EDGE

Division of Environmental Geosciences

Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

About EDGE

The Division of Environmental Geosciences | EDGE at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science | CeMESS investigates key processes controlling the natural environment and anthropogenic impacts. 

Researchers at EDGE combine field observations with experimental work, linking molecular-scale mechanisms at environmental interfaces with complex large-scale environmental processes using quantitative modelling. 

At EDGE, we accept the challenges posed by the release of known and emerging pollutants and recognise the need to understand their impacts on soils, ground and surface waters, and human health using process-based and mechanistic research.

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CeMESS/Maximilian Prag

Recent Publications

Li J, Boxall ABA, Swan C, Hoeks S, Lai RWS, Wilkinson JL et al. Pan-continental assessment of socioeconomic and environmental predictors of PFAS occurrence in European rivers from a harmonised monitoring study. Water Research. 2026 Oct 15;305:1-15. 126481. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2026.126481

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Ivankovic A, Comes A, Stockhausen M, Florek J, Ragossnig H, Khalouche C et al. Scalable Membrane-Based Lithium-Ion Sieve Sorbent for Selective Lithium Extraction from Brines. Langmuir. 2026 Oct 1. Epub 2026 Oct 1. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6c04005

Otieno JO, Hüffer T, Hofmann T, Cydzik-Kwiatkowska A. Occurrence, fate, and effects of tire wear particles and tire-associated chemicals in wastewater treatment systems. Journal of environmental chemical engineering. 2026 Oct;14(5):1-12. 124689. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2026.124689

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Meibom J, Torii S, Morales LD, Zumstein M, Kohn T. A Capsid Tyrosine Residue Governs the Proteolytic Inactivation of Echovirus 11 in Lakewater. Environmental Science and Technology. 2026 Sept 29;60(38):27453-27461. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.6c08363

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Gruseck R, Hofmann T, Zumstein M. Chemical Structure Controls Soil Biotransformation Kinetics of Bacillus Lipopeptide Biopesticides. Environmental Science and Technology. 2026 Sept 25;60(40):29043-29053. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.6c06707

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Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

University of Vienna

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