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ACTIVITIES REPORT 2013

EMRA – Activities report - 2013

SUMMARY Editorial ...................................................... p.1

Working groups ........................................ p.3

Activities .................................................... p.5

Research & Development ...................... p. 7

Services for businesses ............................ p.26

Studies & tests ........................................... p.32

Participations ............................................ p.36

Key figures ................................................. p.38

Meetings and councils............................ p.39

Publications & conferences ................... p.45


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EDITORIAL

As announced in the 2012 editorial, for EMRA, 2013 proved to be the year of consolidation for the company and its business activities.

First of all, in terms of operations, the EMRA Executive Board (made up of managers from the association's five approved research centres) validated the work of the following subject-focused working groups: assistance for business, public procurement, administration, quality and communication.

In terms of research, the main activity of the partners which takes on a strategic importance, an organization has been set up to meet the numerous challenges in this area. The main goal pursued in 2013 was unquestionably the 2014-2020 ERDF programme, in which EMRA will clearly emerge as a major player in Wallonia in the areas it values most: Materials, Processes and the Environment. An internal EMRA task force has been set up with this in mind, and several portfolios largely made up of EMRA partners have been established.

From an organizational perspective, a large number of colleagues in approved research sites in Wallonia have pursued the initiative to reconfigure themselves as an EMRA Close Association (Association Forte, AF). As a result, several AFs were formed in 2013. It goes without saying that these initiatives follow the desired aim of greater visibility for the activities led in the approved research centres both in the Walloon region and internationally, as well as of greater operational efficiency by pooling convergent driving forces.

257 COLLABORATORS

98 R&D PROJECTS

NEW BUSINESSES ASSISTED IN 2013

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From the organization set up onward, EMRA will work on the legal status which suit best its close association organizational model. Based on a study conducted by a Walloon agreement and the recommendations made therein, the Executive Committee is drawing up the legal status (most likely in the form of a non-profit) and the internal regulations that will apply to it.

Once approved by the Board of Directors, this 'legal status' phase will undoubtedly be a major step forward for EMRA in 2014.

By reading this report, you will notice that partners’ activities have been highly rewarding, and particularly flourishing in 2013, as shown by the number of R&D projects running simultaneously (98, compared with 78 in 2012, i.e. +26%) and the overall turnover of the business achieved by EMRA (€23.5 million compared with €23 million in 2012, an increase of +2.2%).

Lastly, with the rotation principle put in place by our Executive Board, Véronique Lardot, Deputy Director of INISMa-CRIBC, assisted by Thierry Randoux, Director of Certech, will be taking over the running of EMRA for a period of two years. We wish her every success in this new role, and hope that the dynamism that motivates her is reflected in the action that will be taken by EMRA over the next two years.

I would like to bring this editorial to a close by thanking the members of the Communication working group, Dorothée Coevoet, Céline Buet, Tiphaine Pacary, Maryse Demuynck and Séverine Marquis, for all their hard work.

I would also like to thank all of our 'intermediaries' at the Centres, who have contributed directly or indirectly to the writing of this report.

S. Neirynck

EMRA Coordinator


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WORKING GROUPS

Ã Services for Business The mission of the working group

specifically dedicated to services for business is to develop synergies within the association. Joint participations in certain common meetings and events with industrial sectors have made it possible to offer an extensive range of resources and services in EMRA's three areas of expertise.

Driven by this working group, files have been prepared relating to equipment available through EMRA. The group has developed a PowerPoint presentation, which is useful when meeting with other companies.

Lastly, the group has worked to set up a special guidance project regarding the materials and skills available at EMRA. This guidance project, finally extended to cover the activities of Centexbel and Celabor, will be financed for 2014 and 2015.

Ã Public Procurement The aim of the Public Procurement

working group is first and foremost to identify the working methods for purchasing and public procurement in each centre, and thereafter to attempt to tender for public bids jointly through EMRA.

One of the achievements of the Public Procurement working group has been to install software for each EMRA member enabling successful public procurement (administrative and budgetary monitoring of tenders).

Ã Management Active since 2012, the Management

working group was initially used to draw up a comparative table of the various management processes, such as project management, HR management,

accountancy management, purchasing conditions and billing.

In addition to a greater general knowledge of the functions and special characteristics of each process, the work done by the Management group will work towards providing the particular grounds for deciding the future selection of a company secretarial department or an accounting tool, issues against which any centre can quickly come up. In any case, the most tangible achievement fromthese exchanges within the group wil be the acquisition of a software developed by one of its members. The module will enable project-by-project recordings of the daily services of researchers or technicians and useful time sheets, prepared from different frameworks imposed as part of funded research. The module will become effective in 2014 for all EMRA partners.

Ã Quality If 2012 was the year dedicated to the

Quality managers in our research centres, 2013 was more of an opportunity to bring our respective Quality Management Systems to life.

The EMRA QRs decided to abandon the meetings format and opt for audits crossing over between centres. As a result, the Materia Nova Management System was audited by INISMa-CRIBC and its purchasing process was audited by the CTP. The CTP purchasing process was then audited by Materia Nova. The Certech Quality System was then audited by INISMa-CRIBC.

Moreover, the QRs will from now on be invited to take part in Quality Circles organised at each of the EMRA centres.


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Ã Communication The Communication group has been

working on various communication channels for spreading information on the expertise and technological resources available in the partner centres. In particular, this has led to the production of brochures and roll-ups used for fairs that EMRA has taken part in. The Communication group has also

established a quarterly newsletter sent out to the 12,000 contacts of the Close Association and it is responsible for yearly business activity reports.

This working group became a source of proposals to present a shared image. EMRA now has a new logo to use through the various communication channels.


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ACTIVITIES

Materials (Bio)polymers Ceramics Electrolytic depositions Geopolymers Refractory materials Nanomaterials Nanocomposites Cement phases Inorganic and hybrid coatings Organic and hybrid coatings Rocks and minerals Glass

Processes Reactive extrusion Sintering of inorganic materials Intensification of chemical processes Mineral processing Inorganic materials processing Rapid prototyping Laser technology Thermal treatments

Environment Air Biotechnology Energy conversion "Cradle to Cradle" Energy saving Energy efficient processes Quality labelling Energy recovery Recycling inorganic materials Recycling organic materials Soil Biomass valorisation Waste valorisation


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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

PROJECTS ON THE GO

From the origin of raw materials to their second life

Project Partners Funding

MICROPACK Development of a micro-structured composite material with high barrier properties for food preservation using existing machines

Certech, Celabor, Carah Convergence

PIMI- REMANOS A micro-system integration platform fit for industrial use and capable of solving the majority of problems linked to packaging

ULg, SIRRIS, CEWAC, Materia

Nova Convergence

RF - EVERWALL Production of barrier layers for applications related to food

UMons, Materia Nova, ULB Convergence

RF - SMARTFILM A Development of optically active organic components UMons, Materia Nova, ULB Convergence

RF - SURFACE A Station for profilometry and surface analysis of thin films. UMons, Materia Nova Convergence

SINOPLISS - POLYTISS

Development of thermoplastics, thermosetting products and composites of renewable origin

Materia Nova, ULg, UMONS Convergence

TECHNOPOLY Polymer technology, implementation, formulation, characterisation and recycling

Certech, Materia Nova, CTP Convergence

T-REX-MORECAR Modelling rheological properties of refractory concretes INISMa, CSTC, ULg Convergence

SOLAPACK Use of sorption layers on cellulose packaging materials in order to prevent the migration of critical substances

Certech, Celabor, PTS, ZUT,

COBRO, Polish Chamber of Packaging

Cornet

SelfRepCoat Update of protective paints offering self-healing capabilities for paints and metals

Materia Nova, CoRi, Fraunhofer

Institut Cornet


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MUNACOR Update of protection system based on nanofiller paint with a view to reducing the number of layers and providing optimum durability for materials

Materia Nova, CoRi, Fraunhofer

Institut Cornet

CREEPREF Development of new methods to measure and characterize the creep behavior of refractory materials CRIBC, FGF Cornet

PCtoTEM Development of new "track-etched" polycarbonate membranes for medical and diagnostic use

Certech, industrial

partnership C-WALity

ZEROCO Development of clay composites for sustainable construction solutions (ZERO CO2 Emissions)

INISMa, industrial partnership C-WALity

PNOXIDES Transparent semi-conductor oxides for the perfecting of transparent p-n junctions

UMons, Materia Nova, industrial

partnership

ERA-NET - MATERA

FilmCotel Manufacture of thin transparent conductive films based on liquid inks Materia Nova First DoCA

HYCOLASE Laser deposition of high-performance ceramic-metal composites intended for the surface hardening of wear-resistant parts

CRIBC, UMons, BAM, VTT First DoCA

CEROPT Transparent polycristalline ceramics for optical applications densified by SPS

CRIBC, UNamur, Politecnico di

Torino First DoCA

IASS Improving the aircraft safety by self healing structure and protecting nanofillers

UNISA, Materia Nova, 8

international partners

FP7

BYEFOULING Development of new methods for treating marine biofouling

Materia Nova + international

partners FP7

RESTAR Review and improvement of testing Standards for Refractory products

CRIBC, 13 european partners

FP7

CLEANOPTIC Self-cleaning, anti-icing and anti-reflective nano-composite coatings applied by a green process on glass panels for solar energy capture

UCL, ULg, UNamur, Certech Greenomat

HYBRIPROTECH Research and development of thin layer sol-gel type coatings for the protection of metallic surfaces and treatment of stone

Certech, CRITT-MDTS,

GEGENA2 Interreg IV

NANOLAC NANOparticles for the production of high performance biodegradable polyLACtic acid-based materials

Materia Nova, ENSAIT, ENSCL Interreg IV

PRISTIMED Inter-regional partnership in research, innovation and technical support in materials for the medical sector

CRIBC, SIRRIS, UVHC, UPJV Interreg IV

PRISTIMAT² Inter-regional partnership in research, innovation and technical support in thermal materials

CRIBC, SIRRIS, UVHC, UPJV,

CREPIM Interreg IV


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POLYCHANVRE Cross-border development of polymer-hemp composite materials

Certech, ULg, Agro-BIOTECH,C

RITT-MDTS, INRA,

VALBIOM,CHANVRECO

Interreg IV

PRISTIMAT-MEDIMAT HAP and TCP-based materials for medical use

SIRRIS, CRITT-MDTS, UPJV, UVHC, CRIBC,

INISMa

Interreg IV

Grow2Build Development of lasting production chains for construction materials formed of hemp and flax in northwest Europe. Materia Nova, Interreg IV

PRISTIMAT-TRANSMAT

Materials for transport (functional surface modification, gradient materials and on-board intelligence systems)

UVHC, CRITT-MDTS, SIRRIS, UPJV, CRIBC,

INISMa

Interreg IV

RECY-POLYMER The recycling and valorisation of thermoplastics from a cross-border perspective

Certech, VKC, CREPIM Interreg IV

COMPONAT Development of natural vegetable oil-based composites

Certech, UCL-BSMA, CSTC,

industrial partnership

Plan Marshall Pôle GreenWin

FRENSIS Super-insulating window, including ultra-thin vacuum-sealed double glazing in a very high performance thermal frame

Materia Nova, UMons, UCL,



PSH super hydrophobic powders UMons, Certech,



RARETE Recycling Applied to Minor Metals and Rare Earths used in new Technologies

Sirris, CTP, Certech, industrial

partnership


RECYGLASS Recycling and purification of cullet and study of the potential for the recycling of other alternative materials in the flat glass sector

CTP, ULB, industrial

partnership


DAO

Development of a new treatment for surfaces on pre-painted steel for the external cladding of buildings so that the original look of the building can be preserved over time

Materia Nova + industrial

partnership Pôle Mecatech

CARMAT Development of new types of construction materials obtained by carbonation, using industrial fumes and steel slag fractions that are hard to recycle

CTP, CRR, CSTC, ISSeP, UCL, industrial

partnership

Plan Marshall Pôle Mecatech

MIR2OLED OLED MIRAGE II Materia Nova +


Plan Marshall Pôle Mecatech

BEETPACK Development of multi-component organically-sourced food packaging

Materia Nova, UMons,


Plan Marshall Pôle Wagralim


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WAL-AID Promoting competition and durability for the Walloon food industry by creating an interdisciplinary platform of different skills to encourage interaction.

