Projects
Nanomaterial enhanced immunotherapy for tumor treatment. KU Leuven
Novel plant-based nanomaterials for advanced biocompatible coatings with antibacterial properties. Ghent University
New polymer- and plant- functionalized coatings will be fabricated. Porous inorganic nanoparticles will be also added to this polymer matrix to obtain coatings antibacterial coatings with dual functionality – natural plant and remote temperature activation. With developed knowledge, these coatings should be feasible to fabricate even in a low-tech environment, yet, they are self-cleaning antibacterial coatings, tissue engineering, and ...
A compact microscope for long term fluorescence imaging of live cells KU Leuven
Field-flow fractionation (FFF) system for combination with high-end ICP-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Ghent University
We aspire the purchase of field-flow fractionation (FFF) equipment as a versatile separation technique. It can be seamlessly coupled to a multi-angle light scattering (MALS), UV/VIS and/or fluorescence detector, as well as to advanced ICP-mass spectrometers, thus providing detailed characterization – including particle size, elemental and isotopic composition – of different types of nanoparticles including micro- and nanoplastics, engineered ...
Development of sol-gel based Ti4O7 electrodes for electrochemical water oxidation: the influence of anode configuration on the performance and long term stability of the treatment. Ghent University
This research project, involving materials synthesis and electrochemical water treatments, will address a key limiting point for long term running of efficient electrochemical oxidation of contaminated water: the anodes. Research tasks will include: 1) the development of electrodes based on sol-gel materials with high surface area/controlled porosity; 2) the electrochemical performance of the electrodes on the oxidation of Per- and ...
Engineering of Soft Matter with (Bio)Polymers: Development of multiphasic polymeric materials with diverse electrical functionalities using flow-induced microstructure engineering. KU Leuven
Due to rising consumer demands, enhanced functionality and miniaturization of many devices, material requirements become increasingly stringent and multiple characteristics are required within one material. Polymers have substantial advantages as compared to other materials, e.g. they are lightweight, flexible, easy to process and corrosion-resistant. However, most polymers are electrical insulators and have no electrical or magnetic ...