@article{WangDruckenmuellerElbersetal.2014, author = {Wang, Ren-Qi and Druckenm{\"u}ller, Katharina and Elbers, Gereon and Guenther, Klaus and Crou{\´e}, Jean-Philippe}, title = {Analysis of aquatic-phase natural organic matter by optimized LDI-MS method}, series = {Journal of mass spectrometry}, volume = {49}, journal = {Journal of mass spectrometry}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Bognor Regis}, issn = {1096-9888}, doi = {10.1002/jms.3321}, pages = {154 -- 160}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The composition and physiochemical properties of aquatic-phase natural organic matter (NOM) are most important problems for both environmental studies and water industry. Laser desorption/ionization (LDI) mass spectrometry facilitated successful examinations of NOM, as humic and fulvic acids in NOM are readily ionized by the nitrogen laser. In this study, hydrophobic NOMs (HPO NOMs) from river, reservoir and waste water were characterized by this technique. The effect of analytical variables like concentration, solvent composition and laser energy was investigated. The exact masses of small molecular NOM moieties in the range of 200-1200 m/z were determined in reflectron mode. In addition, spectra of post-source-decay experiments in this range showed that some compounds from different natural NOMs had the same fragmental ions. In the large mass range of 1200-15 000 Da, macromolecules and their aggregates were found in HPO NOMs from natural waters. Highly humic HPO exhibited mass peaks larger than 8000 Da. On the other hand, the waste water and reservoir water mainly had relatively smaller molecules of about 2000 Da. The LDI-MS measurements indicated that highly humic river waters were able to form large aggregates and membrane foulants, while the HPO NOMs from waste water and reservoir water were unlikely to form large aggregates. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley \& Sons, Ltd.}, language = {en} } @article{HeineHerrmannSelmeretal.2014, author = {Heine, A. and Herrmann, G. and Selmer, Thorsten and Terwesten, F. and Buckel, W. and Reuter, K.}, title = {High resolution crystal structure of clostridium propionicum β-Alanyl-CoA:Ammonia Lyase, a new member of the "Hot Dog Fold" protein superfamily}, series = {Proteins}, volume = {82}, journal = {Proteins}, number = {9}, publisher = {Wiley-Liss}, address = {New York}, issn = {1097-0134 (E-Journal); 0887-3585 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/prot.24557}, pages = {2041 -- 2053}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Clostridium propionicum is the only organism known to ferment β-alanine, a constituent of coenzyme A (CoA) and the phosphopantetheinyl prosthetic group of holo-acyl carrier protein. The first step in the fermentation is a CoA-transfer to β-alanine. Subsequently, the resulting β-alanyl-CoA is deaminated by the enzyme β-alanyl-CoA:ammonia lyase (Acl) to reversibly form ammonia and acrylyl-CoA. We have determined the crystal structure of Acl in its apo-form at a resolution of 0.97 {\AA} as well as in complex with CoA at a resolution of 1.59 {\AA}. The structures reveal that the enyzme belongs to a superfamily of proteins exhibiting a so called "hot dog fold" which is characterized by a five-stranded antiparallel β-sheet with a long α-helix packed against it. The functional unit of all "hot dog fold" proteins is a homodimer containing two equivalent substrate binding sites which are established by the dimer interface. In the case of Acl, three functional dimers combine to a homohexamer strongly resembling the homohexamer formed by YciA-like acyl-CoA thioesterases. Here, we propose an enzymatic mechanism based on the crystal structure of the Acl·CoA complex and molecular docking. Proteins 2014; 82:2041-2053. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.}, language = {en} } @article{TakenagaBiselliSchnitzleretal.2014, author = {Takenaga, Shoko and Biselli, Manfred and Schnitzler, Thomas and {\"O}hlschl{\"a}ger, Peter and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Toward multi-analyte bioarray sensors: LAPS-based on-chip determination of a Michaelis-Menten-like kinetics for cell culturing}, series = {Physica status solidi A : Applications and materials science}, volume = {211}, journal = {Physica status solidi A : Applications and materials science}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-396X (E); 1862-6319 (E-Journal); 0031-8965 (Print); 1862-6300 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201330464}, pages = {1410 -- 1415}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The metabolic activity of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells was observed using a light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS). The dependency toward different glucose concentrations (17-200 mM) follows a Michaelis-Menten kinetics trajectory with Kₘ = 32.8 mM, and the obtained Kₘ value in this experiment was compared with that found in literature. In addition, the pH shift induced by glucose metabolism of tumor cells transfected with the HPV-16 genome (C3 cells) was successfully observed. These results indicate the possibility to determine the tumor cells metabolism with a LAPS-based measurement device.