@masterthesis{Wamper2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Wamper, Lukas},
  title     = {Bachelorzeit},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {67 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Die Bachelorarbeit behandelt die Konzeption und Produktion der Sendung "Bachelorzeit". Ziel ist es, eine innovative Plattform f{\"u}r junge Zuschauer:innen zu schaffen und Einblicke in das Leben und die Themen der Stadt Aachen zu geben. Die Arbeit umfasst den gesamten Produktionsprozess inklusive der Einbindung der Zuschauer:innen und der visuellen Gestaltung. Die erfolgreiche Umsetzung erm{\"o}glicht eine ansprechende und nahbare Atmosph{\"a}re f{\"u}r ein j{\"u}ngeres Publikum.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{DigelAkimbekovRogachevetal.2023,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Pogorelova, Natalia},
  title     = {Bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on glucose and sucrose: biosynthesis and structural properties},
  series = {Cellulose},
  journal   = {Cellulose},
  publisher = {Springer Science + Business Media},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  issn      = {1572-882X (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10570-023-05592-z},
  pages     = {15 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {In this work, the effects of carbon sources and culture media on the production and structural properties of bacterial cellulose (BC) synthesized by Medusomyces gisevii have been studied. The culture medium was composed of different initial concentrations of glucose or sucrose dissolved in 0.4\% extract of plain green tea. Parameters of the culture media (titratable acidity, substrate conversion degree etc.) were monitored daily for 20 days of cultivation. The BC pellicles produced on different carbon sources were characterized in terms of biomass yield, crystallinity and morphology by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Our results showed that Medusomyces gisevii had higher BC yields in media with sugar concentrations close to 10 g L-1 after a 18-20 days incubation period. Glucose in general lead to a higher BC yield (173 g L-1) compared to sucrose (163.5 g L-1). The BC crystallinity degree and surface roughness were higher in the samples synthetized from sucrose. Obtained FE-SEM micrographs show that the BC pellicles synthesized in the sucrose media contained densely packed tangles of cellulose fibrils whereas the BC produced in the glucose media displayed rather linear geometry of the BC fibrils without noticeable aggregates.},
  language  = {en}
}
@masterthesis{Vogt2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Vogt, Linda},
  title     = {Bambus als Baumaterial : eine nachhaltige Alternative zu herk{\"o}mmlichen Rohstoffen?},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {132 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {"Das Editorial greift die Thematik der aktuellen Klimakrise auf und beleuchtet diese im Bereich des nachhaltigen Bauens. Denn durch das stetige Wachstum der menschlichen Bev{\"o}lkerung in Kombination mit dem Anstieg des Pro-Kopf-Verbrauchs werden globale Ressourcen immer st{\"a}rker belastet. Ziel der Arbeit ist es, die aktuelle Situation des Klimawandels aus einer Perspektive zu betrachten, der sich die meisten nicht bewusst sind. Denn besonders das Bauwesen tr{\"a}gt einen erheblichen Anteil zum Klimawandel bei. In der Publikation werden Texte zum Thema Klimawandel und nachhaltiges Bauen behandelt sowie fotografische Anwendungsbeispiele im Bereich der Bambus-Architektur gezeigt. Das Projekt pr{\"a}sentiert L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze, wie herk{\"o}mmliche Rohstoffe durch verarbeiteten Bambus erg{\"a}nzt bzw. ersetzt werden k{\"o}nnen. Dadurch kann ein entscheidender Beitrag zur Bek{\"a}mpfung des Klimawandels geleistet werden. Bambus bietet dahingehend viele M{\"o}glichkeiten. Bei richtiger Verarbeitung vereint er viele der geforderten Anspr{\"u}che nachhaltigen Bauens. Der Rohstoff ist stark und flexibel zugleich. Er bindet Kohlenstoff, reinigt kontaminierte B{\"o}den, beugt Erosionen vor und weist eine nahezu negative CO2-Bilanz auf. Wie kann es gelingen, diesen Rohstoff in westlichen L{\"a}ndern als Baumaterial zu integrieren?"},
  language  = {de}
}
@masterthesis{Kilcher2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Kilcher, Mathias},
  title     = {Barrierefreies Klettern : ein System zur Inklusion sehbehinderter Menschen in den Klettersport},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  school      = {Fachhochschule Aachen},
