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PUBLICATIONS

2022

Jiang K., Schimpf U., Marczynski M., Lieleg O., Crouzier T.: Modulating sperm penetration in mucus. 16th International Meeting, Mucins in Health & Disease. Utrecht, Netherland

 

Conrady M., Willenbücher K., Klocke M., Schimpf U., Ramm P., Neubauer P.: Data acquisition, processing and visualization in long-term biogas reactor experiments with Python. Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin, Germany invited

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2021

Conrady M., Willenbücher K., Menzel T., Laut N., Karacorluoglu A., Nuss L., Junne S., Benndorf D., Klocke M., Schimpf U., Ramm P.: Effects of lignocellulolytic enzyme preparations on anaerobic digestion: A multi-method approach. IBBK (Germany) conference "Progress in Biogas V". International Online Conference.

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2019

Conrady M., Willenbücher K., Laut N., Karacorluoglu A., Schulz R., Klocke M., Schimpf U., Ramm P.: Enzyme preparations in biogas production. FNR/KTBL Kongress „Biogas in der Landwirtschaft – Stand und Perspektiven“. Leipzig, Germany

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Schimpf U., Jakobsson L., Nachmann G., Gidlöf S., Jonasson A. F., Björndahl L., Crouzier T.: Biological barrier formation by engineering cervical mucus to prevent sperm penetration. 3rd Conference of the Swedish Protein Materials Network. Stockholm, Sweden invited

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2018

Schimpf U., Björndahl L., Crouzier T.: Assessment of the cytotoxicity of chitosan via CASA. XIIIth International Symposium on Spermatology. Stockholm, Sweden invited

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2016

Niemeijer B., Grabowski M., Valbuena R., Paulke B.R., Weindl G., Neubauer P., Schimpf U.: Anti-inflammatory effects of micronised collagen. Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin, Germany invited

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Grabowski M., Niemeijer B., Staege S., Valbuena R., Schimpf U., Paulke B. R., Weindl G.: Anti-inflammatory effects of micronised collagen in oral mucosal cells. Day of Pharmacy. Freie Universität Berlin invited

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Just J., Niemeijer B., Neubauer P., Schimpf U.: In vitro degradation of cross-linked collagen with bacterial collagenase. Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin invited

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Schrader A., Schulz R., Neubauer P., Schimpf U.: Biogas digestate in cultivation of edible mushrooms. Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin invited

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Köhler S., Bechstein F., Herfort S., Muskolus A., Nielsen K., Schimpf U., Valbuena R., von Ulardt I., Wilken V.: El aprovechamiento de residuos organicos para una produccion mas sostenible de alimentos con diferentes tecnologias agrarias y horticolas. (The use of organic wastes for a more sustainable production of foods with different agricultural and horticultural technologies). VIIth International Conference of the European-Latin American Center for Logistics and Ecological Projects (CELALE) “Applied Logistics and Ecology in the Agro-Food Supply Chain”. Havanna, Cuba

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2015

Schimpf U.: Enzymapplikationen: Stand und Perspektiven. (Enzyme applications: Status and prospects). Joule 1/2015, p. 59-62 invited

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Schimpf U.: Stand und Perspektiven. (Status quo and perspectives). Book chapter in: Ratgeber Biogas – Effiziente und sichere Betriebsführung (Guidebook Biogas – Efficient and secure operational management). Joule, Deutscher Landwirtschaftsverlag GmbH, p. 36-39 invited

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Niemeijer B., Schimpf U., Valbuena R., Paulke B.R., Weindl G., Neubauer P.: Micronisation of Collagen. Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin, Germany invited

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Schrader A., Schimpf U., Schulz R., Neubauer P.: Verwertungsstrategien für lignocellulosereiche Biogasgärreste. (Utilization strategies for lignocellulosic biogas digestates). Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin, Germany invited

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Schimpf U., Schrader A., Kappis C., Schulz R.: Biorecycling: Digestate as Resource. 17th International Conference on Energy, Biomass, Waste and Environmental Management, ICEBWEM 2015. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Köhler S., Lindner J., Zielonka S., Lemmer A., Schneider J., Wittum G., Majewski M., Lichti F., Schrader A., Schimpf U., Schulz R.: Entwicklung von Sensortechnik und Grundlagen einer flexiblen lastabhängigen Steuerung der Intermediatbildung in zweiphasigen Biogas-Prozessen unter Berücksichtigung einer vollständigen Substratausnutzung. (Development of sensor technology and basic fundamentals on the flexible load-dependent control of intermediate formation in two-phase biogas processes under consideration of complete substrate utilization). Statusseminar des Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung. Garching, Germany invited