CELABOR, CRA-W, FUNDP, Materia Nova,

UCL, ULg, industrial

partnership

Plan Marshall Pôle Wagralim

CEMCALC Ternary cements with high calcium and low slag content CSTC, CRIC, CTP, ULg

Recherche collective

ANOSTEM Development of skills in determining anodising coatings Materia Nova, UCL


OPTHELCO

Acquisition of outstanding equipment and the specific skills necessary for implementing a platform for defining electrical, thermal and optical properties suitable for materials in thin films

Materia Nova, UCL


APERROUT Improvement of performances of recycled materials in the road sector by optimising treatment units CRR, CTP, Ulg Recherche

collective

PRIBREF II Standardised procedures to help control the workability and setting of hydraulic setting refractory concretes CRIBC, CRIC

Recherche prénormative

(SPF-Economie/NBN)

MATOSOL Evaluation of methods for measuring the soil content of organic materials CRIBC, CRR


(SPF-Economie/NBN)

RESISCO Standardised procedures to help control the workability and setting of hydraulic setting refractory concretes CRIBC


(SPF-Economie/NBN)

NEWGEN New Generation Biomimetic and Customized Implants for Bone Engineering

CRIBC and european

laboratories COST

OPTI2MAT Materials with specific properties optimised using thin organic coatings and procurement procedures

UMons, Materia Nova

Programme d’Excellence


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From lab scale to pre-indsutrialisation


RF - HAINOLASE Hainaut-based platform dedicated to laser surface treatments CRIBC Convergence

RF - CLEARZINC Development of a new anticorrosion process to replace galvanising

CoRi, CRM,UMons, INISMa-CRIBC, ULB,

Materia Nova Convergence

RF - LASESURF Improving the wear properties of materials by laser treatment CRIBC, UMons Convergence

SINOPLISS - BIOTISS

Implementation of innovative processes for biomass valorisation and high added value molecule production

Materia Nova, ULB, FUSAGx Convergence

SINOPLISS - EXTRUDISS

Reactive extrusion: an environmentally compliant process for biomaterial production Materia Nova Convergence

T-REX-CERAPIDE

Industrial validation of an innovative technology for rapid densification by sintering high added value ceramics and cermet products under a pulsed electrical field

CRIBC, CTP, UMons, SIRRIS, Convergence

T-REX-EQUIDER Equipement de densification rapide de type Spark Plasma Sintering CRIBC Convergence

INTENSE4AL

Development of an intensive process for lasting continuous production of boehmites with large crystallites

Certech, industrial partnership C-Wality

ECOPOR Environmentally-friendly manufacturing process for ceramic structures of oriented porosity

UMons, CRIBC, UVHC, ICV First DoCA

ABBEADS Development of bactericidal coatings on glass beads using low pressure plasma techniques

Materia Nova, UMons First DoCA

INNOREX Development of new sustainable process for PLA Materia Nova, international

partners FP7


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SIMUGLASS Development of a synergistic computational tool for material modelling, process simulation and optimization of optical glass moulding

CGCRI, CRIBC, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi,

TU lasi / EU contracted DTA, Fraunhofer IPT,


FP7

CATARR Use of a catalyser for moderating conditions of molecule production

Materia Nova, UMons, USTL Interreg IV

PRISTIFLEX Inter-regional partnership in research, innovation and technical support for defining coatings through flexible interdigital sensors

CRIBC, SIRRIS, UPJV, UMONS Interreg IV

RENEW REsource Innovation Network for European Waste

Université de Belfast, Commune de

Belfast, TCBB, SEAI, Ulg, AREBS, CTP, Val+, CUAS, UCL

Interreg IV B

SPINTRONICS Industrial single pass inkjet printing technology for high added value printed electronics

CRIBC, industrial partnership IWT

RECYSTERIL Study into the separation and valorisation of previously decontaminated hospital waste

CTP, RECYWALL, industrial

partnership Plan Marshall

HOPE4PD Development of new treatments for Parkinson's Disease Certech, FUNDP, ULB, Euroscreen,

UCB

Plan Marshall Biowin

PHOSBIOL2 Production of a second generation of bioethanol from renewable or recycled material by an innovative technology

Certech, Ulg, industrial

partnership

Plan Marshall Greenwin

PHOENIX Conversion of carbon grinding residues for metallurgy; Energy valorisation of complex final waste

Certech, CRM, industrial

partnership

Plan Marshall Mecatech

BARCELONE Complete, new valorisation of wheat bran by fragmentation of the components of an agricultural by-product

FUNDP, ULg, CTP, Materia Nova,


Plan Marshall Wagralim

TECHFLAX Development of the non-edible coproducts generated by the fractionation of flaxseed

Materia Nova, CoRI, CVG, Université de Rouen, Université de

Reims, industrial partnership

Plan Marshall Wagralim

EDILCO Electrodeposition in ionic liquid environment for connectors ULB, Materia Nova

Programme mobilisateur Greenomat

SMARTSPRAY Manufacture of low cost electrochrome windows by ultrasonic pyrolyse spray

ULg, FUNDP, INISMa


CYTOFOOD Rapid detection of allergens and chemical contaminants in foodstuffs by flow cytometry CER, ULg, Certech Recherche

collective


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DEPOLAIR Reduction in ambient air organic pollutant content by catalytic oxidation Certech, UCL Recherche

collective

FSW-PME Friction welding of materials with a high melting point for SMEs

CEWAC, CRIBC, Ulg, industrial

partnership


LAMAC Laser machining of unfired ceramics CRIBC, UMons Recherche collective

OPTIDRY Optimisation and control of drying of installations in refractory concretes

INISMa, Certech, UMons


STEELFSW Using the innovative friction stir process in steel welding

CRIBC, CEWAC, IBS, CENAERO


NoChromeVI Development of an alternative hard-chrome plating procedure to the current one

Materia Nova, CRM, FUNDP


INNOHU Innovative materials and sensors design for relative humidity monitoring in harsh operative conditions

CRIBC, industrial partnership

Programme Recherche

d'intérêt général "MANUNET"


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Helping to make the environment a healthier, safer place


Use of REFIOM Materials

Use of materials for REFIOM (Résidus d'Épuration des Fumées d'Incinérateur d'Ordures Ménagères - Residues from domestic waste incineration fume purification)

CTP, ULB, CRIBC Convergence

REFIOM- Purification

Establishment of perennial valorisation channels for REFIOM CTP, ULB Convergence

SOLINDUS Integrated sustainable solutions for sediments and similar materials

CTP, ISSeP, INISMa, (DG02) Convergence

VALSOLINDUS Validation and valorisation of integrated and sustainable solutions for sediments and similar materials

ISSeP, Carah, CTP, UMons Convergence

TERRAVAL Development of new, efficient materials for roadway technology based on the solidification/stabilisation of land polluted with heavy metals

CTP, industrial partnership C-Wality

MINERVE

Characterisation and optimisation of the mineralisation process of buried wastes within engineered landfill sites and uncontrolled dumps, with the aim of reducing the ecological footprint by the valorisation of associated renewable energy (biogas) and residual materials.

CTP, UCL, ULg, industrial

partnership


GAZTON

Transformation of CO2 content in fumes from industrial ovens to a lean gas able to be recycled as fuel for use in the same ovens, through the use of plasma technology powered with green electricity

Materia Nova, industrial

partnership


GEDSET Sustainable management of cross-border sediment ARMINES, BRGM,

INERIS, CTP, ISSeP

Interreg IV

NORMACAT Development of new AFNOR XP B44-13- compliant materials with photocatalytic activity for air purification Certech Labélisé par le

Cluster AXELERA

CO2Green Synthesis of new bio and CO2-sourced polymers for elaborating isolating materials obtained from CO2 foaming

ULg, Materia Nova


NOSENS Automobile pollution and atmospheric pollutant detection and measurement

UMons, Materia Nova, UCL



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REVADEC II Optimal valorisation of material flows resulting from the re-enabling of old dumps

CTP, Certech, CERISIC


PLACBIO Development of a platform for quantification of bio-sourced carbon

Materia Nova, UCL, Celabor


MODES Development of a technique for solidifying and stabilising soils contaminated with both heavy metals and organic pollutants

CTP, UCL, ISSeP Recherche collective

CCN-PN-NBN 706

Comparative study of testing methods for measuring the photocatalytic activity of construction materials for the removal of NOx and VOCs. The project is part of the establishment of European standard CEN TC 386

CRR, Certech, Centexbel


(SPF Economie/NBN)

VALAVAL

Development of a technology for stabilising and solidifying soils severely contaminated by heavy metals, a technology originally based on the joint use of a hydraulic binder and a geopolymer

ULg, CTP WBGreen


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NEW PROJECTS

Ã ANOSTEM Through the ANOSTEM project,

EMRA is developing a platform for skills dedicated to the anodising of lights alloys. Financed by the Wallonia region, it brings together the resources for preparing and defining the surfaces required in order to offer businesses a top research and development service. So, for example, the project will involve a new high-resolution SEM-FEG-STEM electronic microscope to determine with nanometric precision the structure and composition of porosities appearing on the surface of the metal. The platform will offer support for businesses in their day-to-day challenges: production, changes to regulations and innovation. The first topic studied will be the anodising of complex small-scale parts (tubes, hoods, screw threads etc.). Obtaining a uniform treatment in terms of thickness or composition of parts is a recurring issue in production. A partnership with the Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN) of the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) was established in order to offer quality theoretical and fundamental support.

Ã APERROUT

The value in Wallonia of demolition recyclables in the road sector has been hampered in recent years. These materials are being used less and less on road construction sites due to the reluctance of a certain number of advocates (regional and local authorities, design firms, architects etc.) in relation to some bad experiences, who tend to ban use of these materials on their sites. It should be noted that a large portion of these negative experiences can mainly be traced back to processing, which in the case of certain recyclers was very rudimentary. The object of the research is to be able to provide the road sector with superior recycled aggregates prepared for future development through the improvement of processing technologies and an optimised specific laboratory test for recycled products.


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Ã BYEFOULING Shipbuilding is faced with the

problem of attachment, with the growth of marine species (algae etc.) on the hulls of vessels resulting in not only forced dry-docking and energy consumption for cleaning, but also excessive consumption of fuel caused by the excess tonnage of the vessel. The response to this problem lies in anti-fouling paints to be applied to the hulls of boats. Application needs to be regularly repeated, however, and paints release toxic elements into the environment that prevent the attachment and growth of marine species. The project stems from the development of durable anti-fouling coatings (through the need to apply them for regular use) and the prevention of the formation of biofilms – the nanostructuring of surfaces and existence of specific bacteria.

Ã CEROPT

The aim of the CEROPT project is the processing of, with applications as laser host and optical systems. These ceramics could replace glasses and single crystals due to a better performance processing. In this project, special attention will be paid to YAG, a reference material in laser applications, and to BaTiO3, a transparent electro-optic ceramic, ideal substitute of other materials containing toxic elements such as lead, bismuth or niobium.

The achievement of these objectives includes computational simulation, for the formulation of new materials with enhanced properties, and a fast sintering technology (SPS, Spark Plasma Sintering). This equipment allows attaining high density in a

very short time by joining pressure and Joule heating effects. Ã DAO

Preservation of the original aesthetic of building envelopes through using a special surface treatment is a distinguishing feature in the competition sought in the metallic construction sector. By using a surface treatment that prevents fouling, enables natural clean-up by precipitation and contributes to the improvement of the appearance of pre-painted surfaces (UV, corrosion, scratching etc.), the new appearance of buildings can be preserved and maintenance costs can be reduced. Mirage 1 enabled the development and marketing of a pre-painted product for easier cleaning. The performance of the coating in terms of self-cleaning will be improved, while a competitive procedure will be developed. Ã FILMCOTEL

This project consists of implementing liquid formula for manufacturing thin, conductive and transparent layers. The formula and deposition methods will be improved to achieve the best balance between conductivity, transparency and ease of use for an improved response to market demands, and especially in response to the required demands for transparent electrodes.

