Research of the Department Blue Bioindustry

To better understand processes occuring during microbial energy generation on sediment/water interface we use standard geochemical and molecular biological methods. Together with our partners we develop electronic data loggers for cell and electrode potentials, and concepts for energy storage and transformation. Microbial biodiversity and population dynamics on artificial substrates are monitored using PCR and DGGE in combination with cluster analysis or sequencing or Fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH). Basic aspects of the biofouling process are under investigation applying rheology in combination with streaming current potential measurements and hydrodynamic measurements.

Research projects

• BioLoad
  Biological impact on materials and sensor applications in offshore areas.

• SediBat II
  Optimisation of a sediment microbial fuel cell as energy source for maritime sensor systems.

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