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…
Results AKB Geschäftsstelle The Office of the Accreditation Advisory Board informs on the results of the AKB. 37. AKB-Sitzung, 5. March 2026 Ergebnisniederschrift (not accessible) [PDF, 248 KB] 36. AKB-Sitzung, 9. September 2025 Ergebnisniederschrift (not accessible)…
Technical advisory boards AKB office The Accreditation Advisory Board has established seven sector-specific technical advisory boards in 2010 (AKB Decision 2/2010). Their main task is to support the Accreditation Advisory Board in determining relevant sector-specific…
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…
The German Society for Materials Science (DGM) has honored Dr. Tilmann Hickel of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing with the title “DGM Pioneer 2026.” With this award, the society recognizes his outstanding contributions to computer-aided…
Internship, Bachelor's or Master's thesis Field of study: Physical Engineering, Physical Technology, (Technical) Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Communication Technology, or similar Do you want to push the boundaries of technology and use…
Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is widely used as a cement constituent and as a precursor for alkali-activated materials. Beyond its contribution to lower-carbon binders, GGBFS creates strongly reducing conditions in cementitious materials, with…
Offshore wind energy is essential for the transition to a low-carbon energy system. However, the long-term safety of offshore wind structures depends on the durability of their steel foundations. In the seabed. These foundations are exposed not only to seawater and…
BAM scientists Niklas Epple and Daniel Fontoura Barroso have been selected by the Tagesspiegel as part of this year’s “100 Minds of Berlin Science”. The annual series recognizes individuals who shape the Berlin-Brandenburg research landscape through their research,…
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