Ã GROW2BUILD Grow2Build has been working on the

transition of the economy from northwest Europe towards a bioeconomy. Particular attention has been paid to the integration of the local culture as part of this future economy. Grow2Build pays particular attention to hemp and flax-based building materials: Grow2Build incorporates the entire value chain, from production (production and supply) of hemp and flax based building materials up to the marketing of these products, enabling this business activity to grow sustainably and profitably.


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Ã MUNACOR The corrosion of metals has

economic repercussions of some significance in industrialised countries as its (direct or indirect) cost is close to 10% of the GDP. These losses are essentially due to insufficient protection of metals through coating, resulting in additional maintenance costs and even the complete replacement of the materials. For multiple applications, numerous successive protective layers (3 to 4) are necessary to make the materials adequately durable (e.g. for the automotive industry). This has some repercussions on the cost of the materials.

The general objective of the Munacor project is to reduce the number of protective layers, as well as their thickness, while offering the most durable coatings. The project offers an effective and lasting double-coating system which is beneficial from a financial perspective. The specific goal of Munacor is to integrate nanometric charges with multiple features in coatings: active protection against corrosion, maximum blocking effect, strengthened mechanical properties and UV resistance. Ã MATOSOL

Standard load specifications impose a maximum admissible content in terms of organic materials for usable granular soils as this has a detrimental effect on the geotechnical characteristics of soils.

As part of the treatment of the soil with lime or a hydraulic binder, the prior determination of the content in organic materials is significant, as a content which is too high has a negative effect on treatment (slower absorption or the mix failing to harden).

By consideringthe standards, the standard specifications in different regions as well as the internal processes of different laboratories, it can be noted that there are numerous operating methods for determining the content in organic materials. Certain methods provide quantitative results (carbon or organic materials content) or those which are merely

qualitative (result to be interpreted by visual comparison with colour standards).

This research project will make it possible to determinate the limits and potentials of different methods, depending on the type of soil under analysis, and interpret the results obtained based on the complete analysis of the soil and the organic material. Certain methods may eventually be improved. A methodology will be defined. Ã NEWGEN

With a predicted ageing population and increasing expectations regarding quality of life in old age, there is an ever increasing demand for procedures such as total hip replacements, bone reconstructions, and spinal fusions, resulting from conditions such as articular cartilage degeneration and osteoporosis.

Commercial calcium phosphate composites for bone regeneration are restricted to applications that require only moderate load bearing abilities. High toughness bioinert materials are used in the articulating couple of artificial joint implants, but they do not support direct bone/material interfaces or bond. To date there is no tough and strong ceramic in regular clinical use with ability to create a strong, biologically relevant, interface with bone.

New advances in biomaterials, with improved processing, bioactivity and/or tailored shapes, providing enough structural integrity and bone integration/regeneration are currently in development at the laboratory scale. However, due to the gap between academic R&D and commercial production, and between materials scientists and clinicians, medical application of these new materials will never be possible unless companies and medics are involved in the development.

This COST Action, NEWGEN, aims at creating the seed for the European research and industry collaboration, combining basic knowledge from academic laboratories, R&D centres, medical units from hospitals, and a significant number of companies


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Ã MIR2OLED The lighting sector for a complete

mix of applications makes up around 19% of global electricity consumption. Fluorescent tubes are particularly damaging when they break inside a building, as they contain highly toxic mercury vapour, which is required for their performance. LED and OLED lighting is more considerate towards the environment. The cost per lumen, however, is still too high (several thousand Euros per m2). A drastic reduction in the sale price for the mass lighting market is needed by 2015-2020. The OLED project forms part of this context and enables teams to develop OLED with a higher performance while integrating different supports.

Ã OPTHELCO

Energy management has become a crucial challenge for tomorrow's world. It is imperative in the decades to come to limit the production of greenhouse gases in order to bring a stop to and prevent global warming. Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases, especially CO2, can be achieved in a number of different ways : by using renewable energy sources (solar), improving the yield of more conventional technologies, developing more energy-efficient technologies (LED and OLED) and lastly by extending the lifetime of manufactured products. Faced with this new technological and social challenge, coatings and more generally speaking thin-layer materials (sol-gels, paints and plasma coatings) have a role to play. In fact, the increasing rate of innovations in the fields of energy coupled with the need to improve existing products to meet new demands and standards require the development of high-performance lasting coatings and layers, while combining numerous properties that are occasionally antagonistic. As a result, new demands and expectations are emerging regarding surface protection, coating durability and thermal, electrical and optical conductivity. The term 'smart surfaces' has been coined. EMRA, with the support of the UCL (IMCN), is going to develop a platform for discovering the electrical, optical and thermal properties of thin layers or coatings applied to all types of

materials. Already a recognised player in the physico-chemical definition and development of surfaces, EMRA will extend its services to the development of active surfaces (solar absorbers, heat exchangers, photovoltaic systems, LED and OLED, microelectrics, heat sinks etc.). This will affect all products for which properties of thermal dissipation and electrical conductivity and specific surface optical properties are important details in product performance. Ã PRISTIMAT²

With the need to reduce the size of vehicle engine ("depollution" EURO 6 standards), the significant increase of the engine temperature (temperature higher than 1000° C) and hence the need to protect the thermoplastic materials and electronic systems located in the engine environment, the objective of the project PRISTIMAT² is to demonstrate the potential of functionally graded two-phase ceramic-metal composites for managing the heat flux in the vicinity of blocks automotive engines.

The steps of the project consider the design of the material - from specifications of industrials and from modeling of thermal properties – and the development of a prototype (to be used in real conditions), through the characterization of the thermal and thermomechanical properties.

The originality of the project lies in the design of a monolithic heat shield able to redirect heat to where it can be recovered. Ã PRISTIMED

The aging of the population leads to ever increasing the demands in bone substitutes and other implantable medical devices. Based on the scientific results of the PRISTIMAT project (action Medimat), the project partners wish to encourage the use of technological services they have developed from the concerned firms and particularly the health sector (hospitals, prosthetists ...)

The objective of this project is to illustrate how the combined skills of the partners can meet the needs of the market. A « business model » suitable for customized


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production will be carried out to establish an inventory of needs for unique pieces and especially target production quantities. Finally, a study of the conditions of success of a start-up or technology transfer in the field of rapid prototyping of calcium phosphate biomaterials (hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate) will be conducted. Ã RESTAR

ReStaR is the acronym of a research project entitled “Review and improvement of testing Standards for Refractory products”. The project is supported by funding from the Research for the benefit of SMEs Theme of the Capacity Programme, under the 7th Research Framework Programme of the European Union. ReStaR started on 1st October 2013 and will run for 24 months. The project is coordinated by the European Centre for Refractories (ECREF) and involves 13 partners from 7 countries.

Refractories are materials essential for all highly industrialized processes which are performed at elevated temperatures e. g. iron- and steelmaking, cement production, glass, ceramics, nonferrous metals, power production and waste incineration. For the purpose of obtaining the technical specifications of those products of high economical importance, testing methods are described in national and international standardization systems, like DIN, CEN or ISO.

However, progressively, the established standard testing methods no longer fulfill the increasing requirements of the refractory market.

This project is a response to the need for a systematic investigation of the accuracy, precision and reproducibility of the current EN testing standards for refractories with the aim to enhance their relevance, especially to the specific needs of SMEs. It is aiming at generating up-to-date EN testing standards as a save guidance for the producers. An extensive investigation of the current EN testing methods, designs of experiments and interlaboratory tests, more specifically collaborative tests, involving the major European refractory testing

laboratories will be the key approach to attain this objective.

Ã SELFREPCOAT

In all industrialised countries, the corrosion of metals results in costs amounting to around 4% of the gross national product. Accordingly, there is a significant demand for protecting these metals using efficient and durable coatings. The main objective is to develop effective and lasting protective coatings based on different self-sustaining principles to develop their synergistic effects.

The development of nanoreservoirs, based on the incorporation of corrosion retardants in nano clays which release retardants by ion exchange when the film is damaged or after water is released in the coating, appears to be a promising way to address this problem.

Ã FSW-PME

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a widespread technique presenting a lot of advantages (no melting, no cracks nor porosity, little deformation , high productivity, possibility of heterogeneous welding ... ) comparing to conventional welding processes . This technique is widely used for the welding of metals with a low melting point such as aluminium or copper. Encouraging results were also obtained for the welding of 314L steel. Unfortunately, its application to other materials with high melting point and heterogeneous welds remains difficult and poorly controlled. The


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purpose of this research is to demonstrate the applicability of friction stir welding to materials with high melting point, mainly in cases where conventional welding techniques do not produce good results, and to master this technique from the process (development and optimisation of the parameters, welding precautions, preheating, ...) and the tools production perspectives. Indeed, the lack of availability of tools, their high cost and their limited performances are the main factors preventing the development of this technique for materials with high melting point.

Ã INNOHU

The project INNOHU is funded by the European MANUNET 2013 program. It aims at printing MEMS components on ceramic substrates. The inkjet technology is particularly well suited to this type of products. INNOHU must therefore face several challenges: to develop the ink formulations, identify the most suitable architectures for the active coating and finally optimize the design and functionality of the final component.

Ã Intense4Al

The goal of this project is to drive the reaction synthesising aluminium hydroxide in an intensified way in order to reduce the production period (from a number of days to a number of minutes), energy consumption (heat recovery) and the environmental impact (reduction of process waters), as well as the ground area taken up by the reactor. By intensifying the process, the industry aims

at increasing its production capacity while reducing implementation costs (energy, waste), in order to remain a competitive supplier and increase its market share.

Ã LAMAC

The LAMAC project is aimed at the development of a new fast machining technology for laser ceramics. Currently, laser machining applications primarily relate to precision cutting and drilling. Due to very low machining speeds, laser is not suitable for the manufacture of high-volume parts or complex geometry parts. Nonetheless, EMRA recently achieved a breakthrough in laser machining ceramics. By increasing the machining speed by a factor of 100 in relation to conventional laser technologies, the proposed solution can potentially compete with the standard machining technique, micro-milling. Additionally, the suggested approach offers integrated recycling of the non-machined material by also providing a more responsible management of raw materials.

The LAMAC project aims at optimizing this new technology to position it as an alternative to milling for micro-machining ceramics. This will involve close collaboration between EMRA and the UMONS mechanical engineering department, specialists in machining and metrology.


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Ã NoChromeVI Hard-chrome plating is a very widely

used technique for finishing mechanical parts, providing them with high resistance to use and corrosion. Current chrome technology is based on the use of chrome acid baths and a hexavalent chromium salt. Due to its highly toxic nature, the European Union has adopted the decision to ban its use throughout the EU from 2016. It is therefore a matter of urgency for companies operating in this sector to find an alternative solution. All that being said, there is currently no commercial solution, despite the imminent banning of Cr (VI). However, from a technical point of view, taking a look at the conclusions of numerous groundwork and applied studies on this issue, there are some viable solutions. That these solutions have not gone beyond the feasibility study stage is probably related to the fact that implementing them is often more complex than the actual technology. Another reason preventing the development of current chrome-plating alternatives is the lack of response to certain significant related questions, particularly regarding the stability of alternative baths and the optimization of operating conditions. However, the ban on current chrome-plating technology leaves no other choice, and chrome-plating workshops as well as users will require an effective and complete substitute solution in the very near future.

