@article{MartinezJakobTuetal.2013, author = {Martinez, Ronny and Jakob, Felix and Tu, Ran and Siegert, Petra and Maurer, Karl-Heinz and Schwaneberg, Ulrich}, title = {Increasing activity and thermal resistance of Bacillus gibsonii alkaline protease (BgAP) by directed evolution}, series = {Biotechnology and bioengineering}, volume = {Vol. 110}, journal = {Biotechnology and bioengineering}, number = {Iss. 3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1097-0290 (E-Journal); 0006-3592 (Print); 0368-1467 (Print)}, pages = {711 -- 720}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{RibitschHeumannTrotschaetal.2011, author = {Ribitsch, D. and Heumann, S. and Trotscha, E. and Herrero Acero, E. and Greimel, K. and Leber, R. and Birger-Gruenberger, R. and Deller, S. and Eiteljoerg, I. and Remler, P. and Weber, Th. and Siegert, Petra and Maurer, Karl-Heinz and Donelli, I. and Freddi, G. and Schwab, H. and Guebitz, G. M.}, title = {Hydrolysis of polyethyleneterephthalate by p-nitrobenzylesterase from Bacillus subtilis}, series = {Biotechnology progress}, volume = {Vol. 27}, journal = {Biotechnology progress}, number = {Iss. 4}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {1520-6033 (E-Journal); 8756-7938 (Print)}, pages = {951 -- 960}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{OberlaenderBrommWendeleretal.2015, author = {Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Bromm, Alexander and Wendeler, Luisa and Iken, Heiko and Palomar Duran, Marlena and Greeff, Anton and Kirchner, Patrick and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Towards a biosensor to monitor the sterilisation efficiency of aseptic filling machines}, series = {Physica status solidi (a)}, volume = {212}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a)}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201431900}, pages = {1299 -- 1305}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Sterilisation processes are compulsory in medicine, pharmacy, and food industries to prevent infections of consumers and microbiological contaminations of products. Monitoring the sterilisation by conventional microbiological methods is time- and lab-consuming. To overcome this problem, in this work a novel biosensor has been proposed. The sensor enables a fast method to evaluate sterilisation processes. By means of thin-film technology the sensor's transducer structures in form of IDEs (interdigitated electrodes) have been fabricated on a silicon substrate. Physical characterisation of the developed sensor was done by AFM, SEM, and profilometry. Impedance analyses were conducted for the electrical characterisation. As microbiological layer spores of B. atrophaeus have been immobilised on the sensing structure; spores of this type are a well-known sterilisation test organism. Impedance measurements at a fixed frequency over time were performed to monitor the immobilisation process. A sterilisation process according to aseptic filling machines was applied to demonstrate the sensor functionality. After both, immobilisation and sterilisation, a change in impedance could successfully be detected.}, language = {en} } @article{JildehWagnerSchoeningetal.2015, author = {Jildeh, Zaid B. and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Pieper, Martin}, title = {Simulating the electromagnetic-thermal treatment of thin aluminium layers for adhesion improvement}, series = {Physica status solidi (a)}, volume = {Vol. 212}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a)}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201431893}, pages = {1234 -- 1241}, year = {2015}, abstract = {A composite layer material used in packaging industry is made from joining layers of different materials using an adhesive. An important processing step in the production of aluminium-containing composites is the surface treatment and consequent coating of adhesive material on the aluminium surface. To increase adhesion strength between aluminium layer and the adhesive material, the foil is heat treated. For efficient heating, induction heating was considered as state-of-the-art treatment process. Due to the complexity of the heating process and the unpredictable nature of the heating source, the control of the process is not yet optimised. In this work, a finite element analysis of the process was established and various process parameters were studied. The process was simplified and modelled in 3D. The numerical model contains an air domain, an aluminium layer and a copper coil fitted with a magnetic field concentrating material. The effect of changing the speed of the aluminium foil (or rolling speed) was studied with the change of the coil current. Statistical analysis was used for generating a general control equation of coil current with changing rolling speed.