Projects
Physical chemistry of complex polymer materials KU Leuven
The aim of this research program is investigating the structure-properties relationship in complex polymer-based materials via a combination of multiscale characterization (mainlyscattering techniques) and theoretical modelling. Systems of interests include spinodal and other out-ofequilibrium materials as well as stimuli-responsive composite polymer-colloid materials formed via self-assembly strategies.
Polymer Chemistry and Technology Ghent University
Exploitation of TAD-based chemistry for renewable polymers Ghent University
An efficient, newly developed chemical reaction based on triazolinediones will be studied in detail for the production and/or functionalization of renewable polymers from plant oils, terpenes en terpenoids via chemical pathways that are robust, non-toxic, atom-efficient and orthogonal.
Design of tunable biodegradable polymer nanoparticles for biomedical application Hasselt University
Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF). Rational design of fluorophores using a joined synthetic and computational chemistry approach Hasselt University
Dynamic polymeric systems as basis for reusable high performance materials and polymer therapeutics Ghent University
The aim of this project is to develop new materials based on dynamic polymer networks. On the one hand we focus on developing new chemical and supramolecular strategies for the design of dynamic high performance and reusable polymer networks. On the other hand we aim at exploring the potential of dynamic polymer networks for therapeutic applications.
Dynamic polymeric systems as basis for reusable high performance materials and polymer therapeutics Ghent University
The aim of this project is to develop new materials based on dynamic polymer networks. On the one hand we focus on developing new chemical and supramolecular strategies for the design of dynamic high performance and reusable polymer networks. On the other hand we aim at exploring the potential of dynamic polymer networks for therapeutic applications.
Development of silica templating approaches allowing in-column polymerization of low domain size polymer monoliths for liquid chromatography applications Ghent University
This project intends to use HPLC columns packed with porous silica material as templates for in-column polymerization allowing the fabrication of more efficient monolithic chromatographic columns. Preliminary work showed that it is possible to perform free radical polymerizations inside the pores of porous silica material. The polymerization of the inner and interconnecting pores and of the through pores is envisaged.
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.