Projects
IONIC Liquid Mediated Synthesis of Zeolite-Supported Metal Oxide Based CATalysts for Converting CO2 to Dimethyl ether KU Leuven
Making dimethyl ether (DME) from hydrogenating CO2 has attracted great interest as DME is a good propellant, coolant and clean fuel. This process can break the thermodynamic restriction that exists for methanol synthesis from CO2 and improve the conversion of main greenhouse gas.
The synthesis of well-controlled shapes of solid materials in nano-size using ionic liquid (IL) solvents has received tremendous attention by taking advantage ...
Silicon Alloying Anodes for High Energy Density Batteries comprising Lithium Rich Cathodes and Safe Ionic Liquid based Electrolytes for Enhanced High VoltagE Performance. KU Leuven
Si-DRIVE will develop the next generation of rechargeable Li-ion batteries, allowing for cost competitive mass market EVs by transformative materials and cell chemistry innovations, delivering enhanced safety with superior energy density, cycle life and fast charging capability using sustainable and recyclable components.The technology encompasses amorphous Si coated onto a conductive copper silicide network as the anode with polymer/ionic ...
NAIL Adsorption and Dynamics of Nucleic Acids on Surfaces in Ionic Liquid Environment. KU Leuven
Nucleic acid storage and stability is of primary importance as it finds uses in material science as nanomachines, biosensors and bioelectronics. The long-term stability and storage of DNA is a major challenge as hydrolytic reactions cause its denaturation when stored in an aqueous environment with conventional buffer solutions. Most of the devices employing nucleic acids require the nucleic acid molecule (generally DNA) to be adsorbed on the ...
Exploring the Interface Between Ionic Liquids and Graphene: Elucidating Structure and Electronic Properties. KU Leuven
GRAPHIL aims at generating a detailed picture of the lateral nanostructure of the ionic liquid (IL)-graphene interface. A special focus will be given to the understanding of the IL-graphene interactions that generate the interfacial structure and to the influence of IL on graphene electronic structure. This understanding will greatly benefit the research on IL/graphene based energy storage devices.
State-of-the-art amplitude-modulated ...
Towards a Systematic Theory of Aristotelian Diagrams in Logical Geometry KU Leuven
Aristotelian diagrams, such as the square of opposition, have been widely used throughout the history of philosophy and logic. Nowadays, they also have several applications in other disciplines that are concerned with logical reasoning, such as psychology, linguistics and computer science. However, many of the applications of Aristotelian diagrams suffer from substantial problems, often due to a lack of understanding of the intricate logical ...
Lower Bounds for partial differential operators on compact Lie groups Ghent University
The theory of partial differential operators is one of the most important branches of mathematics with several consequences in many other mathematical fields and with applications in other sciences. This project, which is of theoretical nature, intends to investigate the validity of the Fefferman-Phong, the Hörmander and the Melin inequalities for partial differential operators, and in general for pseudo-differential operators, on compact ...
Erasmus+ Key Action 2: The Bridge project Vrije Universiteit Brussel
competences for policy research. It will use the Joint Research Centre’s (JRC) Science for Policy Competence Framework
as a foundation for piloting stakeholder seminars and a bespoke training programme for Early Career Researchers in five
European HE institutions. It will also develop online publications targeted ...
Interactive Fluidic State Machines for Soft Robotics KU Leuven
Actuation, energy storage, sensing, and logic are four functionalities of both natural and artificial organisms, giving them the ability to thrive in their environment. The blueprint of conventional robots localizes these functionalities in discrete components supported by rigid materials. However, in soft robots that consist of compliant materials, localization of functionality severely limits autonomous operation and intelligent behaviour. ...
Epigenetics, Experience and Responsability:Implications for neurodevelopmental disorders KU Leuven
Neuroepigenethics aims to investigate the ethical implications of epigenetics for neurodevelopmental disorders. We will use theoretical and empirical methods to investigate how certain concepts (innate/biological/genetic)affect the ways in which professionals and stakeholders (persons with a neurodevelopmental disorder and their families) conceive of responsability. We will evaluate how the emerging field of epigenetics alters the ascription ...