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.

 

 

Topics

Die Schwerpunkte von Forschung und Lehre orientieren sich am Lebenslauf chemischer Stoffe:

  • Stoffliche und energetische Ressourcen (Rohstoffe, Beitrag der Chemie zur nachhaltigen Energienutzung)
  • Nachhaltige Nutzung chemischer Stoffe und Produkte
  • Eintrag chemischer Stoffe in die Umwelt (wie z.B. Arzneimittel, Pestizide, oder Industriechemikalien): Quellen, Nachweis, Verbleib und die damit verbundenen Umweltbelastungen
  • Design nachhaltiger chemischer Stoffe  (Benign by Design)

Ergänzt werden die chemischen Fragestellungen durch im Sinne der Nachhaltigkeit über die eigentliche Chemie hinausgehende Fragen zur Nutzung von chemischen  Stoffen. Diese Aspekte werden interdisziplinär in Kooperation mit den anderen Instituten der Fakultät für Nachhaltigkeit an der Leuphana Universität bearbeitet.

  1. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  2. E-pub ahead of print

    Does it occur or not? - A structured approach to support students in determining the spontaneity of chemical reactions

    Hofer, E. & Steininger, R., 03.11.2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Chemistry Teacher International. 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Defining sustainable chemistry-an opportune exercise?

    Zuin Zeidler, V. G., 13.10.2023, In: Science. 382, 6667, eadk7430.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Identification of structure-biodegradability relationships for ionic liquids - clustering of a dataset based on structural similarity

    Amsel, A. K., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 29.09.2023, In: Green Chemistry . 25, 22, p. 9226-9250 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Learning from Safe-by-Design for Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design: Mapping the Current Landscape of Safe-by-Design Reviews, Case Studies, and Frameworks

    Sudheshwar, A., Apel, C., Kümmerer, K., Wang, Z., Soeteman-Hernández, L. G., Valsami-Jones, E., Som, C. & Nowack, B., 01.01.2024, In: Environment international. 183, 13 p., 108305.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. E-pub ahead of print

    Impact of green and blue-green light on the growth, pigment concentration, and fatty acid unsaturation in the microalga Monoraphidium braunii

    Helamieh, M., Reich, M., Rohne, P., Riebesell, U., Kerner, M. & Kümmerer, K., 26.10.2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Photochemistry and Photobiology. 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Algae Cultivation as Measure for the Sanitation of Organic Waste—A Case Study Based on the Alga Galdieria sulphuraria Grown on Food Waste Hydrolysate in a Continuous Flow Culture

    Pleissner, D. & Händel, N., 01.10.2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 19, 7 p., 14313.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published
  9. Published

    Utilization of Brewer’s Spent Grains and Agricultural Residues in Pig Feed Formation

    Stahn, T., Storandt, R., Grebenteuch, S., Rohn, S., May, D., Dolsdorf, C. & Pleissner, D., 15.09.2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 18, 11 p., 13774.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence

    Jentzsch, F., Kümmerer, K. & Olsson, O., 10.2023, In: International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 45, S1, p. 101-126 26 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  11. Published

    Spatial trends and ecotoxic risk assessment of selected pharmaceuticals in sediments from Lake Victoria, Uganda, East Africa

    Nantaba, F., Wasswa, J., Kylin, H., Bouwman, H., Palm, W-U. & Kümmerer, K., 01.01.2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 906

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Nile Red as a Fluorescence Marker and Antioxidant for Regenerative Fuels

    Lichtinger, A., Poller, M. J., Türck, J., Schröder, O., Garbe, T., Krahl, J., Singer, A., Jakob, M. & Albert, J., 11.2023, In: Energy Technology. 11, 11, 9 p., 2300260.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Are Si–C bonds formed in the environment and/or in technical microbiological systems?

    Rücker, C., Winkelmann, M. & Kümmerer, K., 08.2023, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 30, 39, p. 91492-91500 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Green and Sustainable Chemistry Teacher Education: Experiences from a Brazilian University

    Gomes, C. J. C. & Zuin Zeidler, V. G., 21.07.2023, In: Sustainable Chemistry. 4, 3, p. 272 - 281 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Genetic editing of wood for sustainability: Trees engineered to have less lignin could make paper production less polluting

    Zuin Zeidler, V. G., 14.07.2023, In: Science. 381, 6654, p. 124-125 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  16. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published
  18. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Heterotrophic growth of Galdieria sulphuraria on residues from aquaculture and fish processing industries

    Pleissner, D., Schönfelder, S., Händel, N., Dalichow, J., Ettinger, J., Kvangarsnes, K., Dauksas, E., Rustad, T. & Cropotova, J., 01.09.2023, In: Bioresource Technology. 384, 8 p., 129281.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesTransferpeer-review

  21. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  22. Published

    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 contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  23. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    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. DE102017218114A

    Research output: PatentsPatent

  25. Published

    Biologisch abbaubare Chinolon-Antibiotika

    Kümmerer, K., Leder, C., Rastogi, T., Suk, M. & Menz, J., 11.04.2019, IPC No. A61K31/47 , A61P31/04 , C07D215/233, C07D215/38 , C07D403/12, C07D401/12, Y02A50/30, Europäisches Patentamt, Patent No. DE102017218114A1, 11.10.2017, Priority date 11.10.2017, Priority No. DE102017218114A

    Research output: PatentsPatent

  26. Published

    IN DER UMWELT ABBAUBARE CHINOLON-ANTIBIOTIKA MIT HEMIAMINAL-STRUKTUREINHEIT

    Kümmerer, K., Leder, C., Rastogi, T., Suk, M. & Peifer, C., 18.04.2019, IPC No. A61K31/47, A61P31/04 , C07D405/06, Europäisches Patentamt, Patent No. WO2019072905A1, 10.10.2018, Priority date 11.10.2017, Priority No. DE102017218119A

