Projects
Development of new methodes for the slective immobilisation of redox enzymes at electrodes Ghent University
The immobilisation of proteins at electrodes is one of the most recent developments in bio-electrochemistry. The electric contact between biomolecule and electrode is of fundamental interest in the study of redoxenzymes and the development of biosensors. The aim of the project ist he development of place specific coupling techniques for the immobilisation of Rhodobacter caspulatus cytochroom c peroxidase at electrodes.
Widely parallel active potentiostat for accelerating electrochemical experiments (PACTIOSTAT) Ghent University
In PACTIOSTAT, which is a collaborative effort between UGent and KU Leuven, we want to further develop our unique high throughput potentiostat array and its software. This array enables high throughput electrochemical analysis of electroactive microorganisms, and it consists of 3 parts: the widely parallel potentiostat, a custom made electrode array (microelectrodes) and a dedicated software enabling tailored analyses. Recently we have ...
Identification and elimination of bottlenecks for micropollutant biodegradation: towards a sustainable human water cycle (BioSustain) KU Leuven
Meeting the demand for freshwater is an ongoing grand challenge. Pollution of ground and surface waters by organic micropollutants (OMPs) increasingly exacerbates water scarcity. Many OMPs are recalcitrant throughout the human water cycle. Specific – but often not fully explored – (eco)toxicological impacts on humans and the environment prompted European legislation to introduce stringent threshold limits. To meet these limits, water ...
Environmental analysis and the added value of electrochemistry for the detection of environmentally important molecules. University of Antwerp
The impact of nanoscale and microscale topography on the interaction between microorganisms and carbon electrodes Ghent University
Microorganisms can function as catalysts for electrode reactions. Important in this context is an effective interphase between the microorganism and the electrode. In this project we will optimize this interface through modifying the topographical features of carbon surfaces.
Optimalisation of the microbial electrosynthesis by Clostridium ljungdahlii Ghent University
Microbial electrosynthesis is the process in which bacteria use electrical energy to convert CO2 into organic compounds. A promising bacterium for this process is Clostridium ljungdahlii. Electrosynthesis by this bacterium will be optimized by developing a strain with an increased biofilm production and an enhanced electron transfer, as well as by improving the operational conditions for reactors.
Starting an electrical conversation between microorganisms and electrodes to achieve bioproduction Ghent University
The interface between bacteria and electrodes is critical to achieve an adequate electrochemical catalysis of the electrode by the microorganisms. In this project we will study the key parameters driving microbial migration and adherence to electrodes with the objective to achieve a novel bioproduction platform
resource recovery from wastewater Ghent University
Wastewater treatment can envolve from a purification process to a recovery proces of water, organic and nutrients. An important, emerging technologu are so-called (bio)electrochelical systems. At the moment, the infrastructure avaible for this research is outdate or word. or has insufficient capabilities. INTHIS PROJECT PROPOSAL A NUMVER OF BASIC EQUIPMENT ITEMS SUCH AS PUMPS AND POTENTIOSTATS ARE ASKES FOR