A new metal-free cleanroom laboratory is currently under construction at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen. This project builds on our container solution from 2022 and represents another important step in our collaboration with the research community.
As part of the current construction phase, we have begun installing the ventilation systems on the roof. These will handle the key tasks of supplying fresh air and controlled exhaust air extraction. With an air volume of approximately 8,500 m³ per hour and integrated heat recovery, this ensures not only stable operation but also an energy-efficient system.
Further air treatment takes place on the floor below. Here, the supply air is precisely adjusted for temperature and humidity and then purified via HEPA filters. Air distribution and control are managed by our ventilation control system, which ensures a constant and controlled cleanroom environment.
The new cleanroom area comprises several specialized zones, including three cleanrooms, a weighing room, as well as airlocks, storage, and auxiliary areas. Highly sensitive samples are prepared in the installed laboratory facilities before being used for further analysis.
Through this project, we are supporting the Department of Planetary Sciences in investigating key questions regarding the formation and evolution of our solar system. The controlled conditions of the metal-free cleanroom provide the necessary foundation for this work.
