Completed Projects
Redox-O-Sorb
„Development and testing of an innovative, cost-effective system for the removal of pharmaceuticals from decentralized wastewater using redox active, manganese oxide containing sorbents"
Subproject at the Institute of Water Chemistry:
„Investigations of degradation and elimination processes of pharmaceuticals in decentralized wastewater treatment plants using granulated redox active sorbents derived from residues of drinking water treatment processes"
Project manager: Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte
Co-worker: Dr. Stephan Beil, Dr. Linda Schuster
Funding: AiF (ZIM)
Duration: 01/2022-10/2023
Cooperating partners: HeGo Biotec GmbH (https://hego-biotec.de)
3 D –on line TOC: „Development and testing of an innovative on-line TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analyzer based on 3 D diamond electrode technology“
Subproject Institute of Water Chemistry
„Development of an innovative electrochemical oxidation process based on 3 D diamond electrode technology for the on-line determination of the TOC in particle containing (waste) water“
Project manager: Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte
Co-worker: M. Sc. R. Fiskal, Dr. T. Dittmar, Dr. V. Schmalz, M.Sc. S. Eberle
Funding: AiF (ZIM) FKZ: KK505030BR0
Duration: 03/2021 - 07/2023
Project partner: ECH Elektrochemie Halle GmbH (https://www.ech.de)
BIOSENOS “Development of an innovative, self-sufficient biosensor as a solution for the online monitoring and continuous control of dissolved oxygen concentrations in the decentralized wastewater treatment”
Subproject of the Institute of Water Chemistry:
„Development and systematic investigation of a new biosensor for real-time monitoring of dissolved oxygen concentrations based on the microbial fuel cell technology“
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte
Scientific co-workers: Dr. Daniela Haaken, Dr. Viktor Schmalz
Funding: AiF ((FKZ: KK 5050301SY0))
Duration: 03/2021 - 06/2023
Cooperation partner: Bergmann Beton + Abwassertechnik GmbH (BBAT)
controlled synergy: peptide-mediated cell-cell communication between yeast and bacteria in (bio)technological processes (CoSyn)
ESF-Junior research group (collaboration project)
part of institute of water chemistry:
Development of an analysis method for the detection of signal peptides and degraded antibiotics at low concentrations and in complex matrices
project leader: Prof. Dr. S. Stolte project team: Dipl.-Ing. C. Pohl, M.Sc. L. Schuster, Dr. S. Beil, Dr. H. Börnick funding organisation: ESF (FKZ: 100382167) duration: 03.2020-12.2022
Riverbank filtration in Vietnam
BMBF project AquaViet
Science-based master plan for bank filtration water supply in Vietnam
Assessment of water quality and research into behaviour and fade of Micropollutants via river bank filtration (RBF) in Vietnam.
Project leader: Dr. H. Börnick
Project team: M. Sc. Lale Carstensen, M. Sc. Stephan Eberle
Funding organisation: BMBF (FKZ: 02WCL1472B)
Duration: 02.2019- 01.2022
TextileMission: Microplastics of Textile Origin - Retention of Polyester Particles in the Sewage Treatment Plant and Environmental Stability of new Materials.
Projektleiter: Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte
Bearbeiter: Dr. Ya-Qi Zhang, M.Sc. Marianna Lykaki, Dr. Marta Markiewicz
Finanzierung: BMBF (DLR 13NKE010C)
Laufzeit: 09/2017 - 03/2021
DeGrey: Decentralised grey water treatment Vietnam
Teilprojekt Institut für Wasserchemie:
„Chemisch-analytische Untersuchungen zur Charakterisierung und Anpassung der Verfahrenskombination Membranbioreaktoren (MBR) und Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) zur Abwasserwiederverwendung“
Project leader: Dr. H. Börnick
Scientific co-workers: M. Sc. Linda Schuster, M. Sc. Henriette Krenkel
Funding: AiF / ZIM International (ZF 4200803RH7)
Duration: 01/2018-12/2020
Co-operation partners: UMEX Dresden GmbH, INAPRO-HUST, IET-VAST, STDA Co. Ltd., GREENTECH ENVIRONMENT JSC
Biomolekule-Corona of nanoparticles
Recent studies could demonstrate that properties of engineered nanomaterials strongly and rapidly change when brought into contact to biological media.