}, language = {en} } @article{WhiteheadOehlschlaegerAlmajhdietal.2014, author = {Whitehead, Mark and {\"O}hlschl{\"a}ger, Peter and Almajhdi, Fahad N. and Alloza, Leonor and Marz{\´a}bal, Pablo and Meyers, Ann E. and Hitzeroth, Inga I. and Rybicki, Edward P.}, title = {Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 E7 protein bodies cause tumour regression in mice}, series = {BMC cancer}, journal = {BMC cancer}, number = {14:367}, publisher = {BioMed Central}, address = {London}, issn = {1471-2407}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2407-14-367}, pages = {1 -- 15}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{KueppersSteffenHellmuthetal.2014, author = {K{\"u}ppers, Tobias and Steffen, Victoria and Hellmuth, Hendrik and O'Connell, Timothy and Bongaerts, Johannes and Maurer, Karl-Heinz and Wiechert, Wolfgang}, title = {Developing a new production host from a blueprint: Bacillus pumilus as an industrial enzyme producer}, series = {Microbial cell factories}, volume = {13}, journal = {Microbial cell factories}, publisher = {BioMed Central}, address = {London}, issn = {1475-2859 (E-Journal)}, doi = {10.1186/1475-2859-13-46}, pages = {Article No. 46}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{GuoMiyamotoWagneretal.2014, author = {Guo, Yuanyuan and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo}, title = {Theoretical study and simulation of light-addressable potentiometric sensors}, series = {Physica status solidi (A) : applications and materials}, volume = {211}, journal = {Physica status solidi (A) : applications and materials}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {0031-8965}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201330354}, pages = {1467 -- 1472}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) is a semiconductor-based potentiometric sensor using a light probe with an ability of detecting the concentration of biochemical species in a spatially resolved manner. As an important biomedical sensor, research has been conducted to improve its performance, for instance, to realize high-speed measurement. In this work, the idea of facilitating the device-level simulation, instead of using an equivalent-circuit model, is presented for detailed analysis and optimization of the performance of the LAPS. Both carrier distribution and photocurrent response have been simulated to provide new insight into both amplitude-mode and phase-mode operations of the LAPS. Various device parameters can be examined to effectively design and optimize the LAPS structures and setups for enhanced performance.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Kobus2014, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kobus, Timm}, title = {Untersuchung des unterschiedlichen Reduktionsverhaltens von unterschiedlich para-substituierten Acetophenonen mit Chiralidon R \& S}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {128 S.}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Maintz2014, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Maintz, Stephan}, title = {Enantioselektive Reduktion prochiraler Carbonylverbindungen mit Chiralidon R \& S in einem kontinuierlich betriebenen Festbettreaktor}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {86 S.}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Huber2014, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Huber, Eugen}, title = {Selektive Reduktion von bifunktionellen aromatischen Carbonylverbindungen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {67 S.