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
- 2019
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Forschendes Lernen zum Thema ‚Trennverfahren’ inklusiv gestalten – Eine videobasierte Studie im naturwissenschaftlichen Sachunterricht
Abels, S., Demmel, L., Minnemann, M., Rathig, J. & Semmler, F., 2019, Inklusion im Sachunterricht: Perspektiven der Forschung. Pech, D., Schomaker, C. & Simon, T. (eds.). Bad Heilbrunn: Verlag Julius Klinkhardt, p. 36-50 15 p. (Forschungen zur Didaktik des Sachunterrichts; vol. 10).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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IBaLL - Inklusive Basiskompetenzen in den Fachdidaktiken entwickeln
Süßenbach, J., Greve, S., Abels, S., Troll, B. & Besser, M., 2019, Professionalisierung in der Sportlehrer*innenbildung : Konzepte und Forschungen im Rahmen der "Qualitätsoffensive Lehrerbildung". Hartmann, M., Laging, R. & Scheinert, C. (eds.). Baltmannsweiler: Schneider Verlag Hohengehren, p. 275-284 10 p. (Bewegungspädagogik; vol. 13).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Information Literacy - Pseudowissenschaft und digitale (Des-)Informataion bei den Themen 'Klimawandel', 'Clean Coal' und 'Stickoxidgrenzwerte'
Menthe, J. & Hüfner, S. K., 2019, In: Naturwissenschaft im Unterricht - Chemie. 174, 6, p. 20-25Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Kriterien und Effekte von digitalen Medien in inklusiven Lerngruppen: Ein Symposium des Netzwerks inklusiver naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht („NinU“)
Nehring, A., Abels, S. & Rott, L., 2019, Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung als Grundlage für berufliche und gesellschaftliche Teilhabe: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Jahrestagung in Kiel 2018. Maurer, C. (ed.). Regensburg: Universität Regensburg, p. 105-108 4 p. (Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik; vol. 39).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht inklusiv gestalten (Nawi-In): Ein Vergleich der Primar- und Sekundarstufe I
Brauns, S., Egger, D., Abels, S. & Barth, M., 2019, Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung als Grundlage für berufliche und gesellschaftliche Teilhabe: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Jahrestagung in Kiel 2018. Maurer, C. (ed.). Regensburg: Universität Regensburg, p. 675-678 4 p. (Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik; vol. 39).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Science Teacher Professional Development for Inclusive Practice
Abels, S., 2019, In: International Journal of Physics and Chemistry Education . 11, 1, p. 19-29 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Wasser und nachhaltige Chemie: Wie kommen wir zu noch sauberem Wasser?
Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 2019, In: Vom Wasser. 117, 1, p. 5-8 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
- 2018
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PharmCycle: a holistic approach to reduce the contamination of the aquatic environment with antibiotics by developing sustainable antibiotics, improving the environmental risk assessment of antibiotics, and reducing the discharges of antibiotics in the wastewater outlet
Andrae, J., Beyer, F., Cornelissen, G., Einfeldt, J., Heseding, J., Kuemmerer, K., Oelkers, K. & Floeter, C., 01.12.2018, In: Environmental Sciences Europe. 30, 1, 15 p., 24.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Thermodynamic and kinetic study of CaCl2-CH3OH adducts for solid sorption refrigeration by TGA/DSC
Korhammer, K., Neumann, K., Opel, O. & Ruck, W. K. L., 15.11.2018, In: Applied Energy. 230, p. 1255-1278 24 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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How secondary-school students deal with issues of sustainable development in class*
Kater-Wettstädt, L., 02.11.2018, In: Environmental Education Research. 24, 11, p. 1565-1580 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Entry of biocides and their transformation products into groundwater via urban stormwater infiltration systems
Hensen, B., Lange, J., Jackisch, N., Zieger, F., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 01.11.2018, In: Water Research. 144, p. 413-423 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Recycling and reuse of food waste
Pleißner, D., 10.2018, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 13, October 2018, p. 39-43 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Technical and economic assessment of food waste valorization through a biorefinery chain
Demichelis, F., Fiore, S., Pleißner, D. & Venus, J., 10.2018, In: Renewable & Sustainble Energy Reviews. 94, p. 38-48 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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How can sustainable chemistry contribute to a circular economy?
