Projects
Construction of a prototype electrosynthesis reactor University of Antwerp
New redox mediators and improved electrocatalytic materials for the functionalization of carbon-hydrogen bonds by electrosynthesis. University of Antwerp
Towards a targeted optimization of electrocatalysts by combining electrosynthesis with in-situ electron paramagnetic resonance. University of Antwerp
Targeted optimization of electrocatalysts by combining electrosynthesis with in situ electromagnetic resonance Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Optimalisation of the microbial electrosynthesis by Clostridium ljungdahlii Ghent University
Microbial electrosynthesis is the process in which bacteria use electrical energy to convert CO2 into organic compounds. A promising bacterium for this process is Clostridium ljungdahlii. Electrosynthesis by this bacterium will be optimized by developing a strain with an increased biofilm production and an enhanced electron transfer, as well as by improving the operational conditions for reactors.
Continuous Flow Electrosynthesis of Macromolecules in a Sonicated Microreactor Setup KU Leuven
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) is a versatile technique for exerting precise control over polymer molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, and complex architectures. Electrochemically mediated ATRP (eATRP), as a young member in the ATRP family, is particularly interesting for its various advantages such as in situ generation of active catalyst, real-time control of reaction rate, and enhanced tolerance to oxygen. A ...
Microbial electrosynthesis via intermediates Ghent University
This Ph.D. proposes a novel strategy to produce biochemicals out of CO2 in a bioelectrochemical system. The electricity-driven microbial conversion of CO2 into multi-carbon compounds is described as microbial electrosynthesis. This proposal describes a different approach to MES, based on the fermentation of CO2 and (bio)electrochemically produced intermediates. These intermediates have the potential to tackle the limitations associated with ...
Inorganic Electrosynthesis via the Oxygen Reduction Reaction KU Leuven
The process employs a gas diffusion cathode that (in most cases) allows the transport of oxygen into the electrochemical cell. At this electrode, a number of complex processes occur. The oxygen, the electrons and the electrolyte coincide to form a triple interphase. The (negative) potential applied will reduce oxygen to peroxide-related species that can in turn oxidize metal ions in the solution. Simultaneously in all the oxygen reduction ...
Degradation Testing of Magnesium and its Alloys aiming at Biodegradable Implant Applications KU Leuven
Magnesium and its alloys are increasingly interesting materials for biodegradable implant applications. The advantage of these implants is that they gradually degrade in the human body after fulfilling the purpose of their implantation. For instance, biodegradable implants can be used in orthopaedic applications such as fracture stabilisation, eliminating the need of a second operation for non-degradable implant, e.g. titanium removal. One ...