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
- 2021
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Implementation digitaler Medien in die naturwissenschaftliche Lehramtsausbildung
Stinken-Rösner, L., 2021, Fachliche Bildung und digitale Transformation - Fachdidaktische Forschung und Diskurse: Fachtagung der Gesellschaft für Fachdidaktik 2020. Maurer, C., Rincke, K. & Hemmer, M. (eds.). Regensburg: Universität Regensburg, p. 181-184 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Inklusion als Phänomen in Chemie- und Physikdidaktik – Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede
Abels, S. & Stinken-Rösner, L., 2021, Schulische Inklusion als Phänomen – Phänomene schulischer Inklusion: Fachdidaktische Spezifika und Eigenlogiken schulischer Inklusion. Braksiek, M., Golus, K., Gröben, B., Heinrich, M., Schildhauer, P. & Streblow, L. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 273-292 20 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter
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Inklusion und Naturwissenschaften systematisch verknüpfen
Stinken-Rösner, L., Abels, S., Hundertmark, S., Menthe, J., Nehring, A. & Rott, L., 2021, Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht und Lehrerbildung im Umbruch?: Online Jahrestagung 2020 der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik. Habig, S. (ed.). Duisburg: Universität Duisburg-Essen, p. 169-172 4 p. (Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik (GDCP); vol. 41).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Transfer
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Inklusive Begabungsförderung im Chemieunterricht
Abels, S. & Brauns, S., 2021, Inklusive Begabungsförderung in den Fachdidaktiken: Diskurse, Forschungslinien und Praxisbeispiele. Kiso, C. J. & Fränkel, S. (eds.). Bad Heilbrunn: Verlag Julius Klinkhardt, p. 111-123 13 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Rekbaar en toch precies: Met elastiekjes het rekenkundige gemiddelde en de compensatielijn bepalen
Stinken-Rösner, L., 2021, In: NVOX. 2021, 7, p. 6-7 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Education
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Teachers' beliefs about and dispositions towards Inquiry-based Science Education
Hofer, E., Koliander, B. & Puddu, S., 2021, Project-based Education and other activating Strategies in Science Education XVIII. : Conference Proceedings. Rusek, M., Tothova, M. & Vojir, K. (eds.). Prague: Charles University, Prague, p. 16-25 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Videoanalyse mit dem Kategoriensystem inklusiver naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht (KinU)
Brauns, S. & Abels, S., 2021, In: Progress in Science Education. 4, 2, p. 71-84 14 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Was steckt hinter der mysteriösen Flasche? Ein Mystery als Stimulus für Fragen beim Forschenden Lernen
Hofer, E., Puddu, S., Abels, S. & Lembens, A., 2021, In: Unterricht Physik. 32, 182, p. 42-45 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
- 2020
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Kompetenzentwicklung von Lehramtsstudierenden sichtbar machen: Professionalisierung für einen inklusiven naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht
Sellin, K., Brauns, S., Egger, D., Abels, S. & Barth, M., 14.12.2020, Sonderpädagogik und Bildungsforschung – Fremde Schwestern?. Grosche, M., Decristan, J., Urton, K., Jansen, N. C., Bruns, G. & Ehl, B. (eds.). Bad Heilbrunn: Klinkhardt, p. 171-175 5 p. (Klinkhardt Forschung - Perspektiven sonderpädagogischer Forschung).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Sustainable Single-Stage Solid-Liquid Extraction of Hesperidin and Rutin from Agro-Products Using Cyrene
Milescu, R. A., Segatto, M. L., Stahl, A., Mcelroy, C. R., Farmer, T. J., Clark, J. H. & Zuin, V. G., 14.12.2020, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 8, 49, p. 18245-18257 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Editorial: Conversion of organic waste-to-food and feed
Pleissner, D. & Smetana, S., 01.12.2020, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 26, 3 p., 100394.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Green and Sustainable Chemistry in South America: What have been done and seen there?
Zuin, V. G. & de Souza, R. O. M. A., 01.12.2020, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 26, 100408.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Targeted metabolomics of pellicle and saliva in children with different caries activity
Schulz, A., Lang, R., Behr, J., Hertel, S., Reich, M., Kümmerer, K., Hannig, M., Hannig, C. & Hofmann, T., 01.12.2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 11 p., 697.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Techniques to Control Microbial Contaminants in Nonsterile Microalgae Cultivation
Pleißner, D., Lindner, A. V. & Ambati, R. R., 01.12.2020, In: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 192, 4, p. 1376-1385 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Using structure biodegradability relationships for environmentally benign design of organosilicons – An experimental comparison of organosilicons and their carbon analogues
Grabitz, E., Reich, M., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 01.12.2020, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 18, 100331.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Natural clay as a sorbent to remove pharmaceutical micropollutants from wastewater
Mahouachi, L., Rastogi, T., Palm, W. U., Ghorbel-Abid, I., Ben Hassen Chehimi, D. & Kümmerer, K., 01.11.2020, In: Chemosphere. 258, 127213.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Diversitätsgerechte und digitale Lehre - Chance oder Widerspruch?
