Projects
Influence of soil properties on the sorption of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances to soil and the bioavailability and bioaccumulation to terrestrial biota. University of Antwerp
Bridging concepts on humic substances to improve our understanding of soil carbon functionality - A molecular approach KU Leuven
The interactions of soil organic matter (OM) with minerals play a key role in environmental biogeochemical processes, including the bioavailability of nutrients, transport of contaminants, and OM stability in relation to the global carbon cycle. The heterogeneity and variability of soil OM make its analysis intricate. Therefore, it has traditionally been separated into several operationally defined fractions, including humic and fulvic acid. ...
ChitinOMix: The effect of chitin soil amendment on the plant response, natural microbial community and the fate of human pathogenic bacteria Ghent University
Vegetable consumption is considered important for a healthy diet Authorities encourage the consumption of fresh plant produce, but its food safety continues to be a major concern It is an accepted fact that human pathogenic bacteria including Salmonella enterica, are able to survive in plants Chitin is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose Soil amendment with chitin has been shown to be promising for improving soil ...
Sustainability assessment of contaminated site remediation with emphasis on valuation. KU Leuven
Although the integration of the principles of sustainability in the selection of site remediation alternatives has become an important issue, most attention is still paid to the direct costs of the soil remediation and the environmental and health impacts of the soil contamination. Less tangible social and economic aspects, such as non-monetary costs and benefits, are only marginally addressed, although they are essential to make a more ...
Identifying molecular mechanisms of plant root architectural responses to excess metals, in support of plant growth improvement for safe biomass production or phytoremediation strategies. Hasselt University
FWO aspirant project: Genetically engineered endophytes and their potential to enhance phytoremediation of toxic explosives-contaminated sites Hasselt University
Local ans systemic effects of exposure of Arabidopsis thaliana to increased metal concentrations: integration of gene expression and root morphology to reveal molecular parameters with ecological significance in mono- and multi -pollution. Hasselt University
Molecular markers as an application to optimize bioaugmentation in sand filters for rinking water production. KU Leuven
The demand for green technology puts microbial community-controlled processes forward as superior to physico-chemical reactions. Many biotechnological applications rely on introducing ’foreign’ bacteria with a specific function. Bioaugmentation is a technique where pollutant degrading bacteria are introduced in contaminated soil and water for its remediation. The success of bioaugmentation depends largely on the ability of ‘foreign’ bacteria ...