Projects
4D materials for synthetic, vascularized, myogenic tissues based on hybrid nanocomposites KU Leuven
FTIR-PLUS: A multipurpose Infrared Spectrometer for analysis of materials, including 'operando' spectroscopy and luminescence analysis Ghent University
Infrared Spectroscopy is the workhorse in any chemical lab. It is also a very versatile technique, which can be applied to gases, liquids, solids, thin layers, chemical processes. Another very interesting application is 'operando' spectroscopy: measuring the properties of materials under operational conditions, for example the analysis of a heterogeneous catalyst at elevated temperature and in active contact with the reagents.
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Chalcogenide Heterostructures as Nanocomposite Phase Change Materials Ghent University
The unique characteristics of phase change materials make them applicable in several emerging fields such as memory and photonics. Heterostructures are a promising way to improve the efficiency and performance of phase change devices by confining heat to a nanometer domain. Structural, thermal and optical characterization will be used to explore new materials for use in these structures.
Local probing of low−dimensional dilute magnetic materials KU Leuven
The proposed research program is devoted to low−dimensional magnetic materials. Model systems consist of non-magnetic materials (with emphasis on 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional semiconductors and insulators) that are magnetically doped. The main goal is to provide a detailed understanding of the local structure, local magnetism and how they are coupled, using complementary local probe techniques based on intense particle beams (radioactive ...
Polysaccharide nanoparticles-stabilised multiphase systems for design of sustainable all-liquid materials KU Leuven
Tuning graphene into a spin active material: Exploiting its size-specific interaction with metal clusters KU Leuven
The success of semiconductor industry relies on the continuous improvement of the performances of integrated circuits (IC). So far, this has been achieved by reducing the size of the basic building block of these circuits, the metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET). The downscaling of MOSFET’s has been realized by introducing new materials, like high-k dielectric/metal gate stacks and high-mobility semiconductors (Ge, ...
Nacre inspired synthesis and modification of fillers for better performing polymer composites KU Leuven
Lighter, better performing, and more sustainable materials are a key market need in this era. Nature provides marvellous source of inspiration to develop such materials as many natural systems possess extraordinary properties, features, or appearances such as excellent mechanical strength and/or toughness, self-cleaning, self-healing, etc. Nacre, forming the inner layer of shells, is one such source of inspiration with its biomineralization, ...
Quantum solid state physics using scanning probe microscopes KU Leuven
After the 1st of October 2000, Chris Van Haesendonck continued his research career as full professor at KU Leuven. His successful research activities, which fit into the field of quantum solid state physics, relied on developing and implementing various scanning probe microscopies down to liquid-helium temperatures for linking the electronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties to the atomic-scale structure. Apart from thin metal films, the ...