Projects
3DCOATER
ACHEVALD
The aim of the ACHEVALD project is to replace the hard chromium plating technique, which is covered by REACH regulations (carcinogenic and harmful to the environment), with 4 green technologies to meet industrial needs.
ACTIPOLY
Multi-purpose active packaging made from thermoformable cellulosic materials in order to increase the shelf life of fresh produce with a view to reducing waste.
AGROSENSOR
ALGOTECH
ALLIHENTROP
ALT CTRL TRANS
The objective of this project is to develop and promote viable and efficient alternatives to hard chrome plating for the transport and processing industry.
AMORPHO
AMPERE
The project aims to meet the increasing requirements in terms of durability and reduced maintenance costs, with environmentally friendly water-based products with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, which can be applied on site using a process that limits product losses and guarantees greater safety and limited solvent and particle emissions.
ATHEN BIS
Study of different assembly techniques to promote the use of organic matrix composites filled with natural fibers.
ATLAS
The ATLAS project, “Alternative TechnoLogies for improved Anticorrosion Solutions”, concerns the development of new ZnFe based sacrificial systems, which have a high iron content and are free of CMR compounds (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic).
Babyflow for the HappyNaiss company
The aim of the Babyflow2022 project is to create an innovative generation of bottle nipples to promote mother-child health by supporting breastfeeding.
BARRIFLEX
Improving the performance of flexible plastics through innovative nanotechnologies for food packaging and technical applications.
BIO-SUSHY
Sustainable surface protection by glass-like hybrid and biomaterials coatings. Des revêtements sans PFAS.
BIOBASE4SME
The BioBase4SME project aims to help start-ups and SMEs overcome technological and non-technological barriers to bring their innovations to market.
BIOCOMPAL
The BIOCOMPAL project aims at developing new light bio-based high-performance and low-carbon-footprint materials by a very high added value valorisation of regional agricultural and forest biomass for structural applications in the transport sector (aeronautics, railways, etc.) whose industries are well established in the INTERREG zone.
BIODEC
BIOMAT
BIOntier
Development of sustainable and circular biocomposites, with a biosourced content greater than 95%, with high performance for multi-sector applications.
BIOPROD
BIORG-EL
BIOSCREEN
The BioScreen project aims to research and identify new multifunctional molecules of biological origin for the biocontrol of phytopathogenic agents in crops in the transboundary region.
BIOSENS
BIOTISS
BIOTISS: White biotechnology, a sustainable alternative for the production of chemicals.
BIOWILL
BioWILL is an Interreg NWE funded project focusing on integrated "Zero Waste" biorefinery utilising all fractions of willow feedstock for the production of high to medium based bio-chemicals/materials, renewable energy in the form of biomethane production and natural fertilisers.
BYEFOULING
CAPTINDOOR
CELICIA
High quality CEramicLIke coating with low thermal curing : innovative formulation and application technique.
CLEANAIR
CLEARPOWER
CLEARZINC
CORKCONCEPT
Improving the performance and environmental footprint of insulated packaging needed to supply heat-sensitive goods
COSYLITE
DIAMOND
Real-time detection of diabetic biological signals indicating failure to heal, using an intelligent dressing to trigger therapeutic action.
DLCPLUS
ECOLISER
ECOLISER
Development of a research project in the field of alternative, more ecological and economical binders, based on secondary materials and/or industrial by-products (steel slag, bottom ash, glass fines, fly ash, dredging products), for the treatment of mechanical soil stability and waterproofing.
ELASTO-PLAST
The Elasto-Plast project aims to familiarise companies with the immense possibilities offered by thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) to increase product properties or to improve the processing of conventional polymers.
ELOISE
Demonstrates that Calyos passive two-phase loop technology is innovative and disruptive for aeronautics
EMRA
The EMRA-DEMO2Factory portfolio is coordinated by Materia Nova, the research centers that are members of the EMRA (Environment and Materials Research Association) and the IDEA intermunicipal association, in partnership with the GREENWIN and MECATECH competitiveness clusters, the INNOVATECH agency and IDETA.
EVERWALL
The objective is to modify the surface of (conventional and filled) polymer films to obtain good barrier properties against the diffusion of water and oxygen.
FRESHINPAC
FreshInPac aims to develop bio-based packaging for perishable foods (fruits and vegetables, flowers) with multiple functionalities (ethylene scavenging, rejection of plant-based antimicrobials, control of water vapour condensation).
GAZTON
This project aims to transform the CO2 contained in the fumes of industrial furnaces into a lean gas that can be used as fuel in the same furnaces, without the need to pre-treat the fumes.
GOLD-PAWS
The project aims to develop the first ever plasma roll to roll device for ultra-fine wires, based on the combination of 2 plasma processes: spray PVD and ion implantation
GRASS
The aim of the GRASS project is to raise awareness of the difference in fire behaviour between natural and artificial turf and to improve the fire behaviour of artificial turf by developing innovative, environmentally friendly and industrially applicable processes.
