Cellular uptake of microplastics as a function of basic particle properties
(A04)
Subject Area
Biophysics
Ecology and Biodiversity of Animals and Ecosystems, Organismic Interactions
Polymer Materials
Statistical Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics, Complex Systems, Soft and Fluid Matter, Biological Physics
Term
since 2019
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 391977956
A04 is analyzing within the CRC 1357 the interactions of MP with cells depending on physical and chemical particle properties (i.a. eco-corona, ς-potential, surface mechanics, particle shape and additives) as well as the mutual influence of these properties (e.g. the influence of the eco-corona on the ς-potential). To study more realistic particle shapes and cells, our studies will be extended to fibers and irregularly shaped particles as well as primary cells from aquatic and terrestrial organisms. As methods, flow chambers, optical tweezers and model particles with polyelectrolyte-multilayer-coatings will be applied among others.
DFG Programme
Collaborative Research Centres
