The CRC 1357 team studies the formation and behaviour of microplastics in the environment and their long-term effects on soils, plants, organisms, and ecosystem processes. This overview article provides insights into the research and goals of the Collaborative Research Center.
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As cooperation partner of the Main River Film Fest 2023, the CRC 1357 Microplastics will participate with a Bayreuth City Talk "Mikroplastik in Main(em) Fluss" on March 15 at the Iwalewahaus and at the "Aktiosn Tag Wilhelminenaue" on March 26. A great program in March in and around Bayreuth!
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With the kick-off meeting, the second funding phase of the SFB 1357 was successfully launched. Professors, post-docs, junior researchers, PhD students and master students networked on cross-sectional topics and intensively exchanged ideas at Schloss Thurnau from March 1-2, 2023.
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We are looking for PhD students for our next generation of scientists within the DFG -funded collaborative research center 1357 Microplastics! We are looking for various disciplines - current vacancies are in hydrogeology, micrometeorology, theoretical physics, statistical ecotoxicology and biochemistry! Apply now!
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Microplastic particle characteristics and their distribution on the sea surface are critical for their transport across the water-air interface. By modelling bubble scavenging, rising bubbles were shown to generate a net flow of particles toward the surface. The transport was highly dependent on the particle's surface. Congratulations!
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In this workshop Dr. Elena Köstner und Prof. Heike Feldhaar would like to discuss with young scientists (m,f,d) if and how the "patriarchy of things" influences the research environment and research questions in the CRC 1357 Microplastics.
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Have you ever wondered how microplastic particles behave in a lake ecosystem? Do they sink or float? What happens in a stratified lake in summer? Are they stopped by the thermocline? Congratulations on these new findings directly from Lake Brombach!
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The Arte reportage series "Re:" tells people's stories - authentically and up close. This episode is about microplastics and the Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1357 at the University of Bayreuth.
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