  pages     = {135 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Ziel des Projekts war die Entwicklung eines Systems, das es Menschen mit starker Sehbehinderung erm{\"o}glicht, Klettersport als ein Training f{\"u}r ihren K{\"o}rper und ihren Orientierungssinn nutzen zu k{\"o}nnen. Inklusion ist als gesellschaftliches Thema in den letzten Jahren stark in den Fokus ger{\"u}ckt. Dennoch ist es f{\"u}r Menschen mit Behinderung oft schwer, sozialen Anschluss zu finden. Dies wird zus{\"a}tzlich durch das mangelnde Angebot an inklusiven Freizeitaktivit{\"a}ten erschwert. Apollon erm{\"o}glicht Menschen mit starker Sehbehinderung die Orientierung w{\"a}hrend des Kletterns, indem es einerseits Informationen vermittelt, die normalerweise nur visuell wahrgenommen werden k{\"o}nnen und andererseits dabei hilft, sich besser an bereits gekletterte Routen zu erinnern. Das System setzt sich aus 3 Komponenten zusammen. Die Tritthilfen helfen der blinden Person dabei, auch kleine Tritte zu finden. Die taktilen Wegmarken stellen eine Art Checkpoint dar und helfen der blinden Person dabei, die Route in mehrere Abschnitte zu unterteilen. Gleichzeitig weisen sie darauf hin, welches Feature die kletternde Person erwartet. Die taktile Karte ist modular aufgebaut und setzt sich aus einer Legende und den Repr{\"a}sentanten der Wegmarken einer Route zusammen. Analog zu dem Betrachten der Route ist die blinde Person so vor dem Klettern in der Lage, Informationen {\"u}ber die Route zu erfahren.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Timme2023,
  author    = {Timme, Michael},
  title     = {Bauliche Ver{\"a}nderungen durch Wohnungseigent{\"u}mer und die Zustimmung der Gemeinschaft : Zugleich eine Besprechung des BGH, Urt. v. 17.3.2023 - V ZR 140/22, MDR 2023, 619},
  series = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht},
  volume    = {77},
  journal   = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht},
  number    = {13},
  publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  issn      = {2194-4202 (online)},
  pages     = {815 -- 818},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Durch das WEMoG (Gesetz v. 16.10.2020, BGBl. I 2187) hat der Gesetzgeber die Regelung des \S 20 WEG eingef{\"u}hrt. Demnach ist auch f{\"u}r bauliche Ver{\"a}nderungen an R{\"a}umen und Fl{\"a}chen, die einem Sondernutzungsrecht unterliegen, die Zustimmung der Gemeinschaft notwendig. Der BGH hat nun mit Urt. v. 17.3.2023 -V ZR 140/22, MDR 2023, 619 deutlich gemacht, dass bei Fehlen eines entsprechenden Beschlusses, die bauliche Ver{\"a}nderung durch einen einzelnen Wohnungseigent{\"u}mer nicht vorgenommen werden darf, sondern eine rechtswidrige Eigentumsbeeintr{\"a}chtigung darstellt. Der folgende Beitrag nimmt die Entscheidung zum Anlass, um die neue Rechtslage durch \S 20 WEG eingehend zu erl{\"a}utern. Gleichzeitig werden die Folgen der aktuellen Entscheidung n{\"a}her dargestellt.},
  language  = {de}
}
@masterthesis{Laschet2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Laschet, Kimberly},
  title     = {Berufsbegleitende Bildungsplattform f{\"u}r Designer : Lebenslanges Lernen f{\"u}r alle.},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {159 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Academia ist eine berufsbegleitende Bildungsplattform f{\"u}r Designer:innen. Die Mission der Plattform ist es, Designer:innen w{\"a}hrend ihres kreativen Ausbildungsweges und auch lange nach ihrem Berufseinstieg zu begleiten und zu unterst{\"u}tzen. Durch Videokurse, Online-Lehrveranstaltungen, etwa Gruppenseminare, Design Talks und Challenges sollen Nutzer:innen passend auf ihre Interessen und ihrem Niveau entsprechend gef{\"o}rdert werden. Academias Fokus liegt auf eine nachhaltige Weiterentwicklung der F{\"a}higkeiten und der fachlichen Expertise.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{ThomessenThomaBraun2023,
  author    = {Thomessen, Karolin and Thoma, Andreas and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {Bio-inspired altitude changing extension to the 3DVFH* local obstacle avoidance algorithm},
  series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  journal   = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Wien},
  issn      = {1869-5590 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s13272-023-00691-w},
