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The Boukany and the Koenderink groups have been awarded an EMW-M-2 grant (700 kEuro)

Genome editing technologies such as CRISPR-Cas systems are revolutionizing the life sciences because they make it possible to change or repair the genomes of cells with high precision. However, a major challenge that hampers widespread application is that genome editing requires getting molecular tools (nucleic acids and enzymes) into the cell, across the its insulating membrane.

DPTI becomes Pro2Tech with Prof. Johan Padding as new director

By the end of 2021, the Delft Process Technology Institute reached the end of its second period. We are happy to inform you that on 18th January 2022 we received formal approval from the TU Delft Executive Board to start a third period. In close consultation with our research cluster coordinators, we decided to use the occasion to change the name of our institute to: TU Delft Process & Product Technology Institute.

Working on accelerating the energy transition

On its 180th anniversary in January, TU Delft will reflect on its role in the energy transition, and especially on how to accelerate it. This is a complex issue with the ultimate goal of a safe and reliable energy system. A team of 10 scientists gives this acceleration a face.

ECCM KICkstart DE-NL cross-border NWO grant for e-Refinery scientists

The NWO executive board has awarded thirteen applications in the ECCM KICkstart DE-NL Call. The research focuses, among other things, on bridging the gap between materials at the nanoscale and the large-scale production of these materials, so that the latest developments, for example for the development of electrolysers, can be applied more quickly.

Best Energy Paper Award

Next year, TU Delft will be celebrating its 180 anniversary. We will celebrate this with the Energy Transition theme. We would like to invite you to submit your best scientific articles in the energy field!

Manoj Coppens, BEP student in the first year of the Chemical Engineering master, received the BSc thesis AMCEL award

The BSc thesis AMCEL award was won by Manoj Coppens for his research on the electrochemical NO reduction in a PEM cell, as part of his BSc research project at Delft University of Technology (TuD) under the supervision of prof. Atsushi Urakawa. In his work, focused on the effects of the catalysts and reaction conditions, he achieved remarkable Faradaic efficiencies of NO conversion to ammonia and demonstrated new paths for waste-to-value conversion and towards pollutant reduction. The BSc thesis award, sponsored by Avantium , will also be presented during the AMCEL annual symposium where the winner will present a poster on his research work. What was so special or striking about your thesis that you won this prize? " I think the most striking part of my thesis was the exploratory nature of it. The field of NO reduction in a PEM cell is very novel. My supervisor, Sorin Bunea, and I set out to investigate the possibility of reducing NO towards ammonia in a PEM cell. Going into the project there were no expectations of any usable results (although no results is still a result). Due to this the project was quite dynamic, as depending on results some things were investigated more thorough than others. Adapting the project throughout my thesis period was key and led to great results. Another important aspect is that the field of electrochemistry is getting more traction as we need to move towards a carbon neutral and sustainable future. Using electrochemical technologies (possibly like the one in my thesis) to replace the current fossil fuel based ones is imperative ." What does winning this prize mean for your further studies and research? " Winning this prize has motivated and convinced me that electrochemical technologies will play a key part in our road towards a sustainable and carbon neutral future. Personally, I would like to continue in this field. Whether it be in industry or academics ." Go to the AMCEL website

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