}, language = {en} } @article{PilasIkenSelmeretal.2015, author = {Pilas, Johanna and Iken, Heiko and Selmer, Thorsten and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Development of a multi-parameter sensor chip for the simultaneous detection of organic compounds in biogas processes}, series = {Physica status solidi (a)}, volume = {212}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a)}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201431894}, pages = {1306 -- 1312}, year = {2015}, abstract = {An enzyme-based multi-parameter biosensor is developed for monitoring the concentration of formate, d-lactate, and l-lactate in biological samples. The sensor is based on the specific dehydrogenation by an oxidized β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)-dependent dehydrogenase (formate dehydrogenase, d-lactic dehydrogenase, and l-lactic dehydrogenase, respectively) in combination with a diaphorase from Clostridium kluyveri (EC 1.8.1.4). The enzymes are immobilized on a platinum working electrode by cross-linking with glutaraldehyde (GA). The principle of the determination scheme in case of l-lactate is as follows: l-lactic dehydrogenase (l-LDH) converts l-lactate into pyruvate by reaction with NAD+. In the presence of hexacyanoferrate(III), the resulting reduced β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is then regenerated enzymatically by diaphorase. The electrochemical detection is based on the current generated by oxidation of hexacyanoferrate(II) at an applied potential of +0.3 V vs. an Ag/AgCl reference electrode. The biosensor will be electrochemically characterized in terms of linear working range and sensitivity. Additionally, the successful practical application of the sensor is demonstrated in an extract from maize silage.}, language = {en} } @article{BreuerRaueKirschbaumetal.2015, author = {Breuer, Lars and Raue, Markus and Kirschbaum, M. and Mang, Thomas and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Thoelen, R. and Wagner, Torsten}, title = {Light-controllable polymeric material based on temperature-sensitive hydrogels with incorporated graphene oxide}, series = {Physica status solidi (a)}, volume = {212}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a)}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201431944}, pages = {1368 -- 1374}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) hydrogel films with incorporated graphene oxide (GO) were developed and tested as light-stimulated actuators. GO dispersions were synthesized via Hummers method and characterized toward their optical properties and photothermal energy conversion. The hydrogels were prepared by means of photopolymerization. In addition, the influence of GO within the hydrogel network on the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The optical absorbance and the response to illumination were determined as a function of GO concentration for thin hydrogel films. A proof of principle for the stimulation with light was performed.}, language = {en} } @article{SchiffelsSelmer2015, author = {Schiffels, Johannes and Selmer, Thorsten}, title = {A flexible toolbox to study protein-assisted metalloenzyme assembly in vitro}, series = {Biotechnology and Bioengineering}, volume = {112}, journal = {Biotechnology and Bioengineering}, number = {11}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1097-0290}, doi = {10.1002/bit.25658}, pages = {2360 -- 2372}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{KuertenMottaghyZiegler2015, author = {K{\"u}rten, Sylvia and Mottaghy, Darius and Ziegler, Martin}, title = {Besonderheiten bei der Planung und Berechnung von oberfl{\"a}chennahen thermo-aktiven Bauteilen}, series = {Geotechnik}, volume = {38}, journal = {Geotechnik}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {2190-6653}, doi = {10.1002/gete.201500002}, pages = {107 -- 119}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @article{KotliarKharoubiSchmidtTrucksaessetal.2009, author = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Kharoubi, A. and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ß, A. and Halle, M. and Lanzl, I.