Author: Tessa Bouwmeester

The bonding of aluminum wire based on conductive nanoparticle pastes Aluminum is used in a nearly unlimited number of applications and industrial processes. There are many different ways to bond it, depending on the application, but commonly it is bonded using adhesive bonds or through soldering. However, adhesive bonds counteract the thermal and electrical conductivity of aluminum, and the very high temperatures involved…

Investigating the antimicrobial activity of the polymer Q51 and its application in air circulation systems to reduce the spread of pathogens. Q51 is an innovative patented polymer. It utilizes guanidine groups derived from L-arginine, which carry a strong cationic charge. This enables strong electrostatic interactions with the cell membranes of microorganisms, disrupting them and leading…

The production of lipid nanoparticles using microfluidics to treat patients with orphan diseases.    NANOSPRESSO-NL aims to research, develop and implement a technology for decentralized and small-scale production of high quality and affordable nucleic acid nanomedicines for the treatment of orphan diseases.   The European definition of an orphan disease is synonym to a rare disease; a…

DIAgnosis and MONitoring of Diabetes type 2  Over a million people in the Netherlands have type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is strongly related to overweight, and many more people are at-risk. A carbohydrate-rich diet and insufficient physical activity play a crucial role in these developments. It is essential to prevent T2D, because this condition is associated with a reduced quality of life,…

Designing and building photonic quantum systems for quantum-secure authentication and next-generation quantum communication using spatial light control, interferometry, and time-bin encoding.  Quantum communication is moving from theory to real-world deployment and you can help build it. Within the UQQL project, Saxion’s Applied Nanotechnology research group, together with the University of Twente, offers an exciting internship/graduation opportunity for…

Applying photonic, electronic, and quantum engineering techniques to design, build, and optimize experimental setups for cutting-edge quantum sensing, computing, and communication technologies.  Quantum technology is reshaping how we measure, compute, and communicate and you can be part of it. Within the national Quantum Delta NL program, Saxions Applied Nanotechnology research group offers an exciting (graduation) internship opportunity for bachelor and master students to…

Electrical stimulation of Cardiomyocytes in a Heart-on-a-Chip  In the CIRCULAR project, we mimic the human heart in an Organ-on-Chip for the purpose of animal-free drug testing to treat atrial fibrillation.  Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a serious health status affecting 33 million worldwide. The drug development for AF is cost intensive and a time-consuming process. Organ-on-Chip…

Analysis of critical and strategic raw materials of printed circuit boards and medical waste after thermolysis.  The demand for critical and strategic raw materials (CRMs and SRMs) is growing explosively, particularly due to developments in technology, mobility, and medical applications. At the same time, the recovery rate in the EU, at only 8.3%, remains far below EU targets.…

Application of polymer-coatings on sensor-surfaces  The Applied Nanotechnology research group of Saxion is developing gas sensor systems in close cooperation with several companies. Specifically, we employ sensor chips with a thin (polymer-based) coating that can absorb gas molecules. Combining several sensors, each coated with a different polymer, yields a so-called e-nose, which can be used for the detection of specific analytes…