GREENER
GREENER proposes the development of innovative, efficient and low-cost hybrid solutions that integrate bioremediation and technologies with bio-electrochemical systems (BES).
H2PY
Feasibility study aimed at decarbonizing the Seraing gas power plant using hydrogen produced by Plasmalyse.
HECO2 – PLASMALYSIS
Hydrogen by hybrid plasma analysis of local methane and structured carbon deposits without CO2 emissions
HECO2 – ELECTROLYSE
The HECO2 project consists of 5 axes, of which ELECTROLYSE is axis 2. We focus here on decarbonised hydrogen by electrolysis
HI-ECOWIRE
Magnet copper wire (annual production of 120,000 tons in North West Europe – NWE) is used for transformers and electric motors.
HIPPER-PACK
Ecological and reinvented high-pressure treatment PACKaging - Developing biodegradable and/or biosourced flexible films and covers for high-pressure treatment.
HOOFTECH – THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS FROM SHEEP’S WOOL
Incorporation of keratin into thermoplastic materials and natural rubber for the production of biosourced “green” soles (keratin extracted from sheep’s wool and natural rubber)
HYBRITIMESURF
We offer an innovative way to protect metals and light alloys combining electrochemical oxidation of the substrate and the application of a hybrid organic/inorganic thin-film coating using a liquid processs to achieve increased barrier protection, enhanced mechanical strength and excellent adhesion between the coating and the substrate.
HYCARNIT
The aim of this project is to develop hybrid “ceramic” nano-films, particularly carbides, with modular tribological and mechanical properties.
HYDROMINE
HYDROMINE proposes an innovative approach to the production of hydrogen and valuable co-products from the energy fraction (RDF) of municipal solid waste.
HYLIFE
The aim of the HYLIFE project is to develop materials and processes from INNOPEM with the perspective to increase their lifespan and reduce the cost of PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cells by developing catalysts supported on nanostructured carbons with low platinum loading, polymer membranes that are sulphonated and fluorinated by the atmospheric plasma process, and bipolar plates in polymer-coated stainless steel.
LAWITECS (FR)
Development of laminar wing technologies to reduce the fuel consumption of commercial aircraft.
Lightsens
Development of fibre sensors and Bragg gratings for a consortium of industrialists and various market sectors (industry, railway and space).
LOCOTED
LOCOTED’s objective is to identify the best performing compounds from a new class of thermoelectric materials and to integrate them as a coating within a new type of low-cost thermoelectric converter that converts into electricity the thermal energy rejected at the cold source of industrial installations.
LUMINOPTEX
The final ambition of the project is to design a textile combining three functionalities.
MACOBIO
The MACOBIO research project is part of the cluster of ERDF 2014-2020 “Low Carbon Footprint Materials” projects on the valorisation of natural resources for the manufacture of new materials of bio-sourced origin.
MAT(T)ISSE
MAT(T)ISSE aims to produce 3D printed personalized prostheses for breast tissue reconstruction in women who have undergone a mastectomy.
MATCHING
The objective of MATCHING is the reduction of cooling water demand in the energy sector through innovative technological solutions, which will be demonstrated in thermal and geothermal power plants.
METAPLAST
The METAPLAST project was dedicated to the study of innovative and environmentally friendly plasma-based technologies for the deposition of metallic layers on polymer and composite surfaces at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature.
METSPRAY
Development of a new type of high-performance and innovative coatings that can be applied by thermal spray systems.
MIR OLED
The objective of the research is the development of high-performance surface lighting systems (rigid or flexible) thanks to OLED technology integrated on metal or alloy supports, including electrodeposited copper, which can be shaped.
MMAMA
Products that require complicated material systems and structural organization at the nano-scale, for example third-generation solar cells, are often difficult to develop.
Monaco
The "MONACO" project aims to "develop a tool to help control and optimise the mechanical properties of MeC-DLC nanohybrid layers/surfaces for powder compression tools" as part of theWin2Wal programme launched by the Administration.
NanoFabNet
An international network for sustainable nanomanufacturing on an industrial scale.
NanoFabNet
An international network for sustainable nanomanufacturing on an industrial scale
NANOSOL
The objective of the NANOSOL project is to develop the technology for the dispersion and functionalization of sol-gel by means of nanomaterials that can be applied industrially.
NOCHROME6
Chrome plating is a very widespread technique for finishing mechanical parts (gears, pistons, cylinders) which gives the treated parts excellent resistance to wear and corrosion and therefore increases their life span. This technique consists of depositing a thin layer of a very hard metal (chromium) on the surface of the mechanical parts. This layer is deposited on the parts by an electrochemical process.
NOSENS
The objective is to prevent exposure to excessive doses by continuous monitoring which makes it possible to act on ventilation and possibly on traffic.
