Projects
COMBINED ELECTROCHEMICAL OXIDATION AND BIOLOGICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT KU Leuven
This research is part of the InnovEOX project (Innovative Electrochemical OXidation processes) and focuses on the implementation of the eAOP techniques developed in other WPs in biological wastewater treatment processes. This implementation will reveal fundamental insights in the long-term impact of partial eAOP on the performance of (an)aerobic systems for the purification of wastewater, in terms of process efficiency and microbial community ...
Understanding and engineering genetic factors in filamentous fungi that underly enhanced biological production of leather-like materials Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Research and applications in biological image and signal processing. University of Antwerp
Living the Granular Life! Microbial ecology of biological phosphorus removal in granular sludge systems. University of Antwerp
Technical sustainability of biological production systems. A model based life cycle assessment of fertilizer management KU Leuven
Accordingly with world’s movement towards sustainable development, agriculture faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact. The present organisation of our food production leads to significant alterations of the global nitrogen cycle causing increased nitrogen emissions into the ecosystem. Aiming at sustainable systems requires to account for long-term implications of practices and the broad interactions and dynamics of ...
Integrative Protein Science: from small molecules to complex biological systems - iPROS Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The biological carbon pump and role of diazotrophs in open ocean carbon export Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Plant root effects on erosion of sandy soils in a temperate climate. A trait-based methodology to select native plants for biological soil conservation measures KU Leuven
Soil erosion is a major problem leading to severe land degradation problems. To control these soil erosion processes, plant species can be used. Both above- and below-ground biomass can help to protect the soil. Plant roots can be very effective in stabilizing the soil against concentrated flow erosion and shallow mass movements. Most research on the erosion-reducing potential of plant roots was conducted on loamy soils and at present, ...
Molecular Tools for Nucleic Acid Manipulation for Biological Intervention Ghent University
MMbio will bridge the classically separate disciplines of Chemistry and Biology by assembling leading experts from academia and non-academic partners (industry, technology transfer & science communication) to bring about systems designed to interfere therapeutically with gene expression in living cells. Expertise in nucleic acid synthesis, its molecular recognition and chemical reactivity is combined with drug delivery, cellular biology ...