Understanding materials. Shaping the future.
The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research investigates the fundamental properties of solid materials—including metals, ceramics, and molecular crystals—with a focus on their electrical, magnetic, and mechanical behavior.
Key areas of interest include phenomena such as superconductivity, energy storage, and charge transport, all of which are essential for technologies like lithium batteries, solar cells, and next-generation electronics. Particular attention is given to nanoscale materials, whose properties often diverge from those of their bulk counterparts.
By advancing the understanding and control of solid-state systems, especially beyond the limitations of silicon-based electronics, the institute contributes to breakthroughs in materials science, energy conversion, and quantum technologies.