Scientific publications on water without microplastics and micropollutants

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In our publications section you will find articles from Wasser 3.0 gGmbH that have been published in scientific journals (peer-review process) and specialist journals (last updated in November 2023), sorted by topic.

Some texts are freely available on the Internet in accordance with the principles of open access. These articles are linked directly.

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We look forward to scientific exchange and the transfer of applications.

Publication list (last update September 2025)

Microplastic detection

Microplastic removal

Sustainable Process Design & Life Cycle Assessment

Water-soluble polymers and microplastics

Fourth cleaning stage and fourth cleaning stage plus

Micropollutant detection (incl PFAS)

Micropollutants in water

PFAS and other in- and organic fluorine compounds

Inorganic and organic phosphorous

Digitization in the water sector

Further information

More news in our blog

28. January 2026

A Little Helps a Lot: 12 Everyday Tips Against Microplastics

Microplastics are everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But instead of resigning ourselves to this fact, we can take action. With our new guide, we show you eleven concrete measures you can take to significantly reduce your exposure to microplastics.
24. December 2025

New Year’s Address 2026

What a year! 63 blog posts, 5 publications, 3 awards, and over 200 volunteers participating in our river sampling. In addition, we removed more than 1 ton of microplastics in our feasibility studies. Learn about what we achieved in 2025 and what major projects are planned for 2026. Read now!