Research centre Sustainable Industries projects

Projects

This project of research centre Sustainable Industries investigates locally grown crops to produce vegetable oils suitable for both industrial applications and food products.
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2020
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PWO
In this research, the Sustainable Industries research centre promotes the transition to a bio-based economy by using biomass for sustainable innovations.
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
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Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland
The LOGAN project of the research centre Sustainable Industries is exploring the potential of natural biocides from local crops, using sustainable extraction methods.
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2021
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PWO
We are developing an open platform that unlocks vehicle data in real time through IoT. This platform breaks through closed data structures and supports innovation in the automotive sector and smart city solutions
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Duration:
Oct 2019 - Sep 2021
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PWO
In the project, the Sustainable Industries research centre is investigating how natural dyes can be sustainably extracted from waste streams and locally grown crops and applied in industries such as textiles and food.
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
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PWO
This project develops a new, sustainable method to make Cellulose Nano Fibrils (CNF), strong fibres from cellulose with applications in food, medicine and animal feed.
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
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PWO
In this research, KdG's research centre Sustainable Industries is looking for oil-soluble natural antioxidants and modifying existing natural antioxidants so that they become oil-soluble.
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2024
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PWO
Sludge is produced during the wastewater treatment process. In this project, the Sustainable Industries research centre converts substances from this sludge into glue. The sludge is no longer expensive waste, but a raw material.
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Duration:
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024
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PWO
The PRODIGY project is developing AI software that can predict smell and taste of products and suggest new recipes based on desired sensory properties.
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Duration:
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
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PWO
The project of research centre Sustainable Industries helps companies extract more value from biomass waste via supercritical CO2 extraction and integrate sustainable technologies into their processes.
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Duration:
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
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PWO
Wastewater treatment sludge, a residual product, contains many fats and oils that are currently underutilised. Research centre Sustainable Industries is finding out how these fats can be extracted and purified for high-value applications.
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Duration:
Sep 2021 - Dec 2024
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PWO
Veel industriële sectoren werken met plantaardige vetten zoals kokos- en palmolie. Op vlak van duurzaamheid scoren deze vetten niet goed. Alternatieve vetten uit insecten kunnen helpen om de industrie duurzamer te maken. Het onderzoekscentrum Duurzame Industrie van KdG onderzoekt dit.
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Duration:
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
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PWO
In this project, the Sustainable Industries research centre is investigating the valorisation of sewage sludge by using extracted EPS in sustainable applications such as concrete and glue.
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Duration:
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
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IOF POC
MethOpt optimises a retrofit methanol injection system with a view to achieving a positive economic impact for the bargee. We combine our expertise with that of the Antwerp Maritim Academy and work field partners.
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Duration:
Sep 2021 - Dec 2024
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PWO
bAIcycle provides cyclists with the ability to document the condition of cycle paths themselves using only a bike, a smartphone and an app. The data collected serves as a valuable resource for government authorities.
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Duration:
Sep 2023 - Sep 2025
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Slimme Regio Provincie Vlaams-Brabant
CremAN helps companies move towards a circular industry by supporting them in developing test benches that can be used to test the performance of a component after remanufacturing or overhaul.
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May 2023 - Apr 2024
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IOF POC
Solvents are frequently used as diluents in chemical production processes and products like paint, cleaning agents, glue and ink. Most classical solvents are non-renewable, non-biodegradable, flammable or toxic.
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
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PWO
With EXPLAINMED, we develop a tool that makes medical jargon understandable to all. This tool uses AI to translate complex doctor’s reports into easily understandable information, thereby assisting patients.
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Duration:
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
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Amai!
We investigate the use of alternative solvents in cultural heritage conservation. We look for greener alternatives to solvents commonly used in restoration and conservation.
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Duration:
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
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PWO

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You can collaborate with our research centre Sustainable Industries on topics such as:

  • Greening chemical processes and reusing waste streams.
  • AI-based tools developed in-house, to optimise your processes and products.
  • Developing alternative propulsion systems, alternative fuel systems, and emission measurements of internal combustion engines.
  • Vehicle data analyses using simulations and reverse engineering on CAN bus systems.

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