The collaboration originated during a FlowCat-funded research stay at KU Leuven, where researchers worked together on the development of continuous-flow photochemical processes. The results of this collaboration have now been published in the article “Immobilization of Rose Bengal in electrodeposited alginate hydrogels for continuous-flow photooxidation”.
The study presents a novel hydrogel-based platform for continuous-flow photooxidation, in which the photosensitizer Rose Bengal is immobilized within electrodeposited alginate hydrogels integrated directly into a microreactor. By combining experimental work with mechanistic modelling, the authors demonstrated efficient singlet-oxygen generation, long-term operational stability, and the potential of hydrogel-supported photosensitizers as a sustainable alternative to conventional homogeneous systems.
This publication highlights how researcher mobility and collaboration within the FlowCat project can translate into high-impact scientific outcomes and strengthen long-term partnerships between participating institutions.