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte
Scientific co-workers: M. Sc. Steve Bemwosky
Funding: BMBF-FKZ: 03X0152
Entwicklung und Erprobung katalytischer Verfahren zur nachhaltigen Reduzierung von anorganischen Chloraminen im Schwimmbeckenwasserkreislauf
Teilprojekt am Institut für Wasserchemie:
Entwicklung eines Kupfer-Katalysators sowie labormaßstäbliche Erprobung von Verfahren zum Abbau anorganischer Chloramine in Modellwässern
Projektleiter: Prof. Dr. S. Stolte
Bearbeiter: Dr. S. Kutzner, Dr. D. Haaken, Dr. T. Dittmar, Dr. V. Schmalz
Finanzierung: AiF
Laufzeit: 09/2018 - 08/2020
MikroModell „Development of a mass balance model and guidelines for reducing emissions of micropollutants with regard to water quality“
Project leader: Dr. Hilmar Boernick
Scientific co-workers: M. Sc. Stephan Beil
Funding: SMUL, DBU, Gelsenwasser AG
Duration: 10/2015 – 09/2018
Verbundprojekt NIRWINDU: „Sichere und nachhaltige Trinkwassergewinnung in Indien durch Kopplung von naturnahen und innovativen Verfahren
Teilprojekte am Institut für Wasserchemie:
- „Entwicklung, Anwendung und Anpassung eines neuen, tragbaren DOC- Analysators“
- „Wasserqualitätsanalyse an Uferfiltrationsstandorten – Festlegung von Leitsubstanzen“
Projektleiter: Dr. Hilmar Börnick
Bearbeiter: M. Sc. Heinrich Glorian
Finanzierung: BMBF
Laufzeit: 06/2015 - 05/2018
Verbundprojekt CYAQUATA - Untersuchung der Wechselbeziehungen von toxinbildenden Cyanobakterien und Wasserqualität in Talsperren unter Berücksichtigung sich verändernder Umweltbedingungen und Ableitung einer nachhaltigen Bewirtschaftungsstrategie CYAQUATA
Projektleiter: Prof. Dr. E. Worch, Dr. H. Börnick
Bearbeiter: Dr. K. Zoschke
Finanzierung: BMBF : (Förderkennzeichen: 033W043A)
Laufzeit: 06/2015 - 12/2018
PANOMOX - „Entwicklung innovativer Elektrolysesysteme zur Gewährleistung eines permanenten Anodenbetriebs von MOX-Elektroden als Lösungsbeitrag für eine langzeitstabile, von der Wasserhärte unabhängige On-site-Elektrochlorung“
Teilprojekt Institut für Wasserchemie:
„Untersuchungen zur Gewährleistung eines umpolfreien Betriebs von MOX-Elektroden als Lösung des Standzeitproblems bei der On-site-Elektrochlorung von Wässern mit variabler Härte“
Projektleiter: Prof. Dr. E. Worch
Bearbeiter: Dr. Daniela Haaken
Finanzierung: AiF
Laufzeit: 05/2016 - 09/2018
Regional growth core BIOSAM, project BIONEWS: „Reactive, renewable bio-hybrid systems for detection and removal of recyclable materials and pollutants from aqueous systems”.
Sub-project Institute of Water Chemistry:
“Sensory detection of environmentally relevant organic trace pollutants in water”
Project leader: Prof. Dr. E. Worch, Dr. H. Börnick
Scientific co-workers: M. Sc. Linda Richter
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 01/2015 - 12/2017
Development of a portable analyzer for determination of organic carbon (TOC/DOC) in water samples based on diamond electrode technology
Subproject:
“Investigations on the electrochemical decomposition process using diamond electrodes technology in combination with ultrasound - development of a novel method for the determination of organic carbon in water samples”
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dr. Thomas Dittmar, Dr. Viktor Schmalz
Funding: Geman Federation of Industrial Research Associations (AiF)
Duration: 10/2011 – 03/2014
MOLOTECH - Application of modular low-tech filtration systems to improve hygienic and chemical process parameters in the decentralized wastewater treatment - low-energy reclamation of water and nutrients
Project
"Research and development of low-tech filtration systems:
1) disinfection of biologically treated wastewater by use of an innovative biofilter in combination with low-energy electrical fields as well as avoidance of recontamination by application of a silver plated textile fabric
2) recovery of phosphorus from biologically treated wastewater by application of adsorption / desorption and precipitation "
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Chem. Daniela Haaken, Dr. Thomas Dittmar, Dr. Viktor Schmalz
Funding: German Federation of Industrial Research Associations (AiF)
Duration: 02/2011 -04/2013
NanoPharm – Nano-biotechnology for enviroment protection: New photocatalytic active composites for the elimination of anthropogenic organic trace compounds such as pharmaceuticals.
