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Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Overview
The research of Prof. Witkamp is aimed at generating knowledge necessary for the development of technologies allowing atom- and energy efficient recovery of materials in pure form (water, salts, metals) from a wide variety of sources, and to realize such technologies in practice at appropriate scales through translational research. Concepts include the Water Refinery, Eutectic Freeze Crystallization, (ultra)trace compound detection and recovery, Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES’s) and supercritical carbon dioxide based processes.
Key Research Areas
Chemical and Biological Engineering, Earth Science and Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education
Chemistry, Ph.D., Delft University of Technology
1989
Chemistry, M.S., Leiden University
1985
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Water
- Crystallization
- Thermodynamics
- Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
- Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents
- Green Solvents
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Semi-Interpenetrating Network Sorbent of Superior Efficiency for Atmospheric Water Harvesting and Solar-Regenerated Release
Elwadood, S. N. A., Farinha, A. S. F., Al Wahedi, Y., Al Alili, A., Witkamp, G. J., Dumée, L. F. & Karanikolos, G. N., May 22 2024, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 16, 20, p. 26142-26152 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Super-Hygroscopic Solar-Regenerated Alginate-Based Composite for Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Abd Elwadood, S. N., Farinha, A. S. F., Al Wahedi, Y., Al Alili, A., Witkamp, G. J., Dumée, L. F. & Karanikolos, G. N., Sep 12 2024, In: Small. 20, 37, 2400420.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brine valorization through resource mining and CO2 utilization in the Middle East – A perspective
Kumari, P., Chang, Y. S., Witkamp, G. J., Vrouwenvelder, J., Vega, L. F. & Dumée, L. F., Aug 5 2024, In: Desalination. 582, 117598.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Green extraction of pigment from astaxanthin-producing algae using natural deep eutectic solvents
Al Fuhaid, L., Wellman, G. B., Kharbatia, N., Farinha, A. S. F., Vrouwenvelder, J. S., Verpoorte, R., Choi, Y. H., Witkamp, G. J., Lauersen, K. J. & Fortunato, L., Aug 2024, In: Algal Research. 82, 103668.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hydrogen balloon transportation: A cheap and efficient mode to transport hydrogen
Hunt, J. D., Zakeri, B., Nascimento, A., de Freitas, M. A. V., Amorim, F. D. C., Guo, F., Witkamp, G. J., van Ruijven, B. & Wada, Y., Jan 31 2024, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 53, p. 875-884 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Zn induced surface modification of stable goethite nanoparticles for improved regenerative phosphate adsorption
Belloni, C., Korving, L., Witkamp, G. J., Brück, E. & Dugulan, A. I., Apr 20 2024, In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 687, 133476.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Crystallization and time-dependent changes in betaine-urea-water natural deep eutectic solvents
Al Fuhaid, L., Nava-Ocampo, M. F., Bucs, S. S., Verpoorte, R., Choi, Y. H., Witkamp, G. J. & Farinha, A. S. F., Oct 1 2023, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 387, 122718.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of goethite doping using elements with different preferential oxidation states for improved reversible phosphate adsorption
Belloni, C., Korving, L., Witkamp, G. J., Brück, E. & Dugulan, A. I., Jul 5 2023, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 11, 5, p. 110505Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Scopus citations
Prizes
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"Academie-Onderzoeker", fellowship KNAW (1990-1995)
Witkamp, G. (Recipient), 1990
Prize: Award or Honor › Awarded grant
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Bronze medal of merit, TU Delft
Witkamp, G. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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"DOW Energy Prize" awarded by the Royal Netherlands' Academy of Sciences
Witkamp, G. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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Environmental Chemistry Prize" by the Royal Dutch Chemical Soceity for the dissertation
Witkamp, G. (Recipient), 1989
Prize: Award or Honor › Early Career or Student Award
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TU Delft Most Entrepreneurial Scientist Award
Witkamp, G. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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''Young Chemist" award from NWO (Dutch National Science Foundation)
Witkamp, G. (Recipient), 1995
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
Press/Media
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Findings from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Yields New Findings on Chemicals and Chemistry (Green Extraction of Pigment From Astaxanthin-producing Algae Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents)
Vrouwenvelder, J., Kharbatia, N., Wellman, G., Witkamp, G.-J. J. & Lauersen, K.
09/24/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Data on Water Process Engineering Reported by Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) [Removal of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (Pfas) From Water Using Hydrophobic Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (Nades): a Proof of ...]
Vrouwenvelder, J. & Witkamp, G.-J. J.
12/15/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Reports Outline Chemicals and Chemistry Study Results from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) (Crystallization and Time-dependent Changes In Betaine-urea-water Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents)
10/3/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Data on Hematology Described by Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) (Phosphonate Removal From Membrane Concentrate By Electro-coagulation)
02/14/23
1 item of Media coverage
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