Projects
Identifying molecular mechanisms of plant root architectural responses to excess metals, in support of plant growth improvement for safe biomass production or phytoremediation strategies. Hasselt University
Model-based optimisation of the trade-offs between biomass production, climate feedback and water consumption in short rotation coppice forestry. University of Antwerp
Model-based optimisation of the trade-offs between biomass production, climate feedback and water consumption in short rotation coppice forestry. University of Antwerp
Global assessment of terrestrial biomass production and of its determinants. University of Antwerp
The role of nutrient availability in the drought response of grassland biomass production. University of Antwerp
Sustainable ectoine production through methanotrophs and algae: from biogas to high-value product (EctoMet) Ghent University
A holistic approach to resources recovery from organic waste is critical for a successful bio
-based circular economy in which anaerobic digestion for biogas production plays a central role. Currently, biogas is used for electricity production or upgraded to biomethane. In this project, we will consider a novel value chain for biogas towards the production of the high-value bio-based chemical of ectoine, using a consortium ...
Sustainable ectoine production through methanotrophs and algae: from biogas to high-value product (EctoMet) KU Leuven
A holistic approach to resources recovery from organic waste is critical for a successful bio-based circular economy in which anaerobic digestion for biogas production plays a central role. Currently, biogas is used for electricity production or upgraded to biomethane. In this project, we will consider a novel value chain for biogas towards the production of the high-value bio-based chemical of ectoine, using a consortium of methanotrophic ...
Anaerobic granules for biogas and carboxylate production from saline wastewaters: high-throughput monitoring and engineering Ghent University
Anaerobic microbial technologies can be used for the conversion of organic waste streams to biogas for renewable energy recovery or to carboxylates for bio-chemicals production. The emerging biorefineries generate huge amounts of liquid saline wastewaters that pose certain challenges to these anaerobic microbial processes. Granular microbial entities, which form the basis of the upflow anaerobic sludge blanket technology, are highly ...
An unusual reverse biorefinery scenario: a reactive, mild alkaline delignification of plant biomass to produce chemicals. KU Leuven
Instigated by environmental concerns and resource scarcity, a shift towards a circular, bio-based economy is on the horizon. This inevitable transition will hinge on the deployment of alternative technologies that are able to fulfil the needs of our society in a sustainable way. Within this context, plant biomass in the form of lignocellulose represents a promising renewable resource. Lignocellulose is a heterogeneous substance, mainly ...