}, title = {Does internal longitudinal microstructure of retinal veins change with age in medically healthy persons?}, series = {Acta Ophthalmologica}, volume = {Vol. 87}, journal = {Acta Ophthalmologica}, number = {Suppl. S244}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1600-0420 (E-Journal); 1755-3768 (E-Journal); 0001-639X (Print); 1395-3907 (Print); 1755-375X (Print)}, pages = {0}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{DelleHuckBaeckeretal.2015, author = {Delle, Lotta E. and Huck, Christina and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and M{\"u}ller, Frank and Grandthyll, Samuel and Jacobs, Karin and Lilischkis, Rainer and Vu, Xuan T. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Wagner, Patrick and Thoelen, Roland and Weil, Maryam and Ingebrandt, Sven}, title = {Impedimetric immunosensor for the detection of histamine based on reduced graphene oxide}, series = {Physica status solidi (a)}, volume = {212}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a)}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201431863}, pages = {1327 -- 1334}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{TakenagaSchneiderErbayetal.2015, author = {Takenaga, Shoko and Schneider, Benno and Erbay, E. and Biselli, Manfred and Schnitzler, Thomas and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Wagner, Torsten}, title = {Fabrication of biocompatible lab-on-chip devices for biomedical applications by means of a 3D-printing process}, series = {Physica status solidi (a)}, volume = {212}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a)}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201532053}, pages = {1347 -- 1352}, year = {2015}, abstract = {A new microfluidic assembly method for semiconductor-based biosensors using 3D-printing technologies was proposed for a rapid and cost-efficient design of new sensor systems. The microfluidic unit is designed and printed by a 3D-printer in just a few hours and assembled on a light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) chip using a photo resin. The cell growth curves obtained from culturing cells within microfluidics-based LAPS systems were compared with cell growth curves in cell culture flasks to examine biocompatibility of the 3D-printed chips. Furthermore, an optimal cell culturing within microfluidics-based LAPS chips was achieved by adjusting the fetal calf serum concentrations of the cell culture medium, an important factor for the cell proliferation.}, language = {en} } @article{BongaertsEsserLorbachetal.2011, author = {Bongaerts, Johannes and Esser, Simon and Lorbach, Volker and Al-Momani, L{\´o}ay and M{\"u}ller, Michael A. and Franke, Dirk and Grondal, Christoph and Kurutsch, Anja and Bujnicki, Robert and Takors, Ralf and Raeven, Leon and Wubbolts, Marcel and Bovenberg, Roel and Nieger, Martin and Sch{\"u}rmann, Melanie and Trachtmann, Natalie and Kozak, Stefan and Sprenger, Georg A. and M{\"u}ller, Michael}, title = {Diversity-oriented production of metabolites derived from chorismate and their use in organic synthesis}, series = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, volume = {Vol. 50}, journal = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, number = {Iss. 34}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-3773 (E-Journal); 0570-0833 (Print); 1433-7851 (Print)}, pages = {7781 -- 7786}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{FalkenbergKohnBottetal.2023, author = {Falkenberg, Fabian and Kohn, Sophie and Bott, Michael and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra}, title = {Biochemical characterisation of a novel broad pH spectrum subtilisin from Fictibacillus arsenicus DSM 15822ᵀ}, series = {FEBS Open Bio}, volume = {13}, journal = {FEBS Open Bio}, number = {11}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken, NJ}, issn = {2211-5463}, doi = {10.1002/2211-5463.13701}, pages = {2035 -- 2046}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Subtilisins from microbial sources, especially from the Bacillaceae family, are of particular interest for biotechnological applications and serve the currently growing enzyme market as efficient and novel biocatalysts. Biotechnological applications include use in detergents, cosmetics, leather processing, wastewater treatment and pharmaceuticals. To identify a possible candidate for the enzyme market, here we cloned the gene of the subtilisin SPFA from Fictibacillus arsenicus DSM 15822ᵀ (obtained through a data mining-based search) and expressed it in Bacillus subtilis