Projects
Molecularly imprinted polymers as a clean-up technique for T-2 toxin, HT-2 toxin and patulin in complex food matrices Ghent University
The general procedures to trace food contaminants consists of 3 steps: extraction, clean-up and a detection/quantification step. Regarding the first steps immunoaffinity columns exhibit excellent selectivity, but this technique has many disadvantages (expensive, not reusable, U+2026). The purpose of this project is to develop molecularly imprinted polymers applicable for T-2, HT-2 and patulin as an alternative for immunoaffinity columns.
Towards disposable diagnostic sensors for small molecules based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers using the Heat Transfer Method Hasselt University
Design and development of molecular imprinted polymers with high affinity to the template based on one building block. Hasselt University
Moleculary Imprinted Polymers for Waste Water Treatment Hasselt University
QuantPAH - Handheld electronic sensor system for the rapid quantification of PAH metabolites in the urine of firefighters KU Leuven
Online Monitoring in Microreactor Polymerisatie Reacties Hasselt University
Capacitive sensors for detection of neonicotinoids in water and urine in Egypt Ghent University
Contamination of water in Egypt with pesticides is a huge problem. A novel, fast and cheap detection method (based on capacitive sensing) will be developed to monitor neonicotinoids in water. The level of human exposure will be studied as well for the first time in Egypt through detection of neonicotinoids
and their metabolites in urine.
Functionalization of boron-doped diamond surfaces for (bio)molecular electronics Hasselt University
High-tech sensors for monitoring the release of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from recycled plastic in a circular economy. KU Leuven
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a class of chemical compounds that are used for the production of fluoropolymers (e.g. Teflon). These polymers are used in numerous applications ranging from clothing to food containers. The widespread use of these compounds can be attributed to their unique chemical characteristics. Unfortunately, these compounds are also very stable and persistent with extensive half-lives reported in aqueous ...