Projects
Design, synthesis and molecular read-out of information-containing sequence-encoded macromolecules derived from a hexadecimal library of end-group functionalized acrylate dimers. Hasselt University
Towards a next generation of catalytic supports with nanoscale ordering: functionalized mesoporous polymers and organosilicates Ghent University
At the moment, there is a huge interest in ordered, mesoporous, non-silica materials, because of their potential as heterogeneous catalysts and absorbents. In this project, we will synthesize and characterize two brand new families of such materials: mesoporous ordered polymers and mesoporous ordered organosilicates. Both types of materials will have maino, vinyl or styrene functions incorporated in their structure. These materials will be ...
Recycling Latex foam and Rubber as a Green Feedstock through Depolymerisation and Functionalization by Ozonolysis (RecycLAT). University of Antwerp
Molecular design of macrocycle-functionalized polymers as semi-selective adsorbents for dialysis (MAPS consortium). KU Leuven
Functionalization of boron-doped diamond surfaces for (bio)molecular electronics Hasselt University
Multi-functional high-end mechanical spectroscopy KU Leuven
From multi-functionalized oligomers to sequence controlled polymers: towards unprecedented control of synthetic macromolecules Ghent University
The presented interdisciplinary research project tackles challenging issues in the emerging field of sequence-controlled (macro)molecules and related single chain nanotechnology. The first hurdle is the efficient synthesis of sequence-defined motifs with sufficient length. Therefore, a novel solidsupported chemical protocol is described as it allows for the protecting group-free preparation of various multi-functionalized oligomers, based on ...
Models and simulations of polymers at various scales KU Leuven
Rotational blobs
We have studied the properties of a linear polymer performing a stationary rotational motion around a long, impenetrable rod - using both blob theory and
computer simulations. The polymer was forced into rotation by attaching one of its ends to the rod, and imposing a fixed torque on this end. We then studied the response of the polymer as a whole, using torsional blobs. Within such a blob, the polymer obeys the ...