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Environmental Mineralogy<br />
Environmental mineralogy focuses its research on the characterization of individual<br />
aerosol particles by electron beam techniques (high-resolution scanning electron<br />
micro-scopy, transmission electron microscopy, environmental scanning electron<br />
microscopy).<br />
We study individual aerosol particles in order to derive the physical and chemical<br />
properties (e.g. complex refractive index, deliquescence behavior) of the atmospheric<br />
aerosol. These data are of great importance for modeling the global radiation balance<br />
and its change due to human activities.<br />
We are also interested in studying the particulate matter exposure at working places<br />
and in urban environments. As aerosol particles may have adverse effects on human<br />
health, the knowledge of the particle size distribution and the chemical and<br />
mineralogical composition of the particles is of prime importance in order to derive<br />
the exact mechanisms of the health effects.<br />
Our research is carried out in cooperation with the following national and international<br />
partners: Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (Department of Biogeochemistry) in<br />
Mainz, Institute for Atmospheric Physics (University of Mainz), Forschungszentrum<br />
Karlsruhe (Institut für Meteorologie <strong>und</strong> Klimaforschung), Institute for Tropospheric<br />
Research in Leipzig, Paul Scherrer Institut (Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry) in<br />
Villigen (Switzerland), National Institute of Occupational Health in Oslo (Norway), and<br />
McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences in St. Louis (USA).<br />
Other fields of research include kinetics of mineral reactions and cosmochemistry.<br />
Staff Members<br />
Head<br />
Prof. Dr. Stephan Weinbruch<br />
Research Associates Dr. Nathalie Benker<br />
Dr. Martin Ebert<br />
Dr. Konrad Kandler<br />
Dipl.-Met. Dörthe Müller-Ebert<br />
Dr. Annette Worringen<br />
Dr. Frank Zimmermann<br />
Technical Personnel<br />
Secretary<br />
PhD Students<br />
Thomas Dirsch<br />
Astrid Zilz<br />
Dipl.-Min. Marion Inerle-Hof<br />
Guest Scientist Dr. Marie Choël (University of<br />
Wimereux, France<br />
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