@article{Ruediger2020, author = {R{\"u}diger, Jens}, title = {Enhancements of the numerical simulation algorithm for natural gas networks based on node potential analysis}, series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, volume = {53}, journal = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, number = {2}, issn = {2405-8963}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-14129}, pages = {13119 -- 13124}, year = {2020}, abstract = {A reliable energy supply for the economy of every country is a matter of national importance. Powerful simulation tools for natural gas networks are essential for operators of gas networks. In this paper, enhancement algorithms of previous developed node potential analysis algorithm are presented. These enhancement algorithms are used for a reasonable setting of initial values in the numerical gas net simulation algorithm. The setting of the initial values has a significant influence on the convergence behavior of the numerical simulation. The presented enhancement algorithms are explained and simulation results are evaluated.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Grebinyk2021, author = {Grebinyk, Anna}, title = {Synergistic Chemo- and Photodynamic Treatment of Cancer Cells with C60 Fullerene Nanocomplexes}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-14137}, school = {Technische Hochschule Wildau}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Recent progress in nanotechnology has attracted interest to a biomedical application of the carbon nanoparticle C60 fullerene (C60) due to its unique structure and versatile biological activity. In the current study the dual functionality of C60 as a photosensitizer and a drug nanocarrier was exploited to improve the efficiency of chemotherapeutic drugs towards human leukemic cells. Pristine C60 demonstrated time-dependent accumulation with predominant mitochondrial localization in leukemic cells. C60's effects on leukemic cells irradiated with high power single chip LEDs of different wavelengths were assessed to find out the most effective photoexcitation conditions. A C60-based noncovalent nanosized system as a carrier for an optimized drug delivery to the cells was evaluated in accordance to its physicochemical properties and toxic effects. Finally, nanomolar amounts of C60-drug nanocomplexes in 1:1 and 2:1 molar ratios were explored to improve the efficiency of cell treatment, complementing it with photodynamic approach. A proposed treatment strategy was developed for C60 nanocomplexes with the common chemotherapeutic drug Doxorubicin, whose intracellular accumulation and localization, cytotoxicity and mechanism of action were investigated. The developed strategy was revealed to be transferable to an alternative potent anticancer drug - the herbal alkaloid Berberine. Hereafter, a strong synergy of treatments arising from the combination of C60-mediated drug delivery and C60 photoexcitation was revealed. Presented data indicate that a combination of chemo- and photodynamic treatments with C60-drug nanoformulations could provide a promising synergetic approach for cancer treatment.}, subject = {cancer}, language = {en} } @article{GrytsenkoKsianzouKolomzarovetal.2021, author = {Grytsenko, Kostyantyn and Ksianzou, Viachaslau and Kolomzarov, Yurii and Lytvyn, Peter and Dietzel, Birgit and Schrader, Sigurd}, title = {Fluoropolymer Film Formation by Electron Activated Vacuum Deposition}, series = {Surfaces}, volume = {4}, journal = {Surfaces}, number = {1}, publisher = {MDPI}, issn = {2571-9637}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-13786}, pages = {66 -- 80}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyhexafluoropropylene (PHFP) and polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) were heated to their decomposition temperature in a high vacuum. The emitted fragments passed an electron cloud, condensed on a substrate and formed fluoropolymer film. Growth rate of PTFE and PHFP films increased up to a factor five in the presence of the electron cloud. Mass spectrometry revealed changes in the mass spectra of fragments generated by thermal decomposition only and formed under electron activation. The observed changes were different for each fluoropolymer. Infrared spectroscopy (IRS) showed that the structure of the films was close to the structure of the bulk polymers. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has revealed different morphologies of PTFE, PHFP and PCTFE films, suggesting a Volmer-Weber growth mechanism for PTFE and PHFP but a Frank-van der Merwe one for PCTFE. All films were smooth at nanoscale and transparent from ultraviolet to near-infrared region. Additional radio frequency (RF) plasma ignited in the emitted fragments at a low pressure increased mechanical characteristics of the films without losing their optical transparency and smoothness.