Pleißner, D., 06.09.2018, In: Detritus - Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resource & Residues. 3, September, p. 4-6 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Neon ist ein Gas und hat zwei Ringe – Zur Trennung der makroskopischen und submikroskopischen Ebene des Periodensystems
Abels, S., Koliander, B., Plotz, T. & Heidinger, C., 09.2018, In: ChemKon. 25, 6, p. 238-242 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Hydrolyzed organic residues as sources of secondary raw materials
Pleißner, D. & Peinemann, J. C., 29.08.2018, In: Chemie Ingenieur Technik. 90, 9, p. 1161-1161 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Conference abstract in journal › Research › peer-review
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Fragrance allergens in household detergents
Wieck, S., Olsson, O., Kümmerer, K. & Klaschka, U., 01.08.2018, In: Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP. 97, p. 163-169 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Langfristige Strategien zur Entfrachtung des aquatischen Kreislaufs von Mikroverunreinigungen
Kümmerer, K. & Olsson, O., 08.2018, In: KA - Korrespondenz Abwasser, Abfall. 65, 8, p. 686-693 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A path to clean water: Reduced chemicals input must complement wastewater treatment to ensure the safety of water resources
Kümmerer, K., Dionysiou, D. D., Olsson, O. & Fatta-Kassinos, D., 20.07.2018, In: Science. 361, 6399, p. 222 - 224 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Biodegradation tests of mercaptocarboxylic acids, their esters, related divalent sulfur compounds and mercaptans
Rücker, C., Mahmoud, W. M. M., Schwartz, D. & Kümmerer, K., 01.07.2018, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 25, 19, p. 18393-18411 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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In silico toxicology protocols
Myatt, G. J., Ahlberg, E., Akahori, Y., Allen, D., Amberg, A., Anger, L. T., Aptula, A., Auerbach, S., Beilke, L., Bellion, P., Benigni, R., Bercu, J., Booth, E. D., Bower, D., Brigo, A., Burden, N., Cammerer, Z., Cronin, M. T. D., Cross, K. P., Custer, L., Dettwiler, M., Dobo, K., Ford, K. A., Fortin, M. C., Gad-McDonald, S. E., Gellatly, N., Gervais, V., Glover, K. P., Glowienke, S., Van Gompel, J., Gutsell, S., Hardy, B., Harvey, J. S., Hillegass, J., Honma, M., Hsieh, J. H., Hsu, C. W., Hughes, K., Johnson, C., Jolly, R., Jones, D., Kemper, R., Kenyon, M. O., Kim, M. T., Kruhlak, N. L., Kulkarni, S. A., Kümmerer, K., Leavitt, P., Majer, B., Masten, S., Miller, S., Moser, J., Mumtaz, M., Muster, W., Neilson, L., Oprea, T. I., Patlewicz, G., Paulino, A., Lo Piparo, E., Powley, M., Quigley, D. P., Reddy, M. V., Richarz, A. N., Ruiz, P., Schilter, B., Serafimova, R., Simpson, W., Stavitskaya, L., Stidl, R., Suarez-Rodriguez, D., Szabo, D. T., Teasdale, A., Trejo-Martin, A., Valentin, J. P., Vuorinen, A., Wall, B. A., Watts, P., White, A. T., Wichard, J., Witt, K. L., Woolley, A., Woolley, D., Zwickl, C. & Hasselgren, C., 01.07.2018, In: Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP. 96, p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Photochemistry of 9-acridinecarboxaldehyde in aqueous media
Palm, W. U., 01.07.2018, In: Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences. 17, 7, p. 964-974 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Bioavailability of Antibiotics at Soil-Water Interfaces: A Comparison of Measured Activities and Equilibrium Partitioning Estimates
Menz, J., Müller, J., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 05.06.2018, In: Environmental Science & Technology. 52, 11, p. 6555-6564 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Not only biocidal products: Washing and cleaning agents and personal care products can act as further sources of biocidal active substances in wastewater
Wieck, S., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 06.2018, In: Environmental international. 115, p. 247-256 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Action research in science education: an analytical review of the literature
Laudonia, I., Mamlok-Naaman, R., Abels, S. & Eilks, I., 27.05.2018, In: Educational Action Research. 26, 3, p. 480-495 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Regional variations of organophosphorus flame retardants: Fingerprint of large river basin estuaries/deltas in Europe compared with China
