@article{EngelGemuendeHoltmannetal.2019,
  author    = {Engel, Mareike and Gem{\"u}nde, Andre and Holtmann, Dirk and M{\"u}ller-Renno, Christine and Ziegler, Christiane and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Clostridium acetobutylicum's connecting world: cell appendage formation in bioelectrochemical systems},
  series = {ChemElectroChem},
  journal   = {ChemElectroChem},
  number    = {Accepted Article},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {2196-0216},
  doi       = {10.1002/celc.201901656},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{EngelBayerHoltmannetal.2019,
  author    = {Engel, Mareike and Bayer, Hendrik and Holtmann, Dirk and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Flavin secretion of Clostridium acetobutylicum in a bioelectrochemical system - Is an iron limitation involved?},
  series = {Bioelectrochemistry},
  journal   = {Bioelectrochemistry},
  number    = {In Press, Accepted Manuscript},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1567-5394},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.bioelechem.2019.05.014},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{EngelHoltmannUlberetal.2018,
  author    = {Engel, Mareike and Holtmann, Dirk and Ulber, Roland and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils},
  title     = {Increased Biobutanol Production by Mediator-Less Electro-Fermentation},
  series = {Biotechnology Journal},
  journal   = {Biotechnology Journal},
  number    = {Volume 14, Issue 4},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  issn      = {1860-7314},
  doi       = {10.1002/biot.201800514},
  pages     = {Artikel 1800514},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {A future bio-economy should not only be based on renewable raw materials but also in the raise of carbon yields of existing production routes. Microbial electrochemical technologies are gaining increased attention for this purpose. In this study, the electro-fermentative production of biobutanol with C. acetobutylicum without the use of exogenous mediators is investigated regarding the medium composition and the reactor design. It is shown that the use of an optimized synthetic culture medium allows higher product concentrations, increased biofilm formation, and higher conductivities compared to a synthetic medium supplemented with yeast extract. Moreover, the optimization of the reactor system results in a doubling of the maximum product concentrations for fermentation products. When a working electrode is polarized at -600 mV vs. Ag/AgCl, a shift from butyrate to acetone and butanol production is induced. This leads to an increased final solvent yield of Yᴀᴃᴇ = 0.202 gg⁻¹ (control 0.103 gg⁻¹), which is also reflected in a higher carbon efficiency of 37.6\% compared to 23.3\% (control) as well as a fourfold decrease in simplified E-factor to 0.43. The results are promising for further development of biobutanol production in bioelectrochemical systems in order to fulfil the principles of Green Chemistry.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HeringUlberTippkoetter2016,
  author    = {Hering, T. and Ulber, Roland and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils},
  title     = {Development of a screening system for antimicrobial surfaces},
  series = {New frontiers of biotech-processes (Himmelfahrtstagung) : 02-04 May 2016, Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Koblenz/Germany},
  booktitle = {New frontiers of biotech-processes (Himmelfahrtstagung) : 02-04 May 2016, Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Koblenz/Germany},
  publisher = {DECHEMA},
  address   = {Frankfurt am Main},
  pages     = {129},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{AlKaidyTippkoetterUlber2016,
  author    = {Al-Kaidy, Huschyar and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Kontaktwinkels eines Fl{\"u}ssigk{\"o}rpers mit einer Festk{\"o}rperoberfl{\"a}che},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Kontaktwinkels eines fl{\"u}ssigen oder mit Fl{\"u}ssigkeit gef{\"u}llten K{\"o}rpers. Dieser besteht aus einem Tr{\"a}ger (1) und einer damit verbundenen, in einem Winkelbereich von mehr als 0 ° bis maximal 90 ° neigbaren Ebene (8) mit einer darin ausgebildeten Abrollbahn (9) f{\"u}r den fl{\"u}ssigen oder mit Fl{\"u}ssigkeit gef{\"u}llten K{\"o}rper. An der Ebene (8) sind mehrere Sensoren (11,12) zur Erfassung der Rolldauer des K{\"o}rpers entlang der Rollstrecke angeordnet. Erfindungsgem{\"a}ß ist vorgesehen, dass die Einstellung des Neigungswinkels der Ebene (8) {\"u}ber ein Winkelmessger{\"a}t (10) erfolgt, wodurch ein Abrollwinkel erfassbar ist, bei dem der K{\"o}rper in Bewegung ger{\"a}t. Aus der Rolldauer, der Rollstrecke und dem Abrollwinkel wird der Kontaktwinkel des K{\"o}rpers ermittelt.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{AlKaidyDuweHusteretal.2015,
  author    = {Al-Kaidy, Huschyar and Duwe, Anna and Huster, Manuel and Muffler, Kai and Schlegel, Christin and Tim, Sieker and Stadtm{\"u}ller, Ralf and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering - from the first ullmann's article to recent trends},
  series = {ChemBioEng Reviews},
  volume    = {2},
  journal   = {ChemBioEng Reviews},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/cben.201500008},
