Code
3G018814
Duration
01 January 2014 → 31 December 2018
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Analytical chemistry
- Physical chemistry
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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.