables the additive production of highly stretchable electronics for soft electronic applications.

Efficient pressure water scrubbing

A new method with simultaneous compression and absorption enables energy-efficient dissolution of gases in liquids.

A pulsating flame

A new method to reduce nitrogen oxides supports power plant engineering in solid fuel combustion.

A bright sample collector

An automated sample-collecting robot facilitates sampling of fluids for geological examinations in poorly accessible places.

Recycling in demolition processes

Optimised separating method makes abrasives applied in water jet cutting reusable and minimises secondary waste in the demolition of nuclear plants.

Surmounting the peak with climate zones

A new separation process achieves peak performance in separating liquid mixtures with the aid of wandering temperature zones in continuous chromatography.

Transformers for the energy transition

A compact, low-cost design for solid-state transformers has proved to be particularly adaptable in switching to renewable energies.

Strong polymers for stronger accumulators

An efficiently manufactured separator made of a novel material mix can lengthen the life of lithium-ion accumulators.

Long-lasting, highly efficient LED lights

Novel parallel LED wiring enables high power-saving potential for bright spotlights.

Mobile measurements for thermal water

A mobile fluid calorimeter enables determining the specific heat capacity of thermal water for geothermal plants.

Simulate atomization at multiple scales

Virtual test bench using particle-based hydrodynamics provides improved simulation and realistic visualization of two-phase flows during atomization.

A vibration damper as an add-on solution

A damper developed at KIT can efficiently reduce undesirable vibrations in machines and plants.

Surmounting obstacles

A balancing assistant for wheelchairs can cope semi-automatically with obstacles with the aid of sensor and control engineering.

More efficiency through light

Short-pulse laser irradiation creates better layer adhesion between current conductor foils and active matter in lithium-ion batteries.

A reusable oil trap

A nano-structured plastic foil absorbs oil pollution and becomes reusable thanks to a shape memory effect.

Good superconducting links

A connector with low resistance enables superconducting power cables to be connected quickly and efficiently and requiring minimum space.

Coiled to cut out short-circuiting

Superconductor transformer with new coil concept proves successful as an efficient current limiter.

A serendipitous sensor system

A modular sensor system with an extended detection range can make robot engineering even safer.

Directing currents in heat exchangers

Defined flow guidance in heat exchangers with micro-structured flow guiding elements raises thermal efficiency.

Direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide

Microstructured reactor for the safe and environmentally friendly production of hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen.

Clean diesel

Simple and inexpensive method to produce fuel additives reducing the formation of soot.

Chloride-ion accumulator

Future batteries might be based on environmentally compatible, easily accessible, and inexpensive Chlorine instead of the much less abundant Lithium.

Electric motors on the test rig

Flexible test rigs help to study and optimize electric motors and power electronics for vehicles.

Hybrid bonding

Novel robust and inexpensive technology for bonding structural components.

Perfect crystalline layers

Metal-organic frameworks for use in molecule separation, sensors, or gas stores.

Contrast medium for tumor detection

New complex compound for use as contrast medium to facilitate tumor detection by MRI.

Hard material coatings of tools

Nanocrystalline protective coatings reduce wear of components and tools.

Ideal adhesive strip

Gecko-inspired adhesive strips that adhere to any surface and can be reused.

Filament winding for joining

Automatic process developed at KIT for joining lightweight pipelines.

Nanofur separates oil from water

Nanostructured plastic foil for use in case of oil spill disasters.

Long-life batteries

Modified electrode material improves charging and discharging cycle stability of lithium ion batteries.

Breast cancer detection by 3D Ultrasonic Computer Tomography

KIT scientists develop new imaging method for the early detection of breast cancer.

Customized pores

New process for spraying layers of highly porous metal-organic frameworks onto surfaces.

Image generation for tomographic processes

Image data reconstruction by compressive sampling produces high-quality results.

Superfine, robust, and low priced

An alternative process line for manufacture of macroporous ceramics for technological and medical uses.

Methane from biomass

New method for SNG synthesis with ionic fluids for effective decentralized energy input.

Laser diagnosis in the combustion chamber

Laser diagnosis to detect ultrafine carbon black particles in direct injection engines.

SAGAS, a powerful flexible gas analysis system

Electronic nose reliably determines gas mixtures.

Controlling turbulences

Rapid optical tomography method for process optimization in combustion chambers.

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