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Explore our dynamic collection of collaborative research projects, where innovation meets expertise! Here, you'll find groundbreaking initiatives spanning multiple disciplines, uniting top researchers, leading companies, and industry experts in the pursuit of cutting-edge discoveries. Dive in and see how we're shaping the future together!
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Tech4Fab

Tech4Fab-Cross S3

Duration
01 / 07 / 2024 - 30 / 06 / 2028
industry 4.0

The aim of this project is to bring to maturity innovative, more resilient and agile processes for the abrasives, forging, foundry, transport and energy sectors. It capitalises on pre-existing research results, available within a group of specialised and complementary operators who will join forces around a Tech4Fab-Cross S3 technology park to promote these innovations in companies in the impact zone.

Tech4Fab-Cross S3
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AntiRési

Duration
01 / 07 / 2024 - 30 / 06 / 2028
medical textiles

The AntiRési project will proactively tackle the growing problem of antibiotic resistance by developing innovative technological solutions to combat bacterial infections and the development of persistent forms for three types of materials.

AntiRési
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Diamond

Duration
01 / 07 / 2024 - 30 / 06 / 2028
smart materials

The goal is to create a smart bandage that can monitor biological parameters in real-time to detect infections or slow wound healing. Additionally, it will contain a hydrogel with drugs that can be released when needed.

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TERRIFIC

Duration
01 / 06 / 2024 - 31 / 05 / 2028
biobased

TERRIFIC will demonstrate bio-based circular flagship solutions for packaging applications aimed at meeting high performance requirements, including improved mechanical and barrier properties, enhanced food safety and longer shelf-life, across the supply value chain, while improving circularity, end-of-life solutions and resource efficiency.

TERRIFIC
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ID-ADD

Duration
01 / 05 / 2024 - 30 / 04 / 2027
circular economy & sustainable solutions

ID-ADD is set up to support textile, plastic and recycling companies in recycling textile and plastic products by detecting and identifying harmful additives and degradation products

ID-ADD

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20 / 03 / 2026
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Evaluating Circular Footprint Formula

New study by Sofie Huysman and Jun Yin showcases practical applications and performance of the Circular Footprint Formula (CFF) by evaluating the environmental impact of thermomechanically recycled mono‑material polyester carpets.

Evaluating Circular Footprint Formula
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14 / 10 / 2025
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Hikers Unknowingly Trail Microplastics Into the Wilderness

Research conducted in New York’s Adirondack Mountains suggests that hiking shoes and outdoor gear are a surprisingly significant source of microplastic contamination in remote wilderness lakes.

Hikers Unknowingly Trail Microplastics Into the Wilderness
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