A high-ranking Brazilian delegation visited HZB

On 16 May 2022, HZB received a delegation from the Brazilian Ministry of Research, Technology, and Innovation.

On 16 May 2022, HZB received a delegation from the Brazilian Ministry of Research, Technology, and Innovation.

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

© K. Fuchs / HZB

On 16 May 2022, HZB received a delegation from the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI). Vice-Minister of Science Sergio Freitas de Almeida was visibly impressed by the many research activities being done at HZB to drive the transition to a climate-neutral energy supply in society forward.

The delegation visited HZB in advance of the 9th German–Brazilian Dialogue on Science, taking place from 17 to 20 May 2022 in Berlin. Vice-Minister Sergio Freitas de Almeida was accompanied by State Secretaries José Gontijo (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) and Marcelo Morales (Research and Scientific Training) along with other government representatives.

The delegation toured the X-ray source BESSY II which, of course, is also available to Brazilian researchers. The energy research laboratory EMIL and the new research platform for catalysis research CatLab were also on the tour programme. New catalysts are a key component for producing green hydrogen efficiently and cost-effectively, as well as alternative, sustainable fuels and green raw materials for the chemical industry. The interest of the Brazilian delegation in the development of hydrogen technologies was very high. They were also very interested in cooperation between their light source SIRIUS in Campinas (Sao Paolo) and BESSY II in Berlin.

The discussions with representatives of the Brazilian government inspired all participants to strengthen cooperation in the area of research.

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