In the quest of lowering atmospheric CO2 levels, Zero Emission Fuel (ZEF) B.V. is developing a small-scale microplant unit to produce a liquid fuel (methanol) directly from the air powered by only solar energy. By focusing on numbering up instead of ... Bekijk project »
To treat microbial infections, antibiotics are life-saving but the increasing antimicrobial resistance is a World-wide problem. Therefore, there is a great need for novel antimicrobial substances. Fruit and flower anthocyanins have been recognized as ... Bekijk project »
Desinformatie speelt een groeiende rol in het publieke debat. Via sociale media vinden deze berichten razendsnel hun weg, waardoor de grens tussen feit en fictie vervaagt. Dat maakt onze samenleving kwetsbaar, zeker nu desinformatie door buitenlandse ... Bekijk project »
Plastic production started in ~1950 and became indispensable in our society. However, if we continue with the same rate in production and use, including recycling, the plastic waste pile will be doubled by 2050. This is already an environmental ... Bekijk project »
Fermentation-based biomanufacturing underpins the sustainable production of high-value fine chemicals such as colorants, hormones, enzymes, alternative proteins, and mycelium-based materials. However, molecular monitoring tools which reveal what ... Bekijk project »
This project explores the feasibility of a Dutch-Kenyan Safe Milk Innovation Living Lab (SMILL) with Kaptama Farmers' Cooperative Society (KFCS) in western Kenya. SMILL is a structured cooperative setting in which farmers, the cooperative, SMEs, and ... Bekijk project »
In the last decade, the concept on interactions between humans, animals and their environment has drastically changed, endorsed by the One Health approach that recognizes that health of humans and animals are inextricably linked. Consideration of ... Bekijk project »
Carboxylated cellulose is an important product on the market, and one of the most well-known examples is carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). However, CMC is prepared by modification of cellulose with the extremely hazardous compound monochloracetic acid. ... Bekijk project »
Digital transformation has been recognized for its potential to contribute to sustainability goals. It requires companies to develop their Data Analytic Capability (DAC), defined as their ability to collect, manage and analyze data effectively. ... Bekijk project »
In dit KIEM-project verkennen we de haalbaarheid van een nieuw concept voor energietransitie en circulaire economie: EnTranCe-for-a-Community. Dit is een generiek concept voor draagvlak voor lokale waarde-creatie en groene energieproductie. Na ... Bekijk project »
Climate change is one of the most critical global challenges nowadays. Increasing atmospheric CO2 concentration brought by anthropogenic emissions has been recognized as the primary driver of global warming. Therefore, currently, there is a strong ... Bekijk project »
Dutch mental healthcare is under sustained pressure due to staff shortages and long waiting times. This is particularly challenging for anxiety and phobia care, where exposure therapy is highly effective but often therapist-intensive and largely ... Bekijk project »
Due to their diverse funding sources, theatres are under increasing pressure to demonstrate impact on society. The Raad voor Cultuur (2023) for example advised the secretary of state to include societal impact as an additional evaluation measure next ... Bekijk project »
In het project “ADVICE: Advanced Driver Vehicle Interface in a Complex Environment” zijn belangrijke onderzoeksresultaten geboekt op het gebied van het schatten van de toestand en werklast van een voertuigbestuurder om hiermee systemen die informatie ... Bekijk project »
Lab-on-a-chip devices worden in toenemende mate ingezet voor biomedische toepassingen, inclusief sensing en organ-on-chip, en passen naadloos in de wereldwijde inspanningen in de richting van personalized medicine en companion diagnostics. Poly-L-... Bekijk project »
In the Netherlands, the theme of transitioning to circular food systems is high on the national agenda. The PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency has stressed that commuting to circular food chains requires a radical transformation of the ... Bekijk project »
De inzet van blended care in de zorg neemt toe. Hierbij wordt fysieke begeleiding (face-to-face) met persoonlijke aandacht door een zorgprofessional afgewisseld met digitale zorg in de vorm van een platform of mobiele applicatie (eHealth). De ... Bekijk project »
Resistance to damage, fracture and failure is critical for high performance polymers, especially so in safety applications where they protect equipment or human life. In this project we investigate the use of molecular mechanochemistry tools for the ... Bekijk project »
De huidige samenleving wordt voortdurend opgeschrikt door publieke discussies over kwesties: Zwarte
Piet, (verplichte) inenting, 5G, bomenkap, toeslagen, stikstof, aanpak corona, intensieve veehouderij en
ga zo maar door. Dergelijke kwesties beginnen ... Bekijk project »
The focus of this project is on improving the resilience of hospitality Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by enabling them to take advantage of digitalization tools and data analytics in particular. Hospitality SMEs play an important role in their ... Bekijk project »
Virtuele mensen worden steeds zichtbaarder in het dagelijksleven. Ze lezen het nieuws, begeleiden patiënten, helpen met huiswerk en spelen hoofdrollen in films en games. Dankzij kunstmatige intelligentie en gametechnologie worden ze razendsnel ... Bekijk project »