In Brief
Fourth Helmholtz Energy Alliance
Since the beginning of 2012, the Helmholtz Association has been funding three new Helmholtz energy alliances focusing on innovative battery systems, the energy saving potential of chemical processes and on solar cells made from organic-anorganic components respectively. Now a fourth Helmholtz energy alliance was included for funding, which will research the potential of liquid hydrocarbons as a medium for the storage and transport of energy. Scientists from the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Stuttgart are joining forces with colleagues from Stuttgart University and the University of Bayreuth in developing a forward-looking, innovative approach to allow for the transport and storage of energy: They are optimising the generation and combustion of synthetic liquid hydrocarbons and are