OPP3D
General objectives of the project:
(1) Enable the efficient use of Cu, Fe and Al in laser beam melting (LBM) and 3D printing of metal powders (M3DP).
(2) Improve the processability of Cu in LBM processes and Fe/Al in M3DP processes, using surface modification (e.g. application of a protective layer) and therefore to improve the quality of the built parts in terms of density, surface roughness, resistance, etc.
(3) At a reasonable and market-oriented price.
PASSPORT
Development of plasma-grafted deposits for the vascularization of medical implants.
PATHACOV
The aim of this project is to create a tool (sensor system) for the early diagnosis of human pathologies (bronchopulmonary cancer) by analysing volatile organic compounds in exhaled air.
PHOTO(NI)TEX
The PHOTO(NI)TEX project concerns the development of microstructural TEXtiles for PHOTONIc stimuli-dynamic filters.
PIT AERO WINGS
Technological Innovation Partnership to support the Walloon aeronautical sector in its ecological transition.
PLANUM
PLANUM aims to reduce the ecological footprint of the aviation sector through integrated industrial management of the end-of-life of aircraft, supported by digitalisation and advanced circularity of the aircraft's constituent parts.
PLASMASEED
The objective of the PLASMASEED project is to develop a prototype for the physical disinfection of seeds, directly after harvest, in or near the farm, and before storage, thus facilitating conservation and limiting, or even annihilating, the development of micro-organisms.
PROBIOMESH
The PROBIOMESH project aims to develop a new textile solution perfectly adapted to this problem of genital prolapse.
PROSTEM
PROSTEM aims to produce materials for the large-scale ex vivo production and in vivo integration of these cells for the development of new therapeutic treatments.
PROTEBOOST
PYROCARB
Study of the decomposition of hydrocarbon precursors by plasma pyrolysis for the controlled synthesis of different types or allotropic forms of carbon.
RAPTOR
Development of a surface treatment process to reduce corrosion kinetics by creating surface alloys.
REFORGAS
The REFORGAS project proposes a new way of producing high added value molecules from biogas (CO2/CH4 mixture). The approach combines plasma technology and chemical catalysis.
REVMAGWIRE
The main objective of the project is to develop a new complete solution for insulated copper wires for electrical engineering to be used in high temperature environments (280°C).
SELFREPCOAT
The main objective of the project was to develop an active protective coating for metals (aluminium and steel) against corrosion by synthesising three types of agents, namely nano-reservoirs with inhibitors, nanocapsules with inhibitors and microcapsules for polymer repair, incorporating them into its coatings and understanding their operating and synergistic mechanisms.
SENSOPRO
Development and characterization of sensors based on molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs)
SMS
The aim of the SMS project is to develop cutting-edge technologies for the production of larger, lighter, composite sandwich structures with an equivalent level of stability on an industrial scale.
Ssuchy-Next
Replacing toxic petroleum-based commercial resins with sustainable, circular resins.
STELLAR-CLEANSKY
The STELLAR project aims to produce sustainable solutions to reduce drag on aircrafts and allow laminar flow over time with a direct impact on fuel consumption.
SUNREY
Boosting SUstaiNability, Reliability and EfficiencY of perovskite PV through novel materials and process engineering.
Surfclean19
Ultra-thin coating for a "prolonged action" of disinfection between two successive cleaning phases.
Surfclean19
Ultra-thin coating for “extended action” disinfection between two successive cleaning phases.
TECH2FAB
The objective of the project is to speed up the process of adoption of cutting-edge technologies through sustainable partnerships between operators and companies.
TEXACOV
The TEXACOV project consists of developing materials that allow degradation, ideally in H2O and CO2, by the photocatalytic effect of VOCs in indoor air exploiting visible light and without additional external energy input.
TRANSFORM-CE
The TRANSFORM-CE project aims to help companies in the plastics engineering sector to become involved in a circular economy by offering them an alternative to virgin plastic raw materials.
TRANSPORT
The project aims to develop porous ceramic sol-gel coatings deposited on metallic substrates.
TRL7 – PLUG&TEST
A modular, interconnected energy ecosystem for decarbonization in complex environments.
VALBREE
The aim of the project is to develop a technology to accompany and provide concrete support to companies in charge of plastic waste containing BFRs.
WALIBEAM
The WALIBEAM consortium has the ambition to set up a demonstration platform, comprising 5 pilot units, with the sole and unique aim of demonstrating the feasibility of the industrialization of ion implantation technologies. These technologies are applied to the field of surface treatments through the development of new products and the design of new production tools.
WBDURAPAINT
WBDurapaint aims to develop and characterize new water-based biosourced paint systems.
WINGS (PIT_AERO)
To ensure the survival of the regional aeronautics industry, the Walloon Government has decided to launch an ambitious research project in terms of technology and sustainable development that brings together the key operators in the sector. This Aeronautics PIT aims to develop an ambitious and sustainable Walloon aeronautics industry.