}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{RatkeMilowLisinskietal.2014, author = {Ratke, Lorenz and Milow, Barbara and Lisinski, Susanne and Hoepfner, Sandra}, title = {On an effect of fine ceramic particles on the structure of aerogels}, series = {Microgravity science and technology}, volume = {26}, journal = {Microgravity science and technology}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Heidelberg}, issn = {0938-0108 ; 1875-0494}, doi = {10.1007/s12217-014-9380-2}, pages = {103 -- 110}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{HandtkeVollandMethlingetal.2014, author = {Handtke, Stefan and Volland, Sonja and Methling, Karen and Albrecht, Dirk and Becher, D{\"o}rte and Nehls, Jenny and Bongaerts, Johannes and Maurer, Karl-Heinz and Lalk, Michael and Liesegang, Heiko and Voigt, Birgit and Daniel, Rolf and Hecker, Michael}, title = {Cell physiology of the biotechnological relevant bacterium Bacillus pumilus - An omics-based approach}, series = {Journal of Biotechnology}, journal = {Journal of Biotechnology}, number = {192(A)}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1873-4863 (E-Journal); 0168-1656 (Print)}, doi = {10.1016/j.jbiotec.2014.08.028}, pages = {204 -- 214}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Members of the species Bacillus pumilus get more and more in focus of the biotechnological industry as potential new production strains. Based on exoproteome analysis, B. pumilus strain Jo2, possessing a high secretion capability, was chosen for an omics-based investigation. The proteome and metabolome of B. pumilus cells growing either in minimal or complex medium was analyzed. In total, 1542 proteins were identified in growing B. pumilus cells, among them 1182 cytosolic proteins, 297 membrane and lipoproteins and 63 secreted proteins. This accounts for about 43\% of the 3616 proteins encoded in the B. pumilus Jo2 genome sequence. By using GC-MS, IP-LC/MS and H NMR methods numerous metabolites were analyzed and assigned to reconstructed metabolic pathways. In the genome sequence a functional secretion system including the components of the Sec- and Tat-secretion machinery was found. Analysis of the exoproteome revealed secretion of about 70 proteins with predicted secretion signals. In addition, selected production-relevant genome features such as restriction modification systems and NRPS clusters of B. pumilus Jo2 are discussed.}, language = {en} } @article{NachtrodtTietschMostaccietal.2014, author = {Nachtrodt, Frederik and Tietsch, Wolfgang and Mostacci, Domiziano and Scherer, Ulrich W.}, title = {Set-up and first operation of a plasma oven for treatment of low level radioactive wastes}, series = {Nuclear technology and radiation protection}, volume = {29}, journal = {Nuclear technology and radiation protection}, number = {Suppl.}, publisher = {VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences}, address = {Belgrad}, issn = {1451-3994}, doi = {10.2298/NTRP140SS47N}, pages = {47 -- 51}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{RaueWambachGloeggleretal.2014, author = {Raue, Markus and Wambach, M. and Gl{\"o}ggler, S. and Grefen, Dana and Kaufmann, R. and Abetz, C. and Georgopanos, P. and Handge, U. A. and Mang, Thomas and Bl{\"u}mich, B. and Abetz, V.}, title = {Investigation of historical hard rubber ornaments of Charles Goodyear}, series = {Macromolecular chemistry and physics}, volume = {Vol. 215}, journal = {Macromolecular chemistry and physics}, number = {No. 3}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1022-1352}, pages = {245 -- 254}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @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{HoehrPaulssenBenardetal.2014, author = {Hoehr, Cornelia and Paulßen, Elisabeth and Benard, Francois and Lee, Chris Jaeil and Hou, Xinchi and Badesso, Brian and Ferguson, Simon and Miao, Qing and Yang, Hua and Buckley, Ken and Hanemaayer, Victoire and Zeisler, Stefan and Ruth, Thomas and Celler, Anna and Schaffer, Paul}, title = {⁴⁴ᶢSc production using a water target on a 13 MeV cyclotron}, series = {Nuclear medicine and biology}, volume = {41}, journal = {Nuclear medicine and biology}, number = {5}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1872-9614}, doi = {10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2013.12.016}, pages = {401 -- 406}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Access to promising radiometals as isotopes for novel molecular imaging agents requires that they are routinely available and inexpensive to obtain. Proximity to a cyclotron center outfitted with solid target hardware, or to an isotope generator for the metal of interest is necessary, both of which can introduce significant hurdles in development of less common isotopes. Herein, we describe the production of ⁴⁴Sc (t₁⸝₂ = 3.97 h, Eavg,β⁺ = 1.47 MeV, branching ratio = 94.27\%) in a solution target and an automated loading system which allows a quick turn-around between different radiometallic isotopes and therefore greatly improves their availability for tracer development. Experimental yields are compared to theoretical calculations.}, language = {en} }