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Leopoldina News 1/2017 Leopoldina news 1/2017 Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina – German National Academy of Sciences Halle, 10 February 2017 Future Prize goes to carbon concrete German president Joachim Gauck honours Leopoldina member Manfred Curbach SUMMIT P 2 SYMPOSIUM P 4 INTERNATIONAL ISSUES P 6 Innovation and Do we need to redefine Scientific community to risk-taking culture genetic engineering? provide input to G20 Experts meet at third Guest article by Peter Recommendations will Research Summit in Berlin Dabrock, Ethics Council focus on health policy 01|2017 // LEOPOLDINA NEWS 2 Editorial Dear Members and Friends of the Leopoldina, In just a few weeks, some 400 decision- makers, experts and thought leaders from science, busi- ness, govern- ment and civil society will converge on Berlin for the third Research Summit since 2015. Once again – as in 2015 and 2016 – discussions will focus on an issue of high societal relevance: the creation Otmar D. Wiestler, Peter Strohschneider, Jutta Allmendin- of a new culture of innovation and ger and Dietmar Harhoff (left to right) discuss their expec- risk-taking. Among the participants tations for the 2017 Research Summit. photos: Steffen will be members of the Leopoldina; Jänicke, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, private (2) you can read some of their thoughts ahead of the event in the following article. Third Research Summit to focus on The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, together with innovation and risk-taking culture the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft and the Commission of Decision-makers, experts and thought leaders meet on 28 March Experts for Research and Innovati- on, will be hosting the Research Sum- The third Research Summit (Forschungs- country even more attractive as a research mit. Our shared goal is to provide a gipfel) will take place on 28 March in location.” He also sees it as “essential” for platform for strategic orientation and Berlin. Respected members of the Leo- yet more to be done in the bid for creative decision-making. For 2017, we aim poldina will be among the scientists and and talented researchers. “The goal must to facilitate a critical and constructi- prominent figures in attendance. Looking be to attract talent from all over the world ve dialogue and create a forum for ahead to the event, Prof. Jutta Allmendin- to Germany and offer them the best possi- self-reflection, idea generation and ger ML, Prof. Dietmar Harhoff ML, Prof. ble opportunities for development here in networking – using this approach as a Peter Strohschneider ML and Prof. Otmar our country.” foundation to formulate proposals for D. Wiestler ML share their expectations. Jutta Allmendinger, president of the a new culture of innovation and risk- Dietmar Harhoff, chairman of the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, says, taking. As the wide use of buzzwords Commission of Experts for Research and “I am looking forward to discussing how such as “digitisation”, „energy transi- Innovation, expects the summit will provi- we can generate innovation – not only for tion”, “industry 4.0”, “eScience”, “glo- de “fresh perspectives that challenge exis- society, but also with society through par- balisation”, “human resources” and ting innovation management practices ticipatory research methods.” She is parti- “open access” makes clear, we need a within companies as well as government cularly interested in the question of “how culture of curiosity, research enthusi- policies on research and innovation”. we can alleviate people’s concerns about asm and entrepreneurship. We need From his point of view, innovation pro- being left behind and excluded from the answers that will enable us in the fu- cesses are not solely dependent on rapid digital revolution taking place in educa- ture to link research strength with change; open innovation also requires the tion and the workplace”. “This will requi- innovative power and scientific excel- involvement of the best possible partners, re,” Allmendinger believes, “commitment lence with economic growth. while new business models need to utilise from actors across all sectors of society as I wish you a thought-provoking read. large volumes of data and exploit the full well as reliable cooperation”. potential of the internet. “Furthermore,” Peter Strohschneider, president of the he adds, “start-ups are increasingly beco- German Research Foundation, provides a ming concept and technology suppliers, succinct summary of the aspirations for and rapid experimentation is doing away the strategy meeting between representa- with lengthy planning and implementati- tives from science, industry, government on phases.” and civil society: “There can be no inno- Following on from this, Otmar D. vation without the risk of intellectual dis- Wiestler, president of the Helmholtz As- comfort!” (dw) sociation of German Research Centres, says: “Germany is in need of a new culture FURTHER INFORMATION of innovation and risk-taking to make the 1|2017 // LEOPOLDINA NEWS 3 Lightweight concrete construction? Achievable with textile grids! German Future Prize awarded to Dresden research trio led by Prof. Manfred Curbach ML Is it really possible to build lightweight The German Future concrete structures that are also “eco- Prize went to the nomical, efficient and attractive”, as the Dresden-based trio project description claims? “Yes, these are Peter Offermann, no longer contradictory terms,” says Prof. Manfred Curbach and Manfred Curbach with a smile. “Thanks Chokri Cherif (left to to our carbon concrete, it’s now achie- right). The scientists vable.” Curbach, a member of the Leo- from the TU Dresden poldina since 2013, is a civil engineer at have developed a the Technische Universität (TU) Dresden. form of textile concre- Together with Prof. Chokri Cherif and te that uses carbon Prof. Peter Offermann, he has developed fibres for reinforce- a concrete composite that heralds a new ment instead of steel era in construction – one of imaginative, mesh. photo: Ansgar lightweight yet robust concrete buildings. Pudenz / Deutscher The reason for concrete’s generally Zukunftspreis bulky appearance lies in the fact that it is usually combined with steel. Reinforcing neering firm, Curbach wanted to return the other,” says Curbach, reflecting on concrete with steel mesh increases the to research and teaching. At this point in the early stages.The German Future Prize material’s tensile strength. But steel rusts time he was unfamiliar with textile-rein- (Deutscher Zukunftspreis) was presen- over time, so a thick concrete coat is requi- forced or carbon concrete. One of his first ted to the Dresden-based trio by Federal red to protect the mesh for as long as pos- tasks was to assess Offermann’s trials. “I President Joachim Gauck in late 2016, sible. After a good 50 years or so, however, was excited!” says the Dortmund-born providing momentum for the next stages. air and water find their way in through engineer. “It was clear to me that this was The team is extremely proud to have won cracks and corrode the steel mesh – despi- the breakthrough.” And for this reason, this award. Manfred Curbach is particu- te its concrete shell. Once this occurs, the Curbach decided to stay in Dresden. larly delighted that the prize went to a affected buildings have to undergo costly So just what was it that convinced civil engineering project, as construction renovations. Construction engineers have him? A simple look at the facts and the in Germany is not exactly considered an long been searching for an alternative ma- trial results: Carbon does not corrode, innovative sector – especially when con- terial that would eliminate this flaw. Ex- so the thick concrete shell usually requi- crete is involved. The team constantly had periments were carried out with wood and red to protect the reinforcing mesh can to combat the material’s negative image, later with short glass fibres, but the results be dispensed with – ultimately saving 50 Curbach explains, adding in its defence were far from satisfactory. percent of material. Less concrete me- that it is not concrete’s fault people made The solution was eventually hit upon ans less cement, which is good news for ugly buildings out of it. by Peter Offermann, a textile engineer at the environment as cement production This innovative carbon concrete opens TU Dresden. He turned to carbon fibres, releases almost three times as much car- up possibilities for more elegant, contou- connecting them using a special stitch- bon dioxide as all air traffic. In addition, red structures. Curbach describes pavi- bonding technique that has been in use in the bearing capacity of carbon is around lions and houses with curved surfaces, the Saxon textile industry since 1949. In six times that of steel. And, last but not extremely thin and yet incredibly robust the GDR, both the manufacturing process least, the newly developed concrete com- – like egg shells. Even warehouses could and the material it produces were known posite has a higher density and is more undergo a creative makeover thanks to the as “Malimo”. “The basic principle and the durable. According to Curbach, “a lifespan new material: “Why do warehouses always machinery are actually borrowed from the of 200 years is not an unrealistic vision”. have to look like a shoebox? We could now Malimo technique,” explains Curbach. To Together with Peter Offermann, he pu- make them seem beautifully weightless!” create the textile-reinforced concrete, car- shed the project forward. “Neither one Just imagine the industrial parks of the bon fibres are woven together to form an of us could have really advanced without future … (cwe) open lattice around which the concrete is set. Thus, the same technique once used to THE FEDERAL PRESIDENT’S FUTURE PRIZE weave curtains is now used to strengthen concrete. Offermann carried out the first The Deutscher Zukunftspreis – The Federal display research excellence and commercial trials in 1993; one year later, Curbach ar- President’s Award for Innovation and Tech- potential.
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