Projects
Quantum chemical study of large polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and graphene nanoislands using Density Functional Theory with fractional orbital occupations Hasselt University
Transciptomics signatures of in utero exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in relation to the developmental origins of disease; the ENVIRONAGE birth cohort Hasselt University
Quantum Chemical Studies of the Combustion Pathways and Kinetics of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Hasselt University
Physiological and genetic responses of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading Sphingomonas sp. LH128 to abiotic stresses KU Leuven
Computational Studies of Small Boron Based Clusters KU Leuven
From geometrical features of the global minima, a growth mechanism for each series of the BnX clusters was established. The fundamental featuressuch as chemical bonding, electronic distribution, aromaticity, were probed using the analyses of canonical molecular orbital (CMO) in combination with other indices obtained from the electron localization function(ELF), nuclear independent chemical shift (NICS) etc
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Assessment of dermal exposure to volatile organic compounds: method development, validation and application KU Leuven
Exposure to noxious agents can be considered if there is contact of a hazardous material with the outer boundary of a subject: including respiratory system, digestive system and skin. Occupational exposure of workers plays an important role in the development of several diseases. Exposure to occupational agents, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), diisocyanates and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is known to induce skin, ...
Sludge disposal at Sea. Chemical monitoring at sludge disposal sites at the Belgian continental shelf Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Every year, large amounts of dredged sediments (sludge) are first examined to see if they meet strict quality criteria and then they are disposed of at sea. Dredging of marine sediments is done to secure naval passage in ports and channels as well as for capital dredging work. This long-term project, an assignment from the Belgian government, monitors sludge disposal sites on the Belgian ...
QuantPAH - Handheld electronic sensor system for the rapid quantification of PAH metabolites in the urine of firefighters KU Leuven
Ultrathin porous electrode coatings for improved battery performance (POROBAT) KU Leuven
Lithium-based batteries will play an increasingly important role in electrical energy storage because of their high energy density. However, current Li-ion technology is insufficient to meet long-term needs (e.g., extended-range electric vehicles). Although intense research efforts have led to significant progress, a major limiting factor is the low cathode capacity. Sulfur is one of the most promising cathode materials because of its high ...