Projects
Controlled sorption and desorption of poorly water soluble components in nanoparticle bilayers Ghent University
Many active components are poorly water soluble which hampers intravenous use. By sorption of active components into liposomes this problem can be avoided. The final goal of this project is to develop a strategy to control both sorption and desorption. In pharmaceutical applications this is known as controlled release.
Biochar based (activated carbon) adsorption for the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater Ghent University
Recovery of added-value LMW bio-aromatics from lignin containing aqueous liquors via click-in adsorption Ghent University
Lignin represents the most important renewable source for production of LMW bio-aromatics. In this project, the recovery of LMW bio-aromatics from aqueous lignin liquors of the paper and pulp industry and biorefinery is investigated in an economically viable way via click-in adsorption. After selecting the most promising liquors, the selective separation and recovery of LMW bio-aromatics with adsorbents are studied.
SILEXOIL (Silica adsorption combined with fluid Extraction for oxyigenate/nitrogenate removal from polyolefine based pyrolysis oil). University of Antwerp
Adsorption and photocatalytic removal of pharmaceutical and dye by activated carbon impregnated with TIO2 Hasselt University
Experimental and theoretical adsorption study of a pharmaceutical compound: ketoprofen on Norit GAC 1240 activated carbon Hasselt University
Inorganic Chemistry: Adsorption and Catalysis. University of Antwerp
Valorisation of dewatered swine manure via pyrolysis into different value added products like bio-oil and char: Characterisation and use as energy source, soil amendment or adsorption material towards Ni-polluted waste waters. Hasselt University
Combined reduction and activated carbon adsorption for efficient removal of organic micropollutants during drinking water treatment Ghent University
Occurrence of organic micropollutants in drinking
water sources is becoming an increasing concern for drinking water utilities.
This research therefore focuses on a novel combination of techniques, namely
reduction followed by adsorption, to achieve more efficient removal of
pollutants at reduced energy costs compared to existing water treatment
techniques.