Projects
Combined X-Ray Fluorescence and Absorption CT (XRF-CT) imager for non-destructive 3D elemental/structural analysis on the microscopic scale. Ghent University
In several scientific disicplines (environmental and life sciences, toxicology, cosmo chemistry, geochemistry, archeology, electronics), there is an increasing demand for the development of non-destructive techniques for spatial distribution of elements within the material to be examined, along with the internal morphology thereof on the micrometer scale, may be determined in situ. The recent developments in the field of micro-XRF and ...
Lithium (7Li/6Li) and boron (11B/10B): additions to our existing biogeochemical arsenal of tracers in earth & planetary sciences Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BrewPro: Multi-stage microbial technology for the cost-effective production of high-quality animal feed on brewery effluents. University of Antwerp
Hot or Cold? Did changes in volcanic activity influence global temperature evolution throughout geological climate-change events Vrije Universiteit Brussel
marine anoxia and organic-matter burial, particularly in the
Cretaceous, Devonian, and Silurian. CO2 emissions associated with
large igneous provinces are thought to have caused rapid climate
warming during the Cretaceous events (e.g., Early Aptian oceanic
anoxic event; OAE 1a: ~120 Ma). However, OAE 1a also featured
transient cold ...
CRIME – CRemation or Inhumation of ancient populations? A Multidisciplinary question at the European level Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This research focuses on some of the most iconic Slovenian Bronze and Iron Age burial grounds, ...
BIOSTABLE: safe drinking water now and in the future Ghent University
The goal of BIOSTABLE is to provide safe and tasty drinking water to all Flemish inhabitants now and in the future. Whereas currently quality control is guaranteed, several factors will influence drinking water use and quality in the Flemish region e.g. consumers are encouraged to rationalize their water use, a possible decentralization of water production facilities, climate change leads to possible higher temperatures, changes in organic ...
Selection of nucleic acids aptamers with four non-canonical bases for biomedical applications KU Leuven
New accurate and cost-effective technologies are required for precision detection and analysis of human disorders and environmental biomarkers. To this end, aptamers, specific nucleic acid sequences that tightly bind to a broad range of biomolecules (e.g., proteins, toxins, antibiotics), demonstrate great potential. They have quickly become alternatives to protein-based agents, antibodies, in various applications including diseases treatment ...
Electrocatalytic N-functionalisation of olefins towards aziridines and amines KU Leuven
Ever since the Industrial Revolution, mankind has been progressively manufacturing a wide array of goods that led to an unprecedented growth in prosperity and quality of life. In response to the mounting ecological and social challenges, the 20th century witnessed the emergence of environmental movements and a growing awareness of the need for sustainable practices. The shift towards sustainability gained momentum as the global community ...