Wolschke, H., Sühring, R., Massei, R., Tang, J. & Ebinghaus, R., 01.05.2018, In: Environmental Pollution. 236, May 2018, p. 391-395 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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From lignin to nylon: Cascaded chemical and biochemical conversion using metabolically engineered Pseudomonas putida
Kohlstedt, M., Starck, S., Barton, N., Stotzenberger, J., Selzer, M., Mehlmann, K., Schneider, R., Pleißner, D., Rinkel, J., Dickschat, J. S., Venus, J., van Duuren, J. N. J. H. & Wittmann, C., 05.2018, In: Metabolic Engineering. 47, May 2018, p. 279-293 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Fluorescent tracers to evaluate pesticide dissipation and transformation in agricultural soils
Lange, J., Olsson, O., Sweeny, B., Herbstritt, B., Reich, M., Alvarez-Zaldivar, P., Payraudeau, S. & Imfeld, G., 01.04.2018, In: The Science of The Total Environment. 619 - 620, p. 1682-1689 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Simulating the fate and release of metazachlor and its transformation products metazachlor oxalic acid and sulfonic acid in a small-scale agricultural catchment
Vollert, D., Gassmann, M., Lange, J., Kümmerer, K. & Olsson, O., 04.2018, Proceedings from the 20th EGU General Assembly: Geophysical research abstracts 20. European Geosciences Union (EGU), Vol. 20. p. 19569 1 p. (Geophysical Research Abstracts (GRA); vol. 20).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Einfluss von Klimaänderungen auf das simulierte Umweltverhalten der Fungizide Boscalid und Penconazol in einem typischen terrassierten Weineinzugsgebiet
Vollert, D., Denien, M., Kümmerer, K. & Olsson, O., 22.03.2018, Forum für Hydrologie und Wasserbewirtschaftung 39.18: M³ - Messen, Modellieren, Managen in Hydrologie und Wasserressourcenbewirtschaftung . Schütze, N., Müller, U., Schwarze, R., Wöhling, T. & Grundmann, J. (eds.). Dresden: Fachgemeinschaft Hydrologische Wissenschaften (FgHW), Vol. 39. p. 281-290 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Combination of experimental and in silico methods for the assessment of the phototransformation products of the antipsychotic drug/metabolite Mesoridazine
Wilde, M. L., Menz, J., Leder, C. & Kümmerer, K., 15.03.2018, In: The Science of The Total Environment. 618, p. 697-711 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Consumers' perceptions of biocidal products in households
Wieck, S., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 03.2018, In: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health. 221, 2, p. 260-268 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Editorial overview: Green and sustainable chemistry conference 2017
Liu, Z. & Kümmerer, K., 01.02.2018, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 9, Special Issue: 2, 2018, p. A1-A2 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Material utilization of organic residues
Peinemann, J. & Pleißner, D., 01.02.2018, In: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 184, 2, p. 733-745 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Utilization of organic residues using heterotrophic microalgae and insects
Pleißner, D. & Rumpold, B. A., 01.02.2018, In: Waste Management. 72, p. 227-239 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Selecting methods for ecosystem service assessment: A decision tree approach
Harrison, P. A., Dunford, R., Barton, D. N., Kelemen, E., Martín-López, B., Norton, L., Termansen, M., Saarikoski, H., Hendriks, K., Gómez-Baggethun, E., Czúcz, B., García-Llorente, M., Howard, D., Jacobs, S., Karlsen, M., Kopperoinen, L., Madsen, A., Rusch, G., van Eupen, M., Verweij, P., Smith, R., Tuomasjukka, D. & Zulian, G., 02.2018, In: Ecosystem Services. 29, C, p. 481-498 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Centralized and decentralized utilization of organic residues for lactic acid production
Venus, J., Fiore, S., Demichelis, F. & Pleißner, D., 20.01.2018, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 172, p. 778-785 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Inquiry-based learning and secondary chemistry education – a contradiction?
Hofer, E., Abels, S. & Lembens, A., 05.01.2018, In: RISTAL. 1/2018, p. 51-65 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Sustainable chemistry and the international sustainable chemistry collaborative centre ISC 3
Elschami, M., Kümmerer, K. & Schneidewind, U., 01.01.2018, In: GAIA. 27, 2, p. 247-249 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Wie teuer wird die Medizin im Wasser?
