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
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.
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
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
2018
Schimpf U., Björndahl L., Crouzier T.: Assessment of the cytotoxicity of chitosan via CASA. XIIIth International Symposium on Spermatology. Stockholm, Sweden invited
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
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
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
Schrader A., Schulz R., Neubauer P., Schimpf U.: Biogas digestate in cultivation of edible mushrooms. Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin invited
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
2015
Schimpf U.: Enzymapplikationen: Stand und Perspektiven. (Enzyme applications: Status and prospects). Joule 1/2015, p. 59-62 invited
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
Niemeijer B., Schimpf U., Valbuena R., Paulke B.R., Weindl G., Neubauer P.: Micronisation of Collagen. Day of Biotechnology. Technische Universität Berlin, Germany invited
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Schimpf U., Sensel-Gunke K., Schulz R.: By‑products as new enzyme additives for biogas processes. 21th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition. Copenhagen, Denmark
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Schimpf U.: Enzymatische Aufbereitung von Biogassubstraten. (Enzymatic treatment of biogas substrates). Infotag Biogas, KFL Löwenberg, Germany invited
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
open access
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
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
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
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
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
open access
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
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
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
open access
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
open access