Welcome to the department of Geochemistry & Economic Geology
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Prof. Dr Jochen Kolb
Consultation-hour and individual course guidance (lecture period): Thursday 1-2 pm or on appointment: laura.neira∂kit.edu, |
The Chair for Geochemistry and Economic Geology deals with the cycle of elements in the Earth and its atmosphere. Inspired by this definition three research groups with the focus on different aspects were formed Our well equipped laboratory forms the basis of our work. We develop by our research innovative technological solutions for the societal challenges like change to low-carbon energy and mobility systems, global welfare and resilient adaption to as well as reduction of anthropogenic climate change. We focus on sustainable access to raw materials and protection of our environment. |
Geochemistry & Economic Geology Seminar Series, Tuesday 16:00
Ein Beitrag mit Prof. Dr. Jochen Kolb.
Zum Beitrag (05:11 Min)
As part of the WaMiSAR project, Prof. Kai Witthueser, Professor at the Institute for Groundwater Research at the Free State University (South Africa) and project partner, will give a lecture on "Hydrogeology of mine dumps" on March 27 at 2:30 pm.
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Germany is dependent on imports - not such a good idea in times of trade wars and tariffs.
"Our knowledge of many raw materials is relatively poor because we haven't surveyed what is available in Germany" - Prof. Dr. Jochen Kolb
To the SWR3 Podcast (03:09 min)
At this year's GeoSaxonia24, PD Dr. Elisabeth Eiche was awarded the Hermann Credener Prize by the DGGV for her scientific work
Alle unsere „Wenden“, vor allem die Mobilitätswende und die Energiewende, hängen davon ab, dass wir über diese Rohstoffe frei verfügen können - Prof. Jochen Kolb
Ein Beitrag mit Prof. Jochen Kolb bei FOCUS
Zum Artikel
Short film about the analysis of stalactites in Eberstadt near Buchen
NEW - Interview about this topic on the KIT Research-podcast
To swr.de
A guest at Europe's largest geothermal trade fair in Offenburg - lithium research also met with great interest here.
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Anhand von Höhlentropfsteinen rekonstruieren Forschende regionale und globale Klimageschichte – Isotopenzusammensetzung gibt Aufschluss über jahreszeitliche Niederschlagsmengen.
KIT-Pressemitteilung
SWR-Aktuell
Deutschlandfunk Nova
Beiträge des SWR und 3sat über Grundwasser, Biodiversität für den Trinkwasserschutz und das Citizen Science Projekt
Zu den Beiträgen
On July 6, the panel discussion "Karlsruher Umweltimpulse" with Prof. Dr. Jochen Kolb and other guests took place in the Triangel as part of the Knowledge Week Environment and Resources with the topic "Circular Economy, Raw Materials and Ethics".
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Victor Moritz Goldschmidt Prize for Dr. Benjamin Walter and SGA Young Scientist Award for Dr. Clifford Patten
Beitrag mit Prof. Dr. Jochen Kolb im Deutschlandfunk "Forschung aktuell" über die Gewinnung und Herausforderungen der Lithiumförderung
Zum Radiobeitrag (4:35 min)
Local energy company Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) is working with researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to develop a process to extract tonnes of battery-grade lithium from the hot, salty water that powers the Bruchsal plant. If their project succeeds, it could produce Europe’s cleanest supply of lithium.
The Parliament ArticleNew Papers
Ladisic, A.; Marks, M. A. W.; Walter, B. F.; Giebel, R. J.; Beranoaguirre, A.; Markl, G.
2025. Geochemistry, 85 (3), 126287. doi:10.1016/j.chemer.2025.126287
Rddad, L.; Cherai, M.; Walter, B. F.; Talbi, F.
2025. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 275, 107766. doi:10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107766
Alam, N.; Kumar, A.; Singh, D. K.; Kumar, S.; Husain, M. A.; Neidhardt, H.; Eiche, E.; Marks, M.; Biswas, A.
2025. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 492, 138267. doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138267
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