}, language = {en} } @article{Lisdat2020, author = {Lisdat, Fred}, title = {Coupling biology to electrochemistry—future trends and needs}, series = {Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry}, volume = {24}, journal = {Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, issn = {1433-0768}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-13639}, pages = {2125 -- 2127}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The coupling of biological entities with electrodes has already quite some history and has reached a status which is not only based on phenomenological descriptions. Nowadays, we are able to effectively couple redox centres within protein molecules to electrochemical transducers. This allows the transduction of a biochemical reaction into an electrode signal with applications mainly in sensing and bioenergetics [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]. However, in most cases, this coupling is not direct, and shuttle molecules or side products of the reaction are used. But also for the direct coupling, significant progress has been made, and several enzymes and redox proteins can be addressed directly by electrodes [8,9,10,11,12,13]. The understanding of the functioning of developed systems is, however, in its infancy. Charge and electrostatic interactions have been mostly studied, and for small dipole molecules such as cytochrome c, the situation can be well described [14]. There is a lack of understanding for more complex enzyme molecules which brings a lot of trial and error into research.}, language = {en} } @article{GoebelTalkeAhnertetal.2019, author = {G{\"o}bel, Gero and Talke, Anja and Ahnert, Uwe and Lisdat, Fred}, title = {Electrochemical Activity Determination of Catechol-O-methyl Transferase by Selective Dopamine Detection}, series = {ChemElectroChem}, volume = {6}, journal = {ChemElectroChem}, number = {17}, publisher = {Wiley}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-13900}, pages = {4533 -- 4540}, year = {2019}, abstract = {For the treatment of Parkinson's disease, as one of the most frequent diseases of the central nervous system, several key enzymes for dopamine metabolism [e. g. catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)] are drug targets. For an efficient and long-lasting treatment, the activity of this enzyme should be monitored. In this study, an electrochemical approach using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) is introduced for the activity determination. The applied electrode material, fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO), is characterized by a clear discrimination between substrate and product of COMT, a high stability of the dopamine signal during consecutive measurements, and a linear dependency on the dopamine concentration in the range of the maximum reaction rate of COMT. Despite these advantageous results, dopamine detection in the complete activity assay is influenced by each of the added essential assay components, even though none of the added components reveal a current signal at the FTO electrode itself. After adjusting the potential range and the assay composition, these effects can be circumvented. By following the dopamine concentrations during COMT action, it can be shown that the activity of COMT can be detected by using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) at an FTO electrode and, by analyzing different COMT amounts, quantification can be demonstrated.}, language = {en} } @article{KeNieLiebchenetal.2020, author = {Ke, Yu and Nie, Lei and Liebchen, Christian and Yuan, Wuyang and Wu, Xin}, title = {Improving Synchronization in an Air and High-Speed Rail Integration Service via Adjusting a Rail Timetable: A Real-World Case Study in China}, series = {Journal of Advanced Transportation}, volume = {2020}, journal = {Journal of Advanced Transportation}, publisher = {Hindawi}, issn = {2042-3195}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-13105}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Air and high-speed rail (AH) integration services are gaining ground with the development of the high-speed railway and airline industries. A well-designed feeder train timetable with good synchronization is of great significance in an AH integration service, because it can improve the connectivity at transfer nodes and offer more opportunities for intermodal passengers to travel. In this study, we propose a multi-objective model of a feeder railway timetable problem in an AH integration service to improve synchronization. The aims of the optimization model are to maximize the number of synchronizations and the coverage of synchronized flights, as well as to minimize the transfer penalties of passengers. We focus on a scenario of a partial subnetwork in which one direction of a two-direction railroad line with one transfer station is considered. The model is applied to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport, China. The results illustrate the effectiveness of the approach developed in the paper.