International Graduate School BACCARA

scientific institution at the University of Münster

"Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application"

“A distinct feature of the International Graduate School is the synergetic combination of basic and applied research – motivating and preparing young scientists for future careers in science and industry in a unique and ambitious way.”
Prof. Dr. Frank Glorius

“BATTERY PIONEERS” project receives DAAD funding

We are delighted and proud that our project “BATTERY PIONEERS: Global Green Mobility Talent in Battery Research” has won the approval of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
This grant of 700,000 euros will enable us to attract even more highly qualified international PhD students to Münster in the future. Our aim goes beyond mere recruitment: we want to integrate these talented individuals as effectively as possible, support them in their research and prepare them optimally for a successful career in Germany. A particular priority for us is to encourage even more women to conduct research with us and complete their PhDs. Read more

Compatibility of Lithium Squarate as Electrolyte Additive for Prelithiation

A prominent sacrificing additive for lithium ion batteries is lithium squarates. However, gas is formed during their oxidation, which damages the cathode composite. To avoid this, a team from MEET Battery Research Center investigated whether lithium squarates can also be used as electrolyte additives. Read more

BACCARA Public Lecture series starts again

The public lecture series "Electrochemistry and Energy Storage" of the International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry BACCARA is starting again! Since 2021, regular lectures by internal and external researchers on topics related to the research school's broad portfolio have been presented to a wide audience. Most of the events take place online. The next lecture on June 15, 2026, will be given by Prof Johannes Neugebauer from the University of Münster on the topic “Automatic Exploration of Electrochemical Reaction Networks”.
The upcoming lectures will again take place at the usual time, Mondays at 3:30 pm CEST as online events via the publicly available Zoom link.

Graduate School receives millions in funding

BACCARA will continue to train specialists in battery research over the next five years. To this end, BACCARA will receive five million euros from the Ministry for Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Read more