Sustainability advancements unveiled: Fraunhofer Research Centre RESET debuts in Dresden
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) has recently opened a new research center named RESsourcenschonende Energie-Technologien (RESET), located on an expanded campus in Dresden, Germany. The center was inaugurated in the presence of high-ranking guests from politics and industry, including Michael Kretschmer, the Minister-President of Saxony.
The RESET research center prioritizes energy efficiency in its operations. A PV system generates electricity, and climate control is achieved through adiabatic exhaust air humidification. Cold energy is also extracted from groundwater at the RESET building.
The focus of RESET's research projects extends beyond energy efficiency. The center is at the forefront in practical applications, particularly with innovative process technologies. One such area is the development of magnetrons and process technologies for depositing thin layers on 200-mm silicon wafers, resulting in semiconductors for use in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or power electronics.
Another research group at RESET is dedicated to the exploration of new processes using electron-stimulated microorganisms for metal recovery and bio-based material production. One of the research topics at RESET is the recovery of metals through biorecovery or the production of bio-based materials.
Green hydrogen is a key area of research for RESET. The center is also involved in projects related to electron beam technologies, biomedical applications, and sputtering epitaxy. During the official opening ceremony, insights were provided into concrete research projects at RESET.
The new campus of RESET includes facilities that set standards for green innovation. Sustainable use was a focus during the construction of the RESET building, with a priority on energy efficiency and environmentally friendly materials.
The research focus of RESET is expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of green technologies and the pursuit of a more sustainable future. The center is poised to make a significant impact in the fields of energy efficiency, green hydrogen, metal recovery, and bio-based materials production.
