{"id":270,"date":"2017-11-09T15:13:49","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/materiaux\/?page_id=270"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:01:43","slug":"projets-phares","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/materiaux\/en\/projets-phares\/","title":{"rendered":"Flagship Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Institute essentially develops its activities through collaborative research projects.<\/p>\n<p>These projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are based on interdisciplinarity<\/li>\n<li>Prioritise collaborative research and co-development<\/li>\n<li>Rely on partnerships with all sectors of society (industries, services, research centres, governmental institutions, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Bring together provincial, regional, federal, European and international partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Institute is active in setting up research projects, with its partners, which respond to the emerging problems linked to the Institute\u2019s field.<\/p>\n<p>Below you can find a list of some key projects, which highlight some of the issues our researchers tackle.<\/p>\n<start-cask-shortcode-wrapper>    <div class=\"accordion content-block scheme-materiaux\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0c254\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> ALCOVE (Interreg FWV)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0c254\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>INTERREG France \u2013 Wallonia \u2013 Flanders \u2013 ALCOVE: Redefining Lung Cancer Screening Through Breath Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The INTERREG ALCOVE project, coordinated by Lille University Hospital (CHU de Lille), aims to improve lung cancer screening in the cross-border area of France \u2013 Wallonia \u2013 Flanders, through a coordinated, multidisciplinary and innovative approach.<\/p>\n<h5>Project Objectives<\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The long-term goal of the ALCOVE project is to offer a new, non-invasive and fast tool to redefine the lung cancer screening pathway by:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Testing the use of an electronic nose by healthcare professionals as a new tool for medical dialogue<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating the electronic nose\u2019s ability to detect the potential risk of lung cancer<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating communication between at-risk populations and the healthcare system<\/li>\n<li>Involving patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in a co-construction process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ambition is to enable earlier diagnosis, better patient care, and optimized use of available resources.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stay updated on the project<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On LinkedIn : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/alcove-red\u00e9finir-le-d\u00e9pistage-du-cancer-du-poumon-i-de-screening-op-longkanker-herdefini\u00ebren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALCOVE &#8211; Red\u00e9finir le d\u00e9pistage du cancer du poumon I De screening op longkanker herdefini\u00ebren<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the project website : <a href=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/materiaux\/wp-includes\/js\/tinymce\/Institut \/ Mat\u00e9riaux\/_wp_link_placeholder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alcove.crosss3.eu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">This project is funded by the Interreg France \u2013 Wallonia \u2013 Flanders programme: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interreg-fwvl.eu\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.interreg-fwvl.eu\/fr<\/a><\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd05f9d\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> BIOMAT (UE RW\/FEDER)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd05f9d\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-274 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-200x200.jpg 200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portfolio of projects to\u00a0<strong>reduce our dependence on petroleum and its by-products by using biomass and CO<sub>2<\/sub>\u00a0as new sources for the development of new building blocks<\/strong>, which can be used as basic components for the development of\u00a0<strong>new, innovative and sustainable composite materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd08c4e\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> BATWAL (RW\/Excellence)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd08c4e\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p><strong>Development of paint-based lithium-ion batteries for local storage and their integration into the global network for efficient energy management\u00a0<\/strong>in Wallonia.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd08f5c\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> CUBISM (UE RW\/Interreg)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd08f5c\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>The objective of the project is to\u00a0<strong>develop inexpensive humidity and pressure sensors operating at high temperatures and under extreme conditions for the in situ monitoring of concrete<\/strong>\u00a0to optimise its drying time and make them more efficient.\u00a0For more information :\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cubism-interreg.eu\/\">http:\/\/www.cubism-interreg.eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd09206\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> MICRO  (UE RW\/FEDER)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd09206\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p><strong>Development of communicating microsystems\u00a0<\/strong>using sensors and low-power electronics.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd09447\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> CLEANAIR (UE RW\/FEDER)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd09447\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>Development of multifunctional films for biomedicine and biology, the control of environmental contaminations, mechanical actuation, and the recovery of ambient energy.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd096c1\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> DIAG&GROWTH (UE RW\/FEDER)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd096c1\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>Implementation of a mobile platform for<strong>\u00a0plasma diagnosis\u00a0<\/strong>and the<strong>\u00a0modelling of coating growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd098cf\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> ORGA-HDMS (FNRS)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd098cf\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>Supramolecular mass spectrometry for the complete structural characterisation of polymer structures and complexes.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd09b87\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> TEXTOS (UE RW\/Interreg)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd09b87\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-274\" src=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/D9R4_Brun-200x200.jpg 200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The aim of this project is to\u00a0<strong>develop innovative 3D knitted supports for bone reconstruction<\/strong>\u00a0using polyester yarns, bioceramics and chitosan coatings.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd09de9\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> NANOSOL (RW\/P\u00f4le MecaTech)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd09de9\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-292 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P5083107_2-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P5083107_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P5083107_2-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P5083107_2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P5083107_2-200x200.jpg 200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The project aims to\u00a0<strong>combine the advantages of sol-gel technology with the properties of nanomaterials<\/strong>\u00a0to acquire a solid skills base and\u00a0<strong>develop transparent functionalised coatings<\/strong>. Existing nanomaterials will be used to develop universal functionalisation independent of the particles in order to obtain functionalised, efficient, homogeneous and sustainable coatings.