Technologies for a world without waste

The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Materials Recycling and Resource Strategies IWKS develops circular materials and materials science technologies for an sustainable, waste-free circular economy. In close cooperation with universities, institutes and industry partners, we do research on more sustainable alternatives for critical raw materials and elaborate solutions for an intelligent regeneration of innovative materials and their energy-efficient recovery.

As part of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, we aim to transfer scientific findings about key future-relevant technologies in industry and business and therewith contribute to the industrial transformation and a healthy planet.

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Visiting South Korea / 16.9.2025

Strengthening partnerships and shaping the technological future together

 

TV report on Hessenschau, Hessischer Rundfunk / 27.6.2025

How much future potential does hydrogen have?

 

14.4.2025

Focus on future technologies

Delegation with State Secretary Christoph Degen visits Fraunhofer IWKS in Hanau.

 

TV report by hr television from the series “alles wissen” / 25.7.2024

Battery recycling

Batteries are essential in everyday life - but they are a fire hazard and harmful to the environment. How can we dispose of them properly?

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