At the 133rd meeting of the Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (GDNÄ) from September 12 to 15, 2024 at the University of Potsdam, Prof. Walter Leitner, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, gave an exciting lecture on the topic “Fire and Ice - Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide as Molecular Interfaces between Energy and Chemistry” as part of the chemistry session. Walter Leitner's research focuses on the development of novel catalysts and processes for the utilization of renewable energies.

The full lecture and the panel discussion of the Chemistry session, moderated by Prof. Wolfgang Lubitz, former director of the MPI CEC, can be viewed on the GDNÄ website at the following link: https://www.gdnae.de/en/meetings/potsdam-2024/videos-potsdam/

You can also find the lecture on the GDNÄ YouTube channel at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTz0hvaNv78

The GDNÄ, founded in 1822, is a long-standing organization that promotes the exchange between scientists and the general public. It brings together outstanding scientists from various disciplines to discuss current developments and their significance for the future. Further information about the event can be found on the website of the GDNÄ.