Project leader: Prof. Dr. E. Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Leb.-Chem. Christine Schmoock, Dr. Hilmar Börnick
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 07/2010 - 06/2013
Improvement of urban Water management concepts for the water supply of Brasilia, DF, capital of Brazil.
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific Co-Workers: Dipl.-Chem. Björn Steiniger, Dr. Hilmar Börnick
Funding: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung)
Duration: 08/2008 - 12/2012
Holistic procedure to the restoration of hypertrophic shallow lakes – development of a aeration/adsorption-hybrid module for simultaneous removal of toxic and eutrophication supporting materials (using the example of arsenic and phosphorus) coupled with bio-technical in-situ elimination of digested sludge
Subproject: Process investigations to the adsorptive removal of arsenic and phosphate as well as the elimination of organic digested sludge by aeration in combination with biotechnical methods
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Chem. Norman Dietrich, Dr. Thomas Dittmar, Dr. Viktor Schmalz
Funding: German Federation of Industrial Research Associations (AiF)
Duration: 01/2010 - 12/2012
Investigations of the disinfection of biologically treated wastewater from small treatment systems by using an UV/Electrolysis-hybrid process
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Chem. Daniela Haaken, Dr. Thomas Dittmar, Dr. Viktor Schmalz
Funding: central development bank of the Free State of Saxony (SAB)
Duration: 03/2009 – 03/2011
Recycling of phosphorous – contribution to sustainability in small domestic waste water treatment plants
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Chem. Sebastian Hellman, Dr. Thomas Dittmar
Funding: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung) Duration: 09/2008 - 08/2011
Duration: 09/2008 - 08/2011
Joint Project: R&D in the field of water supply and waste water treatment under regional conditions. Part I: Drinking water. Subproject: Removal of DOC and selected anthropogenic tracer compounds from surface water by activated carbon adsorption under special consideration of extreme temperature conditions and varying pollution levels
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dr. Bernd Schreiber, Dr. Viktor Schmalz
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 01/2002 - 06/2005
Joint Project: R&D in the field of water supply and waste water treatment under regional conditions. Part I: Drinking water. Subproject: DOC removal during riverbank filtration under special consideration of extreme temperature conditions and varying pollution levels
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Ing. Dagmar Schoenheinz, Dr.-Ing. Thomas Grischek
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 01/2002 - 06/2005
Joint project: Development of rapid and cost-effective methods for assessing the adsorbability of organic micropollutants on activated carbon during drinking water treatment (BETA). Subproject: Computer-based assessment method
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Ing. Irene Slavik
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 06/2001 - 11/2004
Sorption of phenols by natural sandy aquifer material: the effect of pH and NOM
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-worker: MSc Fariba Amiri
Funding: DFG (Research Training Group “Cross-media substance transport and substance transformation processes at the compartment boundaries of water“)
Duration: 02/2001 - 01/2004
Investigation of processes for accumulation and mobilisation of heavy metals and arsenic at the water-sediment Interface through electrochemically initiated processes
Project leader: PD Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-worker: MSc Reena Shresta
Funding: DFG (Research Training Group “Cross-media substance transport and substance transformation processes at the compartment boundaries of water“)
Duration: 02/2001 - 02/2004
Modelling of geosorption processes
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-worker: Dr. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman
Funding: DFG (Research Training Group “Cross-media substance transport and substance transformation processes at the compartment boundaries of water“)
Duration: 02/2002 - 09/2003
Relevance of polysulfides for drinking water treatment
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Chem. Veit Hultsch
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 08/1999 - 12/2002
Joint project: Water supply and sulphate-loaded groundwater beneath agricultural and forest areas. Subproject: Hydrogeological investigations of the sulphur sources and the kinetics of transformation processes in aquifers as a basis for predicting the sulphate exposure
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dr. Viktor Schmalz, Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Grischek, Dipl.-Ing. Jens Martin
Funding: BMBF, DVGW
Duration: 07/1999 - 12/2002
Risk assessment of groundwater pollution by interaction with surface waters affected by pulp and paper mills
