Projects
Effects of sediment-bound metals in the aquatic environment. Relationships between exposure, accumulation, internal distribution and the effects on macro-invertebrate community life. University of Antwerp
Epidemiological research into the prevalence and impact of (heavy) metals in the company Indaver. University of Antwerp
Epidemiological research into the prevalence and impact of (heavy) metals in the company Indaver. University of Antwerp
Effects of sediment-bound metals in the aquatic environment. Relationships between exposure, accumulation, internal distribution and the effects on macro-invertebrate community life. University of Antwerp
Risk based soil reclamation in the Kempen through the reduction of the mobility and bioavailability of heavy metals in the soil Ghent University
In-situ immobilization of metals, with the aid of metal immobilized soil additives, is a potential strategy for remediation of metal-contaminated soils. Various mechanisms such as sorption, and (co) precipitation reactions, induced by the addition of an additive to the ground, can cause a reduction of the bioavailability of metal and so are the risks associated with contamination. Mainly for large-scale diffusion of impurities, as in the ...
Intergranular stress distribution in metals KU Leuven
Mechanical assessment of metals after gaseous hydrogenation. Ghent University
Hydrogen gas is currently considered as the best potential replacement for fossil fuels, during the ongoing energy transition. However, the interaction between hydrogen and metals results in unpredictable material failure. Via the requested technologically advanced equipment, the specific characteristics of this interaction can be analysed, both on a microstructural, as on a macroscopic level to evaluate the material’s mechanical ...
Towards a practical engineering tool for inverse calibration of plastic behavior of sheet metals KU Leuven
Sheet metal forming is widely used in diverse industries, including automotive and aerospace. The modern mechanical design of sheet metal products and structures is driven by increasingly stringent performance requirements aimed at reducing energy and resource consumption. Design optimization and failure prediction for thin-walled metallic products now heavily rely on numerical simulations. A crucial element for accurate simulations is the ...
Additive manufacturing of highly conductive metals and advanced high strength reinforced metallic materials. KU Leuven
The purpose of this project is to extend the material collection for the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) of advanced and innovative metal-based materials. This project will generate the necessary knowledge to produce complex SLM pieces from materials with good physical characteristics (such as thermal and electrical conductivity), physical-mechanical characteristics (such as wear resistance) and mechanical performance at elevated ...