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2014

Schimpf U.: Enzymatischer Abbau des Lignocellulosekomplexes in Energiepflanzen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Silierung und der Biogasproduktion. (Enzymatic degradation of lignocellulose complexes in energy plants under consideration of ensiling and biogas production processes). Dissertation, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, doi: 10.18452/16929

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Schimpf U., Schulz R., Glaubrecht K.: Status quo: Biocatalysts for biogas processes. In: Conference Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology. REGATEC 2014. Malmö, Sweden, p. 119-120, ISBN 978-91-981149-0-4

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Schimpf U., Schulz R., Schrader A.: Biocatalysts in biogas processes for higher resource and energy efficiency. 18th World Congress of CIGR, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - Upgrading the Quality of our life. Beijing, China

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2013

Schimpf U.: Mehr Gas mit Pilzen. (More gas with fungi). Beilage in (supplement in): dlz agrarmagazin, Joule and Neue Landwirtschaft. Biogas spezial, p. 42-44, ISSN 1866‑4547 invited

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Schimpf U., Sensel-Gunke K., Schulz R.: By‑products as new enzyme additives for biogas processes. 21th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition. Copenhagen, Denmark

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González A., Pereda I., Schimpf U., Oliva D., Nielsen K., Gómez Y.: Minerals as micronutrients in the anaerobic digestion of micro crystalline cellulose. 13th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, Recovering (bio) Resources for the World. Santiago de Compostella, Spain

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Getz J., Schimpf U., Sensel-Gunke K., Krocker M., Köhler S.: Enzymhaltiger Kaninchenkot als Hilfsstoff zur Erhöhung der Biogasproduktion aus pflanzlicher Biomasse. (Enzyme-containing herbivore faeces as additive for improvement of biogas production from plant-based biomass). 18. Internationale Tagung über Haltung und Krankheiten der Kaninchen, Pelztiere und Heimtiere. Celle, Germany invited

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Niemeijer B., Schimpf U., Tschuikowa S., Stiel A., Osthoff S.: Sugar Bags II‑Molecules for Mycotoxin Capture. ISM‑MycoRed Int. Conf. Europe 2013 – Global Mycotoxin Reduction Strategies. Martina Franca, Italy

 

Schimpf U.: Mehr Methan durch Pilze. (More methane by fungi). In: Proceedings of Biogas13 - Der österreichische Biogas-Fachkongress der ARGE Kompost & Biogas Österreich und klima:aktiv. WIFI St. Pölten, Austria, p. 27-37, online (YouTube, in German) invited

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2012

Schimpf U., Schulz R., Pelenc V., Wolf M.: Biokatalysatoren zum Aufschluss von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen. (Biocatalysts for the disintegration of renewable resources). In: Bornimer Agrartechnische Berichte, Heft 79. BiogasPOTENZIALE - Erkennen, Erforschen, Erwirtschaften. 2. Öffentliches Symposium des Biogas Competence Networks (BCN) und 7. Fachtagung Biogas 2012 von ETI und LUGV. Potsdam, Germany, p. 76‑86, ISSN 0947-7314 invited

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Schimpf U., Hanreich A., Mähnert P., Unmack T., Junne S. and Lopez-Ulibarri R.: Improving the efficiency of large-scale biogas processes ‑ Pectinolytic enzymes for an accelerated lignocellulose degradation. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2011): A Paradigm Shift to Low Carbon Society. Bangkok, Thailand, p. 155‑162, ISBN: 978‑616‑202‑575‑4

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Schimpf U., Nielsen K., Schulz R.: Biorecycling zur Gewinnung von Biokatalysatoren für den Biogasprozess. (Biorecycling for the generation of biocatalysts for biogas processes). In: Tagungsband des 5. Biogas-Innovationskongresses 2012. Osnabrück, Germany, p. 81‑94, ISBN: 978‑3‑9813776‑2‑0

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2011

Schimpf U.: Wir suchen kostengünstige und leistungsstarke Alternativen. (We are in search of cost-effective and high-performance alternatives). Interview. In: S. Kirsch, „Auf den Spuren der Elemente“, Joule 5, p. 35‑37, ISSN 1866‑2021 invited

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Schimpf U.: Enzymatische Aufbereitung von Biogassubstraten. (Enzymatic treatment of biogas substrates). Infotag Biogas, KFL Löwenberg, Germany invited

