Projects
Multidiagnostic setup for the characterization of confined water with dielectric relaxation spectroscopy (DRS) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) KU Leuven
Confinement of water molecules in nanoporous materials results in an aqueous phase with different properties than bulk water due to several interactions with the pore walls. In this research, the role of nano-confined water structures in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, and in energy storage applications, i.e. in the form of clathrate hydrates, is characterized by means of newly developed NMR and XRD methodologies.
Two Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy for Advanced Materials Characterization. Ghent University
UGent is at the forefront of advanced optical materials research in Europe with a vast portfolio of advanced femtosecond optical spectroscopy setups managed by the promotors of this application. However, several essential processes ocurring on extreme time/energy scales escape our measurement capabilities. With this proposal, we will bridge the final gap with top institutes in Europe to become an attractive center for optical materials ...
Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy (FLUORATE). University of Antwerp
Exploring the three-dimensional structure of antimicrobial peptides through optical activity spectroscopy. University of Antwerp
Direct Raman Spectroscopy for the Study of Organic Materials (artists’ colorants and organic minerals) Ghent University
Raman spectroscopy is a well appreciated molecular technique to identify both, organic and inorganic components. While the technique seems to be frequently used for the investigation of inorganic components, organic molecules often pose more challenges during their investigation. Indeed, fluorescence emission, low Raman scattering efficiency and similar molecular structures (hence similar molecular spectra) seem to hinder broad application. ...
Center for Non-Linear Microscopy and Spectroscopy Ghent University
NOLIMITS will be a Core Facility for non-linear optical microscopy and spectroscopy, supported by
both the Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. It will serve the UGent research
community and (non-)academic external partners, by grouping over a decade of expertise and advanced
infrastructure related to ultrashort pulsed lasers and the advanced accompanying optical spectroscopy and
microscopy ...
FTIR-PLUS: A multipurpose Infrared Spectrometer for analysis of materials, including 'operando' spectroscopy and luminescence analysis Ghent University
Infrared Spectroscopy is the workhorse in any chemical lab. It is also a very versatile technique, which can be applied to gases, liquids, solids, thin layers, chemical processes. Another very interesting application is 'operando' spectroscopy: measuring the properties of materials under operational conditions, for example the analysis of a heterogeneous catalyst at elevated temperature and in active contact with the reagents.
The ...
Development of a set-up for single-molecule spectroscopy and imaging of individual carbon nanotubes University of Antwerp
Exploring Raman spectroscopy for elucidating structure-function relationships in complex lipid-rich foods Ghent University
Today, several societal drivers (public health, climate change, disrupting supply chains) are pushing food producers to reformulate the fat phase in their foods towards a healthier (e.g. reduce saturated fat), local and environmental sustainable (e.g. no tropical oils) and plant-based (e.g. no milk fat) profile. A prerequisite for science-driven reformulation is a thorough understanding of the structure-function relationship from the nano-, ...