Research Interests

Welcome to the Research page of the Sander group. The group currently carries out research in three major areas:

Environmental (Bio)Macromolecular Chemistry

The focus lies on assessing key processes (including sorption and transformation reactions) that govern the environmental fate of (bio)macromolecules. The (bio-)molecules of interest include insecticidal Cry proteins from genetically modified crops, enzymes, viruses, and synthetic organic polymers. 

for more information, please click here: Environmental (Bio)Macromolecular Chemistry

Redox Biogeochemistry

The focus lies on using analytical electrochemistry to study the redox properties and dynamics of geochemical phases and complex environmental samples. The phases of interest are organic and mineral and include dissolved and particulate organic matter, iron-bearing clay minerals and iron (oxyhydr-)oxides.

for more information, please click here: Redox Biogeochemistry

Environmental Chemistry of Micropollutants

The focus lies on assessing key processes (including sorption and transformation reactions) that govern the environmental fate of organic micropollutants. The micropollutants of interest include apolar, polar, as well as ionogenic organic compounds.

for more information, please click here: Environmental Chemistry of Micropollutants