Final theses
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Completed Master's theses
2023
- Malk, Konrad: Adsorption behavior of selected phosphonates on activated sludge (01/2023)
- Semisch, Laura: Detailed investigations on the oxidative degradation of EDTMP using ozone and photocatalysis with differently doped gold nanoparticles (03/2023)
Fuh, Hardison Ngwa: Effects of dogestates from biogas plant residuals on trace metal concentrations and microbial population in agricultural soils - a case study from Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg (05/2023)
2022
- Engel, Romina: Investigation on the photochemical and biodegradation of conventional and novel perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFC) (06/2022)
- Chakraborty, Susiddharthak: Nitrite reduction in anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing (anammox) bacteria and the influence of decouplers on nitrite reduction (03/2022)
- Pena Arias, Constanza: Influence of sewage treatment plant effluents and agricultural uses on the quality of small water bodies (03/2022)
2021
- Lamia, Quazi Farjana : Deinfection capabilities of chlorine in treated wastewater and filtration performance of an electricdialysis cell (12/2021)
- Krüger, Lisa: Optimization and validation of a new standard method for the determination of the biodegradability of aminophosphonates (03/2021)
- Seregar, Vinay: Treatment of seaweed containing algea, with a combination of microsieve and planted sand filters (plant clarification stage) of Obersee, Berlin (03/2021)
2020
- Stenzel, Julia-Sophie: Influence of extreme pH values on the survival of selected fecal bacteria and on biofilm formation on membranes (10/2020)
- Bhatnagar, Devyani : Development of screening system for the uptake of the chiral molecules through FhuA protein (Ferric hydroxamate uptake protein) (9/2020)
- Paxinos, Christot: Influence of xenobiotic wastewater relevant trace substances on the vitality and performance of Anammox-Bacteria (9/2020)
- Abreu Schonert, Iballa: Investigations on the death behavior of bacteria under different chlorine concentrations and pH values (06/2020)
- Kühne, Tom: Investigations on the environmental behavior of selected cleaning agents for commercial applications (05/2020)
2019
- Yonn, Jung: The optimum ph and nutrient affinity (ammonium and nitrite) of "Brocadia fulgida" enrichment culture, Master (12/2019)
- Malk, Konrad: Emission of nitrous oxide from constructed wetlands and its contribution to greenhouse gas production, Master (10/2019)
- Dwarakanath, Ruthu: Comparison of German and international design guidelines for wastewater treatment plants in activated sludge processes and their adaptation to modern design methods based on Activated Sludge Model (ASM) simulations, Master (07/2019)
- Zrida, Hind: Startup optimization of anammox biofilm seeding, Master (05/2019)
- Berndt, Sabine: Investigation of the influence of different functional groups of novel aminophosphate structures on biodegradation, Master
- Berns, Wencke Marlene: Investigation to determine the performance of a mobile fixed-bed reactor for the degradation of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MKW), Master
- Bierbach, Dennis: Description of the design and operation of a mobile fixed-bed reactor for the degradation of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MKW), Master's degree
- Läntzsch, Marisa: Investigations into post-treatment options for ozonation in advanced wastewater treatment, Master's degree
2017
- Buchardt, Nina: Balancing the phosphonate share of non-reactive phosphorus in the Berlin-Ruhleben wastewater treatment plant 2017
- Lin, Jianfeng: Aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in iron rich sediments 09/2017
- Taktak, Ahmad: Investigation of the adsorption behaviour of activated sludge at BASF Schwarzheide 08/2017
- Ilki, Ugur: Characterization and optimization of a diffusion based Anammox Reactor 07/2017
- Mozooni, Mohammad: Establishment of Nitritation Reactor under High Saline Condition 2017
- Jensch, Robert: Fundamental investigation on the catalytic degradation of conventional aminophosphonates on doped surfaces 2017
- Janga, Josh: Study about photochemical degradation kinetics and potential metabolite production during the DTPMP (diethylenetriamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid)) degradation 2017
