Projects
What is the role of activated sludge flocs in membrane fouling build up in membrane bioreactors (MBRs)? KU Leuven
As an efficient technology for wastewater treatment, membrane bioreactors (MBRs) have gained a lot of popularity over the recent years. In an MBR, the secondary biological treatment step is combined with a pressure driven membrane filtration, which results in an effluent of consistently high quality, reliable operation and a reduced footprint in comparison with conventional activated sludge systems that rely on sedimentation. However, fouling, ...
Microbial degradation of chlorinated ethenes in hyporheic zones: processes and development of mitigation strategies KU Leuven
Recycling of critical metals by granular biomass Ghent University
The increasing world population, the striving for a high standard of living, the glory of high-tech products and the emerging low-carbon energy technologies, have all together resulted in an ever-increasing demand for specialty metals. Unfortunately, the supply of these precious resources is unsteady, since the reserves are unequally distributed over the world and are often susceptible to geopolitical tensions. Besides, their primary mining ...
Experimental evolution in Candida biofilms: does drug tolerance facilitate drug resistance development in fungi?Experimental evolution in Candida biofilms: does drug tolerance facilitate drug resistance development in fungi? KU Leuven
Invasive fungal infections pose a profound and growing public health threat with treatment failure and mortality estimates often surpassing 50%. Only three major antifungal drug classes are available to treat lethal fungemia and the incidence of resistance to these drugs has risen significantly in recent years. Moreover, multidrug resistant (MDR) ‘superbugs’ like Candida auris have emerged. Despite these alarming concerns, fungal infections ...
Molecular imaging of HER2 expression of breast carcinoma with radiolabeled Nanobodies Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Effect of lactoferrin on pediatric infections Institute of Tropical Medicine
Multiple preventive interventions have been designed to decrease mortality ...
Poly(ionic liquids) for CO2 capture KU Leuven
In an attempt to halt the drastic accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, many countries have agreed to implement industrial solutions for CO2 capture, storage and utilisation. The primary objective is to separate CO2 from water vapour and nitrogen exhaust streams of combustion industries by using established techniques, such as chemical absorption (amine scrubbing), physical adsorption, and cryogenic distillation. While these ...
Cognition and Behavior in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Legius Syndrome KU Leuven
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
is a frequent autosomal dominant genetic disorder (1/2700 newborns). It is known as a RASopathy, caused by a mutation in the NF1 gene encoding neurofibromin, which is a negative regulator of the RAS (Rat sarcoma) / MAPK (Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase) pathway. This pathway has an important role in the process of cell proliferation and differentiation. However in recent years, ...Prediction of pome fruit storage potential for quality-based management of CA storages KU Leuven
Food wastage has been a prime focus for sustainability initiatives in developed countries because there is a lot of room for improvement. Around 50% of the fruits and vegetables are thrown away, either somewhere before or along the supply chain or some time after they have reached the consumer household, but remain uneaten and left to decay. When subtracting the portion that ends up in the waste bin of the consumer and the losses during ...