Improved PCR Diagnostic for detection of Paratuberculosis (or Johne’s disease) Paratuberculosis or Johne's disease is a contagious, chronic and also fatal bacterial infection, which generally occurs early in life. The disease can exist undetected in a herd for many years. Scientists at the University of Göttingen developed an improved PCR diagnostic test for fast and early detection of Paratuberculosis.
Novel technology to predict iron clogging and corrosion in water and hydraulic systems Corrosion and iron clogging are commonly known problems in hydraulic systems. These phenomena are potentially causing great damage to the system or have negative impact on system performance. Scientists at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg developed a novel method to predict iron clogging in water and hydraulic systems.
Improved marker vaccine against classical swine fever Scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover developed a new marker vaccine for classical swine fever based on chimeric pestiviruses with improved DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) properties. The used marker Erns is a chimeric sequence of two different and remotely related pestiviruses.
Binder based on oil plant residues for the production of wood and composite materials To produce wood-based composites urea-formaldehyde resin is the most widely used binder. However, UF resins are susceptible to hydrolysis and wood-based materials will thus emit formaldehyde. Scientists at the University of Göttingen, Germany developed an alternative formaldehyde-free binder based on oil plant residues (pomace).
Enzymatic production of formaldehyd free fiberboards and wood composites At the University of Goettingen an innovative binder-free production of fiberboards based on enzymes and novel mediators has been developed to substitute partially or totally current toxic and carcerinogenic adhesives.
Energy-efficient and decentralized biological wastewater treatment Nowadays, biological wastewater treatment can efficiently remove carbon sources. The challenge however lies in the purification and elimination of nitrogen sources within a compact plant design. HAWK-Scientists developed an on-side and energy-efficient biological purification system for a decentralized wastewater treatment.
Production of three-dimensional moldings from water-repellent popcorn The present invention relates to moldings made from popcorn, which has been hydrophobicized with a polymer. This allows for production of very light, flexible and water-repellent moldings. In particular, the moldings consist of renewable raw materials. Applications are e.g. for packaging and consumer goods industry.