- Sczepanski, Nadine: Investigations of rapid test methods for the adsorption of organic trace substances on activated carbon 1/2017
- Bhuyan, Jayatu Kanta: Development of New Methods for Estimating Habitat Conditions in Eutrophicated Water Body to Prevent Harmful Cyano-Basterial Blooms 01/2017
2016
- Hao, Shengzhen: Biodegradation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa of selected aminophosphonates 11/2016
- Kestin, Toni : Investigation of the influence of carbon chain length on the photochemical degradation of EDTMP and HDTMP, 05/2016
- Scheinpflug, Anna: Comparison of different analytical methods for the determination of cell numbers in environmental samples, 2016
- Hovy, Ina: Adaptation of a measurement method for SF6 and investigation of the SF6 concentration in the Hassel groundwater catchment area, 2016
2015
- Heilmann, Ina: Establishment of an anammox-nitrifying biofilm on semi-permeable membranes, 2015
- Ebrahimi, Marjan: Application of membrane distilation for ammonia removal from wastewater, 2015
- Lindner, Cindy: Investigations into the irrigation of clear water and digested sludge from the Steinhof wastewater treatment plant in agriculture from the perspective of possible new legal framework conditions, 2015
- Lindemann, Isabel: Investigations into the substitution of disinfectants with the aim of reducing AOX formation during wastewater treatment at AcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH, 2015
- Gruchot, Gina: Comparison of different analytical methods for the detection of anammox bacteria in laboratory samples and environmental samples, 2015
2014
- Schoder, Melanie: Feasibility study on mechanical pre-treatment in the wastewater treatment plant of BASF Schwarzheide GmbH, 2014
- Chaudhary, Jeetendra: Influence oft he total organic carbon on the incomplete denitrification, 2014
- Kanneganti, Sree: Characterization of kinetic parameters for microbial nitrite oxidation and reduction processes, 2014
- Mbengamina, Terence: Activity and storage tests of Anammox-Biomass, 2014
2013
- Adhikari, Rosy: Elimination of recalcitrant pollutants in biofilters, 2013
- Eifler, Julia: Optimization of the precipitation-flocculation process in the treatment of flue gas cleaning wash water, 2013
- Heinkel, Anna: Development and optimization of a method for the detection and semi-quantitative determination of denitrifiers using PCR technology, 2013
- Ijioma, Uche: Determination of specific metabolic activities of Anammox bacteria and their sensitivity to oxygen, 2013
- Tóth, Elisabeth: Investigations to elucidate the mechanisms of photochemical and biological degradation of phosphonates using EDTMP as a model substance, 2013
- Wendl, Anna-Theresa: Investigations into the technical and economic optimization of the operation of the MAP plant in the Waßmannsdorf sewage treatment plant, 2013
- Shariff, Zaheer Ahmed: Study of the influence of process parameters on Fenton and Photo-Fenton oxidative water treatment processes during the de-colorization and mineralization of Methylene blue solution, 2013
2012
- Noack, Mariano: Determination of basic data for the optimization of a biofilm system for the integration of the anammox process in small wastewater treatment plants, 2012
2010
- Eltoum Hassan, Awad Osman: Continuous and batch experiments for the characterization of sulphate reduction process in sewers, 2010
- EkueRoland, Moki: Relation between sewage release, river pollution and cholera disease in the River Wouri delta in Douala (Cameroon), 2010
- Lopes del Rei Passos, Fabiana: Degradation of amino-phosphonates by combined biological treatment processes, 2010
- Ngufor, Nadege: Investigation of Different Technologies for the Treatment of Waste water from Crude Oil Refinery Companies, 2010
Completed diploma theses
- Westphal, Katja: Development of a scenario for the Mongolian village of Khongoor to investigate the potential of a large-scale willow-based wastewater system with a focus on design and dimensioning, 2014
- Becker, Tobias: Investigations into the technological and economic optimization of sewage sludge disposal at the VW vehicle plant in Zwickau, 2013
- Engelbrecht, Steffen: Energetic and analytical investigation of the total solids loads of co-digestion with the aim of value creation for the future energy self-sufficient operation of the Brieske/ Senftenberg wastewater treatment plant, 2012
