University News: naturwissenschaften
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Research
Advancing Stronger Light–Matter Coupling: Tin Nanoantennas as a New Plasmonic PlatformChemnitz University of Technology researchers uncover a new way to amplify light-matter coupling in graphene using tin nanoantennas, published in “Advanced Optical Materials”
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Events
„Tag des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses“ on 11 November 2025The “Tag des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses” at Chemnitz University of Technology focuses in 2025 on the opportunities and challenges of academic qualification in the age of AI – participation is free of charge following online registration
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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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TODOSmart Microrobots Learn to Communicate and Collaborate in WaterResearchers at Chemnitz University of Technology demonstrate autonomous micro-scale communication and coordinated motion in a new class of self-sufficient electronic microrobots
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Of oranges and donuts: TU Chemnitz scientists investigate reversible switching of the quantum spin Hall insulator bismutheneChemnitz University of Technology research team investigates the synthesis and properties of bismuthene, a two-dimensional honeycomb structure made of bismuth, at the interface between graphene and silicon carbide - publication in renowned journal “Nature Communications”
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Campus
New “Ethiktool” Introduced at Chemnitz University of TechnologySoftware development achieves important milestone: dialogue-guided generation of ethics proposals now browser-based, bilingual and with modern user interface
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International
Erasmus+ programme - funding extendedA travel allowance will also be paid for future Erasmus+ semesters abroad.
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Highly Reactive Catalyst Enables Labeling of Biologically Active Compounds A research team led by Prof. Dr. Johannes Teichert (Chemnitz University of Technology) and Prof. Dr. Fabian Dielmann (University of Innsbruck) reports on a new copper catalyst in the Journal of the American Chemical Society
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Scientific Secret of the Chemnitz Artwork "Model for Thought and Perception of the Phenomenon of Color" RevealedResearchers from Chemnitz and Besançon have uncovered the unexpected property of Stefan Nestler's striking stele artwork on the TU Chemnitz campus square as the largest known realization of a photonic crystal
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Deeper Understanding: Slow Current Flow Limits Efficiency in Organic Solar CellsCurrent research led by TU Chemnitz contributes to a deeper understanding of why slow electrons reduce the efficiency of organic solar cells – Publications in the renowned journals Reports on Progress in Physics and Advanced Energy Materials
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Successful 3rd Focus Day at Research Center MAIN on the topic of NanomedicineCirca 60 experts from medicine, natural sciences, and engineering discussed the opportunities and needs of an emerging interdisciplinary research field between materials science and life science and explored the potential for the region of Chemnitz
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Events
Renewed Launch of the "Long Night of Postponed Course Papers"Students of Chemnitz University of Technology are invited to profit from assistance for writing their theses in the University Library – In addition, there are also complementary support offers
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Medicine on the nanometer scale 3rd Focus Day at Research Center MAIN at Chemnitz University of Technology will shed light on the topic “Nanomedicine” from different viewpoints on February 13, 2025
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Campus
From the „University Library in the Capital of Culture” to the “5D-Library”University Library of Chemnitz University of Technology presents its strategy for development until the year 2030
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Research
In the Focus of Research Unit: Strain and Charge Density Wave in Epitaxial GrapheneDFG-Research Unit at Chemnitz University of Technology studied the proximity coupling in Sn-intercalated epitaxial graphene, published in „Carbon“
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International
Going abroad with Erasmus+ – Apply now until March 31, 2025! The application for doing a semester abroad with Erasmus+ during winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026 is still open until March 31, 2025
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Events
Reflecting on an Open Science CultureOn the occasion of the “International Open Access Week 2024”, Chemnitz University Library invites for discussion at the end of October – for the first time, the “Open Access Award” will be accorded in different categories
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Research
“Tamed” Molecules for More Sustainable CatalystsNew perspectives for the development of catalysis: Chemnitz University of Technology's Chair of Inorganic Chemistry has succeeded in synthesizing a spectacular gallium compound in the laboratory
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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
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Study
Preparing for the Examinations in the University LibraryExtended opening hours, opening on Sundays and additional reservable teamwork spaces in the University Library during the examination period from July 14 to August 10, 2024