Projects
Application and fate of structured nanomaterials in water treatment KU Leuven
Advanced cell models and multifunctional nanomaterials for light-mediated cancer therapies KU Leuven
Novel plant-based nanomaterials for advanced biocompatible coatings with antibacterial properties. Ghent University
New polymer- and plant- functionalized coatings will be fabricated. Porous inorganic nanoparticles will be also added to this polymer matrix to obtain coatings antibacterial coatings with dual functionality – natural plant and remote temperature activation. With developed knowledge, these coatings should be feasible to fabricate even in a low-tech environment, yet, they are self-cleaning antibacterial coatings, tissue engineering, and ...
An integrated approach in predictive nanotoxicology - a step towards making nanomaterials safe by design KU Leuven
The next generation of transmission electron microscopy: from biomedicine to nanomaterials. A state-of-the art electron microscopy system for cryo-EM and correlative light and electron microscopy Hasselt University
Assessment of Membrane-Based Technologies Combined with AOPs/Adsorption Processes Using Engineered Nanomaterials for the Treatment of Effluents from Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants KU Leuven
Functional engineering of polymorphic nanomaterials KU Leuven
The use of optical imaging tools to study nanomaterials and their therapeutic impact on cancer cells KU Leuven
Over the past decades, the medical exploitation of nanotechnology has been largely increasing and finding its way into translational research and clinical applications. While most clinically approved formulations consist of organic nanomaterials (NMs) (lipid or polymer-based), much effort is put into the further development of inorganic NMs. This mainly stems from the higher control over physicochemical properties and the ability to ...
Evaluating the potential of nanomaterials for IP administration of chemotherapeutics and nucleic acids / Nanomedicine: an integrative approach Ghent University
Using a step by step approach, we aim to compare injection and nebulization of chemotherapeutics and nanoparticles , by using an in-house developed model to test PIPAC in rats at clinically relevant conditions. In the first 3 years of the project, we focused on developing the nanoparticle formulation of cisplatin and the effect of nebulization on the stability of nucleic-acid containing nanoparticles. In the last year of the project, we will ...