  pages     = {11 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Obstacle avoidance is critical for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating autonomously. Obstacle avoidance algorithms either rely on global environment data or local sensor data. Local path planners react to unforeseen objects and plan purely on local sensor information. Similarly, animals need to find feasible paths based on local information about their surroundings. Therefore, their behavior is a valuable source of inspiration for path planning. Bumblebees tend to fly vertically over far-away obstacles and horizontally around close ones, implying two zones for different flight strategies depending on the distance to obstacles. This work enhances the local path planner 3DVFH* with this bio-inspired strategy. The algorithm alters the goal-driven function of the 3DVFH* to climb-preferring if obstacles are far away. Prior experiments with bumblebees led to two definitions of flight zone limits depending on the distance to obstacles, leading to two algorithm variants. Both variants reduce the probability of not reaching the goal of a 3DVFH* implementation in Matlab/Simulink. The best variant, 3DVFH*b-b, reduces this probability from 70.7 to 18.6\% in city-like worlds using a strong vertical evasion strategy. Energy consumption is higher, and flight paths are longer compared to the algorithm version with pronounced horizontal evasion tendency. A parameter study analyzes the effect of different weighting factors in the cost function. The best parameter combination shows a failure probability of 6.9\% in city-like worlds and reduces energy consumption by 28\%. Our findings demonstrate the potential of bio-inspired approaches for improving the performance of local path planning algorithms for UAV.},
  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}
}
@masterthesis{Herrmann2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Herrmann, Luna},
  title     = {Blind Shopping},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {104 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Das Einkaufen in Einkaufszentren oder Ladenstraßen ist f{\"u}r Menschen ohne Sehbehinderung eine selbstverst{\"a}ndliche T{\"a}tigkeit. F{\"u}r Menschen mit Sehbehinderung gibt es bis heute keine M{\"o}glichkeit, sich ohne Hilfe von Familienmitgliedern, Freund:innen oder Pflegepersonal in einem Einkaufszentrum zurechtzufinden. Genau dieses Problem l{\"o}st "NAVON.". Er ist ein intelligenter und smarter Blindenstock, welcher durch Ultraschalldistanzsensoren fr{\"u}hzeitig Hindernisse erkennt und die M{\"o}glichkeit bietet, den Betroffenen durch das Einkaufszentrum zu lotsen. Die Logik des Systems liegt innerhalb des Handgriffs, welcher die wichtigsten Einstellungen bzgl. Sprache und haptischer Bedienelemente steuert. Ebenfalls gibt er dem Betroffenen auch ein haptisches Feedback, um Hindernisse fr{\"u}hzeitig umgehen zu k{\"o}nnen. "NAVON." ist ein wichtiger Ansatz f{\"u}r eine neue Kategorie von Produkten und Blindenst{\"o}cken. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus birgt das Konzept auch weitere Potenziale f{\"u}r {\"o}ffentliche Geb{\"a}ude ({\"A}mter, Krankenh{\"a}user, etc..).},
  language  = {de}
}
@masterthesis{Philippen2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Philippen, Jule},
  title     = {bond(ed) : ein Projekt zum Kontaktabbruch in Familien},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  school      = {Fachhochschule Aachen},
  pages     = {119 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Eines haben wir alle gemeinsam - Eine Familie. Die Bachelorarbeit „bond(ed)" ist ein Projekt zum Kontaktabbruch in Familien. Famili{\"a}re Kontaktabbr{\"u}che sind heute keine Seltenheit mehr. Jede:r kennt jemanden, der davon betroffen ist, und doch wird nur selten dar{\"u}ber gesprochen. Schamgef{\"u}hl, Angst und das Gef{\"u}hl von Versagen spielen hierbei eine entscheidende Rolle. Doch wie kann es so weit kommen? Neun Personen haben sich bereit erkl{\"a}rt, ihre sehr pers{\"o}nlichen und emotionalen Geschichten zu teilen. Im Zuge dessen sind Fotos im jeweiligen Zuhause und in Interviewform niedergeschriebene Gespr{\"a}che entstanden, welche unabh{\"a}ngig voneinander in zwei B{\"u}chern zu betrachten sind. Das Projekt „bond(ed)" soll famili{\"a}ren Kontaktabbr{\"u}chen eine Plattform bieten und mit einem Tabuthema brechen. Es soll mit Vorurteilen aufr{\"a}umen und ein Gef{\"u}hl von Zusammengeh{\"o}rigkeit bei den Betroffenen wecken.},
  language  = {de}
}
@masterthesis{Thoennissen2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Thoennißen, Amber Katharina},