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Ing. Dagmar Schoenheinz, Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Grischek
Funding: EU
Duration: 09/1998 - 08/2001
Thermodynamics and kinetics of the sorption of organic pollutants onto soil components
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Geol. Bernd Schreiber
Funding: Funding: DFG (Research Training Group “Cross-media substance transport and substance transformation processes at the compartment boundaries of water“)
Duration: 10/1997 - 09/2000
Basic investigations of electrokinetic remediation of groundwater-soil systems contaminated with heavy metals
Project leader: PD Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Chem. Dirk Römer
Funding: DFG (Research Training Group “Cross-media substance transport and substance transformation processes at the compartment boundaries of water“)
Duration: 10/1997-09/2000
Analytical determination of bromate ions
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Min. Holger Dienemann, Dipl.-Chem. Katrin Gebauer, Dipl.-Chem. Ute Sierig
Funding: Kuratorium für Wasserwirtschaft
Duration: 05/1997 -05/2000
Investigations of renaturation alternatives for the strongly acidic and iron-containing mining-lake Heide 6
Project leader: Doz. Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Rita Gellrich
Funding: Lausitzer Bergbauverwaltungsgesellschaft
Duration: 01/1997 - 03/1998
Development of the water quality in the mining lake Laubusch after finishing the water hoisting under consideration of the total system Lugteich/Kortitzmühle/Laubusch
Project leader: Doz. Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Rita Gellrich
Funding: Lausitzer Bergbauverwaltungsgesellschaft
Duration: 01/1997 - 03/1998
Process investigations and optimization of electrochemical/catalytic nitrate reduction under special consideration of acidic milieu conditions
Project leader: Doz. Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-workers: Dr. Dirk Schönfuß, Dipl.-Chem. Viktor Schmalz
Funding: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
Duration: 05/1996 - 04/1998
Development and testing of a combined process consisting of electrochemical treatment and UV-supported oxidation and development of new concepts for waste water treatment
Project leader: Doz. Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Rita Gellrich
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 01/1996 - 12/1997
Investigation of electrochemical corrosion in the gateway and spillway vaults of the Hohenleuben dam
Project leader: Doz. Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Rita Gellrich
Funding: Thüringer Talsperrenverwaltung Zeulenroda
Duration: 01/1996 – 12/1997
Joint project: Nitrogen-organic micropollutants and their behaviour during drinking water treatment processes. Subproject: Investigation of adsorptive removal of nitrogen-organic substances and optimization of the analytics for selected key components
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Chem. Jana Heubach, Dipl.-Chem. Susanne Paul
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 09/1995 - 06/1999
Investigations of organic micropollutant adsorption from waters with organic background components in view of drinking water treatment
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Chem. Beatrice Rabolt
Funding: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, own resources
Duration: 05/1995 - 04/1998
Development of practice-oriented calculation methods for activated carbon filtration in drinking water treatment
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Chem. Ute Sierig, Dipl.-Chem. Frank Hess
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 11/1994 - 12/1998
Joint project: Processes and facilities for treatment of waste water concentrates in order to minimize the waste and to establish closed cycles
Project leader: Doz. Dr. Roland Fischer
Scientific co-workers: Dipl.-Chem. Martin Pilz, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Rita Gellrich
Funding: AiF
Duration: 09/1994 - 05/1996
Determination of organic pollutants in selected parts of the River Elbe and study of their behaviour during drinking water treatment processes
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Worch
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Chem. Petra Eppinger
Funding: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
Duration: 01/1994 - 11/1997
Analytical investigations for assessing the behaviour of aromatic amines during drinking water treatment from Elbe river water
Project leader: Dr. Dieter Lienig
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Chem. Hilmar Börnick
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 07/1993 - 12/1996
Joint project: Inventory of heavy metal pollution in the rivers Havel/Spree, Saale and Schwarze Elster in view of future water quality. Subproject: Weiße Elster
Project leader: Dr. Hansi Schilling
Scientific co-worker: Dipl.-Chem. Uwe Naumann
Funding: BMBF
Duration: 11/1992 - 04/1996