}, language = {en} } @article{GerhardLetienCressentetal.2020, author = {Gerhard, Christoph and Letien, Emilie and Cressent, Thomas and Hofmann, Mandy}, title = {Inline monitoring of hydrogenous plasma-induced defect formation within fused silica via plasma emission spectroscopy}, series = {Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing}, volume = {126}, journal = {Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing}, issn = {1432-0630}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-13118}, year = {2020}, abstract = {In this paper, the indirect monitoring of plasma-induced defect formation within fused silica via plasma emission spectroscopy is presented. It is shown that low-pressure plasma treatment with hydrogen as process gas leads to a decrease in UV transmission of fused silica. This decrease can be directly attributed to oxygen vacancy-related defects and the presence of hydrogen within the silicon dioxide glass network. By the analysis of the plasma composition, it was observed that the amount of oxygen within the plasma increases with increasing treatment duration. Hence, oxygen was continuously released from glass network in the course of the plasma treatment. It was further observed that this release is strongly dependent on the applied plasma power where the lowest process efficiency occurs at the highest plasma power. It is shown that an increase in plasma power leads to a remarkable increase in light emission from the working gas, hydrogen. This observation indicates that the higher the degree of excitation and ionisation of the plasma, the lower the efficiency of plasma-induced formation of oxygen deficiency-related defects. This finding is of mentionable relevance for a better understanding of plasma-induced surface modification and coating processes.}, language = {en} } @article{PajčinVlajkovFrohmeetal.2020, author = {Pajčin, Ivana and Vlajkov, Vanja and Frohme, Marcus and Grebinyk, Sergii and Grahovac, Mila and Mojićević, Marija and Grahovac, Jovana}, title = {Pepper Bacterial Spot Control by Bacillus velezensis: Bioprocess Solution}, series = {Microorganisms}, volume = {8}, journal = {Microorganisms}, number = {10}, publisher = {MDPI}, issn = {2076-2607}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-13510}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Pepper bacterial spot is one of the most severe plant diseases in terms of infection persistence and economic losses when it comes to fresh pepper fruits used in nutrition and industrial processing. In this study, Bacillus velezensis IP22 isolated from fresh cheese was used as a biocontrol agent of pepper bacterial spot, whose main causal agent is the cosmopolitan pathogen Xanthomonas euvesicatoria. After optimization of the cultivation medium composition aimed at maximizing of the antimicrobial activity against X. euvesicatoria and validation of the optimized medium at the scale of a laboratory bioreactor, in planta tests were performed. The results have showed significant suppression of bacterial spot symptoms in pepper plants by the produced biocontrol agent, as well as reduction of disease spreading on the healthy (uninoculated) pepper leaves. Furthermore, HPLC-MS (high pressure liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) analysis was employed to examine antimicrobial metabolites produced by B. velezensis IP22, where lipopeptides were found with similar m/z values compared to lipopeptides from fengycin and locillomycin families. The bioprocess solution developed at the laboratory scale investigated in this study represents a promising strategy for production of pepper bacterial spot biocontrol agent based on B. velezensis IP22, a food isolate with a great perspective for application in plant protection.}, language = {en} } @article{GoldenbergKoehlerKahleetal.2020, author = {Goldenberg, Leonid and K{\"o}hler, Mathias and Kahle, Olaf and Dreyer, Christian}, title = {Impact of inorganic nanoparticles on optical properties of low refractive index waveguiding polymers}, series = {Optical Materials Express}, volume = {10}, journal = {Optical Materials Express}, number = {11}, issn = {2159-3930}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-13521}, pages = {2987 -- 2997}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The objective of this work is to improve the optical properties of low refractive index polymers used for waveguide by introduction of inorganic nanoparticles. Copolymers of fluorinated monomers and glycidyl methacrylate are used. Introduction of SiO2 nanoparticles into polymer matrix is performed by direct mixing; copolymerization with SiO2 nanoparticles modified by monomer, and in situ sol-gel formation of SiO2 during photochemical cross-linking and annealing catalyzed by photoacid generator. It is demonstrated that nanoparticles are able to decrease thermo-optic coefficient. It is also possible to fabricate waveguiding layers by direct introduction of nanoparticles without compromising of optical propagation losses.