ScienceLink artikelen in C2W international 4, 2021
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InternationalCrenarchaeol, a molecule of superlatives
Crenarchaeol is considered an ‘iconic molecule’ in organic geochemistry. Adri Minnaard’s PhD student Mira Holzheimer almost managed to synthesise it.
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InternationalAnalysing the Night Watch with top-notch chemistry
Katrien Keune uses complex, heterogeneous samples to try to better understand pieces of art. She is currently responsible for Operation Night Watch.
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InternationalConcentrated sunlight helps CO2 conversion
With plasmonic nanoparticles and somewhat concentrated sunlight, you can convert CO2 to CO much more efficiently without having to use high temperatures.
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InternationalWhy a PhD is not your only option
For many university students, it may seems like the only option: after your master’s you ‘must’ do a PhD, otherwise your chances on the labour market are limited. But nothing could be further from the truth, as four master’s graduates show.