Abels, S. & Stinken-Rösner, L., 11.2020, In: VSH AEU Bulletin. 46, 3/4, p. 39-46 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Sustainable Chemistry - Path and Goal for a More Sustainable Textile Sector
Kümmerer, K. & Keßler, L., 25.10.2020, Sustainable Textile and Fashion Value Chains: Drivers, Concepts, Theories and Solutions. Matthes, A., Beyer, K., Cebulla, H., Arnold, M. G. & Schumann, A. (eds.). Cham: Springer Nature AG, p. 75-104 30 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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The Framework for Inclusive Science Education
Brauns, S. & Abels, S., 10.10.2020, Lüneburg: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 126 p. (Inclusive Science Education; no. 1/2020).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Biokunststoffe = umweltfreundlich? Ein Kooperationsprojekt von Schule und Universität zum werkstofflichen Recycling von Biokunststoffen
Abels, S., Girod, L., Hallerbach, R., Pleissner, D., Reichelt, A. & Struck, C., 01.10.2020, In: PLUS LUCIS. 3, p. 26-30 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Green and sustainable chemistry in Latin America: Which type of research is going on? And for what?
Zuin, V. G., Stahl, A. M., Zanotti, K. & Segatto, M. L., 01.10.2020, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 25, 100379.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Towards a more sustainable metal use – Lessons learned from national strategy documents
Weiser, A., Bickel, M., Kümmerer, K. & Lang, D. J., 01.10.2020, In: Resources Policy. 68, 12 p., 101770.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Development and application of green and sustainable analytical methods for flavonoid extraction from Passiflora waste
Da Silva Francischini, D., Lopes, A. P., Segatto, M. L., Stahl, A. M. & Zuin, V. G., 18.09.2020, In: BMC Chemistry. 14, 1, 11 p., 56.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Design of a Master of Science Sustainable Chemistry
Elschami, M. & Kümmerer, K., 01.09.2020, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 17, 10 p., 100270.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Malt and beer-related by-products as potential antioxidant skin-lightening agents for cosmetics
Almendinger, M., Rohn, S. & Pleissner, D., 01.09.2020, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 17, 9 p., 100282.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Material circularity and the role of the chemical sciences as a key enabler of a sustainable post-trash age
Matlin, S. A., Mehta, G., Hopf, H., Krief, A., Keßler, L. & Kümmerer, K., 01.09.2020, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 17, 11 p., 100312.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Assessment of the biotic and abiotic elimination processes of five micropollutants during cultivation of the green microalgae Acutodesmus obliquus
Reymann, T., Kerner, M. & Kümmerer, K., 09.2020, In: Bioresource Technology Reports. 11, 100512.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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BIOLOGISCH ABBAUBARE CHINOLON-ANTIBIOTIKA
Kümmerer, K., Leder, C., Rastogi, T., Suk, M. & Menz, J., 19.08.2020, IPC No. A61K31/4709 , A61P31/04 , C07D401/12, Europäisches Patentamt, Patent No. EP3694516A1, 10.10.2018, Priority date 11.10.2017, Priority No. DE102017218114AResearch output: Patents › Patent
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Recent developments in microalgal conversion of organic-enriched waste streams
Solovchenko, A., Lukyanov, A., Aswathanarayana, R. G., Pleissner, D. & Ambati, R. R., 08.2020, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 24, p. 61-66 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Naturwissenschaftliche Kompetenzen und Inklusion – Inklusion durch Kompetenzorientierung?