}, language = {en} } @misc{KornejewDimitrovHerzog2014, author = {Kornejew, Eckhart and Dimitrov, Kiril and Herzog, Michael}, title = {New aromatic polyesterpolyols derived from PET industrial wastes}, series = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2014}, volume = {18}, journal = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2014}, issn = {0949-8214}, doi = {10.15771/0949-8214_2014_1_9}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3363}, pages = {71 -- 75}, year = {2014}, abstract = {China hat den globalen Recycling-Markt letztes Jahr mit der Ank{\"u}ndigung geschockt, nicht l{\"a}nger niederwertige Qualit{\"a}ten von rezyklierbaren Abf{\"a}llen von ausl{\"a}ndischen Exporteuren zu akzeptieren - die so genannte „Aktion Gr{\"u}ner Zaun" startete zu Beginn des Jahres 2013. Die Antwort im Westen sollte ein Innovations- und Investitionsschub in Recycling-Technologie zur Entwicklung eines erfolgreichen Recycling-Marktes sein. Dies sollte hochentwickelte Behandlungstechnologien und installierte Anlagentechnik umfassen. F{\"u}r PET-Getr{\"a}nkeflaschen aus den Pfandsystemen haben wir einen Prozess des rohstofflichen Recyclings entwickelt, mit dem Ausgangsstoffe f{\"u}r verschiedene technische Anwendungen gewonnen werden k{\"o}nnen. Die gewonnenen Aromatischen Polyesterpolyole (APP) dienen hierbei als Ausgangsstoffe zur Herstellung von Polyurethanen.}, language = {en} } @misc{RoeschSchollStreweetal.2014, author = {R{\"o}sch, Olga and Scholl, Margit and Strewe, Bettina and Niemczik, Christian and Teske, Anja}, title = {Onlinekurs "Interkulturelles Lernen und Arbeiten" als ein Baustein der interkulturellen Qualifizierung - Anmerkungen zum Einsatz}, series = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2014}, volume = {18}, journal = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2014}, issn = {0949-8214}, doi = {10.15771/0949-8214_2014_1_15}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3427}, pages = {117 -- 125}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Im Rahmen des Verbundprojekts „InterKomp KMU 2.0" ist im Teilprojekt „Technik und Kultur" der TH Wildau [FH] ein computergest{\"u}tztes Lehrwerk zu interkulturellen Kompetenzen f{\"u}r KMU und insbesondere f{\"u}r KKU in Brandenburg entstanden, das inhaltlich und methodisch sowohl mehreren Anforderungen an Weiterbildungsangebote im Themenfeld Interkulturalit{\"a}t entspricht als auch dem Lehr- und Lernformat Blended Learning (BL) gen{\"u}gt. Der modular aufgebaute Onlinekurs bildet thematisch die wichtigsten Schwerpunkte des Bereiches Interkulturelles Lernen ab, stellt eine bereichernde Erg{\"a}nzung f{\"u}r jede interkulturelle Bildungsmaßnahme dar und ist f{\"u}r Nutzer frei und kostenlos zug{\"a}nglich. F{\"u}r das selbstst{\"a}ndige Lernen ist der Onlinekurs eine gute M{\"o}glichkeit, eine gr{\"o}ßere Sensibilit{\"a}t f{\"u}r interkulturellen Kontexte zu entwickeln und das Grundlagenwissen auf dem Gebiet der interkulturellen Kommunikation anzueignen. Allerdings muss er als Lehrund Lernmaterial in den Gesamtzusammenhang der interkulturellen Bildung eingebettet und der Lernprozess durch diskursive Lernmethoden in den Pr{\"a}senzphasen professionell begleitet werden, um das Lernziel interkultureller Handlungskompetenz zu erreichen.}, language = {de} } @misc{LiskerHellwigWildenauer2015, author = {Lisker, Roberto and Hellwig, Udo and Wildenauer, Franz-Xaver}, title = {Entwicklung und Leistungsbestimmung einer 2,2 kW Tesla Turbine}, series = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2015}, volume = {19}, journal = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2015}, issn = {0949-8214}, doi = {10.15771/0949-8214_2015_1_8}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3582}, pages = {61 -- 66}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Im Folgenden wird die Entwicklung und Evaluation eines 2,2 kW Tesla Turbinen Prototyps beschrieben. Ausgehend von der konstruktiven Verbesserung der Ein- und Auslassstr{\"o}mung - mit dem Ziel der Steigerung des isentropen Wirkungsgrades - wurde ein Turbinenprototyp gefertigt und auf einem Turbinenversuchsstand erprobt. Hierbei wurde untersucht, ob eine Wirkungsgradsteigerung mit einem Profileinsatz m{\"o}glich ist. Die gewonnenen Ergebnisse lagen im Erwartungsbereich und zeigten, dass der Profileinsatz zu einer Wirkungsgradsteigerung bei beitr{\"a}gt.