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Hanreich A., Schimpf U., Zakrzewski M., Schlüter A., Benndorf D., Klocke M.: Monitoring of Changes within a Microbial, Biogas Producing community. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Biogas Microbiology. Leipzig, Germany, p. 50​

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Dong X., Engel M., Lopez-Ulibarri R., Schimpf U., Unmack T., Schloter M.: Effects of addition of hydrolytic enzymes and substrate variation on microbial community structures in industrial anaerobic digestion process for production of biogas. In: Proceedings of the 1st Int. Conference on Biogas Microbiology. Leipzig, Germany, p. 43

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Hanreich A., Schimpf U., Zakrzewsky M., Schlüter A., Klocke M.: A metagenomic approach to assess time‑dependent changes within a mesophilic biogas producing community. 4th Congress of European Microbiologists, FEMS 2011. Geneva, Switzerland

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Schimpf U., Nielsen K., Ho Thu P., Dominikovic I., Blachowski N., Slomski P., Schulz R.: Residuals from edible mushroom production ‑ new enzyme sources for an enhanced biogas process efficiency. In: Proceedings of the 19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition ‑ From research to Industry and Markets. Berlin, Germany, p. 934‑943, ISBN 978‑88‑89407‑55‑7

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Schimpf U., Hanreich A., Unmack T., Mähnert P., Junne S., Lopez-Ulibarri R.: Enzymeinsatz zur Methanertragssteigerung: Untersuchungen aus Labor und Praxis. (Enzyme application for an increase in methane yield). In: VDI‑Berichte 2121, 6. Fachtagung „Biogas 2011 ‑ Energieträger der Zukunft“. Braunschweig, Germany, p. 255‑256, ISBN 978‑3‑18‑092121‑1

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González A., Pereda I., Schimpf U., Oliva D., Nielsen K.: Stimulation of the anaerobic process of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) using natural minerals as essential micronutrients source. Preliminary results. X Latin American Workshop and Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion (DAAL). Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 

2010

Schimpf U.: Mehr Gas mit Enzymen. (More gas with enzymes). Bauernzeitung, 24. Woche, 51. Jahrgang, p. 32‑33, ISSN 0941‑2247 invited

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Junne S., Neubauer P., Lopez-Ulibarri R., Berger T. R. G., Schimpf U., Pelenc V., Mähnert P., Renpenning J.: Determination of the rheologic behavior of fermentation broth in biogas plants. 14th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition. Rimini, Italy

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Häbler J., Schimpf U., Tölle R.: Effizienzsteigerung durch optimierte Silierung. (Efficiency enhancement by optimized ensiling). In: Tagungsband der 19. Jahrestagung Fach­verband Biogas e.V.: Biogas – die Energie künftiger Genera­tionen. Leipzig, Germany, p. 95‑102

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2009

Schimpf U., Tschuikowa S., Ebner I., Stiel A.: Sugar Bags – Molecules for Mycotoxin Capture. ISM Conference 2009 “Worldwide Mycotoxin Reduction in Food and Feed Chains”. Tulln, Austria

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Schimpf U., Valbuena R.: Effizienzsteigerung der Biomethanisierung durch Enzymzusätze. (Increase in efficiency of biomethanation by enzyme additives). In: Bornimer Agrartechnische Berichte, Heft 68. Wieviel Biogas steckt in Pflanzen? Abschluss‑Symposium des Biogas Crops Network (BCN). Potsdam, Germany, p. 44‑56, ISSN 0947‑7314 invited

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2008

Schimpf U.: Mehr Methan durch Enzyme. Steigerung der Methanausbeute durch den Abbau von Lignocellulose während der Rohstoffsilierung. (More methane with enzymes. Increase in methane yield by conversion of lignocellulose during raw material ensiling). η[energie] Energieeffizienz und kohlenstoffarme Energietechnik 4, p. 53‑55, ISSN 1866‑5284

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Schimpf U.: Untersuchungen zur Wirkung von technischen Enzympräparaten im Biogasprozess. (Investigations on the impact of technical enzyme preparations on biogas processes). KoNaRo‑Fachgespräch „Einsatz von Prozesshilfsstoffen zur Steigerung des Biogasertrages“. Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft, Forsten und Gartenbau in Sachsen-Anhalt. Germany invited

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2007

Schimpf U.: Einsatz von Enzymen bei der Silierung ‑ Auswirkungen auf den Biogasertrag. (Enzyme application in ensiling – Impacts on the biogas yield). Gemeinschaftsveranstaltung "Biogas ‑ Schwerpunkt: Energiepflanzen". Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft, Forsten und Gartenbau in Sachsen-Anhalt. Germany invited

