“Ecological materials” and their potential risk for nephrological health (WP3)

This research aims to understand how environmental contaminants such as bisphenols, phthalates, and heavy metals influence the precipitation of calcium oxalate, the most common component of kidney stones. Controlled experiments in water and artificial urine are used to study their role in CaOx crystallization, accompanied by detailed structural and morphological analysis of the precipitates. The project connects environmental toxicology, nephrology, and materials science to clarify mechanisms of stone formation influenced by everyday contaminants. The results may contribute to more effective preventive and regulatory measures and improve understanding of risks to human health.