Projects
Structure analysis of hard and soft condensed matter using synchrotron radiation (ESRF-DUBBLE). University of Antwerp
MEMEZE: Moving Electrodes meet Zeolites KU Leuven
Zeolites are an important class of nanoporous materials, whereof the mechanism of formation is not yet fully understood. Developing a novel diagnostic means to study their crystallization in an innovative synthesis medium, MEmeZe will increase knowledge on the molecular steps leading to the formation of aluminosilicate zeolites. Prior studies revealed ion-paired prenucleation clusters present in hydrated silicate ionic liquids (HSILs)can ...
Membraneless photo-electrolyzer for solar hydrogen production. University of Antwerp
A novel plasmonic nanoparticle amplified photoelectrochemical detection platform for dengue diagnosis (DeNPec). University of Antwerp
Degradation mechanism study of lithium-sulfur pouch cells based on electrodeposition KU Leuven
Lithium-sulfur batteries have emerged as a promising option for next-generation energy storage devices due to their high energy density and low cost. However, the two main obstacles for practical Li-S batteries are the notorious lithium polysulfide intermediate shuttle and the sluggish kinetics of sulfur cathodes, especially under lean electrolyte conditions. In this proposal, we propose a detailed plan to gain insight into the degradation ...
New approaches for robust (mono)layer electrochromic materials towards smart device applications KU Leuven
Electrochromic materials (ECMs) are materials that change colour under the influence of an electric field. ECMs have received considerable attention in recent decades due to their wide range of applications in displays, signage, smart-boards, and energy-saving smart windows. There are several inorganic and organic ECMs that change their optical properties such as transparency and colour upon changing their oxidation state. Organic materials ...
Plasmon-enhanced CO2 electroreduction based on metal oxide inverse opal supports decorated with bimetallic nanoparticles KU Leuven
This project uses an original approach for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (eCO2RR). The catalysts are made using the physical method of cluster beam deposition onto a metal oxide inverse opal supports. Exploiting the exceptional size and composition control of cluster sources may enable the identification of novel high-performance eCO2RR by means of a combination of structural, spectroscopic, and reactivity experiments. The applicability of ...