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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