    Research output: PatentsPatent

  27. Published

    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 contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  28. Accepted/In press

    Valorization of faba bean (Vicia faba) by-products

    Krenz, L. M. M., Grebenteuch, S., Zocher, K., Rohn, S. & Pleissner, D., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  29. Published

    Reduction of the Microbial Load of Digestate by the Cultivation of Galdieria sulphuraria Under Acidic Conditions

    Pleissner, D. & Händel, N., 08.2023, In: Waste and Biomass Valorization. 14, 8, p. 2621-2627 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  30. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  32. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    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 contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  34. E-pub ahead of print

    Mainstreaming regenerative dynamics for sustainability

    Fischer, J., Farny, S., Abson, DJ., Zeidler, VZ., von Salisch, M., Schaltegger, S., Martín-López, B., Temperton, VM. & Kümmerer, K., 12.06.2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nature Sustainability. 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  35. Accepted/In press
  36. Accepted/In press

    Modelling biodegradability based on OECD 301D data for the design of mineralising ionic liquids

    Amsel, A. K., Chakravarti, S., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Green Chemistry .

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Angehende Lehrpersonen der Primar- und Sekundarstufe gestalten inklusiven naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht – eine Videostudie mit dem Kategoriensystem inklusiver naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht (KinU)

    Brauns, S. & Abels, S., 2024, Videographische Forschung zu inklusivem Unterricht: Erziehungswissenschaftliche und fachdidaktische Perspektiven. Wilm, G., Koßmann, R., Böse, S., Fabel-Lamla, M. & Meyer-Jain, C. (eds.). Verlag Julius Klinkhardt, p. 210-227 17 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    Perspektiven der Lernenden auf inklusiven NAWI-Unterricht

    Fuhrmann, T. & Abels, S., 10.06.2024, Frühe naturwissenschaftliche Bildung. Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Jahrestagung 2023 . van Vorst, H. (ed.). Vol. 44. p. 710 - 713 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  39. Published

    Transformation von Schule durch inklusiven Nawi-Unterricht

    List, F. & Abels, S., 01.2024, Frühe naturwissenschaftliche Bildung: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik Jahrestagung in Hamburg 2023. van Vorst, H. (ed.). p. 714-717 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapter

  40. Published

    Inklusive Gestaltung einer Einheit offenen Forschenden Lernens

    Hofer, E., 2024, Frühe naturwissenschaftliche Bildung. Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Jahrestagung 2023 . van Vorst, H. (ed.). Vol. 44. p. 110-113 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  41. E-pub ahead of print

    A theoretical framework to support green agripreneurship avoiding greenwashing

    Mendes, J. A. J., Oliveira, A. Y., Santos, L. S., Gerolamo, M. C. & Zeidler, V. G. Z., 23.05.2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Environment, Development and Sustainability. 57 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Design of greener drugs: aligning parameters in pharmaceutical R&D and drivers for environmental impact

    Vidaurre, R., Bramke, I., Puhlmann, N., Owen, S. F., Angst, D., Moermond, C., Venhuis, B., Lombardo, A., Kümmerer, K., Sikanen, T., Ryan, J., Häner, A., Janer, G., Roggo, S. & Perkins, A. N., 01.07.2024, In: Drug Discovery Today. 29, 7, 10 p., 104022.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  43. E-pub ahead of print

    Biodegradation of Flavonoids – Influences of structural features

    Schnarr, L., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 01.07.2024, In: Chemosphere. 359, 11 p., 142234.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  44. Published
  45. Published

    Investigation of the carbon footprint of the cultivation of the heterotrophic microalga Galdieria sulphuraria on hydrolyzed straw and digestate

    Heidorn, J. R., Smetana, S. & Pleissner, D., 01.06.2024, In: Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment. 6, 7 p., 100087.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Adaptive Planung kontextorientierten Naturwissenschaftsunterrichts

    Hüfner, S. & Abels, S., 18.03.2024, In: PFLB: PraxisForschungLehrer*innenBildung . 6, 2, p. 43-62 20 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesEducationpeer-review

  47. Published

    Circular and inclusive utilization of alternative proteins: A European and Mediterranean perspective

    Athanassiou, C. G., Smetana, S. M., Pleißner, D., Tassoni, A., Gasco, L., Gai, F., Shpigelman, A., Bravo Cadena, M., Gastli, M., Conceição, L. E. C., Gronich, E., Paolacci, S., Chalkidis, V., Kuthy, M., Stolzenberger, R. E., El Yaacoubi, A., Mehlhose, C., Petrusán, J-I. & Rumbos, C. I., 01.04.2024, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 46, 6 p., 100892.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  48. Published

    How data on transformation products can support the redesign of sulfonamides towards better biodegradability in the environment

    Puhlmann, N., Olsson, O. & Kümmerer, K., 15.04.2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 921, 13 p., 171027.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Sustainable chemistry and food systems lessons-the same procedure as every year?

    Zuin Zeidler, V. G., 09.02.2024, In: Science (New York, N.Y.). 383, 6683, eado2352.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  50. Published

    Flavonoids as benign substitutes for more harmful synthetic chemicals - effects of flavonoids and their transformation products on algae

    Schnarr, L., Olsson, O., Ohls, S., Webersinn, J., Mauch, T. & Kümmerer, K., 01.04.2024, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 38, 19 p., 101473.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review