The workshop on writing & publishing "Write It Right" with Gadi Rothenberg will take place again at 15 – 16 April. An inspiring event to reduce possible inhibitions and confidently present one's own work.
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On 25 April, girls and young women will have the opportunity to attend our workshops on the topic of microplastics and get a taste of university life!
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Next we welcome Prof Dr Saalwächter from the MLU Halle-Wittenberg for the lecture “Recent progress in understanding polymer crystallization". Monday, 29 April at 12:00 pm in H33, INF/AI or online after registration via our newsletter.
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The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organisation for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. There will also be some talks of crc microplastics members.
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President Steinmeier and the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) cordially invite to Environment Week 2024. CRC 1357 microplastics presents itself and its research!
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The "Joint Microbiology & Infection Conference 2024" of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) and the Association for General and Applied Microbiology (VAAM) will take place in June
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The SETAC is addressing the overarching theme of “Science-Based Solutions in Times of Crisis: Integrating Science and Policy for Environmental Challenges.”
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On 14 March from 16:30, the film "Mikroplastic on the trial" will be shown among others as part of the Main FlussFilmFest, followed by a lecture and discussion by Prof. Laforsch. We look forward to taking part in the International Day for Free Flowing Rivers as part of Water Month and to welcoming many interested guests.
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The Nature Communications article by the research group led by Prof. Laforsch and Prof. Kress shows that not all microplastics are the same and that nominally identical particles behave differently.
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Electrospinning is an innovative method for producing environmentally friendly filter membranes for wastewater treatment. By using sustainable biopolymers, these membranes can achieve high filtration efficiency in the removal of microplastic particles from water and air.
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The first experiment in the newly created aquatic mesocosms at the university under the direction of Dr Gilfedder has started. The article presents the experiments with fluorescent microplastic particles, the researchers and their expectations.
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Are there differences in the uptake and cytotoxic effects of pure microparticles from synthetic polymers and polymers from biological sources? Julia Jasinski and her co-authors have investigated this for PE, PS, PVC, polylactide and cellulose acetate.
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Do microplastic particles differ from mineral particles when exposed to wind? Eike Esders and co-authors have investigated this in more detail using idealized
wind tunnel studies on PE microspheres and thus clarified important principles of atmospheric transport.
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This study indicates a plastiphilic lifestyle of sooty molds (Capnodeum coffeae), despite the low utilization of plastic as a carbon source. The study proposes new standards to identify and unequivocally demonstrate the plastic-degrading capabilities of microbes.
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Congratulations: Prof. Dr. Christian Laforsch is "Professor of the Year" of the UNICUM Foundation! The outstanding commitment of the SFB Microplastics spokesperson in teaching and his passionate way of inspiring his environment and supporting their development were recognised by an independent jury.
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Since mid-October, there has been an EU-wide ban on the sale of microplastics in cosmetics and loose glitter. Watch the video with an interview with spokesperson of the Collaborative Research Centre Microplastics Prof. Laforsch from BR in our media library.
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