Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum für Materialforschung und Küstenforschung

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  from basic research to application
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- - 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
    - German Institute for Climate Services (GERICS)
      
      Climate Services for Adaptation
- - 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.

09.07.2020

Facts, Research, Expertise:

Helmholtz Climate Initiative starts new website

Claudia Schmidt, Chantal Mears and Torben Stichel take water and sediment samples at the transition of the meltwater of the glacier "Midtre Lovénbreen" in Kongsfjord.

07.07.2020

Exploring Rapid Changes in the Arctic Ecosystem

First HZG expedition for the ECOTIP project begins on Spitsbergen

Ein Übergang in den Sanddünen zum Meer im Abendlicht

10.06.2020

Baltic Earth

3rd Conference held successfully online

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

For the fifth consecutive time since 2008, HZG has been recognised for its progressive and family-friendly personnel policies.
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Martina Ollesch
Consultant Corporate Health Management

Phone: +49 (0)4152 87-1651
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Hydrogen@HZG

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Hydrogen is an essential building block for the energy transition. Scientists at HZG are working on the climate-neutral production and storage of this promising energy carrier.
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Institute of Materials Research

Prof. Dr. Thomas Klassen
Director Materials Technolgoy

Phone: +49 (0)4152 87-2562
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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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