CRC microplastics seminar
We are very much looking forward to Dr Florian Pohl, Emmy Noether Research Group Leader, University of Bayreuth, with the lecture "Moving marine microplastics", on Monday, 14 July at 12:15 (CET) in H33, INF/AI or online. ...more
Prof Laforsch in an article and podcast
Studies investigating microplastics in the human body continue to appear. It has been found throughout the body - an assessment by Prof Laforsch of how dangerous it is for humans, in the free podcast or in the article (with paywall). ...more
Neue SFB Publikation
Glückwunsch an unser C03 Team! Der Artikel "Degradation Behavior of Aliphatic−Aromatic Polyesters: from Microplastic-free Composting to Enzyme-Driven Recycling Possibility" zeigt dass Struktur-Eigenschafts-Abbau-Beziehung wichtig sind um nachhaltige Polymere mit maßgeschneiderten Abbauprofilen zu entwickeln. ...more
CRC Microplastics at the microm 2025
This conference provides a platform for scientific exchange, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts toward mitigation strategies. Early registration deadline 20th of April 2025. ...more
Interview with "SWR Aktuell"
As asparagus and strawberry season begins, we explore whether microplastics are present in agricultural soils, their sources, and how they affect plants and food production. Listen to the insightful report by Margarete Holzreiter featuring Christian Laforsch (in German). ...more
New CRC Microplastics Publcation
Published in the Journal Hazardous Materials: Cellular internalization pathways of environmentally exposed microplastic particles: Phagocytosis or macropinocytosis? ...more
Girls‘ Day at CRC Microplastics
Experimenting, measuring, observing and learning about the growing pollution with microplastics - this year, too, interested young women visited us to learn about the topic of microplastics and life and work at a university. ...more
CRC Microplastics at Water Month in March
The events for young and old: exhibition, lectures and film programme for children are a great success. A few impressions under: ...more