  pages     = {175 -- 184},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {For several thousand years, biotechnology and its associated technical processes have had a great impact on the development of mankind. Based on empirical methods, in particular for the production of foodstuffs and daily commodities, these disciplines have become one of the most innovative future issues. Due to the increasing detailed understanding of cellular processes, production strains can now be optimized. In combination with modern bioprocesses, a variety of bulk and fine chemicals as well as pharmaceuticals can be produced efficiently. In this article, some of the current trends in biotechnology are discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ThielMufflerTippkoetteretal.2015,
  author    = {Thiel, Alexander and Muffler, Kai and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Suck, Kirstin and Sohling, Ulrich and Hruschka, Steffen M. and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {A novel integrated downstream processing approach to recover sinapic acid, phytic acid and proteins from rapeseed meal},
  series = {Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology},
  volume    = {90},
  journal   = {Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/jctb.4664},
  pages     = {1999 -- 2006},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {BACKGROUND Currently, several techniques exist for the downstream processing of protein, phytic acid and sinapic acid from rapeseed and rapeseed meal, but no technique has been developed to separate all of the components in one process. In this work, two new downstream processing strategies focusing on recovering sinapic acid, phytic acid and protein from rapeseed meal were established. RESULTS The sinapic acid content was enhanced by a factor of 4.5 with one method and 5.1 with the other. The isolation of sinapic acid was accomplished using a zeolite-based adsorbent with high adsorptive and optimal desorption characteristics. Phytic acid was isolated using the anion-exchange resin Purolite A200®. In addition, the processes resulted in two separated protein fractions. The ratios of globulin and albumin ratio to the total protein were 59.2\% and 40.1\%, respectively. The steps were then combined in two different ways: (a) a 'sequential process' using the zeolite and A200 in batch processes; and (b) a 'parallel process' using only A200 in a chromatographic system to separate all of the compounds. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that isolation of all three components was possible in both processes. These could enhance the added value of current processes using rapeseed meal as a protein source. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ThielMufflerTippkoetteretal.2015,
  author    = {Thiel, Alexander and Muffler, Kai and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Suck, Kirstin and Sohling, Ulrich and Ruf, Friedrich and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Aufarbeitung von Polyphenolen aus Weizen mittels Zeolithen am Beispiel der Ferulas{\"a}ure},
  series = {Chemie IngenieurTechnik},
  volume    = {87},
  journal   = {Chemie IngenieurTechnik},
  number    = {1-2},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/cite.201400031},
  pages     = {128 -- 136},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {Aufarbeitung von Polyphenolen aus Weizenmittels Zeolithen am Beispiel der Ferulasa¨ ureAlexander Thiel1, Kai Muffler1, Nils Tippko¨ tter1, Kirstin Suck2, Ulrich Sohling2, Friedrich Ruf3und Roland Ulber1,*DOI: 10.1002/cite.201400031Bei der Ferulasa¨ure handelt es sich um einen Wertstoff, der aus Weizen gewonnen und in der Lebensmittel- und Pharma-industrie eingesetzt werden kann. Der Einsatz von Weizen als nachwachsende Rohstoffquelle ist allerdings nur dann wirt-schaftlich durchfu¨hrbar, wenn eine Prozessintegration in die bestehenden industriellen Verfahren gewa¨hrleistet oder einedirekte Konkurrenz zur Mehl- und Sta¨rkeindustrie vermieden werden kann. In diesem Artikel wird ein Verfahren aufge-zeigt, welches hohe Ausbeuten ermo¨glicht und eine Konkurrenz zu bestehenden Verwertungspfaden vermeidet.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{WiesenTippkoetterMuffleretal.2015,
  author    = {Wiesen, Sebastian and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Muffler, Kai and Suck, Kirstin and Sohling, Ulrich and Ruf, Friedrich and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Adsorption of fatty acids to layered double hydroxides in aqueous systems},
  series = {Adsorption},
  volume    = {21},
  journal   = {Adsorption},
  number    = {6-7},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  pages     = {459 -- 466},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {Due to their anion exchange characteristics, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are suitable for the detoxification of aqueous, fatty acid containing fermentation substrates. The aim of this study is to examine the adsorption mechanism, using crude glycerol from plant oil esterification as a model system. Changes in the intercalation structure in relation to the amount of fatty acids adsorbed are monitored by X-ray diffraction and infra-red spectroscopy. Additionally, calcination of LDH is investigated in order to increase the binding capacity for fatty acids. Our data propose that, at ambient temperature, fatty acids can be bound to the hydrotalcite by adsorption or in addition by intercalation, depending on fatty acid concentration. The adsorption of fatty acids from crude glycerol shows a BET-like behavior. Above a fatty acid concentration of 3.5 g L-1, intercalation of fatty acids can be shown by the appearance of an increased interlayer spacing. This observation suggests a two phase adsorption process. Calcination of LDHs allows increasing the binding capacity for fatty acids by more than six times, mainly by reduction of structural CO32-.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{StadtmuellerTippkoetterUlber2015,
