Projects
Exploitation of the intrinsic toxicity of nanomaterials for cancer cells as a new therapeutic agent. KU Leuven
Interest in nanomaterials (NM) for theranostic applications is constantly increasing yet its translation from laboratory to patient is challenging, primarily due to uncertainties about their toxicity. In the current project, we aim to exploit the intrinsic characteristics of NMs for tumor suppression in athymic nude mice xenograft models. For this end we will study the effect of polymer-coated fluorescent silica quantum dots, silver and gold ...
Advanced Nanomaterials for Cancer Phototherapies in 3D Cell Models KU Leuven
Despite significant advances in cancer therapy, cancer remains a major cause of death worldwide. In the last years, there has been increasing interest in the development of new treatment modalities with reduced side effects for difficult-to-cure cancers. Prominent examples are photothermal (PTT) and photodynamic (PDT) therapy, designed to selectively kill cancerous tissue either through localized, light-induced thermal stress or generation of ...
Advanced Computational Methods for Real-time Analysis of Time Dependent Nanomaterials. University of Antwerp
Designing of multifunctional nanomaterials for light-driven innovation technologies (DELIGHT). University of Antwerp
specific biomarkers to develop targeted delivery of therapeutic mRNA in various tumors using biomimetic nanomaterials KU Leuven
The main aim of this project lies in the development of a novel range of nanoformulations based on biomimicry in order to obtain a better delivery of therapeutic nanomaterials to solid tumors, enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing unwanted side-effects. A highly multidisciplinary research project has been set up to reach this goal, using classical, FDA-approved solid lipid nanoparticles (sLNPs), which will be coated with different cell ...
Nanomaterials for Infrared Silicon Photonics Ghent University
Colloidal quantum dots are a type of semiconductor nanocrystals synthesised from solutions. Owing to their special electronic and optical properties, they have shown great potential for optoelectronic applications. For example, they are a versatile platform for optical sensing, imaging and spectroscopy in the short and mid-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. However, quantum dot light source technology is still expensive, bulky and ...
Enhancement of micropollutant removal in anaerobic membrane bioreactors through the use of carbonaceous nanomaterials KU Leuven
Organic micropollutants (OMPs), as an emerging series of contaminants in aquatic environment, have led to increasing concern on how to remove them efficiently without causing additional environmental issues due to their complexity and persistence. Anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) can be utilized to deal with OMPs owing to its ability to both effectively remove organic pollutants in wastewater and to recover biogas. However, for some OMPs ...
Advanced nanomaterials for photothermal therapy in 3D cell models KU Leuven
Despite significant advances in cancer therapy, cancer remains a major cause of death worldwide. In the last years, there has been increasing interest in the development of new treatment modalities with reduced side effects for difficult-to-cure cancers. One of the most promising examples is photothermal therapy (PTT), designed to selectively kill cancerous tissue through localized, light-induced thermal stress. The efficiency of this thermal ...