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{JacobKubica2016, author = {Jacob, Thomas and Kubica, Stefan}, title = {Data-Mining-Methoden zur fr{\"u}hzeitigen Erkennung bedrohlicher Situationen im Fahrzeug}, series = {1. Automobil Symposium Wildau: Tagungsband}, booktitle = {1. Automobil Symposium Wildau: Tagungsband}, editor = {Kubica, Stefan and Ringshausen, Hagen and Reiff-Stephan, J{\"o}rg and Schlingelhof, Marius}, doi = {10.15771/ASW_2016_9}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-5576}, pages = {59 -- 63}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Das autonome Fahren ist eines der großen Themen im Automobilbereich der Gegenwart. Umsatzstarke Soft­ware-Unternehmen gehen Kooperationen mit Unter­nehmen der Automobilbranche ein, um das automati­sierte Fahren schnellstm{\"o}glich voranzutreiben (Fuest 2015). Gleichzeitig forschen diverse Universit{\"a}ten an dem Thema und zeigen bereits weitgehende Fortschrit­te. Exemplarisch ist die Universit{\"a}t Ulm zu nennen, die bereits Testfahrten im urbanen Gebiet erfolgreich absol­viert hat (Dietmayer 2014). Auch die Politik f{\"o}rdert den Forschungsschwerpunkt zunehmend. Als Beispiel ist das F{\"o}rderprogramm »Elektroniksysteme f{\"u}r das vollauto­matisierte Fahren (ELEVATE)« zu nennen, welches vom Bundesministerium f{\"u}r Bildung und Forschung angebo­ten wird (Bundesministerium f{\"u}r Bildung und Forschung 2015). Diese intensive Forschung, die gleichzeitig von der Wirtschaft, der Wissenschaft und der Politik vorange­trieben wird, zeigt wie viel Potential das Thema besitzt. Auch dadurch stellen sich neue Herausforderungen an die Sensorik innerhalb der Fahrzeuge. Aktuell wird der Großteil der Sensordaten einmalig f{\"u}r den jeweiligen Zweck genutzt und anschließend verworfen. An diesen Punkt setzen das Vorhaben und der damit ver­bundene Einsatz von Data-Mining-Methoden an. Ziel ist die systematische Auswertung von Daten im Fahrzeug und von außerhalb (Car2X) in Echtzeit, um aktuelle Fahrsituationen mit einem digitalen Ged{\"a}chtnis abzu­gleichen und somit einen kurzen Blick in die Zukunft abzuleiten. Hierbei werden Situationen durch Muster erkannt und Fahrzeug bzw. Fahrer konditioniert, um die Situation positiv zu beeinflussen. Das Vorhaben ist nicht ausschließlich auf das autonome Fahren ausgerichtet, sondern auch als Hilfe f{\"u}r fahrerge­lenkte Fahrzeuge konzipiert.}, language = {de} } @article{SternPaulyZydeketal.2016, author = {Stern, Daniel and Pauly, Diana and Zydek, Martin and Miller, Lilija and Piesker, Janett and Laue, Michael and Lisdat, Fred and Dorner, Martin B. and Dorner, Brigitte G. and Nitsche, Andreas}, title = {Development of a Genus-Specific Antigen Capture ELISA for Orthopoxviruses - Target Selection and Optimized Screening}, series = {PLoS ONE}, volume = {11}, journal = {PLoS ONE}, number = {3}, issn = {1932-6203}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-5830}, pages = {22}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Orthopoxvirus species like cowpox, vaccinia and monkeypox virus cause zoonotic infections in humans worldwide. Infections often occur in rural areas lacking proper diagnostic infrastructure as exemplified by monkeypox, which is endemic in Western and Central Africa. While PCR detection requires demanding equipment and is restricted to genome detection, the evidence of virus particles can complement or replace PCR. Therefore, an easily distributable and manageable antigen capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of orthopoxviruses was developed to facilitate particle detection. By comparing the virus particle binding properties of polyclonal antibodies developed against surface-exposed attachment or fusion proteins, the surface protein A27 was found to be a well-bound, highly immunogenic and exposed target for antibodies aiming at virus particle detection. Subsequently, eight monoclonal anti-A27 antibodies were generated and characterized by peptide epitope mapping and surface plasmon resonance measurements. All antibodies were found to bind with high affinity to two epitopes at the heparin binding site of A27, toward either the N- or C-terminal of the crucial KKEP-segment of A27. Two antibodies recognizing different epitopes were implemented in an antigen capture ELISA. Validation showed robust detection of virus particles from 11 different orthopoxvirus isolates pathogenic to humans, with the exception of MVA, which is apathogenic to humans. Most orthopoxviruses could be detected reliably for viral loads above 1 × 103 PFU/mL. To our knowledge, this is the first solely monoclonal and therefore reproducible antibody-based antigen capture ELISA able to detect all human pathogenic orthopoxviruses including monkeypox virus, except variola virus which was not included. Therefore, the newly developed antibody-based assay represents important progress towards feasible particle detection of this important genus of viruses.