HIU picks up on fundamental issues related to electrochemical storage systems and, on this basis, develops entirely new materials and cell concepts.

In addition, KIT has renowned expertise and uses the latest methods for the structural, chemical and electrochemical characterization of materials and cells as well as for overall system analyses.

The groups from Ulm University focus on the investigation of electrochemical fundamentals and the modelling of elementary processes on electrode surfaces and inside materials.

The research building is divided into different types of usable space: The atrium is adjoined towards the inside by the chemistry and physics laboratories, and the offices are found on the outer sides.

The architecturally characteristic façade of the building consists of punched-sheet elements whose differently sized punched holes create a pattern of optical interferences.