Metallic glasses are metals with an unusual atomic structure: unlike conventional metals, their atoms are not arranged in a regular crystal lattice. This disordered structure gives rise to an attractive combination of properties, including very high strength, a large…

Hydrogen and natural gas can be efficiently transported and used as fuels when stored in a cryogenic liquefied state. This requires temperatures up to minus 253°C, which must be maintained over several days. This is achieved using cryo-tanks whose design is similar…

Although wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems, most fires occurring today are caused by humans. As a result, they lose their former regulatory role and instead increasingly pose a threat to the environment, property, and human lives. The ongoing…

Biocides are an indispensable part of hygiene in hospitals and care homes. They also contribute to the functioning of industrial processes and to the protection of materials. Benzalkonium chloride is used particularly frequently; this is an active substance that can…

How can modern automotive steels be produced in a more climate-friendly way without compromising safety and reliability? This is the question being addressed by the European research project HYDRO-QP, coordinated by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and…

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management (BASE) have signed an agreement on further long-term cooperation. The goal is to permanently secure and further expand Germany’s…