29-05-2019
New division: Sels-group is now a part of the CSCE
Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering
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13-05-2019
AgriChemWhey project: Valorization of side streams from the dairy industry
The group is working in an EU-project for the production of high valuable plastics and chemicals out of whey permeate and delactosed permeate from the dairy industry. Lactate from this side streams can be converted into bio-degradable plastics that can be used as sustainable packaging materials.
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17-04-2019
Press news: Anilins from lignin-oil
In co-operation with the University of Antwerp, the Sels-group has created a process for the production of anilins out of wood. These are used for the production of several cancer drugs.
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01-02-2019
Steven-Friso Koelewijn obtained his PhD
Stef successfully obtained his PhD in our research group. His research focused on the safety-driven molecular design of benign bisphenols from biomass, by implementing a concept of ‘safety by natural design’. More information about his PhD: https://www.kuleuven.be/doctoraatsverdediging/fiches/3E13/3E130554.htm
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08-10-2018
Research visit to university of Potsdam
Research visit to university of Potsdam
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25-09-2018
Ready-to-use recipe for turning plant waste into gasoline
The work of ir. Aron Deneyer has reached the world!
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17-09-2018
Press news: De standaard podcast - Bits and Atoms - Waarom wasverzachter binnenkort milieuvriendelijker zal zijn
Waarom wasverzachter binnenkort milieuvriendelijker zal zijn
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