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🎥 A Chemical Perspective on the Climate Crisis As part of the YouTube lecture series Voices for Climate, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Seiffert and Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert delivered a live lecture addressing the climate crisis on 19 January 2026. Starting from a chemical perspective, the talk explores the transformation towards climate neutrality across multiple dimensions — technical, economic, political, societal, and individual. In addition to scientific aspects, the speakers reflect on personal transformations and their relevance in the broader context of the climate crisis. During his lecture, Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert also referred to the role of HIPOLE Jena in the context of climate change and the transition towards climate neutrality. Voices for Climate is an interdisciplinary YouTube lecture series dedicated to the climate crisis, fostering dialogue between science and society. The livestream was broadcast on the YouTube channel of OKTV Mainz. The recording of the lecture is available online and can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/dDPBnMXw

Wir gratulieren unserem Kollegen Kevin Maik Jablonka zur Aufnahme in die Junge Akademie | Mainz.   Diese Auszeichnung unterstreicht nicht nur seine exzellente Arbeit, sondern auch seinen Beitrag zum interdisziplinären Austausch. Wir sind stolz, ihn in unserem Team zu haben und wünschen ihm viel Erfolg sowie wertvolle Impulse in diesem spannenden Netzwerk.

📘 We are pleased to share that our latest article has been published in Advanced Functional Materials! The review explores the transformative potential of vat photopolymerization for creating next-generation functional and multifunctional materials. From energy storage and sustainable materials to biomedical applications, we analyze the cutting-edge strategies—including molecular design and functional additives—that are shaping the future of technology. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/duDqfEzv 👥 Authors: Dr. Sergei Nechausov, Patrick Fesser, Dr. Boris Bulgakov, Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert

🎓 We are proud to celebrate our first master’s graduate at HIPOLE Jena! Congratulations to Kim Quyen Dang, who successfully defended her master’s thesis, “Characterization of polyoxanorbornene-based polymers for envisaged energy applications”, on 12 January 2026, supervised by Prof. Dr. Ivo Nischang and Dr. Ilya Anufriev. We wish her every success in her future career and look forward to seeing what comes next! 👏✨ #HIPOLEJena #Graduation #PolymerScience #WomenInScience

🎉 Our Colloidal Chemistry Group from HZB travelled to the science city of Jena for the Institute of Technical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry (ITUC) seminar at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena) for an impactful start for the year 2026. The session was led by our group and Prof. Dr. Yan Lu - Professor from ITUC, FSU Jena delivered a powerful presentation of our research goals, strategies and our 2025 research milestones. It was a meaningful moment to officially introduce the new talents who joined our family last year and to share our best wishes with the colleagues who have moved on to their next professional chapters. The seminar featured high-level technical insights into the future of sustainable materials:  📌 Dr. Jin Yang presented the latest research outcomes on Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), focusing on their structural versatility and application potential.  📌 Dr. Yan Guo took a deep dive into Self-healing Lithium Battery Systems, showcasing our progress in creating more resilient and long-lasting energy storage solutions. Visits like these remind us of the strength of our research community at FSU Jena. We are heading into 2026 with a clear roadmap and a shared commitment to excellence in Colloidal Chemistry and Electrochemical Energy Storage. #FSUJena #ITUC #ColloidalChemistry #MaterialsScience #Sustainability #Innovation #Jena 

✨ Best wishes for a successful and inspiring 2026! We sincerely thank all our partners for the great collaboration over the past year and look forward to many new highlights ahead. 🎥 Looking back at some special moments from the past year: here: https://lnkd.in/gPKEEhkf

🎬 HIPOLE Jena – Highlights 2025 What made 2025 special at HIPOLE Jena? In our new video, members of HIPOLE Jena look back on the year and share their personal highlights — from research milestones and projects to events and moments that shaped our work. ▶️ Watch the video and revisit the highlights of 2025 https://lnkd.in/gPKEEhkf

🎄 HIPOLE Jena Christmas Team Event 2025 🎄 On 11 December, our team came together at the Botanical Garden in Jena for a festive Christmas gathering. With delicious food, seasonal treats, and warm mulled wine, it was a great opportunity to relax, connect, and reflect on a productive year together. A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the wonderful atmosphere! We wish everyone a wonderful and peaceful pre-Christmas season. #Jena #TeamEvent #ChristmasEvent #ScienceCommunity

The second progress meeting of the DFG Research Group 5499 – ForMOST took place in Jena, hosted by HIPOLE Jena and the group of  Prof. Dr. D. Mollenhauer🔬 On December 2–3, researchers from Gießen, Tübingen, Frankfurt, Erlangen, Jena, and Barcelona met to present recent results and discuss ongoing work across synthesis, characterization and catalysis, computational modelling, and device development for MOST systems. The meeting included talks, discussions, a lab tour, and a joint dinner. From the HIPOLE side, Dr. Aleksandr Zaichenko delivered an inspiring talk on “Computational modelling of catalytic processes of BND-BNB based MOST systems.” What makes this work particularly promising is the strong potential of MOST technologies for real-world applications. Their ability to store and release energy efficiently could play a key role in advancing next-generation energy-storage solutions, paving the way for innovative and sustainable technologies of the future.🌱 Thank you to all participants for an inspiring and productive meeting! 🙌