Project R-7956

Energy efficiency (Research)

The first focus is on reducing energy use in glass applications in solar, horticulture and built environment. Developing a multifunctional coating on glass through nanotechnology will contribute to the efficient use of solar energy. This research is conducted by SME / SME companies such as Kriya Materials and knowledge institutions such as TNO, UHasselt and UGent. Hogescholen Zuyd and Fontys complete the cross-border cooperation and offer tailored training. The economic feasibility of the prototypes is explored in various test cases. Second, 'EnEf' focuses on a cost and energy saving method for the development of pharmaceutical peptides. Peptides are important in this sector for the creation of new medicines for, for example, cardiovascular disease and metabolic diseases. Peptides are in long and short form. The short peptides are produced on a large scale through classical methods. Current production techniques for the longest and most efficient version have so far been a difficult, time consuming, inefficient and energy-consuming process. A new production technology has already been developed by, among other things, Syncom and Enzypep. The first scientific and technical results show that energy savings can be achieved up to 70% in the production process. Within 'EnEf', the two previously mentioned companies, together with UGent, explore a cost-effective and energy efficient method. Here too, the two colleges Zuyd and Fontys provide a training course.

01 September 2016 - 29 February 2020