Projects
Nitrous oxide (N2O) formation in innovative aerobic granular sludge systems. University of Antwerp
Improved nitrous oxide (N2O) isotopologue flux detection for environmental sciences. Ghent University
This laser absorption spectrometer will be used for analysis of N2O emission and its isotopic signature from soil, water and sludge. This instrument is basic research equipment for the involved research groups in nearly all their research on microbial mediated N-transformation processes. The upgrade to continuous flux and high mobility of this technology is crucial for maintaining the research output of the groups at the current high ...
Reductant free NOx abatement: catalyst development for direct decomposition. University of Antwerp
Balancing Sustainability and Efficiency: Modeling and Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Wastewater Treatment Plants KU Leuven
Controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from municipal wastewatertreatment plants Ghent University
This research aims at controlling the processes involved in wastewater treatment to reduce emissions of CH4 and N20. The main objectives are:
- to quantify the emissions(at lab-scale and full-scale)
- to identify the underlying mechanisms of GHG formation
- to translate this knowledge into a mathematical model
- the development and testing of adequate control strategies
Prediction of N2O emission from tropical forest: a modelar biosphere simulation environment (MobiLe) approach Ghent University
With regards to global climate change soils are of significant importance as sources for atmospheric trace gases such as nitrous oxide (N2O). Tropical forest soils account for 18% of global N2O emission. Therefore, this project aims to assess the effect of spatial resolution of a detailed biogeochemical model driving variables on the quantity and quality of N2O emission simulations from a tropical forest (Nyungwe) in southwest of Rwanda.
Greenhouse gas reduction through innovative nitrogen removal from wastewater Ghent University
This doctoral research project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (N2O, CH4 and CO2) during wastewater treatment by optimizing conventional nitrogen removal systems and by applying innovative nitrogen removal (anammox-based) technologies. The treatment of both high-strenght and lowstrength ammonium wastewaters is studied. The applied methodologies concerns a full-scale monitoring campaign, lab-scale experiments, mathematical modelling ...