Projects
Exploration of versatile chemistries for the generation of functional polymer materials through interfacial polymerization Ghent University
The goal of this research project is to synthesize polymeric materials with the ability to host different functionalities and are capable to respond to specific triggers or to increase the compatibility with the surrounding environment. On one hand derivatives of the thiol-ene reaction and on the other hand a new approach, based on chemistry with the triazolinedione (TAD) group will be used to tackle both challenges.
Mineral filler modification for improved material interfacial interactions KU Leuven
Multi-scale modeling of reactions at solid-liquid interfaces and their effect on dynamic wetting and phase morphology KU Leuven
Phase field modelling of the microstructure originated during redox reactions in metal-metal oxide systems Ghent University
The redox reactions in a metal-metaloxide system are modelled with a phase field model, which incorporates diffusion, thermodynamics and electrochemical reactions. The required input variables are obtained by coupling the model to 2 thermodynamic databases and by execution of specific experiments to determine these parameters. Experiments are also used to verify the predictive nature of the model.
Implementation of flow technology for continuous microencapsulation through emulsion based techniques KU Leuven
Microcapsules are spherical particles containing a liquid core of active ingredients, protected by a shell material. The release of core material is controlled by the shell material. These principle of microencapsulation, sparked the advent of an extensive range of new controlled release products. As these products have flooded the market, the demand of large scale production methods has increased. In both product development and commercial ...
Solvents in membrane synthesis and their effect on NF/RO performance: from conventional organic solvents to ionic liquids KU Leuven
Membrane technology has grown significantly over the last decades and is used in a broad range of applications nowadays. Nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) are applied for the separation of low molecular weight components (< 1000 Da) and salts from the feed stream. The main part of the commercial NF and RO membranes are either integrally skinned asymmetric (ISA) or interfacially polymerized thin film composite (TFC) membranes. ...
Optimisation and research into the production of high-quality hollow fibre reverse osmosis membranes for desalination of brackish water Ghent University
In situ TEM study of interphase evolution in LiPON-based thin-film all-solid-state batteries. University of Antwerp
Development and optimisation of adhesion mechanisms between rubber and thermoplast materials for 2K injection moulding KU Leuven
Successful two-component (2K) injection moulding of multi-material products requires an efficient production process and an optimal material combination. Specifically for thermoset rubbers with thermoplastics, this is challenging as during injection moulding these materials have opposite temperature requirements. Therefore, a novel process with a mould containing thermally separated heat cavities was developed by Bex et al. [1]. Available ...