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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News

New publication in Nature Nanotechnology: Key principles and operational practices for improved nanotechnology environmental exposure assessment

25.09.2020 EDGE

Nanotechnology is identified as a key enabling technology due to its potential to contribute to economic growth and societal well-being across…

Welcome new group member: Johanna Ostah

23.09.2020 EDGE

Johanna Ostah has started at EDGE Environmental Geosciences in September 2020. She is part of the administrative team and responsible for finances,…

Welcome new group member: Boyoung Song

14.09.2020 EDGE

Boyoung Song has joined the EDGE Hofmann groups as a postdoctoral researcher working with Dr. Frank von der Kammer on the UBA OECD dissolution…

New Journal: Microplastics and Nanoplastics

04.09.2020 EDGE

Thorsten Hüffer from EDGE is part of the Editorial Board of the newly launched Journal “Microplastics and Nanoplastics” published by SpringerNature.…

New comment in Environmental Science & Technology

27.08.2020 EDGE

Researches from EDGE published a new comment on an article by colleagues from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio.

New publication in Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts: The importance of aromaticity to describe the interactions of organic matter with carbonaceous materials depends on molecular weight and sorbent geometry

26.08.2020 EDGE

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is ubiquitous in surface waters, playing a major role in the global carbon cycle. Similarly, carbonaceous materials…

Events

EDGE Lecture: Agricultural Water Reuse: The Dark Side of the Moon

20.04.2023 EDGE Lecture Series

Prof. Benny Chefetz

Recent Publications

Formentin G, Nogay V, Hofmann T. Data Space Inversion for efficient and uncertainty-informed contaminant source identification in aquifers. Water Research. 2026 Sept;302:1-14. 126176 . doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2026.126176

Gao C, Mordehay V, Sherman A, Hämmerle LE, Hofmann T, Polubesova T et al. Tire wear particles as a source of organic contaminants in the agro-environment:Release of tire wear-derived compounds and their plant uptake. Environmental Research. 2026 Aug 15;303:1-10. 124681. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2026.124681

Zhou H, Li Z, Wu Z, Zou L, Sun H, Li H et al. Zinc accumulation as a primary contributor to co-exposure toxicity with 6PPD-quinone in earthworms: Multi-level evidence. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2026 Aug;514:1-13. 142749. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.142749

Chen W, Hofmann T. From Particles to Chemicals: Redefining the Impact of Agricultural Plastics on Water Quality. Environmental Science & Technology. 2026 Jun 23;60(24):17058-17062. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.6c05931

Hendriks L , Lomax-Vogt M , Breuninger ES, Braeuer S, Koellensperger G. Nanoparticle Analysis, from Standards to Sunscreens: Teaching Graduate Students Single-Particle ICP-TOFMS through a Hands-On Laboratory Course. Journal of Chemical Education. 2026 Jun 9;103(6):3405-3416. Epub 2026. doi: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.6c00228

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Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

University of Vienna

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