Ã OPTIDRY

The drying of refractory concretes is one of the most important stages during the first heat-up of an installation. During this step, the refractory lining may be subject to damages by cracking or explosion in the worst cases if the heating is too fast. The occurrence of such damages is caused by the steam pressure in the material which becomes higher than the mechanical resistance of this one. The water presence is due to its addition during the mixing necessary to perform the setting of the hydraulic binder contained in the starting mixing.

Currently, any control system is available to ensure the integrity of the refractory lining during the first heat-up or later in service. The goal of the "OPTIDRY" project will be, at the end of this one, to offer a drying technique, for its control and optimisation, based on an acoustic and thermal parameters coupled with the mechanical properties of the material which are function of different drying stages. This original method should allow the first heat-up of a refractory installation more quickly and with safety. Ã PRISTIFLEX

Generally, durability coatings require fine characterizations of their thickness, stress states, elastic parameters and interfacial adhesion. This is obviously also important for coatings on tools. Flexibility: to reinvest the expertise of the existing cross-border network by new sensors interdigital surface characterization with additional functionality complementary PRISTIFLEX project aims. This feature offers the opportunity to characterize coatings on tools for complex shapes. Indeed, the sensors developed previously (TRANSMAT program), although effective, are limited to flat surfaces because they suffer from an inherent handicap blades piezoelectric used: they are rigid, non-deformable and fragile cold. In this project, we propose to develop flexible sensors. They will be radically different for the piezoelectric active part they will be made from new materials. Ã RENEW

This project aims at creating a network of European partners for the exchange of best practices in innovative treatments, enabling the recovery of usable materials and matter from waste, both organic and inorganic, and making this available to the business owners in the sector pilot facilities for testing processes, ideally in countries or regions where they are not currently available. EMRA is involved in the treatment of inorganic waste (slag and WEEE), particularly for recovering metals. It is also involved in the pretreatment of waste (sorting, separation and granular reduction),


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regardless of the flow. By way of example, and in addition to the platform for treating sediments, EMRA's pilot facilities provide mixed dry and wet treatment loops on demand with the equipment available. Ã SPINTRONICS

The main purpose of the project SPinTronics is to achieve a major progress in bringing the inkjet technology for printed electronics from the lab to the market. This technology is already well known with classic organic inks but still in progress for inks containing mineral solid particles. This technology is meant to be disruptive; it is an additive, tool-less, multi-materials, fully digital and contactless inkjet technology. But the challenge is really huge as it means coming to compete, in the future, with the offset printing current technology, mature in this domain. The concrete goal of this research project is the study of different process parameters in order to obtain printed circuits with two different inks (dielectric and conductive) on ceramic substrates in one step. Ã CO2Green

The CO2Green project is clearly included in this perspective of

sustainable development and incorporates, from its inception, a desire to develop a low-cost technology that can be transferred to the industry sector,

maintaining its green overall outlook while still valuing CO2 at all stages as a reagent, solvent and bulking agent. It is based on the direct sequestration of CO2 and on the use of vegetable oils (issued from the indirect sequestration of CO2 by the plant) for elaborating polymer materials to isolate purposes obtained through assisted foaming with CO2. These new materials would therefore have a dual value in terms of the carbon footprint, valuing the CO2 during its production while at the same time enabling

a reduction of the emissions of CO2 used to reduce theuse of fossil energies for energy purposes. Ã MODES

The aim of this project is to provide a technical solution to the problem of soils contaminated by heavy metals (Hg, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn) and organic pollutants (HAP, PCB, hydrocarbon index) to be able to tackle mixed pollution. This project is based on improving a capable original technique for both solidification and stabilisation, precipitating heavy metals in an insoluble form (stabilisation) and/or encapsulating them (solidification), and fixing or decomposing organic pollutants. Ã PLACBIO

As part of the European Commission's 'Developing Markets Initiative', biobased (or biosourced) products have been identified as an emerging market with a strong growth and 'development' potential for Europe. In fact, these non-food products derived from renewable resources (such as bioplastics and biolubricants) provide an opportunity for developing an economy based on agricultural resources, reducing the dependence on petroleum resources and lessening the environmental impact of a significant portion of the chemical sector.

Using its sixth centre of competitive excellence (Greenwin), Wallonia has for its part equipped itself with the aims of building an industrial and scientific subsidiary that brings together chemistry and the environment in a way that promotes the development of biobased products. In the not too distant future, our market will be flooded with these products, largely in the areas of plastics, packaging and even lubricants.

A major difficulty encountered by the entities involved lies in knowing for certain the biosourced content of a product. Identifying the content is important for controlling incoming materials, helping to improve formula or guarantee the quality of a marketed product (for example, by using a label).


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In this project, EMRA and its partners are suggesting the development of a technological platform in the Wallonia region that will make it possible to determine the biosourced content of a product. This recent technology (introduced in 2000) consists of distinguishing the original renewable carbon containing a natural amount of carbon-14 and the original fossil carbon that no longer contains 14C. By measuring out the total 14C content of a sample using the 14C dating technique, it is then possible to trace it back to its biobased content.

The platform will be made up of a device for preparing samples (the so-called 'benzene bank') and a highly-sensitive liquid scintillation technique for measuring the 14C.

Ã VALAVAL The issue of polluted soils is currently

prompting scientists to develop new and innovative skills for offsetting the lack of effective treatment for this waste on the European market. This project consists of an elegant alternative to standard processes for inerting soils, involving the combination of stabilisation and solidification of the clay stages contaminated by heavy metals through using a unique geopolymer-hydraulic binder that could prove highly valuable for the road sector. EMRA will define the formula and evaluate the impact of this binder on the remobilisation of heavy metals and the mechanical resistance of materials. The inerting and sustainability of this process and the reuse of the soils in road construction will be planned, particularly when the processes identified can be used directly on site.


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SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES

EMRA assists companies in developing and promoting technological innovation. Concrete solutions, in-depth assistance and technical advice are provided by teams with recognised skills and knowledge. Technological platforms are also made available to companies.

The EMRA teams are the first points of contact for firms wishing to improve their processes or develop new products. Business assistance projects include feasibility studies, support and collaboration on research projects, the transfer of technologies or new processes, help with writing up new specifications etc. In 2013, a patent for a technology for laser machining unfired ceramics (PCT/EP2012/060261) was transferred to operations in Wallonia.

The provided services consist of technological audit of problems associated with processes or products, and guidance on obtaining technological skills. This guidance is supported by technology forecasting, which enables experts to stay permanently up to date on the scientific and technical progress made within their fields which present a high potential for industrial innovation.

In 2013, 15 business guidance and recognition projects were supported by public funds (guidance funded by the Walloon Region, FPS Economy of Belgium and ERDF). These projects cover EMRA’s three areas of activity (Materials, Processes and the Environment).

1026Companiesassisted 2010

15Business guidance and valorisation projects

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BUSINESS GUIDANCE AND VALORISATION PROJECTS

PROJET PARTENAIRES FINANCEMENT

EMRA-MAT Raw materials, inorganic materials and composites INISMa-CRIBC, CTP

Guidance RW

IMMUNOHELP

Immunochemical guidance service focussing on the production of polyclonal antibodies, the characterisation and the purification of antibodies and ELISA kit

Certech, CER Guidance RW

GUIDEMB

Provision of expertise in the food packaging sector, covering aspects of barrier materials, implementation and transformation processes, and methods for improving foodstuff preservation

Certech, Celabor Guidance RW

SOLESITE Technical support for entities treating polluted sites and soil in Wallonia CTP, Celabor Guidance RW

REVETACT Guidance on active coatings CRM, CoRI, Materia Nova Guidance RW

VALODECH Valorisation of industrial waste RECYWALL, CRR, CTP Guidance RW

REFIOM (Valorisation)

Establishment of continual valorisation systems for residues from domestic waste incineration fume purification (REFIOM)

CTP, CRIBC Convergence

SOLINDUS (valorisation)

Integrated and sustainable solutions for sediments and similar materials (valorisation section)

CTP, ISSeP, INISMa, (DG02) Convergence

T-REX PROM Promotion of technological services available as part of the T REX and Functional Coatings portfolios INISMa, CRIBC Convergence

TECHNOPOLY (promotion

Polymer technology, implementation, formulation, characterisation and recycling

Certech, CTP, MateriaNova Convergence

MICROPACK Transfert de Technologie

Barrier materials for food packaging Certech, Celabor, Carah Convergence

RF - VALOMAT To reinforce the integrated and structuring effect of the FUNCTIONAL COATINGS project portfolio Materia Nova Convergence

SINOPLISS - VALORISS

To reinforce the integrated and structuring effect of the SINOPLISS project portfolio Materia Nova Convergence

2013 Ceramics and Glass Standards

Department

Promoting and raising awareness of standards and technical rules CRIBC NBN/SPF

Economie

2013 Nanomaterials

Standards Department

Awareness of SME in terms of standards and using those standards SIRRIS, CRIBC NBN/SPF

Economie

This know-how is supported by the participation of national, European, and

international technical standards committees. The expertise of EMRA members is also based on research activities which enable them

to become involved in pre-normative projects and technical committees dealing with subject areas such as the environment, geotechnology, wall and floor coverings, roadway hydrocarbons, refractories and more.


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PARTICIPATION IN TECHNICAL STANDARDISATION

COMMITTEES EMRA members help industry professionals to : Ã Understand the aspects linked with technical and

scientific standardisation and regulations Ã Stay up to date with methods and trends in

standardisation and regulations in the relevant sectors Ã Implement the standards in their daily activities

EMRA’s participation

National scale (Belgique)

E067 Ceramic Tiles

E129 Glass in Building

National scale (France)

AFNOR B44/A VOC and odors, photocatalytic materials, chamber recycling test

European scale

CEN/TC 129 Glass in Building

CEN/TC 184 Advanced technical ceramics

CEN/TC 187 Refractory products and materials

CEN/TC 264 Air quality

CEN/TC 351 Construction products: Assessment of release of dangerous substances

CEN/TC 352 Nanotechnologies

CEN/TC 386 Photocatalyse

International scale

ISO/TC 33 Refractories

ISO/TC 63 Glass containers

ISO/TC 146 Air quality

ISO/TC 166 Ceramic ware, glass ware and glass ceramic ware in contact with food

ISO/TC 206 Fine ceramics

ISO/TC 229 Nanotechnologies


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FINANCIAL SUPPORTS FOR BUSINESSES Technology cheques

Available since 1st January 2009, the Technology Cheque is a financial assistance tool for SMEs seeking technological expertise on a specific topic.

This assistance may be in relation to any of the following: preliminary testing, calculations and analysis, carrying out all or part of the design and/or adaptation of products, processes or services, or the resolution of technical problems related to the quality and compliance of newly-developed products, processes and services.

In 2013, for EMRA…

Ã 466 technology cheques

Ã 29 companies involved

Technical Feasability Designed to help SMEs to develop their ideas, the Walloon Region supports the

technical feasibility projects which are generally carried out prior to the development of a product or service.

This assistance enables businesses to use external research organisations to carry out technical services. The verdict of the Walloon authorities is given within the 3 months following the submission of the application.

In 2013, 20 research and innovation projects were carried out by EMRA which assisted 4 SMEs in their preliminary steps in industrial research and the experimental development of new products or processes.

Research tax credit (France) In the European era, the EMRA members cannot allow their

activities to be limited to just Belgian territory. It is in this spirit that they requested and obtained French research tax credit approval for all of their activities.

Who can benefit from them? Any SME established as a trading company which has its headquarters located in Wallonia. Who pays and how much? Each Technology Cheque has a face value of EUR 500 (up to a maximum of EUR 20,000 per year). The company only has to pay 25% of its value. The remaining 75% is covered by the Walloon Region and ERDF. What can the cheques be used for? Technology Cheques can be used to pay for services provided by approved Research Centres or those attached to a higher school in the French-speaking Community of Belgium. Who organises it all? The Belgian Technological Stimulation Agency (Agence de Stimulation Technologique, AST) through its website: www.innovons.be

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LABELS & STANDARDISATION

L’ISO (The International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer of voluntary international standards. EMRA is participating in work on TC206 and TC063. www.iso.org

CEN : European Committee for Standardization Through these services, it provides a platform for the development of European standards and other technical specifications. EMRA is present and active on TC129, 184, 187, 264, 352 & 386. www.cen.eu

CE : The "CE" mark indicates a product's conformity with European Community requirements for manufacturers. The "Glass and Components" department is the recognised body for marking (Id.No.1174) according to article 18 of the Construction Products Directive CPD 89/106/EEC

Benor "Compliance label" for construction products in Belgium.

