Welcome to the Institute of Chemistry
The Institute of Chemistry was founded in 1994 and offers students excellent conditions in terms of equipment, supervision and range of curricula. Current research topics include catalysis, energy conversion and storage, membranes, molecular chemistry, and optically active materials. Young researchers from all fields and career stages as well as everyone interested coming from the industry are welcome. Please contact the respective professorships directly!
Current News from the Institute
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Thursday, 22.01.2026 GDCh-Kolloquium "Biomolecular Toolbox for Resource Recovery" (Seminar/Colloquium)
- Fakultät für Naturwissenschaften, Institut für Chemie - Jungchemikerforum
- Time: 09:30 to 11:30 Location: Str. der Nationen 62, Böttcher-Bau A12.232 Language: Englisch
- Speaker: Frau Dr. Franziska Lederer - Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
- Info: Martin Klapper - Jungchemikerforum - chemnitz@jcf.io
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Research
Fat Molecules and Water Interact in Surprising Ways within Collagen FibrilsResearchers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Chemnitz University of Technology have discovered fat molecules in natural collagen fibrils, the main component of connective tissue. Their research shows how fats affect the mechanical properties and water content of collagen fibrils.
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Research
Data-Boost for New Catalysts and Chemical ReactionsA Europe-wide network enables graduate education in modern data-driven methods for the development of catalytic reactions – Chemnitz University of Technology coordinates the network
