MR spectroscopy quantitation results' evaluation KU Leuven
The main topic of this PhD project is to assess fitting quality for MR Spectroscopy data. This aim should be achieved by statistical evaluation.
The main topic of this PhD project is to assess fitting quality for MR Spectroscopy data. This aim should be achieved by statistical evaluation.
Non-enzymatic browning (NEB) is an important quality defect during storage of shelf-stable fruit juices including orange juice. NEB in pasteurized shelf-stable orange juice is hypothesized to be due to chemical reactions involving the degradation of ascorbic acid and/or sugars. Nevertheless, the mechanism of NEB is still not fully elucidated. Until today, NEB is a shelf-life limiting factor of shelf-stable fruit juices. Therefore, there is a ...
Bread is the main food product prepared from wheat and a staple food in the Western world. It fits well in a balanced diet since it is an excellent source of energy, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, of all bread produced, about 25% is wasted. The loss of bread in a home environment represents the largest share of this waste. Consumers indeed prefer fresh bread with a soft, but sliceable crumb, a crispy crust and a desired flavor. ...
Silicon-based materials are of vital importance in today’s society. From the sand and clay dug up from the Earth to be used in construction, to the highly purified forms used in the production of electronics, computers and medical implants, the chemical element Si has found its way into nearly every aspect of our lives. Nevertheless, our highly technological world is fueled by an ever-lasting quest for progress. This search continuously ...
Flour, sugar and eggs are the main ingredients of sponge cake. This cake system therefore only contains lipids originating from flour and eggs (i.e. endogenous batter lipids). Cake making includes three stages: (i) mixing the ingredients into a batter, (ii) baking the batter until a cake is formed and (iii) cooling the cake to room temperature. Batter of sponge cake is a foam and thus an intrinsically unstable structure because of ...
Synthetic analogues of nucleosides, nucleotides and oligonucleotides have found application in the life-saving treatment of cancers and viral infections. High-affinity binding oligonucleotides have potential in the development of antisense, siRNA, aptamer and xeno nucleic acids (XNAs) research. These synthetic mimics usually carry modifications of either one or more of the essential components of the nucleic acid, such as nucleobase, sugar ...
Platinum is used by many industries because of its exceptional catalytic activity, electrochemical properties and corrosion resistance. It is widely used as a catalyst in the chemical production, in fuel cell and electrolyser electrodes and in sensors for analytical and medical applications. Catalysts are key to face grand technological challenges in the fields of energy and environmental protection and to ensure a sustainable supply of ...
Wheat bran, a co-product of the industrial roller milling of wheat, can be added to food products such as bread because of its nutritional profile and physiological effects. However, incorporation of wheat bran in bread systems can negatively affect final product quality. Next to possible taste issues, bran-enriched bread modifies crumb texture and shows a lower loaf volume as compared to white bread. Some intrinsic bran properties are ...
I. Introduction and background
In this proposal for PhD project we present clinical studies in different patient groups to assess cerebral oxygenation as measured with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Near-infrared spectroscopy has evolved from a purely research instrument to a monitor that is increasingly introduced into the clinical environment and especially in the neonatal intensive care unit. It has mainly been used for the ...