Belgian Union for Technical Approval of Construction: The UBA is the technical approvals institution for construction materials, products, and systems and for installers in Belgium. The "Glass and Components" department is a sub-contracted laboratory for UBAtc for the windows for buildings sector.

BQA : Belgian Quality Association System and environment certification body accredited by BELAC. EMRA provided this association with the sector's leading auditors for carrying out quality (ISO 9000) and environmental (ISO 14001 and EMAS) audits. http://www.bqa.be

AIB - Vinçotte EMRA is approved by AIB-Vinçotte for OK-compost quality labelling. http://www.okcompost.be

The "Glass and Components" department is a sub-contracted laboratory for AIB Vinçotte International for the car windscreen sector.

AMECA : Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency Inc. (USA) The "Glass and Components" department is an AMECA accreditation laboratory for car windscreen approval tests.

http://www.bqa.be/

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STUDIES & TESTS

EMRA carries out tests, analysis and expert reports on work in various fields, using experienced teams with state-of-the-art laboratories and a stock of high-performance equipment. Efficient coordination of the various departments enables them to maintain and develop an essential asset for their work in industry: the capacity to offer a comprehensive solution to their needs or isolated problems.

MATERIALS

Synthesis, formulation, transformation, application, production and recycling, characterization

(Bio)polymers and nanocomposites : performance and environmental impact improvements, controlled structures, lightweight materials production, use of bio-sourced products, fillers compatibilization, properties (fine)tuning, reactive extrusion.

Organic electronics : fabrication and characterization of optoelectronic devices (organic LEDs, organic solar cells, transparent electrodes). Measurement of the electrical conductivity by local probe microscopy. Modelling: ab initio and semiempirical methods, molecular modelling.

Organic, inorganic and hybrid coatings : sol-gel, laser cladding, plasma technologies for the protection or the functionalization of surfaces on a wide range of materials. Improvement of optical, thermal,

mechanical, electrical, antibacterial, antiadhesion and self-cleaning properties, improvement of corrosion resistance, improvement of barrier properties, adhesion and biocompatible layers,...

Electrolytic coatings : anodic oxidation (conversion) on aluminum and titanium, surface preparation (degreasing, polishing), metal coatings (hard chromium, nickel, and silver plating), alternative to the toxic ionic liquid baths for electroplating (cyanide bath), substitution of hard chromium VI.

Ceramics and ceramic-metal composites : development, simulation and characterization for domestic, building and technical applications or using their functional properties (piezoelectricity, thermoelectricity,...).


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Geopolymers : formulation, use of industrial byproducts, performance improvement, sustainability measurement.

Cementitious phases : chemistry, formulation and application of cements, rheology.

Refractory materials : development and characterization of shaped or unshaped (concrete, mortar,...) refractory materials. Industrial linings: casting optimization, aging/wear monitoring, post-mortem diagnosis, reverse-engineering, repair techniques, improvement of reactors.

Nanomaterials : chemistry of oxides with high specific surface (SiO2, zeolites, TiO2,...),

superhydrophobic powders. Nanostructured ceramics and composites.

Rocks and minerals : identification, physical, chemical and mineralogical characterizations, microscopic studies, mineral processing (separation, concentration, stabilization, passivation and activation, hydrometallurgy,...).

Glass : development (color, brightness,...), raw materials and final products characterizations (photoenergetical properties, coated glass durability, defect analysis,...), process improvements. Assessment tests for insulating and safety glass, laminated and tempered glass.

ENVIRONMENT

Towards sustainable development Air quality : diagnostic, risk assessment and remediation (environmental air pollution at emission and immission, industrial fumes, diffused sources,...), workplace exposure, ambient air, confined space. Chemical, sensorial , biological, particules analysis.

Soil characterization and treatment : monitoring and analysis of groundwater, geotechnical characterization (probing, drilling, soil strength measurements,...), environmental audits. Chemical, physical or physicochemical soil treatments (decontamination, stabilization of pollutants ...).

Energy conversion : low temperature conversion of waste by catalytic pyrolysis into liquid hydrocarbons and recoverable by-products, development of materials with thermoelectric properties or piezoelectric actuators.


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Biotechnology : substitution of chemical processes by biotechnological processes. Fermentation, analysis and genetic modification of stems, proteomics, down-stream processing and purification. Extraction of molecules, bacterial and fungal biopolymers. Immobilization of enzymes.

Antimicrobial and antifungal tests (ISO certified and screening tests).

Energetic efficiency of processes : diagnosis, analysis and modelling of industrial facilities. Storage and production equipments and processes (fuel cells, biomass, bio-refinery, CO2 capture,...).

Materials efficiency : high performance materials (eco-efficiency, lightweight, recycling,...). Energy recovery and conversion (thermoelectric materials, heat exchangers, phase change materials, heat vectors, materials with anisotropic thermal conductivity).

Labelling : construction products labelling for emission of volatile organic compounds. Tests of air purifying equipments and materials. Labels associated with biodegradable plastics (OK compost). CE marking for glazing and BENOR marking for stoneware pipes.

Recycling of materials : grinding, separation, decontamination / purification,

formulation and processing. Evaluation of recycled materials properties. Energy recovery and materials in compliance with environmental legislation.

Biomass valorisation : transformation of byproducts or waste into bio-sourced and high added value molecules. Solvolysis technologies (high temperature and pressure chemical "cracking") and biotechnological transformations.

Waste recovery : characterization of new minings and recoverable materials. Development of treatment and recovery technologies for strategic metals, development of recovery processes of new raw materials (NRM).

Cradle to cradle : analysis of potential C2C product development, assessment of components toxicity and recycling processes, life cycle analysis (LCA).

PROCESS From laboratory scale to pilot plan Reactive extrusion : development of new environment-friendly materials (solvent-free, low reaction volume) and performance improvement (functionalization, grafting, copolymerization, chemical modification, active fillers or functional additive incorporation,...).


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Sintering of inorganic materials : optimization of drying, de-binding, sintering and post-treatment (annealing) cycles. Natural or under controlled atmosphere sintering, uniaxial or isostatic hot pressing and SPS (Spark Plasma Sintering), posthiping. Selective laser sintering and laser cladding. Chemical processes intensification : development of continuous chemical processes through smaller, faster, cleaner and energy-efficient technologies. Organic and inorganic synthesis (from gram to kg scale), catalysis, high throughput experimentation with automated synthesis stations.

Mineral processing : development of schemes for the treatment of ores and industrial minerals (crushing, grinding, classification, hydrometallurgy, concentration, separation, heat treatment,...). Development of schemes for the treatment and recovery of secondary raw materials and industrial by-products. Design and construction of treatment pilot plants.

Shaping of inorganic materials : formulation and processing (grinding, mixing, granulation) of powders, suspensions or pastes (traditional and advanced ceramics, refractory materials, glass). Shaping by casting, pressing, extrusion, melting, rapid prototyping, machining and coating techniques.

Plastic materials processing : pilot testing equipments for the industrial process simulation: drying, mixing, pelletizing, compounding, extrusion, co-extrusion, physical or chemical foaming, blow molding, injection molding.

Laser technologies : "additive" (by adding material) and "subtractive" (ablation of material) processes on ceramics, glass, metals, organic polymers, composites. Development of functional layers and components (decorative marking, traceability ...). Laser machining of ceramics.

Heat treatment : optimization of drying and/or calcination parameters and upscaling. Materials synthesis from raw and secondary matter. Development of thermochemical processes.

Cold plasma technologies : high vacuum technology (PVD, PECVD, PCVD), plasma microwave (activation of stable molecules, metal coatings, plasma polymerization, grafting of chemical functions).


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WE PARTICIPATE IN

Ã Organisms

Ã Clusters

Ã Centre of competitive excellence

www.team2.fr www.up-tex.fr/ www.iar-pole.com www.polemecatech.be

www.greenwin.be www.biowin.org/biowin/fr/5408-

home.html www.wagralim.be/ www.plastipolis.fr/

www.accord-wallonie.be www.bcers.be www.ecers.org www.beswa.be www.cd2e.com

www.efce.info www.gis3sp.fr www.vloot.be

www.gbee.be www.impc2010.org www.lasim.org www.centexbel.be/ucrc/

www.gfec.net/ www.gfp.asso.fr/ www.vom.be/

www.suschem.org/ www.src.be/ www.belgianpolymergroup.be

http://mr.gnmeba.free.fr www.gis-surfaces.be/ www.uwe.be

http://clusters.wallonie.be http://clusters.wallonie.be http://clusters.wallonie.be http://clusters.wallonie.be

http://www.accord-wallonie.be/

http://www.bcers.be/

http://www.beswa.be/

http://www.cd2e.com/panel_accueil

http://www.efce.info/

http://www.gis3sp.fr/

http://www.vloot.be/

http://www.gbee.be/

http://www.impc2010.org/

http://www.lasim.org/

http://www.centexbel.be/ucrc/

http://www.gfec.net/

http://www.gfp.asso.fr/

http://www.vom.be/

http://www.suschem.org/

http://www.src.be/

http://www.gis-surfaces.be/

http://www.uwe.be/

http://www.team2.fr/

http://www.up-tex.fr/

http://www.iar-pole.com/

http://www.polemecatech.be/

http://www.biowin.org/biowin/fr/5408-home.html

http://www.wagralim.be/

http://www.plastipolis.fr/

http://www.biowin.org/biowin/fr/5408-home.html


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WE ARE STAKEHOLDERS IN

ACENIS SCRL Sole point of contact for meeting needs related to the characterisation of soil and subsoil contamination (including underground water) and the remediation to be applied. http://www.acenis.be

LABOMOSAN SA Labomosan carries out the majority of tests, either in the laboratory or on site, needed before, during and after production to ensure that all building, civil engineering structures and road construction projects are carried out properly or under its control.

Labotour SA The specialist in characterisation of road and construction products. http://www.labotour.com/

Lasedesign SA Specialist in enamel laser sintering for the purpose of marking, personalising or functionalising objects and substrates of any kind. http://www.lase-design.be/

Mineral X Real estate company with a view to expanding the CTP's real estate.

NaNo4 Company working in the synthesis of organic nanocomposites to order.

VALORE Company working in the production and marketing of formulated speciality products.

RECYWALL Economic interest group. The purpose of this group, both in Belgium and abroad, is to carry out any operation relating to the research, study and execution of projects in the field of waste, recycling and recovery, as well as the use of matter or materials, without limits as to the technologies used.

http://www.acenis.be/

http://www.labotour.com/

http://www.lase-design.be/


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KEY FIGURES

2013 RESULTS (k€)

* the coefficient R as defined by the SPW-DGO6 shows EMRA meets the accreditation criteria in Wallonia as to its cash flow.

2011 2012 2013

Products

Customer invoicing and subscriptions 12.108 11.905 11.858

Operating grants 9.360 9.302 9.532

Other products 1.636 1.829 2.133

TOTAL 23.104 23.036 23.523

Charges

Purchases and Services 5.437 5.367 5.258

Payroll 15.469 15.791 16.041

Depreciation of Share Capital and provisions 951 1.140 1.464

Other charges 197 166 234

TOTAL 22.054 22.464 22.996

Résults 1.050 572 526

Investments Investment grants (equipment and buildings) 3.115 1.647 1.523

Autofinancement R Coefficient* 0,54 0,58 0,56


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PUBLICATIONS « Grinding of vegetal fibers to micron size » [B. Marin, H. Deleu], Chemical Engineering and Technology, à paraître.