Kümmerer, K., 01.2018, In: Zweitausend50. 1, p. 70-73 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Abflussverhältnisse steuern die Retention von Pestiziden und hydrologischen Tracern in Feuchtflächen
Lange, J., Greiwe, J., Müller, B., Hensen, B., Kümmerer, K. & Olsson, O., 2018, Forum für Hydrologie und Wasserbewirtschaftung 39.18: M³ - Messen, Modellieren, Managen in Hydrologie und Wasserressourcenbewirtschaftung: Beiträge zum Tag der Hydrologie am 22./23. März 2018 an der Technischen Universität Dresden . Schütze, N., Müller, U., Schwarze, R., Wöhling, T. & Grundmann, J. (eds.). Fachgemeinschaft Hydrologische Wissenschaften (FgHW), Vol. 39.18. p. 271-280 10 p. (Forum für Hydrologie und Wasserbe wirtschaftung; vol. 39.18).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Die Notwendigkeit der Verhandlung widersprüchlicher Anforderungen an das Lehren von Chemie an einer inklusiven Schule – Eine Fallstudie
Abels, S., Heidinger, C., Koliander, B. & Plotz, T., 2018, In: Zeitschrift für interpretative Schul- und Unterrichtsforschung. 7, 1, p. 135–151 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Inklusive Basiskompetenzen in den Fachdidaktiken entwickeln
Abels, S., Troll, B., Greve, S., Süßenbach, J. & Besser, M., 2018, Inklusion im Dialog : Fachdidaktik - Erziehungswissenschaft - Sonderpädagogik . Langner, A. (ed.). 1. ed. Bad Heilbrunn: Verlag Julius Klinkhardt, p. 232-239 8 p. (Perspektiven sonderpädagogischer Forschung).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Transfer › peer-review
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Intrinsic Motivation in Bilingual Courses on Bionics and Molecular Biology in an Out-of-School Lab
Rodenhauser, A. & Preisfeld, A., 2018, Challenges in Biology Education Research. Gericke, N. & Grace, M. (eds.). Karlstad: European Researchers in Didactics of Biology, p. 120-134 15 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Kollegiales Miteinander - Engagement in der Nachwuchsförderung
Abels, S., 2018, Bildung gewinnt! Annelie Wellensiek zum Gedenken. Hohenester-Pongratz, B. & Kollmann, F. (eds.). Heidelberg: Mattes Verlag, p. 166-172 7 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Lerngelegenheiten gestalten, die der Diversität der Lernenden Rechnung tragen
Lembens, A. & Abels, S., 2018, Wirksamer Chemieunterricht. Reinhardt, V., Rehm, M. & Wilhelm, M. (eds.). Baltmannsweiler: Schneider Verlag Hohengehren, Vol. 02. p. 65-77 13 p. (Unterrichtsqualität : Perspektiven von Expertinnen und Experten ; vol. 2).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Pestizidrückstände in ländlichen und urbanen Grund- und Oberflächengewässern
Olsson, O., Hensen, B., Lange, J., Ulrich, U., Pfannerstill, M., Steinmann, F. & Kümmerer, K., 2018, 51. Essener Tagung für Wasserwirtschaft „Wasserwirtschaft im Umbruch": Tagungsband. Pinnekamp, J. (ed.). Aachen: Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Siedlungswasserwirtschaft an der RWTH Aachen e.V., Vol. 247. p. 55/1-55/11 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Transfer
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Renewable Energy Resources: How can Science Education Foster an Appropriate Understanding?
Hüfner, S., Niebert, K. & Abels, S., 2018, Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2017 Conference: Research, Practice and Collaboration in Science Education. Finlayson, O., McLoughlin, E., Erduran, S. & Childs, P. (eds.). Dublin: European Science Education Research Association, p. 1076-1089 14 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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The Democratic Capacity of Science Education Or: Is Inclusive Science Education the Contemporary Science Education?
Abels, S. & Wellensiek, A., 2018, Bildung gewinnt! Annelie Wellensiek zum Gedenken. Hohenester-Pongratz, B. & Kollmann, F. (eds.). Heidelberg: Mattes Verlag, p. 173-184 12 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Weitergehende Prozessbewertung mittels Non-Target-Screening bei der Landeswasserversorgung
Bader, T., Schulz, W., Lucke, T., Winzenbacher, R. & Kümmerer, K., 2018, In: GWF, Wasser - Abwasser. 159, 2, p. 66-69 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review