Projects
Catalytic and solid state NMR spectroscopic study of bimetallic catalysts: synergisms between Lewis acid and transition metal sites in carbonylation and transfer hydrocyanation reactions KU Leuven
Catalytic coupling of two small molecules may proceed much faster if each molecule is activated on a discrete metal centre. Especially combinations of transition metals (TM) and Lewis acids (LA) can generate a special synergy in heterogeneous catalysis. In carbonylation of alcohols (or epoxides), CO and the alcohol (epoxide) are activated resp. by TM and LA sites; in transfer hydrocyanations, the slow steps are accelerated by binding of ...
Study of the unbound nucleus 7He via 9Be(6He,8Be) transfer reaction KU Leuven
In nuclear physics a continuous effort is made towards the research of new rare isotopes. However, in the exotic-isotope rush, important spectroscopic information on the already-observed exotic nuclei are still missing. The unbound nuclues 7He was firstly identified in the seventies. Since then, a significant number of investigations were performed to study its states. However, an unambiguous information about 7He excited states is still ...
Use of aerosol reactors for carbon capture to overcome mass transfer limitations KU Leuven
The latest research shows that the mass transfer limitation phenomenon is a culprit, reducing the carbon capture process efficiency, blocking alternative solvents due to viscosity and prohibiting catalytic CCU routes. Recently our team has proven and published a method to overcome gas-liquid mass transfer limitations by an aerosol photoreactor. This technology (Nebulizer Photoreactor – NEBUPHORE – FWO postdoctoral grant) was shown to operate ...
Synthesis of heterocycles via tandem reactions involving in situ generated ketenimines. University of Antwerp
Development of a scale-up method for multiphase batch reactions based on in situ measurement of heat mixing KU Leuven
Development of a scale up method for multiphase reactions based on in situ measurement of heat mixing KU Leuven
Enzymatic reactions in NADES as new green media: activity and substrate/product solvation effects. University of Antwerp
Development and Application of modular UV triggered poylmer conjugation reactions Hasselt University
Particle behavior in flow and development of a milliflow reactor for heterogeneous solid-liquid reactions KU Leuven
Traditionally, most pharmaceutical and fine chemical reactions are performed in batch reactors. Since the upcoming of continuous flow reactors, many companies are investigating possible benefits upon switching from batch to continuous processes. Important drivers are process intensification, thus decreasing the reactor volume since the heat transfer and mixing efficiency are increases. But a major hurdle that still exist in continuous flow ...