Projects
Model-based characterization of the mechanical niche of mouse fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells. KU Leuven
Generation of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) would theoretically provide an inexhaustible pool of HSCs, suitable for transplantation or for the generation of blood cells for transfusion. Although immature HSCs can be generated from PSCs, they do not robustly engraft and cannot yet be used to generate large numbers of hematopoietic cells.
The behavior of somatic stem cells is regulated by their ...
Sunlight-driven photo-electrochemical hydrogen production from air contaminated with volatile organic compounds. University of Antwerp
Multi-timescale atomistic modeling of plasma catalysis and plasma-based growth of carbon nanostructures. University of Antwerp
Fundamental study of plasmonic-enhanced photocatalysis through model systems of noble metals and TiO2 fabricated using atomic layer deposition. University of Antwerp
Proton-conducting materials based on metal-organic frameworks and protic salts as membranes for high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. KU Leuven
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are high-efficient and environmentally friendly power sources for a sustainable society. Particularly, high temperature PEMFCs operating between 100 and 200 °C are desirable. However, proton-conducting membranes with high proton conductivity under conditions of non-humidification and high temperatures are urgently needed. In this project we intend to develop novel composite membranes based on ...
Vibrational and electronic properties of superconducting films and nanoparticles investigated by advanced synchrotron and theoretical methods. University of Antwerp
Revealing the source of emergent properties in complex oxides via direct imaging of charge/orbital/spin ordering. University of Antwerp
A supramolecular approach to the catalytic conversion of biomass. KU Leuven
Development of nanometric silver as selective reduction catalyst in dark and photostimulated conditions. KU Leuven
Allylic alcohols and functionalized anilines are industrially valuable flavouring and fragrance compounds and important intermediates for pharmaceuticals, polymers and other fine chemicals. These compounds can be synthesised via chemoselective reduction of unsaturated aldehydes and nitro compounds. Reduction of the olefinic group yields saturated aldehydes and nitro compounds, whereas hydrogenation of the carbonyl and nitro group produce ...