- Bordmann, Christian: Optimization of biogas production at the wastewater treatment plant Brieske/Senftenberg, 2011
- Göring, Daniel: Investigation into the optimization of an anaerobic-aerobic gas wall for the degradation of chlorinated hydrocarbons from groundwater at the Leipzig site, 2011
- Eckert, Karl-Andreas: Investigations into the Process Engineering Optimization of Nitrogen Elimination at the Cottbus Wastewater Treatment Plant by Reducing Unfavourable Internal and External Influences, 2010
- Graeben, Nadine: Investigations on the influence of the formation of a sieve skin (biofilm) and the formation of H2S in wastewater disposal systems, 2009
- Kuke, Claudia: Investigations on the influence of technological process parameters on the sludge structure of a model sewage treatment plant, 2009
Completed Bachelor theses
2023
John, Kati: The influence of nickel, zinc and copper on the photochemical degradation of DTPMP, HDTMP, EDTMP and ATMP
2022
Noack, Laura Emelie: Investigation of the degradation mechanism of hydroxyethyldiphosphonic acid (HEDP) by the bacterium Ochrobactrum sp. BTU2 (02/2022)
Enam, ASM Sunny: Investigation of possible pathways fort he recycling of carboin black from low temperature rubber digestion
2021
- Forchhammer, Antonia: Validation of the laboratory analysis of the membrane permeability of aminophosphonates 9/2021
2019
- Malk, Konrad: Emission of nitrous oxide from constructed wetlands and its contribution to greenhouse gas production 10/2019
- Yonn, Jung: The optimum ph and nutrient affinity (ammonium and nitrite) of "Brocadia fulgida" enrichment culture 12/2019
2018
- Sahin, Zeki Eren: Investigation on the influence of the chain length of EDTMP, HDTMP and DDTMP on the biodegradation of selected microorganisms 04/2018
2017
- Krüger, Lisa: Investigation into the influence of selected trace elements on the biodegradation of aminophosphonates such as EDTMP 2017
- Wen, Jeansen: Elucidation of the degradation mechanism of the aminophosphonate HDTMP and its metabolites in UV light 2017
2016
- Wesch, Robert: Combination of electrolysis and photocatalysis for the elimination of environmentally harmful pollutants 12/2016
- Berndt, Sabine : Investigations on the influence of the chain length of EDTMP, HDTMP and DDTMP on the biodegradation of Pseudomonas aeroginosa" 10/2016
- Mohn, Marcel : Investigations into the optimization of biological wastewater treatment at VEO in Eisenhüttelstadt 05/2016
- Reichert, Annika: Investigations on the abiotic and biotic degradation of diethylene penta(methylene phosphonate) (DTPMP), 2016
- Gräbedünkel, Katja: Studies on the mobilization of chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHCs) by means of near-natural or identical surfactants using the example of perchloroethene, 2016
2015
- Weyer, Julius: The viable but not culturable status of nitrate reducing and ammonium exidizing bacteria, 2015
- Simon, Liliana: Feasibility study for decentralized wastewater disposal at the Pehlitzwerder campsite, 2015
- Li, Li: The influence of algae rhich biofilms on corrosion of concrete in surface water, 2015
- Heimes, Robin: Cultivation-based and molecular biological investigation of nitrifying archaebacteria in surface waters, 2015
- Ehlers, Carolin: Studies on the biodegradation of EDTMP, IDMP, EABMP and AMPA, 2015
2014
- Schilling, Jannik: Investigations on the degree of enrichment and oxygen sensitivity of anammox bacteria from a laboratory reactor, 2014
- Schiemann, Milena: Experiments on the quantitative detection of coloured perchloroethene (PCE) using dyes for mobilization by biosurfactants in groundwater, 2014
- Lewe, Heinz-Uwe: The Influence of light on biofilm characteristies and corrosion processes on concrete surfaces in freshwater systems, 2014
- Köhrer, Martin: Balancing of input pathways and elimination of phosphorus in two municipal wastewater treatment plants, 2014
- Hahn, Sandra: Technical and economic evaluation of the biogas generation potential of selected organic residues, 2014
- Eckardt, Julia: Qualitative studies on the biodegradability of unsaturated polyester resins, 2014
2013
- Chaudary, Jeetendra: Influence oft he total organic carbon on the uncomplete denitrification, 2014
