At the Institute of Chemistry, scientists also dedicate themselves to various topics related to solving global questions for the future. Examining the use of chemical materials for medical purposes is one focus. This includes research on therapeutic drugs as well as peptides that can serve as hormone replacements (such as insulin). Several working groups are looking into the potential of redox-flux batteries for storing energy in the future as well as the basic science of fuel cells. Another research focus are precious metal-free catalysts that can be used for the chemical-material storage of renewable energy. They also allow the transformation of carbon dioxide from exhaust fumes to precious chemical carbon compounds.