  author    = {Stadtm{\"u}ller, Ralf and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Method for production of single-stranded macronucleotides},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {The invention relates to a method for production of single-stranded macronucleotides by amplifying and ligating an extended monomeric single-stranded target nucleic acid sequence (targetss) into a repetitive cluster of double-stranded target nucleic acid sequences (targetds), and subsequently cloning the construct into a vector (aptagene vector). The aptagene vector is transformed into host cells for replication of the aptagene and isolated in order to optain single-stranded target sequences (targetss). The invention also relates to single-stranded nucleic acids, produced by a method of the invention.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{HuschyarTippkoetterUlber2015,
  author    = {Huschyar, Al-Kaidy and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {System und Verfahren zur Durchf{\"u}hrung von chemischen, biologischen oder physikalischen Reaktionen},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{PasteurTippkoetterKampeisetal.2014,
  author    = {Pasteur, Aline and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Kampeis, Percy and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Optimization of high gradient magnetic separation filter units for the purification of fermentation products},
  series = {IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS},
  volume    = {50},
  journal   = {IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS},
  number    = {10},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {New York, NY},
  issn      = {0018-9464},
  doi       = {10.1109/TMAG.2014.2325535},
  pages     = {Artikel 5000607},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {High gradient magnetic separation (HGMS) has been established since the early 1970s. A more recent application of these systems is the use in bioprocesses. To integrate the HGMS in a fermentation process, it is necessary to optimize the separation matrix with regard to the magnetic separation characteristics and permeability of the non-magnetizable components of the fermentation broth. As part of the work presented here, a combined fluidic and magnetic force finite element model simulation was created using the software COMSOL Multiphysics and compared with separation experiments. Finally, as optimal lattice orientation of the separation matrix, a transversal rhombohedral arrangement was defined. The high suitability of the new filter matrix has been verified by separation experiments.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TippkoetterWollnySucketal.2014,
  author    = {Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Wollny, Steffen and Suck, Kirstin and Sohling, Ulrich and Ruf, Friedrich and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Recycling of spent oil bleaching earth as source of glycerol for the anaerobic production of acetone, butanol, and ethanol with Clostridium diolis and lipolytic Clostridium lundense},
  series = {Engineering in Life Sciences},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Engineering in Life Sciences},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1618-2863},
  doi       = {10.1002/elsc.201300113},
  pages     = {425 -- 432},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {A major part of edible oil is subjected to bleaching procedures, primarily with minerals applied as adsorbers. Their recycling is currently done either by regaining the oil via organic solvent extraction or by using the spent bleaching earth (SBE) as additive for animal feed, etc. As a new method, the reutilization of the by-product SBE for the microbiologic formation of acetone, butanol, and ethanol (ABE) is presented as proof-of-concept. The SBE was taken from a palm oil cleaning process. The recycling concept is based on the application of lipolytic clostridia strains. Due to considerably long fermentation times, co-fermentation with Candida rugosa and enzymatic hydrolyses of the bound oil with a subsequent clostridia fermentation are shown as alternative routes. Anaerobic fermentations under comparison of different clostridia strains were performed with glycerol media, enzymatically hydrolyzed palm oil and SBE. Solutes, side product compositions and productivities were quantified via HPLC. A successful production of ABE solutes from SBE has been done with a yield of 0.15 g butanol per gram of bound glycerol. Thus, the biotechnological recycling of the waste stream is possible in principle. Inhibition of the substrate suspension has been observed. A chromatographic ion-exchange of substrates increased the biomass concentration.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlKaidyDuweHusteretal.2014,
  author    = {Al-Kaidy, Huschyar and Duwe, Anna and Huster, Manuel and Muffler, Kai and Schlegel, Christin and Sieker, Tim and Stadtm{\"u}ller, Ralf and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Biotechnologie und Bioverfahrenstechnik - Vom ersten Ullmanns Artikel bis hin zu aktuellen Forschungsthemen},
  series = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik},
  volume    = {86},
  journal   = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik},
  number    = {12},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {0009-286X},
  doi       = {10.1002/cite.201400083},
  pages     = {2215 -- 2225},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Biotechnologie und die mit ihr verbundenen technischen Prozesse pr{\"a}gen seit Jahrtausenden die Entwicklung der Menschheit. Ausgehend von empirischen Verfahren, insbesondere zur Herstellung von Lebensmitteln und t{\"a}glichen Gebrauchsg{\"u}tern, haben sich diese Disziplinen zu einem der innovativsten Zukunftsfelder entwickelt. Durch das immer detailliertere Verst{\"a}ndnis zellul{\"a}rer Vorg{\"a}nge k{\"o}nnen mittlerweile Produktionsst{\"a}mme gezielt optimiert werden. Im Zusammenspiel mit moderner Prozesstechnik k{\"o}nnen so eine Vielzahl von Bulk- und Feinchemikalien sowie Pharmazeutika effizient hergestellt werden. In diesem Artikel werden exemplarisch einige der aktuellen Trends vorgestellt.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{WiesenTippkoetterMuffleretal.2014,
  author    = {Wiesen, Sebastian and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Muffler, Kai and Suck, Kirstin and Sohling, Ulrich and Ruf, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Adsorptive Vorbehandlung von Rohglycerin f{\"u}r die 1,3-Propandiol Fermentation mit Clostridium diolis},
  series = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik},
  volume    = {86},
  journal   = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik},
  number    = {1-2},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/cite.201300080},
  pages     = {129 -- 135},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Bei der Gewinnung von Fetts{\"a}uren aus Pflanzen{\"o}len, z. B. zur Herstellung von Biopolymeren, oder bei der Biodiesel- und Seifenproduktion, f{\"a}llt Glycerin als Nebenprodukt an. Bei der Biokonversion dieses Rohstoffes zu 1,3-Propandiol wird der Produktionsorganismus Clostridium diolis durch Verunreinigungen im Rohglycerin gehemmt. Als inhibierende Substanzen konnten freie Fetts{\"a}uren identifiziert werden. Mithilfe eines adsorptiven Aufarbeitungsverfahrens ist es gelungen, die Fetts{\"a}uren zu entfernen und die Konversionseffizienz zu 1,3-Propandiol zu erh{\"o}hen.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{TippkoetterDuweWiesenetal.2014,
  author    = {Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Duwe, Anna-Maria and Wiesen, Sebastian and Sieker, Tim and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Enzymatic hydrolysis of beech wood lignocellulose at high solid contents and its utilization as substrate for the production of biobutanol and dicarboxylic acids},
  series = {Bioresource Technology},
  volume    = {167},
  journal   = {Bioresource Technology},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.biortech.2014.06.052},
  pages     = {447 -- 455},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The development of a cost-effective hydrolysis for crude cellulose is an essential part of biorefinery developments. To establish such high solid hydrolysis, a new solid state reactor with static mixing is used. However, concentrations >10\% (w/w) cause a rate and yield reduction of enzymatic hydrolysis. By optimizing the synergetic activity of cellulolytic enzymes at solid concentrations of 9\%, 17\% and 23\% (w/w) of crude Organosolv cellulose, glucose concentrations of 57, 113 and 152 g L⁻¹ are reached. However, the glucose yield decreases from 0.81 to 0.72gg⁻¹ at 17\% (w/w). Optimal conditions for hydrolysis scale-up under minimal enzyme addition are identified. As result, at 23\% (w/w) crude cellulose the glucose yield increases from 0.29 to 0.49gg⁻¹. As proof of its applicability, biobutanol, succinic and itaconic acid are produced with the crude hydrolysate. The potential of the substrate is proven e.g. by a high butanol yield of 0.33gg⁻¹.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{AlKaidyTippkoetterUlber2014,
  author    = {Al-Kaidy, Huschyar and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Kontaktwinkels eines fl{\"u}ssigen oder mit Fl{\"u}ssigkeit gef{\"u}llten K{\"o}rpers [Offenlegungsschrift]},
  publisher = {Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt},
  address   = {M{\"u}nchen},
  pages     = {13 Seiten},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Kontaktwinkels eines fl{\"u}ssigen oder mit Fl{\"u}ssigkeit gef{\"u}llten K{\"o}rpers. Dieser besteht aus einem Tr{\"a}ger (1) und einer damit verbundenen, in einem Winkelbereich von mehr als 0° bis maximal 90° neigbaren Ebene (8) mit einer darin ausgebildeten Abrollbahn (9) f{\"u}r den fl{\"u}ssigen oder mit Fl{\"u}ssigkeit gef{\"u}llten K{\"o}rper. An der Ebene (8) sind mehrere Sensoren (11, 12) zur Erfassung der Rolldauer des K{\"o}rpers entlang der Rollstrecke angeordnet. Erfindungsgem{\"a}ß ist vorgesehen, dass die Einstellung des Neigungswinkels der Ebene (8) {\"u}ber ein Winkelmessger{\"a}t (10) erfolgt, wodurch ein Abrollwinkel erfassbar ist, bei dem der K{\"o}rper in Bewegung ger{\"a}t. Aus der Rolldauer, der Rollstrecke und dem Abrollwinkel wird der Kontaktwinkel des K{\"o}rpers ermittelt.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{ThielTippkoetterSucketal.2013,