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Schimpf U.; Valbuena R.: Untersuchungen zum Einsatz hydrolytischer und oxidativer Enzyme in Roggen­silage zur Steigerung der Methanausbeute. (Investigation on applications of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes in rye silage for an increase in methane yield). 4. VDI-Fachtagung "Biogas‑Energieträger der Zukunft". Berlin, Germany

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Schimpf U.; Valbuena R.: Enzymatic degradation of lignocellulose during ensiling of maize to increase the methane yield in biogas production processes. The 3rd Glycan Forum. Berlin, Germany

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2005

Fiedler T., Sakowska A., Schimpf U., Kroh L. W.: 3-Deoxyhexosulose: The Key Compound of Colour Formation in Sucrose Solutions? Deutscher Lebensmittelchemikertag. Hamburg, Germany

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Academic and popular scientific publications 
Peer-reviewed journal publications

2023

Conrady M., Willenbücher K., Junne S., KLocke M., Schimpf U., Ramm P., Neubauer P.: New approaches for monitoring and analyzing biogas production in continuous anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic substrates. (Manuscript under preparation)

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Küchler J., Willenbücher K., Reiß E., Nuß L., Conrady M., Ramm P., Schimpf U., Reichl U., Szewzyk U., Benndorf D.: Degradation Kinetics of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes in a Biogas Reactor Using Quantitative Mass Spectroscopy. Fermentation 9 (1): 67, doi: 10.3390/fermentation9010067

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2022

Schimpf, U., Caldas-Silveira E., Katchan L., Vigier-Carriere C., Lantier, I., Nachmann G., Gidlöf S., Jonasson A. F., Björndahl L., Trombotto S., Druart X., Crouzier T.: Topical reinforcement of the cervical mucus barrier to sperm. Science Translational Medicine 14 (673): eabm2417, doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abm2417

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2019

Schimpf U., Nachmann G., Houska P., Trombotto S., Björndahl L., Crouzier T.: Assessment of oligo chitosan biocompatibility towards human spermatozoa. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 11 (50), doi: 10.1021/acsami.9b17605

open access

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Schimpf U., Schrader A., Hübner A., Schulz R., Neubauer P.: Utilisation of solid digestate from acidification reactors of continues two-stage anaerobic digestion processes in Lentinula edodes cultivation. Bioresource Technology Reports 8: 100322, doi: 10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100322

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Schimpf U., Schulz R.: Industrial by-products from white-rot fungi production. Part II: Application in anaerobic digestion for enzymatic treatment of hay and straw. Process Biochemistry 76: 142-154, doi: 10.1016/j.procbio.2018.10.006

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2016

Schimpf U., Schulz R.: Industrial by-products from white-rot fungi production. Part I: Generation of enzyme preparations and chemical, protein biochemical and molecular biological characterization. Process Biochemistry 51 (12): 2034-2046, doi: 10.1016/j.procbio.2016.08.032

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2015

Merencio D. O., Reyes I. P., Schimpf U., Köhler S., da Silva A. J.: Cellulase effect on anaerobic digestion of maize silage under discontinuous operation. Engenharia Agricola 35 (5): 951-958, doi: 10.1590/1809-4430-Eng.Agric.v35n5p951-958/2015

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2013

Schimpf U., Hanreich A., Mähnert P., Unmack T., Junne S. and Lopez-Ulibarri R.: Improving the Efficiency of Large-Scale Biogas Processes - Pectinolytic Enzymes Accelerate the Lignocellulose Degradation. Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environment 4 (2): 53-60, online invited

open access

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Hanreich A., Schimpf U., Zakrzewski M., Schlüter A., Benndorf D., Heyer R., Rapp E., Pühler A., Reichl U., Klocke M. (2013): Metagenome and metaproteome analyses of microbial communities in mesophilic biogas-producing anaerobic batch fermentations indicate concerted plant carbohydrate degradation. Systematic and Applied Microbiology 36 (5): 330-338, doi: 10.1016/j.syapm.2013.03.006

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Sensel-Gunke K., Schimpf U., Getz J., Krocker M.: Enzyme-containing faeces of herbivores increases biogas yield of energy crops. Agricultural Engineering. 68 (2): 112-116, doi: 10.15150/lt.2013.214

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2008

Brulé M., Lemmer A., Oechsner H., Jungbluth T., Schimpf U.: Effect of Adding Fibrolitic Enzymes to the Methane Yields of Rye Silage. Agricultural Engineering. 63 (3): 178‑179, doi: 10.15150/lt.2008.813

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