}, language = {en} } @article{KoberMeyerAlertGrienitzetal.2015, author = {Kober, Liane and Meyer-Alert, Henriette and Grienitz, Desir{\´e}e and Hollert, Henner and Frohme, Marcus}, title = {Intact cell mass spectrometry as a rapid and specific tool for the differentiation of toxic effects in cell-based ecotoxicological test systems}, series = {Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry}, volume = {407}, journal = {Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry}, number = {25}, issn = {1618-2650}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-5900}, pages = {7721 -- 7731}, year = {2015}, abstract = {In the last few decades, MALDI-TOF MS has become a useful technique not only in proteomics, but also as a fast and specific tool for whole cell analysis through intact cell mass spectrometry (IC-MS). The present study evaluated IC-MS as a novel tool for the detection of distinct patterns that can be observed after exposure to a certain toxin or concentration by utilizing the eukaryotic fish cell line RTL-W1. Two different viability assays were performed to define the range for IC-MS investigations, each of which employing copper sulfate, acridine, and β-naphthoflavone (BNF) as model compounds for several classes of environmental toxins. The IC-MS of RTL-W1 cells revealed not only specific spectral patterns for the various toxins, but also that the concentration used had an effect on RTL-W1 profiles. After the exposure with copper sulfate and acridine, the spectra of RTL-W1 showed a significant increase of certain peaks in the higher mass range (m/z >7000), which is probably attributed to the apoptosis of RTL-W1. On the contrary, exposure to BNF showed a distinct change of ion abundances only in the lower mass range (m/z <7000). Furthermore, a set of mass peaks could be identified as a specific biomarker for a single toxin treatment, so IC-MS demonstrates a new method for the distinction of toxic effects in fish cells. Due to fast sample preparation and high throughput, IC-MS offers great potential for ecotoxicological studies to investigate cellular effects of different substances and complex environmental samples.}, language = {en} } @article{SchulzeLangEnkeetal.2015, author = {Schulze, Katja and Lang, Imke and Enke, Heike and Grohme, Diana and Frohme, Marcus}, title = {The use of fluorescence microscopy and image analysis for rapid detection of non-producing revertant cells of Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 and Synechococcus sp. PCC7002}, series = {BMC Research Notes}, volume = {8}, journal = {BMC Research Notes}, number = {160}, issn = {1756-0500}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-5911}, pages = {11}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Ethanol production via genetically engineered cyanobacteria is a promising solution for the production of biofuels. Through the introduction of a pyruvate decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase direct ethanol production becomes possible within the cells. However, during cultivation genetic instability can lead to mutations and thus loss of ethanol production. Cells then revert back to the wild type phenotype. A method for a rapid and simple detection of these non-producing revertant cells in an ethanol producing cell population is an important quality control measure in order to predict genetic stability and the longevity of a producing culture. Several comparable cultivation experiments revealed a difference in the pigmentation for non-producing and producing cells: the accessory pigment phycocyanin (PC) is reduced in case of the ethanol producer, resulting in a yellowish appearance of the culture. Microarray and western blot studies of Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 and Synechococcus sp. PCC7002 confirmed this PC reduction on the level of RNA and protein.}, language = {en} } @article{BilousMalkoFrohmeetal.2024, author = {Bilous, Nataliya and Malko, Vladyslav and Frohme, Marcus and Nechyporenko, Alina}, title = {Comparison of CNN-Based Architectures for Detection of Different Object Classes}, series = {AI}, volume = {5}, journal = {AI}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19634}, pages = {2300 -- 2320}, year = {2024}, abstract = {(1) Background: Detecting people and technical objects in various situations, such as natural disasters and warfare, is critical to search and rescue operations and the safety of civilians. A fast and accurate detection of people and equipment can significantly increase the effectiveness of search and rescue missions and provide timely assistance to people. Computer vision and deep learning technologies play a key role in detecting the required objects due to their ability to analyze big volumes of visual data in real-time. (2) Methods: The performance of the neural networks such as You Only Look Once (YOLO) v4-v8, Faster R-CNN, Single Shot MultiBox Detector (SSD), and EfficientDet has been analyzed using COCO2017, SARD, SeaDronesSee, and VisDrone2019 datasets. The main metrics for comparison were mAP, Precision, Recall, F1-Score, and the ability of the neural network to work in real-time. (3) Results: The most important metrics for evaluating the efficiency and performance of models for a given task are accuracy (mAP), F1-Score, and processing speed (FPS). These metrics allow us to evaluate both the accuracy of object recognition and the ability to use the models in real-world environments where high processing speed is important. (4) Conclusion: Although different neural networks perform better on certain types of metrics, YOLO outperforms them on all metrics, showing the best results of mAP-0.88, F1-0.88, and FPS-48, so the focus was on these models.