Abels, S., 24.07.2020, Naturwissenschaftliche Kompetenzen in der Gesellschaft von morgen. : Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Jahrestagung in Wien 2019. Habig, S. (ed.). Essen: Universität Duisburg-Essen, p. 20-29 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Transfer
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Design rules for environmental biodegradability of phenylalanine alkyl ester linked ionic liquids
Suk, M., Haiß, A., Westphal, J., Jordan, A., Kellett, A., Kapitanov, I. V., Karpichev, Y., Gathergood, N. & Kümmerer, K., 21.07.2020, In: Green Chemistry . 22, 14, p. 4498-4508 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Simulations in Science Education - Status Quo
Stinken-Rösner, L., 01.07.2020, In: Progress in science education (PriSE). 3, 1, p. 26-34 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Fehler beim schätzen: (Un)realistische Ergebnisse anhand von Größenvorstellungen erkennen
Stinken-Rösner, L., 07.2020, In: Unterricht Physik. 31, 177/178, p. 64-67 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Abiotic and biotic degradation of five aromatic organosilicon compounds in aqueous media: Structure degradability relationships
Grabitz, E., Olsson, O., Amsel, A.-K., Rummel, B., Mitzel, N. W. & Kümmerer, K., 15.06.2020, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 392, 15 p., 122429.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Thinking Inclusive Science Education from two Perspectives: Inclusive Pedagogy and Science Education
Stinken-Rösner, L., Rott, L., Hundertmark, S., Baumann, T., Menthe, J., Hoffmann, T., Nehring, A. & Abels, S., 05.06.2020, In: RISTAL. 3, p. 30-45 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Chances and challenges of the biologization of the economy of rural areas
Pleissner, D., 01.06.2020, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 23, p. 46-49 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Non-sterile fermentation of food waste with indigenous consortium and yeast – Effects on microbial community and product spectrum
Peinemann, J., Rhee, C., Shin, S. G. & Pleißner, D., 01.06.2020, In: Bioresource Technology. 306, 123175.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Professionalisierung von Lehramtsstudierenden für inklusiven naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht
Egger, D., Brauns, S., Sellin, K., Barth, M. & Abels, S., 01.05.2020, In: Journal für Psychologie. 27, 2, p. 50-70 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A strategy for an initial assessment of the ecotoxicological effects of transformation products of pesticides in aquatic systems following a tiered approach
Hensen, B., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 01.04.2020, In: Environment international. 137, 12 p., 105533.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The effect of organic acids and alcohols on precipitation of phosphate using calcined seashell powder
Pleissner, D., Zaman, T. & Peinemann, J., 04.2020, In: Chemical Papers. 74, 4, p. 1211-1217 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Experimental and in silico assessment of fate and effects of the UV filter 2-phenylbenzimidazole 5-sulfonic acid and its phototransformation products in aquatic solutions
Westphal, J., Kümmerer, K. & Olsson, O., 15.03.2020, In: Water Research. 171, 10 p., 115393.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Conflicting demands of chemistry and inclusive teaching—a video‐based case study
Abels, S., Koliander, B. & Plotz, T., 01.03.2020, In: Education Sciences. 10, 3, 13 p., 50.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Editorial overview: Selected articles from green and sustainable chemistry conference
Kümmerer, K. & Liu, Z., 01.02.2020, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 21, p. A4-A5 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Estimation of the economy of heterotrophic microalgae- and insect-based food waste utilization processes
Pleissner, D. & Smetana, S., 01.02.2020, In: Waste Management. 102, p. 198-203 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Challenges of Using Organic Municipal Solid Waste as Source of Secondary Raw Materials
Pleißner, D. & Peinemann, J. C., 01.02.2020, In: Waste and Biomass Valorization. 11, 2, p. 435-446 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Rethinking Chemistry for a circular economy
Kümmerer, K., Clark, J. & Zuin, V. G., 23.01.2020, In: Science. 367, 6476, p. 369 - 370 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Arzneimittelrückstände in Trinkwasser und Gewässern: Endbericht zum TA-Projekt
Klauer, B., Aicher , C., Bratan, T., Eberle, U., Hillenbrand , T., Kümmerer, K., Reuter , W., Schiller, J., Schulte-Römer , N., Schramm, E., Tettenborn, F., Völker, C. & Walz , A., 09.01.2020, Köln: Bundesanzeiger Verlag, 146 p. (TAB-Arbeitsbericht ; no. 183)(Verhandlungen des Deutschen Bundestages. Drucksachen; no. 19/16430).Research output: Working paper › Expert opinions
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Hydrological tracers for assessing transport and dissipation processes of pesticides in a model constructed wetland system
Fernández-Pascual, E., Bork, M., Hensen, B. & Lange, J., 08.01.2020, In: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 24, 1, p. 41-60 20 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Degradation and elimination of anticancer drugs by water and wastewater treatment - toxicity and biodegradability before and after the treatment
Lutterbeck, C. A., Machado, Ê. L. & Kümmerer, K., 01.01.2020, Fate and Effects of Anticancer Drugs in the Environment. Heath, E., Isidori, M., Kosjek, T. & Filipic, M. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 139-168 30 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Evaluation of the OECD P OV and LRTP screening tool for estimating the long-range transport of organophosphate esters
Sühring, R., Scheringer, M., Rodgers, T. F. M., Jantunen, L. M. & Diamond, M. L., 01.01.2020, In: Environmental Sciences: Processes & Impacts. 22, 1, p. 207-216 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review