Project

The impact of nanoscale and microscale topography on the interaction between microorganisms and carbon electrodes

Code
3G018814
Duration
01 January 2014 → 31 December 2018
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Analytical chemistry
    • Physical chemistry
  • Engineering and technology
    • Catalysis and reacting systems engineering
    • Chemical product design and formulation
    • General chemical and biochemical engineering
    • Process engineering
    • Separation and membrane technologies
    • Transport phenomena
    • Other (bio)chemical engineering
Keywords
bioelectrochemistry microbial electrocatalysis bioproduction
 
Project description

Microorganisms can function as catalysts for electrode reactions. Important in this context is an effective interphase between the microorganism and the electrode. In this project we will optimize this interface through modifying the topographical features of carbon surfaces.