Sustainability Advancements: Fraunhofer Research Centre RESET Commences Operations in Dresden
Fraunhofer Institute's New Research Center Embraces Green Innovation
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) has established a new research center called RESsourcenschonende Energie-Technologien (RESET) in Dresden. The grand opening of the RESET research center was attended by high-ranking guests from politics and industry.
The RESET campus, located on an expanded site in Dresden, is a pioneer in green innovation. The new campus buildings are designed to be energy-efficient and sustainable, with a focus on energy-efficient supply and sustainable use during the construction phase.
One of the key research topics at RESET is the recovery of metals through biorecovery or the production of bio-based materials. New processes using electron-stimulated microorganisms are being tested for these purposes. Another research group at RESET is dedicated to the development of magnetrons and process technologies for depositing thin layers on 200-mm silicon wafers. The resulting semiconductors can be used in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or power electronics.
The generation, storage, and processing of hydrogen are crucial components of RESET's practical applications. Cold energy is obtained from groundwater at the RESET campus, and a PV system generates electricity. Climate control at the RESET campus is achieved through adiabatic exhaust air humidification.
The tour provided insights into concrete research projects at the RESET research center. After the official opening ceremony, attendees were given a tour of the new campus, led by an unspecified individual. The energy-efficient supply, sustainable use, cold energy, climate control, and electricity generation methods are all green innovations at the RESET campus.
RESET aims to be a leader in practical applications, particularly in innovative process technologies. The research center's focus also includes electron beam technologies, biomedical applications, and sputtering epitaxy. The research at RESET is geared towards practical applications, making it a significant contributor to the field of sustainable technology.
