Influence of microbial diversity and biofilm formation on degradation mechanisms of microplastic particles in the environment (Collaborative Research Centre 1357 Microplastics: C04) In the first funding phase of CRC 1357 “Microplastics”, subproject C04 explored the largely untapped potential of microorganisms in breaking down microplastics. Using cutting-edge methods, researchers identified new degraders, analyzed their enzymes, and tracked MP breakdown in environmental samples. These findings laid important groundwork for sustainable microplastic solutions.
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Behaviour and transport of microplastic in Lakes (SFB 1357 B02) Ben Gilfedder, Martin Obst, Jan Fleckenstein
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SFB 1357 TPB02: Verhalten und Transport von Mikroplastik in der strömungsarmen Wassersäule (SFB1357 B02) Hassan Elagami, Ben Gilfedder, Jan Fleckenstein, Martin Obst, Sven Frei
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Biogeochemistry on the micro scale (OB 362/4-1) The project focuses on the influence of (sub-) microscale structural and chemical heterogeneities on biogeochemical processes, in particular on the coupling of redox-cycles (Fe, Mn, S, C) that would not be expected from the bulk chemical conditions, and on its influence on nutrient and contaminant cycling.
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