  author    = {Thiel, Alexander and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Suck, Kirstin and Sohling, Ulrich and Ruf, Friedrich and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {New zeolite adsorbents for downstream processing of polyphenols from renewable resources},
  series = {Engineering in Life Sciences},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Engineering in Life Sciences},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/elsc.201200188},
  pages     = {239 -- 246},
  year      = {2013},
  abstract  = {Commercial materials with polyvinylpolypyrrolidone and polymeric amberlites (XAD7HP, XAD16) are commonly used for the adsorptive downstream processing of polyphenols from renewable resources. In this study, beta-zeolite-based adsorbent systems were examined, and their properties were compared to organic resins. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted with synthetic solutions of major polyphenols. Adsorption isotherms and desorption characteristics of individual adsorbent were determined based on these results. Maximum adsorption capacities were calculated using the Langmuir model. For example, the zeolites had capacities up to 203.2 mg/g for ferulic acid. To extend these results to a complex system, additional experiments were performed on rapeseed meal and wheat seed extracts as representative renewable resources. HPLC analysis showed that with 7.5\% w/v, which is regarded as the optimum amount of zeolites, zeolites A and B could bind 100\% of the major polyphenols as well as release polyphenols at high yields. Additionally, regeneration experiments were performed with isopropyl alcohol at 99°C to evaluate how zeolites regenerate under mild conditions. The results showed only a negligible loss of adsorption capacity and no loss of desorption capacity. In summary, it was concluded that beta-zeolites were promising adsorbents for developing new processes to isolate polyphenols from renewable resources.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TippkoetterAlKaidyWollnyetal.2013,
  author    = {Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Al-Kaidy, Huschyar and Wollny, Steffen and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {Functionalized magnetizable particles for downstream processing in single-use systems},
  series = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik},
  volume    = {85},
  journal   = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik},
  number    = {1-2: Special Issue: Single-Use Technology},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/cite.201200130},
  pages     = {76 -- 86},
  year      = {2013},
  abstract  = {Biotechnological downstream processing is usually an elaborate procedure, requiring a multitude of unit operations to isolate the target component. Besides the disadvantageous space-time yield, the risks of cross-contaminations and product loss grow fast with the complexity of the isolation procedure. A significant reduction of unit operations can be achieved by application of magnetic particles, especially if these are functionalized with affinity ligands. As magnetic susceptible materials are highly uncommon in biotechnological processes, target binding and selective separation of such particles from fermentation or reactions broths can be done in a single step. Since the magnetizable particles can be produced from iron salts and low priced polymers, a single-use implementation of these systems is highly conceivable. In this article, the principles of magnetizable particles, their synthesis and functionalization are explained. Furthermore, applications in the area of reaction engineering, microfluidics and downstream processing are discussed focusing on established single-use technologies and development potential.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{AlKaidyTippkoetterUlber2013,
  author    = {Al-Kaidy, Huschyar and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {A system and a method for the implementation of chemical, biological or physical reactions [Europ{\"a}ische Patentanmeldung]},
  publisher = {Europ{\"a}isches Patentamt},
  address   = {Den Hague},
  pages     = {16 Seiten},
  year      = {2013},
  abstract  = {The invention relates to a system for the implementation of chemical, biological or physical reactions, consisting of - one or more magnetic micro-reactors, each comprising a shell made of hydrophobic magnetic nanoparticles encapsulating an aqueous core, - a plane platform comprising a surface to receive the micro-reactors, - a source that generates a magnetic field above or underneath the platform for manipulating the one or more hydrophobic magnetic micro-reactors, or for moving them along the surface of the platform from one position to another position, characterized in that the aqueous core of the one or more magnetic micro-reactors contains a reaction solution or buffer, and wherein the magnetic field generated by the source correlates to a defined position on the surface of the platform.},
  language  = {en}
}