Projects
Towards plasma for cancer treatment: investigation of alterations in the DNA damage response due to plasma treatment in glioblastoma multiforme as tumour model. University of Antwerp
Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) for inactivation of pathogenic biofilms - Case study on foodborne Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium KU Leuven
The last decades, it has become clear that most (pathogenic) bacteria, such as the target microorganisms of this PhD research (i.e., Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium), grow predominantly as biofilms on abiotic (food) contact surfaces. Biofilms are functional consortia of cells protected by a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). The EPS matrix mainly contains polysaccharides, ...
Innovative Plasma Science and technology for Sustainable agrifood SystemS KU Leuven
Hydrogen Plasma Reduction for Steelmaking and Circular Economy KU Leuven
The main objective of H2PlasmaRed is to develop hydrogen plasma smelting reduction (HPSR) technology for the reduction of iron ores and steelmaking sidestreams to meet the targets of the European Green Deal for reducing CO2 emissions and supporting the circular economy in the steel industry across Europe. Our ambition is to introduce a near CO2-free reduction process to support the goal of the Paris Agreement - a 90% reduction in the carbon ...
Low Temperature Plasma for applications in Medicine (LTPAM). University of Antwerp
Anti-fouling and cell-interactive anti-fouling plasma polymer coatings for cochlear implants Ghent University
A cochlear implant provides a sense of sound to people with severe-to-profound hearing loss. A
complication of these implants is infection, which often leads to implant explantation. A frequently
investigated strategy to avoid infection is preventing adhesion of bacteria on the implant, which is
mostly done by attaching polymeric chains to the implant surface. This technique however has
limitations: (1) it is a costly, ...
Specific contribution of transgene plasma and platelet von Willebrand factor in haemostasis and thrombosis: from functional studies to gene therapy. KU Leuven
Penetration of plasma in porous structures Ghent University
The aim of this project is the study of the plasma interaction with different porous structurs, especially the aspect of penetration of plamsa in the pores of materials. There are two parts: an experimental one with as main purpose datacollection en a modelling part. The collected knowhow will be used for new, ameliorated concepts of plasma reactors.