- Wolf, Roman : Studies on nitrogen turnover, in particular heterothrophic nitrification, denitrification and anammox in freshwater sediments with special consideration of carbon supply, 2013
- Karla, Jennifer: Optimization of the oxygen input in the aeration basins of the wastewater treatment plant of BASF Schwarzheide GmbH, 2013
2012
- Wustrow, Arne : Comparative observations on the influence of different operating conditions on the service life of H2S biodiesel bed reactors, 2012
- Aydin, Zeynep: Comparison of different DNA extraction methods of environmentally relevant samples, 2012
- Garcia Diaz, Eileen: Investigation of the influence of biofilms on concrete corrosion in surface waters in a model experiment, 2012
- Hoppe, Fanny: Investigations into the influence of biocompatible surfactants on the degradation of various hydrocarbons, 2012
- Hovy, Ina: Investigations into the photochemical and biological degradation of phosphonates as corosion inhibitors in membrane systems for drinking water treatment, 2012
2011
- Baatz, Undine: Optimization if a passive sampling method for trace organic substances in aquatic environments, 2011
- Kruse, Heinera: Investigations on the kinetic characterization of bacteria of the Annamox process, 2011
- Kühne, Sabine: Adaptation and optimization of the fish technique for the qualitative and semi-quantitative characterization of immobilized methanogenic archaea, 2011
2010
- Noack, Mariano: Investigations on the influence of different boundary parameters on the formation of excess sludge in the purification of wastewater with the fluidized bed floating bed process, 2010
- Töfge, Kevin: Investigations on the use of phytoremediation for the elimination of Cu from sewage sludge, 2010
Completed student research projects
- Oeter, Miriam: (Study) Potential for near-natural wastewater treatment processes in the redevelopment of settlements in Sierra Leone(2023)
- Ramaswami, Parvathi: (Study) Improvement of water quality in Periyar river, Kerala, India - a case study (2023)
- Paff, Jessica: (Study) Photodegradation of DTPMP, HDTMP, EDTMP and ATMP using transition metals (2023)
- Schonert, Iballa Abreu: (Study) Wastewater management on ships (2022)
- Semisch, Laura: (Study) Comparison of different oxidation processes for improved chemical degradation of selected model substances such as EDTMP, SS 2022
- Engel, Romina: (Study) First basic investigations on the environmental behavior of selected polyfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFC), SS 2021
- Malk, Konrad: (Study) Photochemical and biodegradation of ATMP and its primary metabolites IDMP and AMPA, SS 2021
- Noack, Laura Emelie: (practical semester) Characterization of a mixed culture and its pure strains for the biodegradation of the organophosphonate HEDP, WS 2020/21
- Leppin, Eik: (Study) Characterization of the surface properties of an anammox-dominating biofilm, WS 2015/16
- Lei, Zhen: (Study) Review on persistent substances, SS 2015
- Miller, Rebecca: (Study) Investigation on the mechanism of the biological degradation of ethylenediaminetetramethylenephosphonate (EDTMP), SS 2015
- Guis, Anas: (Study) Development of an optical gas meter for small volumes, SS 2015
- Hao, Shengzhen: (Student research project) The influence of substances storage of Pseudomonas spec. for biodegradation of (poly)amino(poly)phosphonates, SS 2015
- Jensch, Robert: (practical semester) Investigations on the photochemical degradation of phosphonates, in particular EDTMP, WS 2014/15
Older theses
- Hirrle, Steffen: Optimization of sewage sludge disposal for the Ludwigsfelde wastewater treatment plant
- Sievers, Jan: Performance and economic efficiency of downstream treatment stages
- Muche, Katrin: Population dynamics of nitrifiers in conventional and membrane activated sludge processes (in cooperation with EAWAG Dübendorf - CH)
- Müller, Grit: Investigations to increase the efficiency of sludge digestion in the Cottbus wastewater treatment plant
- Böhm, Andreas: Optimization of mechanical particle separation for ballast water treatment
- Schultze, Maya: Optimization of the process parameters of the wastewater treatment plant Frankfurt/Oder
- Jaeger, Wolfram: Optimization of a soil filter plant
- Yinnavong, Ninaphone: Decision criteria for decentralized wastewater treatment using small wastewater treatment plants