}, language = {en} } @article{ZhaoYueZhuetal.2024, author = {Zhao, Shuang and Yue, Zhao and Zhu, Dingcheng and Harberts, Jann and Blick, Robert H. and Zierold, Robert and Lisdat, Fred and Parak, Wolfgang J.}, title = {Quantum Dot/TiO2 Nanocomposite-Based Photoelectrochemical Sensor for Enhanced H2O2 Detection Applied for Cell Monitoring and Visualization}, series = {Small}, volume = {20}, journal = {Small}, number = {45}, publisher = {Wiley}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19642}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This work exploits the possibility of using CdSe/ZnS quantum dot (QD)-electrodes to monitor the metabolism of living cells based on photoelectrochemical (PEC) measurements. To realize that, the PEC setup is improved with respect to an enhanced photocurrent signal, better stability, and an increased signal-to-noise ratio, but also for a better biocompatibility of the sensor surface on which cells have been grown. To achieve this, a QD-TiO2 heterojunction is introduced with the help of atomic layer deposition (ALD). The heterojunction reduces the charge carrier recombination inside the semiconductor nanoparticles and improves the drift behavior. The PEC performance is carefully analyzed by adjusting the TiO2 thickness and combining this strategy with multilayer immobilizations of QDs. The optimal thickness of this coating is ≈5 nm; here, photocurrent generation can be enhanced significantly (e.g., for a single QD layer electrode by more than one order of magnitude at 0 V vs Ag/AgCl). The resulting optimized electrode is used for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) sensing with a good sensitivity down to µmolar concentrations, reusability, stability, response rate, and repeatability. Finally, the sensing system is applied to monitor the activity of cells directly grown on top of the electrode surface.}, language = {en} } @article{SchueteBuerklen2025, author = {Sch{\"u}te, Nicolas and B{\"u}rklen, Anna}, title = {A cross-case comparison of the use of shared mobility services in Germany}, series = {Transportation Research Procedia}, volume = {82}, journal = {Transportation Research Procedia}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {2352-1465}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19865}, pages = {3215 -- 3236}, year = {2025}, abstract = {E-scooter and e-bike shared mobility systems are now available in many cities worldwide as a low-threshold mobility offering for a broad mass. In Germany, e-scooter shared mobility systems have been established for the first time in 2019 in large cities, primarily in inner-city areas. In the meantime, various shared mobility service providers have expanded to small towns and the outskirts of large cities with different supply strategies. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the different aspects, such as pricing models and parking regulations that affect the usage of such services in the outskirts. For this purpose, the provided data of an e-scooter and e-bike shared mobility service provider has been analyzed. The results show that shared mobility service provider can profit from extending their supply strategies to outskirts due to similar user behaviour compared to inner-city areas. Compared to other outskirts with a lower price, a higher price does not necessarily result in lower demand. Thus, the demand on the outskirts is not necessarily price-driven but rather depends on local factors. In addition, there was a strong tendency to use e-scooters compared to e-bikes. In all case studies, an almost identical relationship between residents and users could be determined.