Institute of Sustainable Chemistry
Organisational unit: Institute
Organisation profile
At the Institute of Sustainable Chemistry the research and teaching activities focus on Environmental Chemistry as well as Sustainable Chemistry. Environmental Chemistry focuses on studies regarding the environmental fate and behaviour of already existing chemicals, Sustainable Chemistry develops in a more holistic approach solutions that meet the criteria of sustainability.
In addition, the Institute for Sustainable Chemistry is also home to the didactics of natural sciences with its research and teaching activities in the profession of chemistry, biology and science education with the reference subject of natural sciences.
Main research areas
Key topics of our research field are as follows:
- Sustainable Chemistry and Sustainable Pharmacy
- Inclusive science education
- Efficient use of biogenic resources
- 2023
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Uncharted risk measures for the management of sustainable mining
Watts, B. A., Zago, V. C. P., Gopakumar, L., Ghazaryan, K. & Movsesyan, H., 01.07.2023, In: Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management. 19, 4, p. 949-960 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Are you teaching "distillation" correctly in your chemistry classes? An educational reconstruction
Abels, S., Koliander, B. & Plotz, T., 07.2023, In: Chemistry Teacher International. 5, 2, p. 229-237 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Formative Dimensions for Green and Sustainable Chemical Education: A Qualitative Evaluation Tool of the Formative Level of Experimental Processes
Andrade, R. S. & Zuin, V. G., 13.06.2023, In: Journal of Chemical Education. 100, 6, p. 2281-2291 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Introduction to the challenges and chances regarding the utilization of nitrogen-rich by-products and waste streams
Thielemann, A. K. & Pleissner, D., 01.06.2023, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 41, 100813.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Modernizing persistence–bioaccumulation–toxicity (PBT) assessment with high throughput animal-free methods
Escher, B. I., Altenburger, R., Blüher, M., Colbourne, J. K., Ebinghaus, R., Fantke, P., Hein, M., Köck, W., Kümmerer, K., Leipold, S., Li, X., Scheringer, M., Scholz, S., Schloter, M., Schweizer, P. J., Tal, T., Tetko, I., Traidl-Hoffmann, C., Wick, L. Y. & Fenner, K., 01.05.2023, In: Archives of Toxicology. 97, 5, p. 1267-1283 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Was Naturwissenschaftsdidaktiken und Religionspädagogik voneinander über Inklusion lernen können
Abels, S. & Witten, U., 01.05.2023, In: Zeitschrift für Inklusion. 2, 716.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Are Si-C bonds cleaved by microorganisms? A critical review on biodegradation of methylsiloxanes
Rücker, C., Grabitz, E. & Kümmerer, K., 01.04.2023, In: Chemosphere. 321, 137858.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Identification of environmentally biodegradable scaffolds for the benign design of quinolones and related substances
Suk, M., Lorenz, S. & Kümmerer, K., 01.04.2023, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 31, 100947.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Einfluss der Erstsprache von Lernenden auf ihre Vorstellungen im Fach Biologie
Sowinski, R. & Abels, S., 04.2023, Lernen, Lehren und Forschen in einer digital geprägten Welt: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik. Jahrestagung in Aachen 2022. van Vorst, H. (ed.). Essen: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, p. 973-976 4 p. (Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik (GDCP); vol. 43).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research
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A kinetic study of the photolysis of sulfamethoxazole with special emphasis on the photoisomer
Palm, W. U., Schmidt, N., Stahn, M. & Grimme, S., 01.03.2023, In: Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences. 22, 3, p. 615-630 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Meat substitutes: Resource demands and environmental footprints
Smetana, S., Ristic, D., Pleissner, D., Tuomisto, H. L., Parniakov, O. & Heinz, V., 01.03.2023, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 190, 12 p., 106831.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Environmental degradation of human metabolites of cyclophosphamide leads to toxic and non-biodegradable transformation products
Suk, M. & Kümmerer, K., 20.01.2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 857, Part 3, 159454.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Transformation of Seafood Side-Streams and Residuals into Valuable Products
Siddiqui, S. A., Schulte, H., Pleissner, D., Schönfelder, S., Kvangarsnes, K., Dauksas, E., Rustad, T., Cropotova, J., Heinz, V. & Smetana, S., 16.01.2023, In: Foods. 12, 2, 25 p., 422.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Towards greener and sustainable ionic liquids using naturally occurring and nature-inspired pyridinium structures
Suk, M. & Kümmerer, K., 07.01.2023, In: Green Chemistry . 25, 1, p. 365-374 10 p., 25.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Der neue Lehrplan Chemie für die Sekundarstufe I
Hofer, E., Lembens, A. & Spitzer, P., 2023, In: Chemie & Schule. 38, 1, p. 20-23 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Healthier and Sustainable Food Systems: Integrating Underutilised Crops in a ‘Theory of Change Approach’
Pinto, E., Ferreira, H., Santos, C. S., da Silva, M. N., Styles, D., Migliorini, P., Ntatsi, G., Karkanis, A., Brémaud, M.-F., de Mey, Y., Meuwissen, M., Petrusan, J.-I., Smetana, S., Silva, B., Krenz, L. M. M., Pleissner, D., Profeta, A., Debeljak, M., Ivanovska, A., Balázs, B., Rubiales, D., Hawes, C., Iannetta, P. P. M. & Vasconcelos, M. W., 2023, Biodiversity, Functional Ecosystems and Sustainable Food Production. Galanakis, C. M. (ed.). Springer Schweiz, p. 275-323 49 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter
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Kommentar zum Fachlehrplan Chemie (Mittelschule/AHS Unterstufe)
Hofer, E., Lembens, A. & Müller, A., 2023, Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung (Österreich).Research output: other publications › Articles in scientific forums or blogs › Transfer
- 2022
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Für eine neue Ganzheitlichkeit: Nachhaltige Chemie
Kümmerer, K. & Große Ophoff, M., 28.12.2022, In: Politische Ökologie. 40, 171, p. 90 - 96 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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An automated, modular system for organic waste utilization using Hermetia illucens larvae: Design, sustainability, and economics
Pahmeyer, M. J., Siddiqui, S. A., Pleissner, D., Gołaszewski, J., Heinz, V. & Smetana, S., 15.12.2022, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 379, Part 2, 8 p., 134727.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Designing benign molecules: The influence of O-acetylated glucosamine-substituents on the environmental biodegradability of fluoroquinolones
Lorenz, S., Suaifan, G. & Kümmerer, K., 01.12.2022, In: Chemosphere. 309, Part 2, 136724.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research