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A Longer Life for Organic Solar Cells

Photovoltaic cells made of organic materials are light and flexible, which is why they are considered very promising. An international research network led by TU Graz is now aiming to increase the…

Pioneering research links the increase of misinformation shared by Republican US politicians to a novel perception of honesty

Researchers led by TU Graz unravelled a shift in the way US politicians communicate on social media, which helps explain the proliferation of untrustworthy information.

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Are Batteries Safe?

Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important, powerful and widespread. However, this also means that the demands on their safety and durability are growing.

The City as a Sponge - Turning Heat Islands into Water Reservoirs

In the PeriSponge project, a team led by Eva Schwab from the Institute of Urbanism is developing an evidence-based toolbox that municipalities can use to minimise surface sealing and thus the risk of…

“I can’t install 100 wall boxes in a block of flats with 100 parking spaces”

Electromobility is not only a drivetrain issue but also an infrastructure issue. Martin Fellendorf from the Institute of Highway Engineering and Transport Planning talks about the challenges involved.

Storing hydrogen in small, red iron pellets

After playing Activity as a youngster, Fabio Blaschke soon realised that his future lay not in drawing, but in technology. Today, his research is examining iron pellets as a means for storing…

“A battery is a diary of driving behaviour.”

Nowadays, batteries are recycled at the end of their (first) life in the best case; in the worst case they end up in a landfill. At TU Graz, research is being carried out on avenues to a safe, second…

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New at Uni: On Your Marks, Get Set, Start Studying

For many, the winter semester not only marks the start of university, but also the beginning of their studies. TU Graz welcomes its first-semester students in the Welcome Days on 27 September online…

“For me research is a great playground”

Mechanical engineering graduate Julian Torggler tells us how he stumbled into the Fatigue Testing Laboratory as a student from South Tyrol after exciting years in the TU Graz Racing Team and why his…

“We have to make the urban water cycle close to nature again”

How can we deal with droughts and floods? To what extent are we ourselves to blame? An interview with Daniela Fuchs-Hanusch from the Institute of Urban Water Management and Landscape Water Engineering…