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assignment_turned_in Project2021 - 2023Partners:Avans University of Applied SciencesAvans University of Applied SciencesFunder: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Project Code: HBOPD.2018.05.045Introduction The research group Biobased Resources & Energy (BRE) of Avans focusses on recovery of valuable building blocks from low-value solid and liquid residual streams from agriculture, households and industries. For the valorisation of these residual streams, BRE looks into different biological, chemical and mechanical processes. One of the main issues in the utilisation of residual streams is economic feasibility and the recovery of multiple resources from one residual stream. Using membrane technologies in combination with biological, chemical and/or mechanical processes could offer great opportunities. Central Research Question What is the applicability of membrane technologies for valorisation of different residual streams and is it possible to integrate membrane technology in current and new biorefining projects of research group BRE: Set-up In order to reach the goal of this postdoc, 4 research questions will be answered using literature search, experimentation and modelling: 1) What membrane methods are currently (commercially) available to enhance the results of current projects in research group BRE? 2) What are the essential technical parameters for membrane separation and how can these be optimized? 3) What is the economic impact of using membrane technology in recovery of valuable building blocks from residual streams? 4) What are the effects of using membranes instead of or complementary to currently used methods on the sustainability of valorisation of residual streams? Cooperation The postdoc and the research group BRE want to extend the contact and research cooperation with (regional) businesses and (applied) universities and support and facilitate the introduction and further development of membrane technologies in the curriculum of different Avans study programmes. This will be done via internships, minor projects (together with businesses) and development of study material for courses and trainings.
more_vert assignment_turned_in Project2019 - 2020Partners:Avans University of Applied SciencesAvans University of Applied SciencesFunder: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Project Code: TOFF.HBO06.024De subsidieaanvraag betreft een technologische innovatie voor de horeca op festivals. De innovatie focust zich op het automatiseren van de horeca op festivals door het ontwikkelen van een festivaldrankautomaat, de Festibar. Het doel van de innovatie is het oplossen van de huidige problemen rondom personeel en bars binnen de festivalbranche. De innovatie biedt kansen voor de organisator van festivals op het gebied van automatisering, duurzaamheid, klantbeleving, data generalisatie en kostenbesparing.
more_vert assignment_turned_in Project2018 - 2019Partners:Avans University of Applied SciencesAvans University of Applied SciencesFunder: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Project Code: KIEM.CHE.03.002Al geruime tijd wordt er in Nederland gepleit voor het beter isoleren van woningen en gebouwen. Isolatie is een van de eerste belangrijke stappen in energiebesparing. Betere isolatie van huizen heeft als keerzijde dat de binnenlucht niet meer automatisch wordt ververst. Het creëren en onderhouden van een gezond binnenklimaat is een belangrijk vraagstuk omdat we gemiddeld zo’n 70% van onze tijd binnenshuis verblijven. Het gebruik van verantwoorde, biobased bouwproducten voor gezond wonen en werken wordt tegenwoordig bij zowel architecten als aannemers steeds vaker bewust gekozen. Echter, er is weinig informatie beschikbaar van de factoren die de binnenlucht beïnvloeden. Veelal worden meetresultaten vanuit een werkelijke woonsituatie gebruikt. Voor Hoedemakers en Isovlas is deze informatie zeer belangrijk om de ontwikkeling van hun nieuwe product concepten te ondersteunen. Daarnaast ook om verschillen tussen gebruikte materialen te kunnen antonen alsmede het achterhalen in welke mate de biobased materialen bijdragen een een goed binnenklimaat. In dit project wil Avans Hogeschool, lectoraat Biobased Bouwen, samen met bouwbedrijf Hoedemakers en isolatiemateriaal leverancier Isovlas een oriënterend onderzoek gaan doen naar hoe je de meetresultaten en de informatie het beste kan verzamelen, zijn er meetbare verschillen om aan te tonen en wat zijn de beste meetmethodes? Gedurende één jaar zullen van twee woningen de gehele doorsnede van de buitengevels middels luchtvochtigheid en temperatuursensoren worden gemeten. In deze twee woningen wordt getracht om twee gelijkwaardige gezinnen te plaatsen die gedurende één jaar gaan bijdragen aan het binnenklimaat in een “normale” en “gezondere” woning. De ene woning wordt ‘traditioneel’ uitgevoerd met hedendaagse materialen en afwerking en de andere woning wordt uitgevoerd met biobased materialen en afwerking. De verzamelde meetresultaten zullen aanwijzen welke voor- en\ of nadelen de toepassing van bepaalde materialen en systemen hebben veroorzaakt. Dit oriënterend onderzoek zal ook bijdragen aan betere meetstrategiën voor het binnenklimaat.
more_vert assignment_turned_in Project2020 - 2021Partners:Avans University of Applied SciencesAvans University of Applied SciencesFunder: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Project Code: KIEM.VRIJ.04.131In order to decrease the environmental impact caused by the construction sector, biobased materials need to be further developed to allow better integration and acceptance in the market. Mycelium composites are innovative products, with intrinsic properties which rise the attention of architects, designers and industrial companies. Both mycelium foam and board material have the potential to substitute conventional toxic materials. The mechanical properties of these products are influenced by their production process. For example, bending and tensile strengths have shown to be higher in heat pressed samples (F. V.W. Appels, 2019). The heat press process related to mycelium boards, needs further development in terms of process timing and of parameters, as temperature, pressure and duration of pressing. It is the need to research mycelium boards which drove the partner companies to approach the Centre of Expertise BioBased Economy (CoEBBE). The project partners are the following: KNN Cellulose BV, Fungalogic and V8 Architects. The interest of each partner is focused on different aspects of mycelium boards, which can be summarised in the following questions: • Is it possible to use cellulose to produce mycelium composites? (KNN Cellulose) • What are the different production parameters and how can these be optimized? (V8 Architects, Fungalogic) • What are the mechanical material properties and (how) can mycelium boards be used for interior or construction purposes? (V8 Architects, Fungalogic) These questions merge together in the research question: is it possible to create a mycelium board with cellulose biomass that can be used as a substitution of conventional board materials? The developed research will bring specific knowledge to each involved partner. In particular, KNN Cellulose will have a new application for their product; Fungalogic will acquire knowledge on board materials and have a potential new product; V8 Architects will gain specific knowledge on mycelium products.
more_vert assignment_turned_in ProjectFrom 2025Partners:Tilburg University, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, Divisie Hersencentrum, Psychiatrie, Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, Department Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Inholland University of Applied Sciences +1 partnersTilburg University,Avans University of Applied Sciences,Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, Divisie Hersencentrum, Psychiatrie,Tilburg University, Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, Department Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence,Inholland University of Applied Sciences,Radboud Universiteit NijmegenFunder: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Project Code: NWA.1418.24.006This project aims to advance mental health care by using brain signals to help diagnose and predict outcomes of mental disorders. By analyzing large amounts of brain recordings with advanced AI, researchers will create a detailed map of how these measurements vary among people during language comprehension. This approach supports precision medicine, recognizing that each patient is different and requires personalized care. The goal is to find the right treatment at the right time for the right patient, improving outcomes and making mental health care more effective, accessible, and tailored to individual needs while reducing strain on healthcare systems.
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