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EMNS

EMNS - Engineering of Molecular NanoSystems

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The EMNS Lab is part of the Chemistry and Materials Science Department of the Brussels School of Engineering and is active in various research topics with applications mainly in the field of Health and Environment.

NANOMATERIALS FOR SENSING APPLICATIONS

Nano-bioconjugates combine the exceptional properties of  nanomaterials,  such as the LSPR band of gold and silver nanostructures, with those of biological macromolecules. They  are valuable tools which can lead to sensors with extreme selectivity and sensitivity or to smart Drug Delivery Systems and theranostic agents.
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MOLECULAR RECOGNITION: from organic solvents to water

Molecular receptors capable of binding neutral or charged guests with a high affinity and selectivity have potential applications in fields ranging from biological and environmental monitoring to separation science and drug delivery. A notable challenge in the field is the development of receptors that work in an aqueous medium, where most biological and environmental processes occur. 
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ION TRANSPORT ACROSS LIPID BILAYERS

Synthetic ion transporters are seen as potential therapeutic agents able to restore malfunctions in the natural anion transport across biological membranes by proteins. Our work focuses on the physico-chemical characterization of transmembrane ion transport by organic carriers, with a focus on chloride transport.
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News

All news of the EMNS Lab

New publication in the Journal of Organic Chemistry

January 13, 2025

Binding of Bioactive Ammonium Ions in Water with a Cavity-Based Selectivity: Water Solubilization versus Micellar Incorporation. By Romain Carpentier, Caterina Testa, Andrea Pappalardo, Ivan Jabin & Kristin Bartik - First published: 22 December 2024

2024 Werdelmann lectureship at the University of Duisburg-Essen awarded to Hennie

January 7, 2025

Two prizes for EMNS postdoc Karolis

January 7, 2025

Discover Romain's new publication in Dalton Transactions

November 26, 2024

Development of a water-soluble ouroboros-like calix[6]arene-trisimidazole-based ligand for enhanced binding of zinc. By Romain Carpentier, Roy Lavendomme, Benoit Colasson, Kristin Bartik & Ivan Jabin - First published: 19 November 2024

A New Award for Victor !

November 26, 2024

Congratulations to Victor Lepeintre for being awarded the Best Oral Presentation at the recent EDT-Main and Nanowal Doctoral Day !