  title     = {Boys will be boys},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {236 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {"boys will be boys" erkundet bestehende Meinungen zum Thema M{\"a}nnlichkeit und versucht Alternativen zu finden: Wege, die M{\"a}nnlichkeit gehen und Richtungen, in die sich M{\"a}nnlichkeit ver{\"a}ndern kann. Auf 236 Seiten wird das Thema von so vielen Seiten wie irgendwie m{\"o}glich beleuchtet. Es gibt sowohl sehr pers{\"o}nliche, subjektive Besch{\"a}ftigung mit dem Thema als auch eine objektive, wissenschaftliche Herangehensweise. Das Buch ist vor allem mit typografischen Elementen gestaltet worden, wobei in Inhalt und Typografie viel Wert auf Niedrigschwelligkeit gelegt wurde. Außen ist ein partieller Relieflack aufgetragen worden, innen hat das Buch bedrucktes Vorsatzpapier. Ziel des Projektes war es, M{\"a}nnlichkeit und die verschiedenen Meinungen dazu m{\"o}glichst verst{\"a}ndlich wiedergeben zu k{\"o}nnen, um so einen Dialog zum Thema anzuregen.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Pfaff2023,
  author    = {Pfaff, Raphael},
  title     = {Braking distance prediction for vehicle consist in low-speed on-sight operation: a Monte Carlo approach},
  series = {Railway Engineering Science},
  volume    = {31},
  journal   = {Railway Engineering Science},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {SpringerOpen},
  issn      = {2662-4753 (eISSN)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s40534-023-00303-7},
  pages     = {135 -- 144},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {The first and last mile of a railway journey, in both freight and transit applications, constitutes a high effort and is either non-productive (e.g. in the case of depot operations) or highly inefficient (e.g. in industrial railways). These parts are typically managed on-sight, i.e. with no signalling and train protection systems ensuring the freedom of movement. This is possible due to the rather short braking distances of individual vehicles and shunting consists. The present article analyses the braking behaviour of such shunting units. For this purpose, a dedicated model is developed. It is calibrated on published results of brake tests and validated against a high-definition model for low-speed applications. Based on this model, multiple simulations are executed to obtain a Monte Carlo simulation of the resulting braking distances. Based on the distribution properties and established safety levels, the risk of exceeding certain braking distances is evaluated and maximum braking distances are derived. Together with certain parameters of the system, these can serve in the design and safety assessment of driver assistance systems and automation of these processes.},
  language  = {en}
}
@masterthesis{Hetterle2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Hetterle, Lukas},
  title     = {Breathe},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {113 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Ein nachhaltiges, autonomes Fahrzeug, das in einer extrem schnellen und hektischen Welt, gepr{\"a}gt durch Digitalisierung und Urbanisierung, einen Moment der Ruhe bieten soll; eine Pause von der st{\"a}ndigen Flut von Eindr{\"u}cken und Informationen. Ein immersives Design, das meditative und kreative Prozesse unterst{\"u}tzt und Mensch-Mensch sowie Mensch-Natur Begegnungen f{\"o}rdert.},
  language  = {de}
}
@masterthesis{Vetter2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Vetter, Cara Niambi},
  title     = {BRIDGE - Ein Magazin {\"u}ber Transkulturen in Deutschland},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  school      = {Fachhochschule Aachen},
  pages     = {51 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {In Folge der Globalisierung und der Zuwanderung von verschiedensten ethnischen Gruppen und deren Kulturen entstehen in Deutschland immer mehr sogenannte Transkulturen. Um diesen mehr Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken und zur Verst{\"a}ndigung verschiedenster Gruppen beizutragen, wurde das Konzept dieser Bachelorarbeit: „BRIDGE: Ein Magazin {\"u}ber Transkulturen in Deutschland" entwickelt, welches sich mit den Schnittstellen der Deutschen und anderen Kulturen auseinandersetzt. Diese Transkulturen sollen jeweils repr{\"a}sentativ und aufkl{\"a}rend dargestellt werden. Jede Ausgabe wird eine dieser Transkulturen portr{\"a}tieren und zeigen, wie diese in Deutschland besteht. F{\"u}r die erste Ausgabe, welche im Rahmen der Bachelorarbeit ausgearbeitet wurde, fiel die Entscheidung auf die Deutsch-Habesha-Kultur, die eine V{\"o}lkergruppe aus {\"A}thiopien und Eritrea darstellt.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{WaldvogelFreylerHelmetal.2023,
