Projects
Metal nanoparticles immobilized on cellulose nanocrystals: controlled synthesis, interaction and applications KU Leuven
Segmented polymer networks and polyelectrolyte complexes: synthesis, characterisation and their use in membrane processes Ghent University
Via polyelectrolyte complexes and segmented polymer networks (SPN), fundamental insights with regard to the transport in solvent resistent nanofiltration membranes (SRNF) will be found. This will form the starting point for the development of more performant SRNF-membranes. The SPNs will also serve to incorporate catalysts. Finally, relationships between the catalytic or separation characteristics of the membranes and the morphology of the ...
Scalable top-down synthesis of hierarchical zeolites in biomass conversion KU Leuven
Zeolites are used industrially on a large scale in adsorption, ion exchange and catalysis, based on a plethora of advantageous physicochemical properties, which are combined with a relatively straightforward synthesis using mostly low-value commodity chemicals. In catalysis however, their activity is often hampered by the high amount of micropores present, causing mass diffusion limitations or even accessibility problems. In order to overcome ...
LncRNAs as modulators of protein synthesis rewiring in cancer KU Leuven
An increasing body of evidence indicates that MYC and RAS-induced oncogenic signalling enhances protein synthesis in both the cytosol and mitochondria and that this increase is essential to cancer cell survival. Targeting translational rewiring may therefore offer novel therapeutic opportunities. However, given its essential role in normal cells, modulating translation in a cancer-cell specific manner remains a major challenge. LncRNA (Long ...
Development of methods for the efficient synthesis of functionalisation of heterocyclic "scaffolds". University of Antwerp
Understanding the design, synthesis and properties of novel Na ion conducting electrolytes: toughening ionogels with organic modifications. Hasselt University
LncRNAs as specific and “druggable” modulators of protein synthesis rewiring in cancer KU Leuven
Model based synthesis of Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) for heterogeneous catalysis in flow. Ghent University
A next generation of heterogeneous catalysts will be developed starting from stable porous covalent organic frameworks (COFs) to which numerous active metal complexes will be anchored. The potential of COFs is currently almost unexplored. The new materials will be engineered on the nanometer scale and tested using a microreactor set-up. As a result, various sustainable processes which are not possible today on industrial scale, will become ...