« Fast analytical temperature rising elution fraction (ATREF) method » [A. Boborodea, A.Luciani, J. Michel], Accepted for publication in the International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization (IJPAC).

« Halometallate ionic liquids – revisited » [J. Estager, J. D. Holbrey, M. Swadzba-Kwasny], Chem. Soc. Rev., 2014, Advance Article, DOI: 10.1039/C3CS60310E.

« Evaluation of mechanical properties of polyethylene based on structural properties measured with the Agilent PL-GPC 220 » [A. Boborodea], Access Agilent eNewsletter, November 2013.

« Evaluation of polyethylene type using high temperature gel permeation chromatography with triple detection » [A. Boborodea], Agilent Technologies, Solution Note, Chemical and Energy, Published in USA, August 1, 2013. 5991-2781ENE.

« Characterisation of low-odour emissive polylactide/cellulose fibre biocomposites for car interior » [C. Courgneau, D. Rusu, C. Henneuse, V. Ducruet, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak], eXPRESS Polymer Letters n°9 (2013), 7, 787–804.

« Evaluating the Temperature Shift in Analytical Temperature Rising Elution Fractionation » [A. Boborodea, A. Luciani], LCGC North America, May 2013.

« Emission of volatile organic compounds during processing and use of organoclay-based nanocomposites » [C. Thouzeau, C. Henneuse, M. Sclavons, J. Devaux, J. Soulestin, G. Stoclet], Polymer Degradation and Stability ; 98 (2013), 557-565.

« Chlorostannate(III) ionic liquids: speciation, lewis acidity, and oxidative stability » [M. Currie, J. Estager, P. Licence, S. Men, P. Nockemann, K.R. Seddon, M. Swadzba-Kwasny, C. Terrade], Inorganic Chemistry, 52 (2013), 1710-1721.

« Debriefing of the Symposium on Refractory Ceramics: " Les 4èmes Journées Spécialisées Céramiques Réfractaires » (4th Scientific Days on Ceramic Refractory Materials) » [S. Hocquet, F. Cambier], Refractories World Forum, 5, 36.

« Processing and properties of biphasic calcium phosphates bioceramics obtained by pressureless sintering and hot isostatic pressing » [M. Descamps, L. Boilet, G. Moreau, A. Tricoteaux, J. Lu, A. Leriche, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 33, 1263-1270.

« Ceramic-metal composites from ceramic preforms prepared by ice templating method » [D. Hautcoeur, A. Leriche, M. Gonon, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Selective laser melting of metal / ceramic composites for 3D components » [E. Juste, F. Petit, D. Deschuyteneer, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Laser fabricated nickel matrix composites reinforced with WC particles - influence of particle size and morphology » [D. Deschuyteneer, F. Petit, E. Juste, M. Gonon, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Erosive and abrasive wear resistance of laser clad ceramic and metal/ceramic composite coatings » [N. Preux, F. Petit, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Fast laser machining of ceramic green bodies - a possible alternative to mechanical milling » [F. Petit, C. Ott, E. Juste, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Surface modification of glass microbeads by Liquid Phase Deposition of photocatalytic TiO2 » [G. Bister, N. Nutal, M. Poelmans, C. Motte, B. Kartheuser, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.


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« Preparation and characterization of functionnally graded ceramic-metal composites and modelling of their thermal properties » [Y. Lorgouilloux, N. Faucqueur, S. Hocquet, O. Rigo, N. Ferguen, C. Pellegris, C. Courtois, V. Lardot, A. Leriche], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Manufacture of macroporous ceramics by spark plasma sintering » [G. Jean, V. Sciamanna, M. Gonon, M. Demuynck, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Effect of thermal gradient on the density distribution of macroporous ceramics obtained by spark plasma sintering » [G. Jean, T. Vanherck, V. Sciamanna, M. Gonon, M. Demuynck, F. Cambier], Proceeding SHAPING5, Mons, 29 to 31 january 2013.

« Modélisation de composites Alumine-Aluminium à gradient de propriété thermique » [C. Pelegris, N. Ferguen, Y. Lorgouilloux, S. Hocquet, O. rigo, M. Guessasma, E. Bellenger, C. Courtois, V. Lardot, F. Cambier, A. Leriche], Récents Progrès en Génie des Procédés, 104.

« Foreword : "Ceramics in Paper Manufacturing" » [J. Tirlocq], Ed. Dr. Mahendra Patel, Publ. Industrypaper (New Delhi, India).

« Additive manufacturing of biocompatible ceramics » [R. Goffard, T. Sforza, A. Clarinval, T. Dormal, L. Boilet, S. Hocquet, F. Cambier], Advances in Production Engineering and Management, 8(2), 96-106.

« Resistance to CO of refractory materials : towards a reliable test » [S. Hocquet, I. Mastroianni, J. Tirlocq, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], Proceeding 56th International Refractory Colloquium in Aachen; 25-26 september 2013.

« De l'argile expansée avec des sédiments de dragage pollués? » [P. Flament], Recyflash, 30, 1.

« Ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of tungsten oxide films: effect of the annealing temperature and the presence of surfactant on their electrochromic efficiency » [J. Denayer, P. Aubry, G. Bister, G. Spronck, P. Colson, B. Vertruyen, V. Lardot, F. Cambier, R. Cloots and C. Henrist], Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2013.

« Ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of electrochromic nickel oxide films doped by lithium ions » [J. Denayer, P. Aubry, G. Bister, G. Spronck, P. Colson, B. Vertruyen, V. Lardot, F. Cambier, R. Cloots, C. Henrist], Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2013.

« Analysis of Slow-wave Propagation in Coplanar Transmission Lines with Inkjet Printed multi-walled carbon nanotubes network » [I. Oueriemi, V. Dupont, V. Lardot], Microwave and Optical Technology Letters.

« Refractory bricks based on Tikaré (Burkina Faso) kaolinitic raw clay material » [M. Seynoua, P. Flament, M. Sawadogo, J. Tirlocq, R. Ouedraogo], J. Soc. Ouest-Afr. Chim., 35, 49-56.

« Spark Plasma Sintering: Homogenization of the Compact Temperature Field for Non Conductive Materials » [T. Vanherck, G. Jean, M. Gonon, J. Lobry, F. Cambier], Int. J. Appl. Ceram. Tech.; doi: 10.1111/ijac.12187.

« Flame retardant treatments of insulating agro-materials from flax short fibres » [J. Lazko, N. Landercy, F. Laoutid, L. Dangreau, M.H. Huguet, O. Talon], Polymer degradation and stability, 98, 1043- 1051.

« Deposition of cerium oxide thin films by reactive magnetron sputtering for the development of corrosion protective coatings » [S. Ershov, M.-E. Druart, M. Poelman, D. Cossement, R. Snyders, M.-G. Olivier], Corrosion Science, 75, 158- 168.

« Synergistic effect of clay nanoparticles and cerium component on the corrosion behavior of eco-friendly silane sol–gel layer applied on pure aluminum Surface and Coatings Technology » [R. Naderi, M. Fedel, F. Deflorian, M. Poelman, M. Olivier,], Surface and coatings Technology, 224, 93 – 100.

« Optimization of silane sol–gel coatings for the protection of aluminium components of heat exchangers » [R. Naderi, M. Fedel, T. Urios, M. Poelman, M.-G. Olivier, F. Deflorian], Surface and Interface Analysis.

« Effects of interfacial stereocomplexation in cellulose nanocrystal-filled polylactide nanocomposites » [Y. Habibi, S. Aouadi, J. M. Raquez, P. Dubois], cellulose, 20, 2877 - 2885.


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« Experimental study of the plasma polymerization of ethyl lactate » [S. Ligot, F. Renaux, L. Denis, D. Cossement, N. Nuns, P. Dubois, R. Snyders], Plasma Processes and Polymers, 10 (11) , 999 – 1009.

« PLA-ZnO nanocomposite films : water vapor barrier properties and specific end-use characteristics » [G. Gorrasi, R. Pantani, G. Vigliotta, M. Murariu Iulian, P. Dubois], European Polymer Journal, 49, 3471 - 3481.

« Polylactide (PLA)-based nanocomposites » [J. M. Raquez, Y. Habibi, M. Murariu Iulian, P. Dubois], Progress in Polymer Science, 38, 1504 – 1542.

« Stereocomplexation of polylactide enhanced by poly(methyl methacrylate) : improved processability and thermomechanical properties of stereocomplexable polylactide-based materials » [C. Samuel, J. Cayuela, I. Barakat, A.-J. Muller, J. M. Raquez, P. Dubois], ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 5, 11797 - 11807.

« The influence of nanosilica on the nucleation, crystallization and tensile properties of PP-PC and PP-PA blends » [F. Laoutid, E. Estrada, M. R. Michell, L. Bonnaud, A. J. Muller, P. Dubois], Polymer, 54, 3982- 3993.

« High viscosity polyethylene-based electroconductive nanocomposites : carbon nanotubes versus carbon nanofibres » [N.R. De Souza Basso, L. Bonnaud, M. Murariu Iulian, P. Dubois], Polym. Bull, 70, 895-904

« Flame retardant polypropylene through the joint action of sepiolite and polyamide » [F. Laoutid, O. Persenaire, L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois], Polymer Degradation and Stability, 98, 1972 – 1980.

« Using nanosilica to finely tune polyamide 6/polypropylene blends morphology and properties » [F. Laoutid, D. Francois, Y. Paint, L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois], Macromol. Mater. Eng., 298, 328 – 338.

« Nouveaux additifs calco-magnésiens pour améliorer la tenue au feu des polymères » [M. Lorgouilloux, F. Laoutid, D. Lesieur, L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois], Chimie Nouvelle, 113, 10 – 17.

« Effect of incorporation of POSS compounds on thermal and fire resistance of aeronautic resins » [M. Raimondo, L. Guadagno, L. Bonnaud, M. Murariu Iulian, P. Dubois], Proceedings of Engineering Against Failure, ICEAF III, 1 - 9

« La pulvérisation cathodique magnétron en régime d’impulsions de haute puissance (HiPIMS » [M. Michiels, S. Konstantinidis, R. Snyders], Techniques de l’Ingénieur, ref : IN 207

« Green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles by excimer pulsed laser ablation in water » [O. Van Overschelde, G. Guisbiers, And R. Snyders], APL MATERIALS 1, 042114 .

« Establishment of a Derivatization Method To Quantify Thiol Function in Sulfur-Containing Plasma Polymer Films » [D. Thiry, R. Francq, D. Cossement, , D. Guerin, , D. Vuillaume, R. Snyders], Langmuir, 29, 13183 - 13189.

« Plasma Fluorination of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes » [N. Jyoti Saikia, C. Ewels, J-F. Colomer, B. Aleman, M. Amati, L. Gregoratti, A. Hemberg, D. Thiry, R. Snyders, C. Bittencourt], J. Phys. Chem. C, 117, 14635 - 14641.

« A Simple Route to Functionalize Polyacrylamide Gels for the Independent Tuning of Mechanotransduction Cues » [T. Grevesse, M. Versavel, G. Circelli, S. Desprez, S. Gabriele], Lab on a Chip, 13, 777 - 780.

« Nod factor detection in b. elkanii ica 8001. Culture medium influence » [M. Caridad Nápoles García, J. C. Cabrera Pino, E. Luyten, B. Dombrecht, J. Vanderleyden, J. Hormaza Montenegro, A. Rodríguez Alfonso], Cultivos Tropicales, 34, 4.

« R. developing application for oligosaccharins in agriculture » [J. C. Cabrera, M. C. Nápoles, A. Falcón, D. Costales, E. Diosdado, S. González, L. González, G. González, H. J. Rogers, G. Cabrera, G. Wégria, R. Onderwater, R. Wattiez], Acta Horticulturae, 1009, 195 - 212.

