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13 April 2026 · Research Highlight

How to store your hydrogen? Special alloys investigated at PETRA III

Name any of the possible sustainable energy sources of the future, and hydrogen fuel cells are sure to be among them. The reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to form water releases large amounts of heat energy ...

07 April 2026 · Research Highlight

Decoding ancient clay at PETRA III

In a joint study, researchers from the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) at the University of Hamburg and DESY Photon Science analysed artefacts from two local collections in a non-destructive ...

27 March 2026

DESY's future project PETRA IV wins over the German Science Council

An expert opinion published today by the German Science Council ('Wissenschaftsrat' WR) highlights the exceptional relevance of the large-scale research facility for Germany and Europe. The ...

25 March 2026 · Research Highlight

Observing core-shell nanoparticles under catalytic reaction conditions

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 30 times higher than CO₂, poses both environmental challenges and energy opportunities. Catalysts that efficiently convert methane ...