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Agrobiotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
The new UFT (University and Research Center Tulln), inaugurated in April 2011, is now home to AIT's Health & Environment Department.
The AIT Health & Environment Department's approach is to learn from life and nature in order to understand the diversity and complexity of the processes involved. The knowledge thus generated in the fields of health and environment is used to develop new technologies and methods, which are then turned into innovative products or services and marketed by industrial partners. More than 70 researchers are at work developing innovative environmental and biotechnologies at the Health & Environment Department on the new Technopol Tulln campus. Their research and development activities are aimed at improving the sustainable use and protection of our natural resources.
Christian Doppler Pilot Laboratory for Rapid Test Systems for Allergenic Food Contaminants
Allergenic proteins are an example of naturally occurring substances which people with allergies must avoid (see Appendix IIIa of EU Directive 2003/89/EC for a list of allergens which must be identified on food packaging).
The quick identification of such ingredients is of immense importance during the production of safe foodstuffs. In order to develop qualitative and semi-quantitative rapid test systems based on immunological-analytical methods, the laboratory first selected milk, eggs, peanuts and nuts. Specific allergens and marker proteins are produced and characterized; antibodies are also produced. In succession, immunochromatographic test kits should deliver rapid proof.
The quick identification of such ingredients is of immense importance during the production of safe foodstuffs. In order to develop qualitative and semi-quantitative rapid test systems based on immunological-analytical methods, the laboratory first selected milk, eggs, peanuts and nuts. Specific allergens and marker proteins are produced and characterized; antibodies are also produced. In succession, immunochromatographic test kits should deliver rapid proof.
Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mycotoxin Research
Fungi present enormous problems for both food and feedstuff. The aim of this seven-year research project is to study the metabolism of mycotoxins in plant, animal and microbial organisms. Special attention is paid to the formation of conjugated and incorporated mycotoxins following infection of agricultural crops such as corn and wheat. There has been little research into these "masked" mycotoxins, yet they may contribute to the overall burden of mycotoxins in food and feed.
The Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mycotoxin Research is operated in cooperation with companies: in addition to BIO-MIN, Nestlé, the world's largest food company, is also a laboratory partner.
The Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mycotoxin Research is operated in cooperation with companies: in addition to BIO-MIN, Nestlé, the world's largest food company, is also a laboratory partner.
Christian Doppler Laboratory for Advanced Cellulose Chemistry and Analytics
Cellulose is the most common renewable polymer compound. In addition to traditional cellulose chemistry, whose subject matter is most closely aligned with the industrial processes of pulping, paper and fiber production, modern cellulose research aims to enhance our understanding and applications of this vital renewable raw material. Thus the field -- like the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Advanced Cellulose Chemistry and Analytics itself -- embraces the following scientific areas:
- Characterization of cellulose at a molecular level above and beyond traditional sum parameters
- Far-ranging understanding of the swelling and dissolving processes on a molecular basis
- Highly functional cellulose products which unite the advantageous properties of the polymer with those of special reagents
- Enhanced understanding of cellulose decomposition and aging as the foundation of the preservation of valuable historical and/or cultural products and objects.
University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt - Tulln Campus
Besides undergoing solid training in mathematics, physics and statistics, students also acquire basic management skills. Students earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences after completing the six-semester degree program. The sixth semester is dedicated to practical professional training. In the subsequent four-semester master's degree program, students graduate with a Master of Science in Natural Sciences degree. The fourth semester of the master's program is devoted to the master's thesis. Thanks to various established partnerships with industry, students may elect to spend their entire final semester working at a company.
University experts and laboratories are also available for research collaboration and for the development of analytic methods.
Tulln Agricultural Technical College
In order to facilitate an education which is both theoretical and practical, and to provide opportunities for experiments, the Tulln Agricultural College offers the following teaching facilities and shops:
- Experimental boiler plants for solid and liquid fuels
- Laboratory for pellets and briquettes
- Vegetable oil production laboratory
- Demonstration and training room for renewable energy plants/equipment
- Machines and equipment for agricultural and communal technology.