« Research in biomass valorization and foresight needs for the sector » [J. C. Cabrera, M. C. Napoles, A. Falcón, E. Diosdado, S. González, L. González, G. González, H. J. Rogers, G. Cabrera, G. Wégria, R. Onderwater, R. Wattiez], Online publication


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« Production and structural characterization of water soluble exo-polysaccharide from Syncephalastrum racemosum CBS 443.59, a strong inducer of plant defence reactions » [E. Valepyn, J. C. Cabrera, A. Richel, M. Paquot], Carbohydrate Polymers, 101, 941 - 946.

« Method for the analysis of grafted cellulosic materials » [N. Berezina, J. Nys, B. Yada], Chem. Eng. Trans., 32, 1003 - 1008

« Separation of the enantiomers of lactide, lactic acid dimer » [N. Berezina, N. Landercy, P. A. Mariage, B. Moreau], World J. Org. Chem., 1, 20 - 23.

« Novel approach for productivity enhancement of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production by Cupriavidus necator DSM 545 » [N. Berezina], New Biotechnol., 30, 192 - 195.

« Amélioration des propriétés hydrophobes et ignifuges des isolants naturels à base de fibres de lin et de chanvre par traitement au plasma atmosphérique » [L. Gaquere, J. Lazko, N. Landercy, D. Rolf, L. Dangreau, S. Khelifi, F. Poutch], ECOBAT Sciences & Techniques, 2, 137 - 149.

« Etude d’impact environnemental sur des panneaux isolants à base de coproduits du lin » [O. Talon, J. Lazko, S. Coppée, T. Sénéchal, G. Wégria], ECOBAT Sciences & Techniques, 2, 268 - 281.

« Competitive and synergistic effects between excimer VUV radiation and O radicals on the etching mechanisms of polyethylene and fluoropolymer surfaces treated by an atmospheric He–O2 post-discharge » [T. Dufour, J. Hubert, N. Vandencasteele, P. Viville, R. Lazzaroni, F Reniers], J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys., 46, 315203.

« Ageing of organic photovoltaic devices in Benin environment (South-Sudanese climate) » [M. Agbomahena, O. Douhéret, B. Kounouhewa, N. Awanou, R. Lazzaroni, A. Vianou], Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 117, 93-97.

« Effets de la Constitution Cristalline de Substrats de TiO2 sur la Croissance de Dépôts de Molybdène » [X. Noirfalise, F. Renaux, D. Cossement, N. Sebaihi, R. Lazzaroni, R. Snyders], Chimie Nouvelle, 112, 20-24.

CONFERENCES AND POSTERS « Advanced and Composite Ceramics for Enhanced Performances » [F. Cambier], présentation orale, 40 Years of Materials at the University of Limerick, 17 january 2013, Limerick (IE)

« Shape specific synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and applications thereof » [K. Elen, A. Hardy, M. Murariu Iulian, R. Peeters, M. K.Van Bael, H. Van Den Rul], présentation orale, 7th international symposium on nanostructured materials and nanocomposites, 27 january–1er february 2013, Daytona (US)

« Développement de capteurs à ondes de surface en haute fréquence HF, bas coûts, sur substrat piézoélectrique de type PZT pour le contrôle de structures » [M. Duquennoy, Olivier Rigo, Stéphane Hocquet, G. Martic, Christian Courtois, Julien Deboucq, Mohamed Rguiti, Laurent Seronveaux, Mohammadi Ouaftouh, Denis Vandormael, Fréderic Jenot, Véronique Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, 6ème colloque Interdisciplinaire en Instrumentations, 29-30 january 2013, Lyon (FR)

« Preparation and characterization of functionnally graded ceramic-metal composites and modelling of their thermal properties » [Y. Lorgouilloux, N. Faucqueur, S. Hocquet, O. Rigo, N. Ferguen, C. Pellegris, C. Courtois, V. Lardot, A. Leriche], présentation orale, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Manufacture of macroporous ceramics by spark plasma sintering » [G. Jean, V. Sciamanna, M. Gonon, M. Demuynck, F. Cambier], poster, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

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« Laser treatment on ceramic powder coatings for microelectronic components » [N. Basile, M. Gonon, F. Petit, F. Cambier], poster, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Effect of thermal gradient on the density distribution of macroporous ceramics obtained by spark plasma sintering » [G. Jean, T. Vanherck, V. Sciamanna, M. Gonon, M. Demuynck, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Assessment of erosive and abrasive wear resistance of NiCrAlY/Zirconia composites obtained by laser cladding » [N. Preux, F. Petit, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], poster, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Ceramic-metal composites from ceramic preforms prepared by ice templating method » [D. Hautcoeur, A. Leriche, M. Gonon, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], poster, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Selective laser melting / ceramic composites for 3D components » [E. Juste, F. Petit, D. Deschuyteneer, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], poster, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Laser fabricated nickel matrix composites reinforced with WC particles - influence of particle size and morphology » [D. Deschuyteneer, F. Petit, E. Juste, M. Gonon, F. Cambier], poster, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Zirconia and alumina porous ceramics prepared by the ice templating method » [D. Hautcoeur, A. Leriche, M. gonon, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Fast laser machining of ceramic green bodies - a possible alternative to mechanical milling » [F. Petit, C. Ott, E. Juste, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« Surface modification of glass microbeads by Liquid Phase Deposition of photocatalyitic TiO2 » [G. Bister, N. Nutal, M. Poelmans, C. Motte, B. Kartheuser, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Congrès SHAPING5, 29-31 january 2013, Mons (BE)

« The green challenge : synergies of carbon nanofillers in PLA nanocomposites designed for technical applications » [K. Berlier, S. Bourbigot, A.-L. Dechief, P. Dubois, G. Fontaine, A. Gallos, M. Murariu Iulian, Y. Paint, J. M. Raquez], poster, 7ième Matinée des Chercheurs, 12 march 2013, Mons (BE)

« Semiconducting Organic Nanostructures via Conjugated Polymer Self-Assembly’ » [R. Lazzaroni], International Conference on Molecular and BioElectronics 7, 17 au 19 march 2013, Fukuoka (JP)

« Plasma polymerization of ethyl lactate » [P. Dubois, S. Ligot, F. Renaux, R. Snyders], poster, La matinée des chercheurs, 12 march 2013, Mons (BE)

« Odour and VOC emissions from PLA materials: food packaging and automotive » [C.Henneuse], présentation orale, 15th Workshop Odour and Emissions of Plastic Materials, 18-19 march 2013, Kassel (DE)

« Etude d'impact environnemental sur des panneaux isolants à base de coproduits du lin » [S. Coppée, J. Lazko, T. Sénéchal, O. Talon, G. Wégria], présentation orale, Congrès Ecobat sciences & techniques, 20-21 march 2013, Paris (FR)

« Etude d'impact environnemental sur des panneaux isolants à base de coproduits du lin » [S. Coppee, J. Lazko, T. Sénéchal, O. Talon, G. Wégria], présentation orale, Ecobat sciences & techniques, 20-21 march 2013, Paris (FR)

« Etude d'impact environnemental sur des panneaux isolants à base de coproduits du lin » [O. Talon, J. Lazko, S. Coppée, T. Sénéchal, G. Wégria], présentation orale, Congrès Ecobat sciences et techniques, 20-21 march 2013, Paris (FR)

« Amélioration des propriétés hydrophobes et ignifuges des isolants naturels à base de fibres de lin et de chanvre par traitement au plasma atmosphérique » [L. Gaquere, J. Lazko, N. Landercy, D. Rolf, L. Dangreau, S. Khelifi, , F. Poutch], présentation orale, Ecobat sciences & techniques, 20-22 march 2013, Paris (FR)


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« Alumina object / stainless steel + 10%vol WC composites » [E. Juste], poster, Salon MTMS 2013, 20-23 march 2013, Bruxelles (BE)

« La thermodésorption en ambiance de travail : Applications et avantages » [L. Bilteryst], présentation orale, Thermodésorption et santé au travail, 21 march 2013, Paris (FR)

« Les techniques de traitement et de gestion des dépôts pour une meilleure valorisation des sédiments et des sites » [H. Brequel], présentation orale, Journées de restitutions et d’échanges du projet GeDSeT (INTERREG IV), 21-22 march 2013, Douai (FR)

« Les voies de valorisation: regards croisés des besoins et des possibilités » [H. Brequel], présentation orale, Journées de restitutions et d’échanges du projet GeDSeT, 21-22 march 2013, Douai (FR)

« Exemple d'un traitement minéralurgique intégré des sédiments » [N. Gineys], présentation orale, Journées de restitutions et d’échanges du projet GeDSeT, 21-22 march 2013, Douai (FR)

« Technopoly, le traitement des plastiques durs encombrants issus des parcs à conteneurs wallons » [H. Damsir, B. Goffin, L. Dumortier], présentation orale, L’avenir du recyclage des matières plastiques dans l’industrie automobile, 22 march 2012, Douai (FR)

« Fonctionnalisation des agromatériaux à base de fibres végétales » [J. Lazko], présentation orale, Concertation technique CELC-IAR, 25 march 2013, Roissy (FR)

« Étude des propriétés électriques et mécaniques de polymères semiconducteurs par microscopie à sonde locale » [L. Letertre, O. Douheret, Ph. Leclere, R. Lazzaroni], poster, forum des microscopies à sondes locales, 25-29 march 2013, Spa (BE)

« Identification des mécanismes de transport de charges par AFM conducteur au sein de films minces de polymères semiconducteurs » [D. Moerman, O. Douheret, Ph. Leclere, R. Lazzaroni], poster, March 2013, Spa (BE)

« Contrôle des émissions d'odeurs lors de la mise en œuvre de nanocomposites et de biocomposites » [C. Henneuse], présentation orale, Les plastiques renforcés et les bioplastiques thermoplastiques (CRP Henri Tudor), 26 march 2013, Kirchberg (LU)

« Frittage SPS - L'existence d'un gradient de température au sein du compact est-elle une fatalité liée à la technique SPS ? » [T. Vanherck, G. Jean, M. Gonon, J. Lobry, F. Cambier], poster, Journées annuelles du GFC 2013, 26-28 march 2013, Orléans (FR)

« Effet du champ de température au sein du matériau fritté par SPS sur les gradients de densité de céramiques macroporeuses » [G. Jean, T. Vanherck, V. Sciamanna, M. Demuynck, F. Cambier , M. Gonon], poster, Journées annuelles du GFC 2013, 26-28 march 2013, Orléans (FR)

« Etude du comportement à la rupture de céramiques poreuses anisotropes élaborées par congélation orientée » [D. Hautecoeur, A. Leriche, C. Baudin, M. Gonon, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Journées annuelles du GFC 2013, 26-28 march 2013, Orléans (FR)

« Usinage laser des céramiques à l'état cru » [F. Petit, C. Ott, E. Juste, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Journées annuelles du GFC 2013, 26-28 march 2013, Orléans (FR)

« New insights on nanocomposites based on polyester-grafted cellulose nanowhiskers » [S. Aouadi, P. Dubois, Y. Habibi, J. M. Raquez], présentation orale, 245th National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), 7-11 april 2013, New Orleans (US)

« Innovative milling method for ceramic crowns and bridges » [F. Cambier, X. Buttol, N. Preux, V. Lardot, F. Petit], présentation orale, Symposium on Materials for Biomedical Applications - Bioceramics, 8-10 april 2013, Côme (IT)

« Selective laser melting of metal/ceramic composites for 3D components » [E. Juste, F. Petit, D. Deschuynteneer, C. Ott, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Thermadag - SIRRIS, 16 april 2013, Seraing (BE)

« Projet LAMAC : usinage laser des céramiques à l'état cru » [F. Petit, N. Preux, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Journée thématique Usinage organisée par UMONS, 18 april 2013, Mons (BE)


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« Spark Plasma Sintering : Evaluation of a rapid sintering method and of its applicability to technical ceramics and composites » [M. Demuynck], présentation orale, Journée annuelle de la BCerS, 19 april 2013, Hasselt (BE)