  author    = {Waldvogel, Janice and Freyler, Kathrin and Helm, Michael and Monti, Elena and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Gollhofer, Albert and Narici, Marco V. and Ritzmann, Ramona and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Changes in gravity affect neuromuscular control, biomechanics, and muscle-tendon mechanics in energy storage and dissipation tasks},
  series = {Journal of Applied Physiology},
  volume    = {134},
  journal   = {Journal of Applied Physiology},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {American Physiological Society},
  address   = {Bethesda, Md.},
  issn      = {1522-1601 (Onlineausgabe)},
  doi       = {10.1152/japplphysiol.00279.2022},
  pages     = {190 -- 202},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {This study evaluates neuromechanical control and muscle-tendon interaction during energy storage and dissipation tasks in hypergravity. During parabolic flights, while 17 subjects performed drop jumps (DJs) and drop landings (DLs), electromyography (EMG) of the lower limb muscles was combined with in vivo fascicle dynamics of the gastrocnemius medialis, two-dimensional (2D) kinematics, and kinetics to measure and analyze changes in energy management. Comparisons were made between movement modalities executed in hypergravity (1.8 G) and gravity on ground (1 G). In 1.8 G, ankle dorsiflexion, knee joint flexion, and vertical center of mass (COM) displacement are lower in DJs than in DLs; within each movement modality, joint flexion amplitudes and COM displacement demonstrate higher values in 1.8 G than in 1 G. Concomitantly, negative peak ankle joint power, vertical ground reaction forces, and leg stiffness are similar between both movement modalities (1.8 G). In DJs, EMG activity in 1.8 G is lower during the COM deceleration phase than in 1 G, thus impairing quasi-isometric fascicle behavior. In DLs, EMG activity before and during the COM deceleration phase is higher, and fascicles are stretched less in 1.8 G than in 1 G. Compared with the situation in 1 G, highly task-specific neuromuscular activity is diminished in 1.8 G, resulting in fascicle lengthening in both movement modalities. Specifically, in DJs, a high magnitude of neuromuscular activity is impaired, resulting in altered energy storage. In contrast, in DLs, linear stiffening of the system due to higher neuromuscular activity combined with lower fascicle stretch enhances the buffering function of the tendon, and thus the capacity to safely dissipate energy.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HaegerWirgesTanzmannetal.2023,
  author    = {Haeger, Gerrit and Wirges, Jessika and Tanzmann, Nicole and Oyen, Sven and Jolmes, Tristan and Jaeger, Karl-Erich and Sch{\"o}rken, Ulrich and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra},
  title     = {Chaperone assisted recombinant expression of a mycobacterial aminoacylase in Vibrio natriegens and Escherichia coli capable of N-lauroyl-L-amino acid synthesis},
  series = {Microbial Cell Factories},
  journal   = {Microbial Cell Factories},
  number    = {22},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  issn      = {1475-2859},
  doi       = {10.1186/s12934-023-02079-1},
  pages     = {Article number: 77 (2023)},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Background Aminoacylases are highly promising enzymes for the green synthesis of acyl-amino acids, potentially replacing the environmentally harmful Schotten-Baumann reaction. Long-chain acyl-amino acids can serve as strong surfactants and emulsifiers, with application in cosmetic industries. Heterologous expression of these enzymes, however, is often hampered, limiting their use in industrial processes. Results We identified a novel mycobacterial aminoacylase gene from Mycolicibacterium smegmatis MKD 8, cloned and expressed it in Escherichia coli and Vibrio natriegens using the T7 overexpression system. The recombinant enzyme was prone to aggregate as inclusion bodies, and while V. natriegens Vmax™ could produce soluble aminoacylase upon induction with isopropyl β-d-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG), E. coli BL21 (DE3) needed autoinduction with lactose to produce soluble recombinant protein. We successfully conducted a chaperone co-expression study in both organisms to further enhance aminoacylase production and found that overexpression of chaperones GroEL/S enhanced aminoacylase activity in the cell-free extract 1.8-fold in V. natriegens and E. coli. Eventually, E. coli ArcticExpress™ (DE3), which co-expresses cold-adapted chaperonins