Karlsruher Institute for Technology

With high-temperature technologies, electrothermal network storage systems are possible, with which large amounts of energy from renewable sources can be buffered. In the joint project LIMELISA, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)…

The hurdles associated with the purchase, such as shipping costs or the time it takes to get to the store, are central to the individual choice of the source of purchase. When deciding between online shop and local retail, the personal…

A joint study of all state universities in Baden-Württemberg, including the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), shows: On average, graduates in the state have already arrived at work after two to three months. Half of them even…

The high-tech company Phytonics, a spin-off from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is inspired by plants: The Phytonics film with micro- and nano-structures based on the model of rose petals anti-reflective surfaces of all…

A plant-inspired anti-reflective film, a flexible production system for individualized products and a digital assembly assistant. The smallest transistor in the world and climate-neutral synthetic fuels. The Karlsruhe Institute of…

Low-temperature heat, such as that generated as waste heat in industry or in geothermal power plants, offers great potential for a sustainable and needs-based power supply. With the power plant technology center MoNiKa (stands for:…

Reservoirs are indispensable for the supply of drinking water worldwide. In order to protect the reservoirs from silting up, over-fertilization and contamination by pollutants, their water quality must be carefully monitored. A…