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University of Potsdam

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Potsdam.

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63
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Tier 1 Papers
3,586
Citations
87% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 8 papers list University of Potsdam as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Author Papers
Hans‐Peter Grossart 20
Sascha E. Oswald 16
Matthias Munz 13
Constantin Loui 12
Stefanie Maaß 7
Christian Tötzke 6
Marco Pittroff 4
Claudia Drago 4
Marie Therese Kettner 4
Denise Postler 4
María Arias-Andrés 3
Guntram Weithoff 3
Eric Zytowski 2
Susanne Liebner 2
Dirk Wagner 2
Lena Katharina Schmidt 2
Julia Pawlak 2
Walter R. Waldman 1
Matthias C. Rillig 1
Sushma Prasad 1
Moses O. Alfred 1
Stephanie Schlappa 1
Lena Bressel 1
Oliver Reich 1
Taylor Smith 1
Carlos Barreto 1
Hans-Peter Grossart 1
Boyana Kozhuharova 1
Marvin Münzberg 1
Jasper Kreiß 1
Lisa Krüger 1
Dominique C. Noetzel 1
Lena Katharina Schmidt 1
Eva Bauer 1
GUNTHER Nick 1
OSWALD Sascha 1

Top Papers

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Microplastic pollution increases gene exchange in aquatic ecosystems
2018 Tier 2 582 citations
Transport of microplastics by two collembolan species
2017 Tier 2 361 citations
Effects of microplastics and drought on soil ecosystem functions and multifunctionality
2021 Tier 2 303 citations
Microplastics alter composition of fungal communities in aquatic ecosystems
2017 Tier 2 265 citations
Microplastics increase impact of treated wastewater on freshwater microbial community
2017 Tier 2 263 citations
Microplastics, microfibres and nanoplastics cause variable sub-lethal responses in mussels (Mytilus spp.)
2020 Tier 2 223 citations
Nano- and microplastics: a comprehensive review on their exposure routes, translocation, and fate in humans
2022 Tier 2 202 citations
Microplastics: New substrates for heterotrophic activity contribute to altering organic matter cycles in aquatic ecosystems
2018 Tier 2 193 citations
The Eukaryotic Life on Microplastics in Brackish Ecosystems
2019 Tier 2 175 citations
Collateral effects of microplastic pollution on aquatic microorganisms: An ecological perspective
2018 Tier 2 126 citations
Multi-temporal surveys for microplastic particles enabled by a novel and fast application of SWIR imaging spectroscopy – Study of an urban watercourse traversing the city of Berlin, Germany
2018 Tier 2 120 citations
Gross Negligence: Impacts of Microplastics and Plastic Leachates on Phytoplankton Community and Ecosystem Dynamics
2022 Tier 2 106 citations
Exposure protocol for ecotoxicity testing of microplastics and nanoplastics
2023 Tier 2 77 citations
Tracing and trapping micro- and nanoplastics: Untapped mitigation potential of aquatic plants?
2023 Tier 2 77 citations
The Terrestrial Plastisphere: Diversity and Polymer-Colonizing Potential of Plastic-Associated Microbial Communities in Soil
2021 Tier 2 70 citations
Co-occurrence of microplastics and heavy metals in a freshwater lake system in Indian Himalaya: Distribution and influencing factors
2024 Tier 2 40 citations
Microplastics and Their Effects on Soil Function as a Life-Supporting System
2020 Tier 2 40 citations
Time-Dependent Toxicity of Tire Particles on Soil Nematodes
2021 Tier 2 37 citations
Non-invasive detection and localization of microplastic particles in a sandy sediment by complementary neutron and X-ray tomography
2021 Tier 2 35 citations
Biogenic Aggregation of Small Microplastics Alters Their Ingestion by a Common Freshwater Micro-Invertebrate
2020 Tier 2 32 citations
Marine algae facilitate transfer of microplastics and associated pollutants into food webs
2021 Tier 2 28 citations
Increasing microplastics pollution: An emerging vector for potentially pathogenic bacteria in the environment
2025 Tier 2 25 citations
Flexible habitat choice of pelagic bacteria increases system stability and energy flow through the microbial loop
2022 Tier 2 20 citations
Transport and retention of micro-polystyrene in coarse riverbed sediments: effects of flow velocity, particle and sediment sizes
2024 Tier 2 17 citations
Metatranscriptomics of microbial biofilm succession on HDPE foil: uncovering plastic-degrading potential in soil communities
2024 Tier 17 citations
Non-invasive 3D analysis of microplastic particles in sandy soil — Exploring feasible options and capabilities
2023 Tier 2 17 citations
Decoding the molecular concerto: Toxicotranscriptomic evaluation of microplastic and nanoplastic impacts on aquatic organisms
2024 Tier 2 15 citations
Uptake and translocation of nanoplastics in mono and dicot vegetables
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
Application of High-Resolution Near-Infrared Imaging Spectroscopy to Detect Microplastic Particles in Different Environmental Compartments
2023 Tier 2 14 citations
Advanced Particle Size Analysis in High-Solid-Content Polymer Dispersions Using Photon Density Wave Spectroscopy
2023 Tier 2 12 citations
Variable Fitness Response of Two Rotifer Species Exposed to Microplastics Particles: The Role of Food Quantity and Quality
2021 Tier 2 12 citations
Potential of Optical Spaceborne Sensors for the Differentiation of Plastics in the Environment
2023 Tier 2 10 citations
Effects of Microplastics and Drought on Ecosystem Functions and Multifunctionality
2020 Tier 2 7 citations
Challenges in studying microplastics in human brain
2025 Tier 2 6 citations
Tire wear particles in aquatic environments: From biota to ecosystem impacts
2025 Tier 2 6 citations
Riverbed depth-specific microplastics distribution and potential use as process marker
2024 Tier 2 6 citations
Convergence effect during spatiotemporal succession of lacustrine plastisphere: loss of priority effects and turnover of microbial species
2024 Tier 2 6 citations
Environmental profiling of endocrine disrupting chemicals in ground water sources: an African perspective
2025 Tier 5 citations
Assessing the toxicity of polystyrene beads and silica particles on the microconsumer Brachionus calyciflorus at different timescales
2022 Tier 2 4 citations
How Soil Invertebrates Deal With Microplastic Contamination
2021 Tier 2 4 citations
Time-dependent toxicity of tire particles on soil nematodes
2021 Tier 2 4 citations
Fate of Microplastics in Deep Gravel Riverbeds: Evidence for Direct Transfer from River Water to Groundwater
2025 Tier 2 3 citations
Thermal Desorption and Extraction Coupled With Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry for the Quantification of Polystyrene Nanoplastic in Pak Choi
2025 Tier 2 3 citations
Importance of Attachment Efficiency in Determining the Fate of PS and PVC Nanoplastic Heteroaggregation with Natural Colloids Using a Multimedia Model
2025 Tier 2 3 citations
Polymer-specific transfer and retention of microplastics at the river–sediment–groundwater interface
2025 Tier 2 1 citations
Microplastics as a potential process tracer for riverbed dynamics in federal waterways
2026 Tier 2
Polymer-specific transfer and retention of microplastics at the river–sediment–groundwater interface
2026 Tier 2
Do microplastics alter the hydraulic properties of the rhizosphere differently under drought and well-watered regimes?
2026 Tier 2
Water repellency of soil aggregates — The role of particle chemistry and size of microplastics
2026 Tier 2
Dataset accompanying the publication "Transport and Retention of Microplastics into gravelly riverbed sediment: A Polymer-Specific Column-Scale Study"
2026 Tier 2