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a08b\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> BIO-AFP (RW\/P\u00f4le MecaTech)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a08b\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p><strong>Materials such as glass and steel\u00a0<\/strong>are used in the construction, electronics and automotive industries, among others.\u00a0<strong>While there are many sources of dirt that can be seen on glass and steel surfaces, fingerprints are some of the more evident.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a\u00a0<strong>solution that avoids or prevents these fingerprints<\/strong>\u00a0is a matter of major interest for manufacturers active in the field of materials, and for consumers who see it as a real advantage.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a318\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> REFORGAZ (RW\/Plan Marshall)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a318\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>The project proposes to\u00a0<strong>transform greenhouse gases<\/strong>\u00a0(CH<sub>4<\/sub>\u00a0\/ CO<sub>2<\/sub>)\u00a0<strong>into higher added value molecules of industrial interest<\/strong>\u00a0using a technology combining plasma and catalysis.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a561\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> EMOTION (BEWARE)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a561\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>Study using\u00a0<strong>atomistic modelling of the implantation of IONS on the surface of glass<\/strong>\u00a0in order to\u00a0<strong>modify the surface properties<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>improve properties<\/strong>\u00a0such as resistance to corrosion and to bacterial contamination.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a7e7\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> FLYCOAT (RW\/Excellence)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0a7e7\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-302 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P3301861-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P3301861-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P3301861-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P3301861-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/app\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2017\/07\/P3301861-200x200.jpg 200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Development of nano-oriented biobased resins for aluminium coatings<\/strong>\u00a0to improve their wear resistance, corrosion protection, electrical and thermal properties, and resistance to aeronautical liquids.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0aa79\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> INNOREX (UE\/FP7-NMP)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0aa79\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>Continuous polylactide acid production by reactive extrusion without an organometallic catalyst.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0ad22\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> SENSEVOC (RW\/First Spin-Off)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0ad22\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>Creation of a\u00a0<strong>multisensory platform for volatile organic compounds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0af97\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> ALT CTRL TRANS (UE RW \/ Interreg)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0af97\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>The aim of this project is to develop and promote viable and efficient alternatives to hard chromium (hexavalent) deposits for transportation and transformation. As well as raising awareness of the problem, the project also aims to develop and validate 3 types of alterative coatings and to disseminate the research results in industrial circles.<\/p>\n<p>More info on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.altctrltrans.eu\/fr\/accueil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the project website<\/a><\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b1db\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> BIODEST (UE \/ H2020)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b1db\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>The project contributes to preserving the environment by synthesising and formulating bio-sourced and biodegradable polyesters (or co-polyesters) that can replace traditional plastics (e.g. plastic bags, water bottles, etc.) as well as plastics in the biomedical field (drug dispensing devices and packaging). This project promotes sustainable chemistry (or green chemistry), an emerging field that supports the design of reactions and processes in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b3ad\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> UHMOB (UE \/ H2020)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b3ad\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>The mission of this European project is to broaden the career prospects of junior researchers, in the academic and industrial sectors, as they work in the economic, environmental and societal field of organic electronics. Supported by the recent scientific breakthroughs of the project partners, the project aims to gain a fundamental understanding of the charge transport mechanisms in molecular semi-conductor systems.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b5dd\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> PATHACOV (UE RW \/ Interreg)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b5dd\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>This project focuses on the early diagnosis of lung cancer by analysing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled air. The multi-disciplinary consortium contributes significantly to the synthesis of materials which are able to detect VOCs in real-time and can be integrated as sensors into electronic modules.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b858\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> PHOTOTEX (UE RW \/ Interreg)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0b858\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>The aim of this project is to propose optically active textile materials capable of adjusting their infrared reflectance according to temperature or humidity. Two approaches are considered: structuring under self-induced stress and controlling the dispersion of passive or stimulus-active charges.The aim of this project is to propose optically active textile materials capable of adjusting their infrared reflectance according to temperature or humidity. Two approaches are considered: structuring under self-induced stress and controlling the dispersion of passive or stimulus-active charges.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0bb03\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> CHARMING (FNRS FWO \/ EoS)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0bb03\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>This project aims to develop optical fibres doped with carbon nanomaterials and to use them in a new category of fibre sensors to detect and visualise cancer cells\u00a0<em>in vivo<\/em>\u00a0by achieving unprecedented measurement sensitivity.<\/p>\n            \t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-bellow\">\n                <button class=\"accordion-bellow-toggle scheme-background-hover\" data-target=\"#accordion-content-68d4f6bd0bd79\">\n                    <span class=\"icon umons-icon-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> NITROPLASM (FNRS FWO \/ EoS)                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"accordion-content-68d4f6bd0bd79\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n            \t<div class=\"inner editor-front\">\n            \t\t<p>Nitrogen fixation is crucial for living organisms. 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