Projects
Functionalization of boron-doped diamond surfaces for (bio)molecular electronics Hasselt University
Development of tough, transparent materials from poly(lactic acid) KU Leuven
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bio-based polymer which is on economic point of view a promising alternative for petroleum-based plastics such as polypropylene and polystyrene. However, at this time, the properties of PLA limits a variety of applications. One of the main shortcomings is the high brittleness at room temperature, which is partially coupled with the high glass transition temperature (Tg) of PLA (± 60 ° C). This brittleness can be ...
Exploration of polar conjugated polymers for next generation organic photovoltaics Hasselt University
FWO travel grant for a short stay at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Hasselt University
FWO travel grant for a short stay at the Université Blaise Pascal Hasselt University
Spectral impedance measurements to elucidate the working mechanism of cathode interlayer materials for organic photovoltaics Hasselt University
Light-matter interactions in photoresists for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography KU Leuven
Society in the XXIst century is significantly impacted by the widespread use of electronic devices, creating opportunities for the economy, bringing societal transformations and generating political challenges. From personal computers to smartphones and cloud servers, as the years have passed the calculation power has increased exponentially whilst the market price of simple electronics has simultaneously decreased, making them accessible to ...
Precision synthesis and chiral expression of helical conjugated polymers KU Leuven
The domain of conjugated polymers has already been thoroughly researched. However, up until now the research has mostly been focused on linear polymer structures. This project aims to expand the domain of the conjugated polymers to include different macromolecular structures such as cyclic polymers and helical polymers. These types of materials will show different properties in terms of aggregation compared to the currently existing ...
Development of molecular tunable polymers with intrinsic microporosity for gas separation membranes. KU Leuven
Polymer membranes are prized as a low-energy, low-maintenance and low-cost alternative to conventional separation processes. Polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) have shown exceptional separation properties due to their rigid and contorted backbone. Many PIMs have been described, but little research effort has been invested in developing polymers which can be fine-tuned in a stepwise fashion. Therefore, this dissertation describes the ...