CRC microplastics seminar
We look forward to welcoming Prof. Dr. Annika Jahnke, Exposure Science, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, with the lecture "P-LEACH: Impacts on ecosystem functions and human health by environmental plastics and associated chemicals" on Monday, 27 Octoberat 12:15 p.m. (CET: change to winter time on 26 October 2025!) in H33, INF/AI or online. ...more
New CRC Microplastics Publication
A new study by Pauline Seidel and project areas B06 and A02 reveals surprising findings: even in undisturbed soils, microplastic particles can penetrate to depths of over one meter—and biological activity and soil structure play a decisive role in this process. ...more
Mouse Door Opener Day 2025
We would like to thank the many young researchers for visiting the Doors Open Day at the University of Bayreuth and the CRC Microplastics! We are already looking forward to next year. ...more
CRC Microplastics at the microm 2025
This conference provides a platform for scientific exchange, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts toward mitigation strategies. 26 - 27 November 2025 ...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
Plastic Mythbusters Quiz
With the Plastic Mythbusters quiz, you can test your knowledge of popular claims and myths about plastic pollution in the environment. This project was developed in collaboration with Dr. Ramsperger, member of the SFB Microplastics. ...more
New perspective article
Multisectoral considerations to enable a circular economy for plastics. Three measures to advance a circular economy of plastics. By Prof. Laforsch and Dr. Ramsperger et al. ...more
New CRC Microplastics Publcation
Published in the Journal Hazardous Materials: Cellular internalization pathways of environmentally exposed microplastic particles: Phagocytosis or macropinocytosis? ...more
