Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum für Materialforschung und Küstenforschung

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Science
- Mission: science creates benefits –
  from basic research to application
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Institutes & Platforms
- - Institute of Materials Research
    - Materials Mechanics
      Development of joining processes and methods for behavioral description materials ACE: User-platform for lightweight materials Forschungsplattform
    - Materials Technology
      Materials and systems for the generation and storage of hydrogen.
    - Materials Physics
      Material characterizations using neutrons and synchrotron radiation GEMS: User-platform for research with photons and neutrons Forschungsplattform
    - Magnesium Innovation Centre MagIC
      Magnesium for transportation technology and medical application
    - Metallic Biomaterials
      Development of metallic implant materials based on magnesium and titanium for medical applications
  - Institute of Coastal Research
    - Biogeochemistry in Coastal Seas
      Investigation of natural and artificial chemical compounds and pollutants
    - Operational Systems
      Development and use of measuring systems for monitoring of coastal seas COSYNA: Coastal Observing System for Northern and Arctic Seas Forschungsplattform
    - System Analysis and Modelling
      Exploration of regional and global changes of coastal zones
    - Climate Service Center (GERICS)
      
      Information and advisory platform on climate change
- - Institute of Polymer Research
    - Membranes - Materials and processes
      Development of membranes and membrane processes for applications in separation Polymer Technology Centre Forschungsplattform
    - P = Research platform
  - Institute of Biomaterial Science
    - Biomaterials for medical applications
      Multifunctional, polymer-based materials for applications in regenerative medicine Berlin-Brandenburger Centrum für Regenerative Therapien BCRT Forschungsplattform
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INFORMATION

Current information on the Corona situation: Many of our employees are currently working in the home office. In some cases, this can therefore lead to limited accessibility. We ask for your understanding. Deliveries of goods will continue to be accepted.

06.03.2020

Introducing mRNA in human macrophages with high efficiency and few side effects

Study of the Institute of Biomaterial Science published today in Scientific Reports

Zhenzhen Zhang presents the fabrication of the membrane by the home-made casting machine.

03.03.2020

The electrical charge is what makes the difference

New membrane separates small organic molecules

A dirty yellow steel frame with sensors partly covered with mussels.

18.02.2020

Rack of the missing Boknis-Eck observatory found

BSH ship DENEB recovered GEOMAR and HZG sensor node

science creates benefits

A total of about 950 employees is involved in coastal and materials research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht which is located in Geesthacht and in Teltow, in the south of Berlin.

News

Foto: Mauricio Bustamante

Daniela Jacob on the success of Fridays for Future, the Hamburg Climate Protection Plan and her idea for more fun in climate protection in the Hamburg street magazine Hinz&Kunzt. to the article

Technology Transfer

" Science creates benefits" is the guiding principle of the HZG - which is why technology transfer is one of the core tasks of our research centre.

Christina Geisler
Technology Transfer Support

Phone: +49-(0) 4152-87-1713
Fax: +49-(0) 4152-87-1618
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Coronavirus

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Coronavirus and Helmholtz: In more than 20 research projects, scientists are making important contributions to overcome the corona crisis. more information

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