As part of a workshop, the Just Transition Center (JTC) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) celebrated the launch of a new research facility dedicated to battery technologies.
The event, organized by the B6 Innovation Team “Batteries from Sustainable Materials,” brought together leading researchers to discuss current developments and future prospects in the field of energy storage.
Focus on Post-Lithium Technologies
The workshop centered on innovative battery concepts such as chloride-ion and silicon-air batteries. Under the leadership of Dr. Muhammad Zubair, B6 team leader, the latest research results were presented, and future directions were explored. A highlight was the guest lecture by Dr. Mohsen Sotoudeh (Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)), which provided in-depth, theoretically grounded insights into post-lithium ion systems.
Interdisciplinary Exchange Creates Synergies
In addition to Dr. Zubair, Prof. Xinliang Feng (MPI), Dr. Haojie Zhang (B3), Dr. Dr. Zviadi Katcharava (B7), and Prof. Dr. Michael Bron (MLU) contributed lectures offering a broad perspective on new battery materials. Furthermore, Anjali Bhatt, Richard Schalinski, and Tshepiso Lawrence Tema (all JTC) presented posters showcasing their ongoing research on next-generation battery technologies.
Particularly enriching were the remarks by Prof. Ralf Wehrspohn, who emphasized the strategic importance of next-generation battery research and clearly explained how the JTC concept, with its knowledge transfer mission, strengthens the regional innovation landscape.
A Milestone for Research & Technology Transfer
With the inauguration of the new battery research facility, the JTC reinforces its role as a driver of structural transformation in the region. This facility will play a key role in regional development and support broader energy transition processes.
Partnerships for the Future
The workshop also offered extensive networking opportunities — researchers from MLU and partner institutions used the occasion to plan collaborative projects.
The goal is to advance research on next-generation batteries while simultaneously developing concrete applications for a clean energy future.
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