Cpn60/10 from Oleispira antarctica, cultivated at 12 °C, rendered the most suitable expression system for this aminoacylase and exhibited twice the aminoacylase activity in the cell-free extract compared to E. coli BL21 (DE3) with GroEL/S co-expression at 20 °C. The purified aminoacylase was characterized based on hydrolytic activities, being most stable and active at pH 7.0, with a maximum activity at 70 °C, and stability at 40 °C and pH 7.0 for 5 days. The aminoacylase strongly prefers short-chain acyl-amino acids with smaller, hydrophobic amino acid residues. Several long-chain amino acids were fairly accepted in hydrolysis as well, especially N-lauroyl-L-methionine. To initially evaluate the relevance of this aminoacylase for the synthesis of N-acyl-amino acids, we demonstrated that lauroyl-methionine can be synthesized from lauric acid and methionine in an aqueous system. Conclusion Our results suggest that the recombinant enzyme is well suited for synthesis reactions and will thus be further investigated.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{GohTopcuMadabhushietal.2023,
  author    = {Goh, Kheng Lim and Top{\c{c}}u, Murat and Madabhushi, Gopal S. P. and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Collagen fibril reinforcement in connective tissue extracellular matrices},
  series = {Handbook of the extracellular matrix},
  booktitle = {Handbook of the extracellular matrix},
  editor    = {Maia, Fatima Raquel Azevedo and Miguel Oliveira, J. and Reis, Rui L.},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-92090-6 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-92090-6_6-1},
  pages     = {1 -- 20},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {The connective tissues such as tendons contain an extracellular matrix (ECM) comprising collagen fibrils scattered within the ground substance. These fibrils are instrumental in lending mechanical stability to tissues. Unfortunately, our understanding of how collagen fibrils reinforce the ECM remains limited, with no direct experimental evidence substantiating current theories. Earlier theoretical studies on collagen fibril reinforcement in the ECM have relied predominantly on the assumption of uniform cylindrical fibers, which is inadequate for modelling collagen fibrils, which possessed tapered ends. Recently, Top{\c{c}}u and colleagues published a paper in the International Journal of Solids and Structures, presenting a generalized shear-lag theory for the transfer of elastic stress between the matrix and fibers with tapered ends. This paper is a positive step towards comprehending the mechanics of the ECM and makes a valuable contribution to formulating a complete theory of collagen fibril reinforcement in the ECM.},
  language  = {en}
}
@masterthesis{Kuck2023,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Kuck, Fabian},
  title     = {Commuter Zone : R{\"u}ckzugsort f{\"u}r Pendelnde zum Ausgleich ihrer Reisezeit},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  pages     = {103 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Die „Commuter Zone" setzt sich mit dem Zeitverlust Pendelnder auseinander. Berufliche Ziele treiben immer mehr Menschen an, l{\"a}ngere Strecken zur{\"u}ckzulegen. Dabei b{\"u}ßen sie den Zeitaufwand an privater Stelle ein. Als R{\"u}ckzugsort f{\"u}r Alleinreisende schafft die „Commuter Zone" ein effektiv nutzbares Zeitfenster. Dazu wird die R{\"u}cksichtnahme der Routinierten zueinander genutzt und gef{\"o}rdert. Sitz- und Arbeitsfl{\"a}chen lassen sich zur{\"u}ckklappen und erleichtern das Aussteigen. Der begrenzte Raum wird intensiv genutzt. So entsteht Komfort durch die Zuversicht, einen Sitzplatz zu erhalten. Und dank der Zusammensetzung der Sitzkonstellation bleibt das Arbeitsgeschehen privat. Letztlich bietet die „Commuter Zone" den zunehmend selbstbestimmenden Besch{\"a}ftigten neue M{\"o}glichkeiten zur Arbeitseinteilung und schafft Qualit{\"a}tszeit im Privaten.},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{MulsowHuelsenGuetzlaffetal.2023,
  author    = {Mulsow, Niklas A. and H{\"u}lsen, Benjamin and G{\"u}tzlaff, Joel and Spies, Leon and Bresser, Andreas and Dabrowski, Adam and Czupalla, Markus and Kirchner, Frank},
  title     = {Concept and design of an autonomous micro rover for long term lunar exploration},
  series = {Proceedings of the 74th International Astronautical Congress},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 74th International Astronautical Congress},
  publisher = {dfki},
  address   = {Saarbr{\"u}cken},