}, language = {en} } @article{PrzymusRykaczewskiMartinSeguraetal.2025, author = {Przymus, Piotr and Rykaczewski, Krzysztof and Mart{\´i}n-Segura, Adri{\´a}n and Truu, Jaak and De Santa Pau, Enrique Carrillo and Kolev, Mikhail and Naskinova, Irina and Gruca, Aleksandra and Sampri, Alexia and Frohme, Marcus and Nechyporenko, Alina}, title = {Deep Learning in Microbiome Analysis: A Comprehensive Review of Neural Network Models}, series = {Frontiers in Microbiology}, volume = {15}, journal = {Frontiers in Microbiology}, publisher = {Frontiers}, issn = {1664-302X}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19889}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Microbiome research, the study of microbial communities in diverse environments, has seen significant advances due to the integration of deep learning (DL) methods. These computational techniques have become essential for addressing the inherent complexity and high-dimensionality of microbiome data, which consist of different types of omics datasets. Deep learning algorithms have shown remarkable capabilities in pattern recognition, feature extraction, and predictive modeling, enabling researchers to uncover hidden relationships within microbial ecosystems. By automating the detection of functional genes, microbial interactions, and host-microbiome dynamics, DL methods offer unprecedented precision in understanding microbiome composition and its impact on health, disease, and the environment. However, despite their potential, deep learning approaches face significant challenges in microbiome research. Additionally, the biological variability in microbiome datasets requires tailored approaches to ensure robust and generalizable outcomes. As microbiome research continues to generate vast and complex datasets, addressing these challenges will be crucial for advancing microbiological insights and translating them into practical applications with DL. This review provides an overview of different deep learning models in microbiome research, discussing their strengths, practical uses, and implications for future studies. We examine how these models are being applied to solve key problems and highlight potential pathways to overcome current limitations, emphasizing the transformative impact DL could have on the field moving forward.}, language = {en} } @article{KoetheGuskeMartinenetal.2024, author = {K{\"o}the, Alexander and Guske, Oliver and Martinen, Ivan and Hopf, Janik and Worrmann, Paul}, title = {Development and Validation of an Automatic Waypoint Navigation Control System for Watercrafts}, series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, volume = {58}, journal = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, number = {25}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19673}, pages = {174 -- 179}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This paper presents the development and testing of an automatic control system for waypoint navigation in a solar boat, initially designed for manual operation. It covers the boat's modifications for automation, system identification through step response experiments, and control strategy implementation. The system includes a Base Controller for yaw rate and speed as well as a subsequent Waypoint Path Controller for navigation. Utilizing a nominal dynamic model of the boat, the Base Controller's design emphasizes robustness against parameter uncertainties, while the Waypoint Path Controller follows a conventional approach. The effectiveness of the system is validated with real driving tests.}, language = {en} } @article{LemieszewskiHannebauerRemiszewski2024, author = {Lemieszewski, Łukasz and Hannebauer, Dina and Remiszewski, Grzegorz}, title = {Vulnerability of Wi-Fi wireless network to signal interference}, series = {Journal of Engineering 360 (JoE 360)}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of Engineering 360 (JoE 360)}, number = {1/24}, publisher = {The Jacob of Paradies University}, issn = {3071-7507}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19742}, pages = {58 -- 65}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Wi-Fi networks are often susceptible to signal interference that can disrupt services, intercept sensitive data, and allow unauthorized access. Exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can launch Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (IEMI) attacks or protocol-based attacks. IEMI attacks include, but are not limited to, jamming, which involves the introduction of interference signals in the frequency band used by a given Wi-Fi network, thus disrupting its proper operation. The article presents research on different types of IEMI attacks, aimed at illustrating this type of threat to video transmission from Wi-Fi cameras and discusses methods of protection against this type of attack. The paper examines the methods of jamming the wireless network band, which are used on the distribution methods and the Sweeping Jammer methods that cyclically disrupt all available devices. Based on experiments, it has been confirmed that SOHO devices are highly susceptible to this type of simple attacks and implementing a method to minimize the effects of jamming yields poor results. The simplicity of this type of attack and the high availability of software and hardware tools on the market make the threat highly popular and still dangerous.}, language = {en} }