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Welcome to Helmholtz Institute Münster (HI MS; IMD-4) of Forschungszentrum Jülich
As the lifeblood of every battery cell, the electrolyte ensures that all components work effectively together. By electrolyte research, Helmholtz Institute Münster makes a significant contribution to the success of mobility and energy transition. When researching and developing innovative battery cell technologies, scientists at HI MS also ask the key question: How can we ensure the cost-effective and long-term storage of large quantities of generated electricity using a small amount of space?
The priority areas of research are the five classes of electrolytes: solid anionic electrolytes, solid cationic electrolytes, polymer electrolytes, liquid electrolytes, and hybrid electrolytes. HI MS’ existing expertise and infrastructure covers a broad spectrum of the theory, chemistry, and technology behind electrolytes, battery cells, and battery systems.
About Us
Helmholtz Institute Münster (HI MS; IMD-4) with the official designation „Ionics in Energy Storage“ was founded by Forschungszentrum Jülich, the University of Münster and RWTH Aachen University in 2014. It was assigned to the Institute of Energy and Climate Research (IEK) at Forschungszentrum Jülich until 2024 and has been part of the newly founded Institute of Energy Materials and Devices (IMD) since then. The international and interdisciplinary team of HI MS explores new battery technologies based on innovative electrolytes.
As the lifeblood of every battery cell, the electrolyte ensures that all components work effectively together. Thereby, HI MS makes a significant contribution to the success of mobility and energy transition.
When researching and developing innovative battery cell technologies, scientists at HI MS also ask the key question: how can we ensure the cost-effective and long-term storage of large quantities of generated electricity using a small amount of space.
Funding & Building
The architect office Gerber Architekten in Dortmund is planning a new building for HI MS for 2026 It will be built next to the building of MEET Battery Research Center (University of Münster) at Corrensstraße in Münster.