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26.03.2020

New publication in Talanta: Accurate quantification of TiO2 nanoparticles in commercial sunscreens using standard materials and orthogonal particle sizing methods for verification

Commercially available sunscreens represent a typical cosmetic emulsion matrix, representative for many different cosmetic products, which often...

12.03.2020

New publication in Environmental Science & Technology: A deep learning neural network approach for predicting the sorption of ionizable and polar organic pollutants to a wide range of carbonaceous materials

Contaminants can be removed from the environment via a range of techniques. One of the most common approaches is the use of carbonaceous materials...

24.02.2020

New Publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials: Enhanced chromium(VI) treatment in electroactive constructed wetlands: Influence of conductive material

Dr. Naresh Kumar from EDGE, participated in a study along with collaborators from University of Tasmania, Macquarie University, and University of New...

21.02.2020

20th International Symposium on Field- and Flow-Based Separations from 23.02.-27.02.2020

From February, 23. to 27. the Department of Environmental Geosciences (EDGE) convenes the 20th International Symposium on Field- and Flow-Based...

12.02.2020

New Publication In Environmental Microbiology: Copper limiting threshold in the terrestrial ammonia oxidizing archaeon Nitrososphaera viennensis

Dr. Carolina Reyes and Prof. Stephan Kraemer from EDGE published a new research article together with colleagues in the Archaea Biology and...

01.02.2020

EDGE is part of new research platform MINERVA

The research platform "Mineralogical Preservation of the Human Biome from the Depth of Time (MINERVA)”, linking the research groups of Ron Pinhasi...

31.01.2020

New publication in Particle and Fibre Toxicology: Identifying the reactive sites of hydrogen peroxide decomposition and hydroxyl radical formation on chrysotile asbestos surfaces

Chrysotile asbestos is a carcinogenic mineral that has been abundantly used in different industrial and consumer applications. The fibers’ toxicity is...

23.01.2020

Public seminar on Nanotechnology, Microplastics, and Food Production

lanetarium Vienna, Friday, 24 January 2020, 7 PM

Thilo Hofmann from EDGE is giving a public seminar on Nanotechnology, Microplastics, and Food...

22.01.2020

Welcome new group member: Daniela Kubicz

Daniela Kubicz started as Organisation Assistant in October 2019 at EDGE Environmental Geosciences. She is supporting the administrative team and...

16.01.2020

New publication in Environmental Science & Technology: Groundwater Chemistry Has a Greater Influence on the Mobility of Nanoparticles Used for Remediation than the Chemical Heterogeneity of Aquifer Media

The application of nanoscale zerovalent iron (nano-ZVI) particles is an alternative technology for the in situ remediation of groundwater. Limited...

10.01.2020

03.10.2019

Semester question 2019/20: Thilo Hofmann from EDGE talks about how we can help to protect biodiversity

Biodiversity is the basis of our well-being. Food production, prosperity, the protection against natural hazards and many more depend on stable...