@article{HafidiElHatkaSchmitzetal.2024,
  author    = {Hafidi, Youssef and El Hatka, Hicham and Schmitz, Dominik and Krauss, Manuel and Pettrak, J{\"u}rgen and Biel, Markus and Ittobane, Najim},
  title     = {Sustainable soil additives for water and micronutrient supply: swelling and chelating properties of polyaspartic acid hydrogels utilizing newly developed crosslinkers},
  series = {Gels},
  volume    = {10},
  journal   = {Gels},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2310-2861},
  doi       = {10.3390/gels10030170},
  pages     = {Artikel 170},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Drought and water shortage are serious problems in many arid and semi-arid regions. This problem is getting worse and even continues in temperate climatic regions due to climate change. To address this problem, the use of biodegradable hydrogels is increasingly important for the application as water-retaining additives in soil. Furthermore, efficient (micro-)nutrient supply can be provided by the use of tailored hydrogels. Biodegradable polyaspartic acid (PASP) hydrogels with different available (1,6-hexamethylene diamine (HMD) and L-lysine (LYS)) and newly developed crosslinkers based on diesters of glycine (GLY) and (di-)ethylene glycol (DEG and EG, respectively) were synthesized and characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and regarding their swelling properties (kinetic, absorbency under load (AUL)) as well as biodegradability of PASP hydrogel. Copper (II) and zinc (II), respectively, were loaded as micronutrients in two different approaches: in situ with crosslinking and subsequent loading of prepared hydrogels. The results showed successful syntheses of di-glycine-ester-based crosslinkers. Hydrogels with good water-absorbing properties were formed. Moreover, the developed crosslinking agents in combination with the specific reaction conditions resulted in higher water absorbency with increased crosslinker content used in synthesis (10\% vs. 20\%). The prepared hydrogels are candidates for water-storing soil additives due to the biodegradability of PASP, which is shown in an exemple. The incorporation of Cu(II) and Zn(II) ions can provide these micronutrients for plant growth.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HoffstadtNikolauszKrafftetal.2024,
  author    = {Hoffstadt, Kevin and Nikolausz, Marcell and Krafft, Simone and Bonatelli, Maria and Kumar, Vivekanantha and Harms, Hauke and Kuperjans, Isabel},
  title     = {Optimization of the ex situ biomethanation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide in a novel meandering plug flow reactor: start-up phase and flexible operation},
  series = {Bioengineering},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Bioengineering},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2306-5354},
  doi       = {10.3390/bioengineering11020165},
  pages     = {18 Seiten},
  year      = {2024},
  language  = {en}
}
@techreport{BarnatArntzBerneckeretal.2024,
  type      = {Working Paper},
  author    = {Barnat, Miriam and Arntz, Kristian and Bernecker, Andreas and Fissabre, Anke and Franken, Norbert and Goldbach, Daniel and H{\"u}ning, Felix and J{\"o}rissen, J{\"o}rg and Kirsch, Ansgar and Pettrak, J{\"u}rgen and Rexforth, Matthias and Josef, Rosenkranz and Terstegge, Andreas},
  title     = {Strategische Gestaltung von Studieng{\"a}ngen f{\"u}r die Zukunft: Ein kollaborativ entwickeltes Self-Assessment},
  series = {Hochschulforum Digitalisierung - Diskussionspapier},
  journal   = {Hochschulforum Digitalisierung - Diskussionspapier},
  publisher = {Stifterverband f{\"u}r die Deutsche Wissenschaft},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2365-7081},
  pages     = {16 Seiten},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Das Diskussionspapier beschreibt einen Prozess an der FH Aachen zur Entwicklung und Implementierung eines Self-Assessment-Tools f{\"u}r Studieng{\"a}nge. Dieser Prozess zielte darauf ab, die Relevanz der Themen Digitalisierung, Internationalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit in Studieng{\"a}ngen zu st{\"a}rken. Durch Workshops und kollaborative Entwicklung mit Studiendekan:innen entstand ein Fragebogen, der zur Reflexion und strategischen Weiterentwicklung der Studieng{\"a}nge dient.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{OehlenschlaegerVolkmarStiefelmaieretal.2024,
  author    = {Oehlenschl{\"a}ger, Katharina and Volkmar, Marianne and Stiefelmaier, Judith and Langsdorf, Alexander and Holtmann, Dirk and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils and Ulber, Roland},
  title     = {New insights into the influence of pre-culture on robust solvent production of C. acetobutylicum},
  series = {Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology},
  volume    = {108},
  journal   = {Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin, Heidelberg},
  issn      = {1432-0614},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00253-023-12981-8},
  pages     = {10 Seiten},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Clostridia are known for their solvent production, especially the production of butanol. Concerning the projected depletion of fossil fuels, this is of great interest. The cultivation of clostridia is known to be challenging, and it is difficult to achieve reproducible results and robust processes. However, existing publications usually concentrate on the cultivation conditions of the main culture. In this paper, the influence of cryo-conservation and pre-culture on growth and solvent production in the resulting main cultivation are examined. A protocol was developed that leads to reproducible cultivations of Clostridium acetobutylicum. Detailed investigation of the cell conservation in cryo-cultures ensured reliable cell growth in the pre-culture. Moreover, a reason for the acid crash in the main culture was found, based on the cultivation conditions of the pre-culture. The critical parameter to avoid the acid crash and accomplish the shift to the solventogenesis of clostridia is the metabolic phase in which the cells of the pre-culture were at the time of inoculation of the main culture; this depends on the cultivation time of the pre-culture. Using cells from the exponential growth phase to inoculate the main culture leads to an acid crash. To achieve the solventogenic phase with butanol production, the inoculum should consist of older cells which are in the stationary growth phase. Considering these parameters, which affect the entire cultivation process, reproducible results and reliable solvent production are ensured.},
  language  = {en}
}