A family-owned business since 1923, Riviera has developed from a one-man show into a sophisticated manufacturing firm. Still managed by the third generation of the same family, Riviera produces pharmaceuticals of herbal origin and natural cosmetics. The basis of its formulas is formed by herbal extracts and other natural raw materials which are processed to liquids and paste-like natural products. The company is internationally known for its brands Original Schwedenbitter and Holzhacker Franzbranntwein.
SCIOTEC Diagnostic Technologies
A life sciences company founded in 2004, SCIOTEC is a leading European firm in the diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of food intolerances. Its products -- developed in Austria -- are marketed worldwide.
Various patents are evidence of the company's expertise. This know-how, which is continually developed and expanded upon, is the company's greatest asset and is being put to work on behalf of its clients and collaborative partners. The ingredients for a sustainable and mutually beneficial relationship with customers are profound knowledge of biochemical fundamentals paired with in-depth knowledge of the market.
The SCIOTEC team is dedicated to its clients' health and to gaining pioneering insights into the nutritional sciences. SCIOTEC provides laboratories with innovative diagnostics and the healthcare industry with high-performance solutions for food intolerances. Effective cosmetic products round out the SCIOTEC portfolio.
At its Tulln campus, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (known in German as the BOKU) operates an own department, the Department of Agrobiotechnology, IFA-Tulln, as well as institutes and research groups from six additional departments: Material Sciences and Process Engineering; Chemistry; Sustainable Agricultural Systems; Forest and Soil Sciences; Applied Plant Sciences and Plant Biotechnology; Applied Genetics and Cell Biology.
There are three Christian Doppler laboratories: the Pilot Laboratory for Rapid Test Systems for Allergenic Food Contaminants; the Laboratory for Advanced Cellulose Chemistry and Analytics; and the Laboratory for Mycotoxin Research. Finally, the Comet K1 Wood K Plus Competence Center is also located at the Tulln campus.
Since April of 2011, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna has established a presence in not only one, but two buildings at the Tulln Campus: the UFT (University and Research Center Tulln) is now home to several working groups from various departments of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna working jointly with scientific project partner AIT.
The two-story research center was built as a passive energy structure and boasts 15,000 square meters usable floor space. University researchers have now found a new home east of the original building housing the IFA and can continue their research activities in the areas of renewable resources, bio-resources and bio-based technologies. The immediate proximity to the University of Applied Sciences, IFA-Tulln, and the TZT (Technology Center Tulln) has resulted in synergistic effects and enhanced interdisciplinary exchange. Focus is on research, yet the center's ultramodern laboratories are also at the disposal of students in master and PhD programs. As of 2011, around 350 researchers are employed at the UFT. Upon completion of future expansion, the UFT aims to employ up to 450 at the center.
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Tulln Campus
Department of Agrobiotechnology, IFA-Tulln
The IFA Tulln`s remit is to engage in interdisciplinary research in the fields of agro- and environmental technology. Research areas extend from molecular biology to environmental biotechnological processes, from the development of biopolymers and innovative analytic procedures to new, innovative methods of animal and plant breeding. Another main focus is on the development of new chemical analytics methods for food and drinking water.
The department is organized into six institutes: Biotechnology in Plant Production; Natural Materials Technology; Center for Analytical Chemistry; Environmental Biotechnology; Biotechnology in Animal Production; and Animal Nutrition, Products, and Nutrition Physiology (APN).
TZT – Technology Center Tulln
The TZT is a specially designed property with around 3,500 square meters laboratory and office space for R&D companies as well as institutions active in the fields of agrobiotechnology and environmental biotechnology. Approximately €4.5 million was invested in the first phase of building and an additional €7.5 million in the construction of a second building of the same size as the first one. The two structures are connected by a two-story glass bridge. The festive inauguration of the "new" TZT took place on 16 November 2009.
Zuckerforschung Tulln
Zuckerforschung Tulln (literally, "Tulln Sugar Research") carries out the R&D activities of the Agrana Group. Its core areas of focus:
- biotechnology (microbiological quality control)
- starch technologies (development of specialized carbohydrates)
- Department of Sugar Technology.