DB104. After production and purification, the protease showed a molecular mass of 27.57 kDa and a pI of 5.8. SPFA displayed hydrolytic activity at a temperature optimum of 80 °C and a very broad pH optimum between 8.5 and 11.5, with high activity up to pH 12.5. SPFA displayed no NaCl dependence but a high NaCl tolerance, with decreasing activity up to concentrations of 5 m NaCl. The stability enhanced with increasing NaCl concentration. Based on its substrate preference for 10 synthetic peptide 4-nitroanilide substrates with three or four amino acids and its phylogenetic classification, SPFA can be assigned to the subgroup of true subtilisins. Moreover, SPFA exhibited high tolerance to 5\% (w/v) SDS and 5\% H₂O₂ (v/v). The biochemical properties of SPFA, especially its tolerance of remarkably high pH, SDS and H₂O₂, suggest it has potential for biotechnological applications.}, language = {en} } @article{CampenKowalskiLyonsetal.2019, author = {Campen, R. and Kowalski, Julia and Lyons, W.B. and Tulaczyk, S. and Dachwald, Bernd and Pettit, E. and Welch, K. A. and Mikucki, J.A.}, title = {Microbial diversity of an Antarctic subglacial community and high-resolution replicate sampling inform hydrological connectivity in a polar desert}, series = {Environmental Microbiology}, journal = {Environmental Microbiology}, number = {accepted article}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1462-2920}, doi = {10.1111/1462-2920.14607}, year = {2019}, 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{HoffmannRohrbachUhletal.2022, author = {Hoffmann, Andreas and Rohrbach, Felix and Uhl, Matthias and Ceblin, Maximilian and Bauer, Thomas and Mallah, Marcel and Jacob, Timo and Heuermann, Holger and Kuehne, Alexander J. C.}, title = {Atmospheric pressure plasma-jet treatment of polyacrylonitrile-nonwovens—Stabilization and roll-to-roll processing}, series = {Journal of Applied Polymer Science}, volume = {139}, journal = {Journal of Applied Polymer Science}, number = {37}, publisher = {Wiley}, issn = {0021-8995 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/app.52887}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Carbon nanofiber nonwovens represent a powerful class of materials with prospective application in filtration technology or as electrodes with high surface area in batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. While new precursor-to-carbon conversion processes have been explored to overcome productivity restrictions for carbon fiber tows, alternatives for the two-step thermal conversion of polyacrylonitrile precursors into carbon fiber nonwovens are absent. In this work, we develop a continuous roll-to-roll stabilization process using an atmospheric pressure microwave plasma jet. We explore the influence of various plasma-jet parameters on the morphology of the nonwoven and compare the stabilized nonwoven to thermally stabilized samples using scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and infrared spectroscopy. We show that stabilization with a non-equilibrium plasma-jet can be twice as productive as the conventional thermal stabilization in a convection furnace, while producing electrodes of comparable electrochemical performance.}, language = {en} } @article{SiekerNeunerDimitrovaetal.2011, author = {Sieker, Tim and Neuner, Andreas and Dimitrova, Darina and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Muffler, Kai and Bart, Hans-J{\"o}rg and Heinzle, Elmar and Ulber, Roland}, title = {Ethanol production from grass silage by simultaneous pretreatment, saccharification and fermentation: First steps in the process development}, series = {Engineering in Life Sciences}, volume = {11}, journal = {Engineering in Life Sciences}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, doi = {10.1002/elsc.201000160}, pages = {436 -- 442}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Grass silage provides a great potential as renewable feedstock. Two fractions of the grass silage, a press juice and the fiber fraction, were evaluated for their possible use for bioethanol production. Direct production of ethanol from press juice is not possible due to high concentrations of organic acids. For the fiber fraction, alkaline peroxide or enzymatic pretreatment was used, which removes the phenolic acids in the cell wall. In this study, we demonstrate the possibility to integrate the enzymatic pretreatment with a simultaneous saccharification and fermentation to achieve ethanol production from grass silage in a one-process step. Achieved yields were about 53 g ethanol per kg silage with the alkaline peroxide pretreatment and 91 g/kg with the enzymatic pretreatment at concentrations of 8.5 and 14.6 g/L, respectively. Furthermore, it was shown that additional supplementation of the fermentation medium with vitamins, trace elements and nutrient salts is not necessary when the press juice is directly used in the fermentation step.