Projects
Magnetic resonance equipment for advanced materials research: molecular characterization of solid, soft, homogeneous and heterogeneous matter in the development of advanced functional materials and chemical catalysis Ghent University
Voor het ontwerpen van nieuwe materialen via chemische synthese is de karakterisering ervan tot op moleculair niveau van cruciaal belang voor hun praktische ontwikkeling en uiteindelijk hun valorisatie in nieuwe toepassingen. De 22 leden van dit consortium zijn allen betrokken in de ontwikkelen van nieuwe materialen hetzij in vaste of zachte toestand, homogeen dan wel heterogeen van aard, in de context van onderzoeksgebieden die zich ...
High-end electron paramagnetic resonance instrumentation for catalysis and materials characterization. University of Antwerp
Micro-mechanical characterization of fatigue fracture in brittle construction materials KU Leuven
During their lifetime, structures are commonly subjected to cyclic loading such as traffic loads, wind and wave loading, or thermal loading. For brittle construction materials like masonry, concrete, or mortars, cyclic loading can give rise to a fatigue-induced fracture process. The fatigue behavior of brittle construction materials will become increasingly important as structural engineers design structures for optimal durability and ...
Developing novel methodologies for the nano-optical characterization of 2D materials KU Leuven
Traditional optical spectroscopies are unparalleled analytical tools in science. However, a fundamental physical barrier known as the diffraction limit prevents them from accessing length scales beneath 200 nanometres. This is especially problematic for the family of 2D materials, such as graphene and the transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), which hold promise for cheap, next-generation LEDs, photovoltaic cells and photodetectors, amongst ...
Optimisation of a Non-Destructive Analytical Platform for the Characterization of Functional Groups: from Novel Self-Healing Materials to Jurassic Dinosaur Bone Cells Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Fabrication and characterization of two-dimensional materials and nanostructured surfaces KU Leuven
In 2004 graphene, i.e. one single atomic layer of carbon atoms arranged according to a honeycomb structure, was successfully isolated. The perfectly two-dimensional (2D) graphene has unique electronic properties, including surprisingly high charge carrier mobility. Graphene also has excellent mechanical properties: it is a very strong material and at the same time extremely flexible. More recently, other 2D materials with similar honeycomb ...
Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy for dynamic 3D materials characterization at extended imaging depths. KU Leuven
The development of materials with improved properties is of key importance in a wide range of research fields. Rationalization of their synthesis and design strongly depends on insights into their functioning. Fluorescence microscopy is the techniques of choice for dynamic and 3D imaging of materials at relevant length scales and under realistic conditions. Details of structures residing deeper inside the material are however often obscured ...
Structural and chemical characterization of materials at micro and nanoscale Hasselt University
Material characterization and damage detection in layered media through the Ultrasonic Polar scan. Ghent University
Non-destructive testing (NDT) refers to techniques used in the life cycle of a structural part of their quality, functionality and 'health' testing without destroying the object, nor affecting its properties. The development of NDT techniques is constantly evolving and needs continuous improvement due to the emergence of new industrial materials, the increasing demand for more sensitive and more quantitative characterization and quality ...