  pages     = {13 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Research on robotic lunar exploration has seen a broad revival, especially since the Google Lunar X-Prize increasingly brought private endeavors into play. This development is supported by national agencies with the aim of enabling long-term lunar infrastructure for in-situ operations and the establishment of a moon village. One challenge for effective exploration missions is developing a compact and lightweight robotic rover to reduce launch costs and open the possibility for secondary payload options. Existing micro rovers for exploration missions are clearly limited by their design for one day of sunlight and their low level of autonomy. For expanding the potential mission applications and range of use, an extension of lifetime could be reached by surviving the lunar night and providing a higher level of autonomy. To address this objective, the paper presents a system design concept for a lightweight micro rover with long-term mission duration capabilities, derived from a multi-day lunar mission scenario at equatorial regions. Technical solution approaches are described, analyzed, and evaluated, with emphasis put on the harmonization of hardware selection due to a strictly limited budget in dimensions and power.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{CheenakulaGriebelMontagetal.2023,
  author    = {Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Griebel, Kai and Montag, David and Gr{\"o}mping, Markus},
  title     = {Concept development of a mainstream deammonification and comparison with conventional process in terms of energy, performance and economical construction perspectives},
  series = {Frontiers in Microbiology},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Microbiology},
  number    = {11155235},
  editor    = {Huang, Xiaowu},
  publisher = {Frontiers},
  issn      = {1664-302X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fmicb.2023.1155235},
  pages     = {1 -- 15},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Deammonification for nitrogen removal in municipal wastewater in temperate and cold climate zones is currently limited to the side stream of municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTP). This study developed a conceptual model of a mainstream deammonification plant, designed for 30,000 P.E., considering possible solutions corresponding to the challenging mainstream conditions in Germany. In addition, the energy-saving potential, nitrogen elimination performance and construction-related costs of mainstream deammonification were compared to a conventional plant model, having a single-stage activated sludge process with upstream denitrification. The results revealed that an additional treatment step by combining chemical precipitation and ultra-fine screening is advantageous prior the mainstream deammonification. Hereby chemical oxygen demand (COD) can be reduced by 80\% so that the COD:N ratio can be reduced from 12 to 2.5. Laboratory experiments testing mainstream conditions of temperature (8-20°C), pH (6-9) and COD:N ratio (1-6) showed an achievable volumetric nitrogen removal rate (VNRR) of at least 50 gN/(m3∙d) for various deammonifying sludges from side stream deammonification systems in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where m3 denotes reactor volume. Assuming a retained Norganic content of 0.0035 kgNorg./(P.E.∙d) from the daily loads of N at carbon removal stage and a VNRR of 50 gN/(m3∙d) under mainstream conditions, a resident-specific reactor volume of 0.115 m3/(P.E.) is required for mainstream deammonification. This is in the same order of magnitude as the conventional activated sludge process, i.e., 0.173 m3/(P.E.) for an MWWTP of size class of 4. The conventional plant model yielded a total specific electricity demand of 35 kWh/(P.E.∙a) for the operation of the whole MWWTP and an energy recovery potential of 15.8 kWh/(P.E.∙a) through anaerobic digestion. In contrast, the developed mainstream deammonification model plant would require only a 21.5 kWh/(P.E.∙a) energy demand and result in 24 kWh/(P.E.∙a) energy recovery potential, enabling the mainstream deammonification model plant to be self-sufficient. The retrofitting costs for the implementation of mainstream deammonification in existing conventional MWWTPs are nearly negligible as the existing units like activated sludge reactors, aerators and monitoring technology are reusable. However, the mainstream deammonification must meet the performance requirement of VNRR of about 50 gN/(m3∙d) in this case.},
  language  = {en}
}