}, language = {en} } @misc{GrafSteinhofLotzetal.2009, author = {Graf, Alain-Michel and Steinhof, Rafael and Lotz, Martin and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Kasper, Cornelia and Beutel, Sascha and Ulber, Roland}, title = {Downstream-Processing mit Membranadsorbern zur Isolierung nativer Proteinfraktionen aus Kartoffelfruchtwasser}, series = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik}, volume = {81}, journal = {Chemie Ingenieur Technik}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, doi = {10.1002/cite.200800139}, pages = {267 -- 274}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Bei der St{\"a}rkeproduktion entstehendes Kartoffelfruchtwasser besitzt mit 2 - 3 \% einen hohen Anteil an ern{\"a}hrungsphysiologisch interessanten Proteinen. Die industrielle Gewinnung dieser Proteinfracht liefert jedoch lediglich ein minderwertiges, denaturiertes Produkt. Mit Hilfe der Membranadsorber-Technologie lassen sich aus Kartoffelfruchtwasser unter milden Reaktionsbedingungen native bioaktive Proteinfraktionen gewinnen. Geeignete Trennbedingungen wurden im Labormaßstab entwickelt und in den Technikumsmaßstab {\"u}bertragen. An Anionenaustauscher-Membranadsorbern mit einer Membranfl{\"a}che von 10 000 cm2 wurde eine Patatinhaltige Fraktion (44 kDa) mit Bindungskapazit{\"a}ten von 0,37 mg/cm2 isoliert. Eine niedermolekulare Proteinfraktion mit Protease-Inhibitoren konnte durch Kationenaustauscher-Membranadsorber mit Bindungskapazit{\"a}ten von 1,00 mg/cm2 gewonnen werden. Sie ist f{\"u}r verschiedenste Applikationen in der pharmazeutischen, kosmetischen und der Nahrungsmittelindustrie interessant z. B. f{\"u}r Appetitz{\"u}gler oder muskelaufbauende Proteinpr{\"a}parate. Der Aufreinigung der nativen Proteinfraktionen durch Ultra-/Diafiltration schließt sich die Konfektionierung durch Spr{\"u}htrocknung an. Die bioanalytische Charakterisierung der Produkte belegt die Reinheit und die enzymatische Aktivit{\"a}t sowie die Abreicherung von St{\"o}rkomponenten wie Glykoalkaloide und Polyphenoloxidasen.}, language = {de} } @article{IkenBronderGoretzkietal.2019, author = {Iken, Heiko and Bronder, Thomas and Goretzki, Alexander and Kriesel, Jana and Ahlborn, Kristina and Gerlach, Frank and Vonau, Winfried and Zander, Willi and Schubert, J{\"u}rgen and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Development of a Combined pH- and Redox-Sensitive Bi-Electrode Glass Thin-Film Sensor}, series = {physica status solidi a : applications and materials sciences}, volume = {216}, journal = {physica status solidi a : applications and materials sciences}, number = {12}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201900114}, pages = {1 -- 8}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @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}, volume = {7}, journal = {ChemElectroChem}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {2196-0216}, doi = {10.1002/celc.201901656}, pages = {414 -- 420}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Bacterial cell appendix formation supports cell-cell interaction, cell adhesion and cell movement. Additionally, in bioelectrochemical systems (BES), cell appendages have been shown to participate in extracellular electron transfer. In this work, the cell appendix formation of Clostridium acetobutylicum in biofilms of a BES are imaged and compared with conventional biofilms. Under all observed conditions, the cells possess filamentous appendages with a higher number and density in the BES. Differences in the amount of extracellular polymeric substance in the biofilms of the electrodes lead to the conclusion that the cathode can be used as electron donor and the anode as electron acceptor by C. acetobutylicum. When using conductive atomic force microscopy, a current response of about 15 nA is found for the cell appendages from the BES. This is the first report of conductivity for clostridial cell appendices and represents the basis for further studies on their role for biofilm formation and electron transfer.}, language = {en} }