Title of the project: [NEWS-2-CHANGE] NEutralizing Wildfire Smoke particles: biologicals TO tackle climate CHANGE
Description of the project: The project will focus on the obtention of protective bio-based materials to capture wildfire smoke particles and to evaluate their protective activity against the health risks associated to environmental pollutants. This work will be developed at the interface of environmental sciences, immunology, and technology transfer.
Nationality: Argentinian
VUB department and supervisor: Chemistry Department (Analytical, Environmental and Geo- Chemistry Group), Prof. Dr. Marc Elksens
Starting date: 01/04/2022
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