« Influence of laser parameters on microstructure, hardness and wear resistance of NiCrBSi/WC coatings made by laser cladding » [D. Deschuyteneer, F. Petit, M. Gonon, K. Holmberg, R. Wäsche, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Journée annuelle de la BCerS, 19 april 2013, Hasselt (BE)

« Ceramic metal composites based on preforms prepared by freeze casting » [D. Hautcoeur, A. Leriche, M. Gonon, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], poster, Journée annuelle de la BCerS, 19 avril 2013, Hasselt (BE)

« Amplified piezoelectric actuator for cryogenic applications » [G. Martic, M. Traianidis, V. Lardot, F. Cambier, A. Yan, S. Pacquay], poster, Journée annuelle de la BCerS, 19 april 2013, Hasselt (BE)

« Research in biomass valorization and foresight needs for the sector » [G. Cabrera, J. C. Cabrera, E. Diosdado, A. Falcón, G. González, L. González, S. González, M. C. Napoles, R. Onderwater, H. J. Rogers, R. Wattiez, G. Wégria], présentation orale, Technology Foresight Workshop-RENEW, 23 april 2013, Gummersbach (DE)

« Chemistry as a solution for sustainable products and process development » [T.Randoux], présentation orale, Business meets research 2013, 07-08 may 2013, Kirchberg (LU)

« Suivi d’un processus d’oxydation de COV par couplage Markes Unity 2 et de l’Agilent 5975T GC/MS » [B. Kartheuser], présentation orale, Séminaire MS Agilent, 16 may 2013, Diegem (BE)

« EIHA conférence » [N. Berezina], EIHA conférence, 21-22 mai 2013, Cologne (DE)

«Development of polymer-hemp composites, PolyChanvre, a crossborder project between France and Belgium » [B. Goffin], présentation orale, 10th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), 22-23 may 2013, Wesseling (DE)

« Mise en forme par laser de céramiques à l'état cru » [N. Preux, F. Petit, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, Poudres et Matériaux Frittés 2013, 22-24 may 2013, Montbéliard (FR)

« Semiconducting Organic Nanostructures via Conjugated Polymer Self-Assembly » [R. Lazzaroni], 6th European Polymer Federation School ‘Polymers for Energy’, 26-31may 2013, Gargnano (IT)

« Synthesis of thermoset resins for industrial applications » [J. Estager], poster, From biobased polymers to bioplastics, 28-29 may 2013, Bruxelles (BE)

« Method for the analysis of grafted cellulosic materials » [N. Berezina, J. Nys, B. Yada], présentation orale, iCheap 2013, 2-5 june 2013, Milano (IT)

« Pyrolyse Catalytique » [M. Dubois], présentation orale, Journée IAR Génie des Procédés, 4 june 2013, Paris (FR)

« Enviromentally friendly films based on fungal biomass derived chitosan » [I. Barakat, J. C. Cabrera, J. Mariage, L. Poussard, R. Onderwater, M. Viseur, R. Wattiez, G. Wégria], poster, 9th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, 5-7 june 2013, Antwerp (BE)

« Science-Industry Matchmaking Event between Latin American, Caribbean and European actors of biorefineries, biobased products and bioenergy » [J. C. Cabrera], réunions bilatérales entre les participants, Science-Industry Matchmaking Event between Latin American, Caribbean and European actors of biorefineries, biobased products and bioenergy, 5-7 june 2013, Antwerp (BE)

« Biomass as source of bioactive oligosaccharides for agricultural use » [G. Cabrera, J. C. Cabrera, D. Costales, J. De Winter; E. Diosdado, A. Falcón, P. Gerbaux, G. González, L. González, S. González, M. C. Napoles, R. Onderwater, H. J. Rogers, R. Wattiez, G. Wégria], poster, 9th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, 7 june 2013, Antwerp (BE)

« EIS investigation of the protective properties of sol-gel doped with nanoparticles » [M. Poelman, C. Vandermiers, D. Lahem, C. Motte, M.-G. Olivier], présentation orale, Congrès EIS 9th International Symposium on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, 17 -21 june 2013, Okinawa (JP)

« Pyrolyse par voie catalytique » [M. Dubois], présentation orale, Innov'day Recyclage "Les différentes voies de valorisation des déchets plastiques", 18 june 2013, Bellignat (FR)


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« Projet transfrontalier PolyChanvre : composites polymère-chanvre » [B. Goffin], présentation orale, Journée Transfrontalière Chanvre, 19 june 2013, Gembloux (BE)

« Evolution in the upcoming CEN standard for measurement of the Perfomance fo Photocatalytic Air Purification Devices » [B. Kartheuser, N. Costarramone, T. Pigot, S. Lacome], présentation orale, Fourth International Conference on Semiconductor Photochemistry, 23-27 june 2013, Prague (CZ)

« Surface modification of glass microbeads by liquid phase deposition of photocatalytic TiO2 » [G. Bister, N. Nutal, M. Poelmans, C. Motte, B. Kartheuser, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], poster, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

«Spark Plasma Sintering of alumina and aluminium nitride-based ceramic composites: Influence of the electrical and thermal properties » [M. Demuynck, J.-P. Erauw, O. Van der Biest, F. Delannay, F. Cambier], présentation orale, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Wear resistance properties of laser clad ceramic and metal/ceramic composite coatings » [N. Preux, F. Petit, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Direct prototyping of alumina 3D parts by selective laser consolidation » [E. Juste, F. Petit, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Fast laser machining of ceramic green bodies » [E. Juste, F. Petit, C. Ott, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], poster, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Biphasic calcium phosphates bioceramics (HA/b-TCP) : sintering and properties » [J.-C. Hornez, M. Descamps, L. Boilet, G. Moreau, A. Tricoteaux, A. Leriche, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Influence of reinforcement particles size and morphology in MMC coatings made by laser cladding » [D. Deschuyteneer, F. Petit, M. Gonon, F. Cambier], poster, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Influence of laser parameters on microstructure, hardness and wear resistance of NiCrBSi/WC coatings made by laser cladding » [D. Deschuyteneer, F. Petit, M. Gonon, K. Holmberg, R. Wäsche, F. Cambier], présentation orale, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Mechanical resistance under compression of porous anisotropic ceramics obtained by freeze casting » [D. Hautcoeur, A. Leriche, F. Cambier , C. Baudin, M. Gonon, V. Lardot], présentation orale, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« Mutliscale approach to assist the development and adaptation of refractory castables formulation » [M. Traianidis, V. Vandeneede, J. Tirlocq, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, ECerS 2013, 23-27 june 2013, Limoges (FR)

« PLA flax-shives composites : impact of the lignocellulosic filler on the ageing behavior of the composites » [B. Belloncle, M.-H. Huguet, N. Landercy, J. Lazko, A. Rasmont, O. Talon], poster, 14 th european meeting on fire retardancy and protection of materials, 30 june to 4 july 2013, Lille (FR)

« Etude de matériaux et structures organiques semiconductrices pour applications photovoltaïques par microscopies à sonde locale » [L. Letertre, N. Sebaihi, D. Moerman, R. Lazzaroni, O. Douhéret, Ph. Leclere], présentation orale, 22ème Congrès Général de la Société Française de Physique, 1- 5 july 2013, Marseille (FR)

« Calcium-based hydrated minerals : effective flame retardant additives or polyolefins » [L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois, F. Laoutid, D. Lesueur, M. Lorgouilloux], présentation orale, FRPM, 30 june–4 july 2013, Lille (FR)

« Going green in engineering applications : PLA-CaSO4 composites designed with flame retardant properties » [L. Bonnaud, S. Bourbigot, C. Campagne, Devaux E., P. Dubois, G. Fontaine, A. Gallos, M. Murariu Iulian, J. M. Raquez], présentation orale, 14th european meeting on fire retardancy and protection of materials, 30 june–4 july, Lille (FR)

« Semiconducting Organic Nanostructures via Conjugated Polymer Self-Assembly » [R. Lazzaroni], CHARMMMAT Workshop, 3 july 2013, Palaiseau (FR)


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« Sensor de dióxido de nitrógeno basado en fibra óptica con recubrimiento de polimetilmetacrilato y bisftalocianina de lutecio » [M. Bouvet, A. Bueno Martinez, C. Caucheteur, M. Debliquy, D. Lahem, P. Megret], présentation orale, 8ª Reunión Española de Optoelectrónica, 10-12 july 2013, Madrid (ES)

« Amplified piezoelectric actuator for cryogenic applications » [M. Traianidis, G. Martic, V. Lardot, F. Cambier, A.M. Yan, S. Paquay, C. Borbouze, V. Thomas], présentation orale, 10th International Workshop on Piezoelectric Materials and Applications in Actuatators, 14-18 july 2013, Hannovre (DE)

« Shaping of oxide ceramics by laser assisted process: additive technology (SLM) and machining at the green state » [J. Enrique, P. Fabrice, C. Ott, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, ICCPS-12 - 12th International Conference on Ceramic Processing Science, 4-7 august 2013, Portland (US)

« Plasma polymerization of ethyl lactate » [P. Dubois, S. Ligot, F. Renaux, R. Snyders], poster, Recent Advances in Spectromicroscopy: Experimental and Theoretical Tools, 4-6 september 2013, Mons (BE)

« Biosourced polymer nanocomposites from synthesis to properties » [L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois, Y. Habibi, M. Murariu Iulian, J. Odent, J. M. Raquez,], présentation orale, Modest Workshop 2013, 8-10 september 2013, Warsaw (PL)

« Hydrolytic degradation of PLA/ZnOs nanocomposites » [S. Benali, P. Dubois, M. Murariu Iulian,], présentation orale, Modest Workshop, 8-10 september 2013, Warsaw (PL)

« Grinding of vegetal fibers to micron size » [B. Marin], présentation orale, 13th European Symposium on Communition and Classification, 9-12 september 2013, Braunschweig (ZA)

« Corrosion protection and self-healing ability offered to galvanized steel by incorporation of cerium modified nanoclays in water based silane treatment » [F. Deflorian, M. Fedel, C. Motte, M.-G. Olivier, M. Poelman], présentation orale, Congrès ECS 2013, 11-13 september 2013, Mons (BE)

« Cyanide-free silver electroplating for connectic applications » [C. Buess-Herman, J. Christophe, S. Michotte, M.-G. Olivier, M. Poelman], présentation orale, Congrès ECS 2013, 11-13 september 2013, Mons (BE)

« Study of electrical and mechanical properties of semiconducting polymers by scanning probe microscopy » [ L. Letertre, O. Douheret, Ph. Leclere, R. Lazzaroni], poster, Annual Scientific Meeting IAP P7/05 FS2, 18 september 2013, Gent (BE)

« Charge transport mechanisms in conductive atomic force microscopy studies of semiconducting polymers » [O. Douheret, R. Lazzaroni, Ph. Leclereo, D. Moerman, N. Sebaihi], poster, réunion PAI UGent (BE), 18 september 2013

« Development of polymer-hemp composites. PolyChanvre, a crossborder project between France and Belgium » [B. Goffin, H. Damsir, F. Cordenier, C. Hillairet, B. Kurek, C. El Mazry, J. Beaugrand], poster, 6th International Wood Fiber Polymer Composites Symposium, 23-24 september 2013, Biarritz (FR)

« Development of barrier coatings based on plasma polymers » [F. Ajouaoui, P. Leroy, S. Ligot, C. Nouvellon, F. Renaux, F. Reniers, R. Snyders], présentation orale, Fraunhofer-Proflex 2013, 24-25 september 2013, Dresden (DE)

« Development of refractory castables formulation through the modeling of slurries behaviour : a multi-scale approach » [M. Traianidis, V. Vandeneede, J. Tirlocq, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, 56th International Colloquium on Refractories, 25-26 september 2013, Aachen (DE)

« Resistance to carbon monoxide of refractory materials » [S. Hocquet, I. Mastroianni, J. Tirlocq, V. Lardot, F. Cambier], présentation orale, 56th International Colloquium on Refractories, 25-26 septembre 2013, Aachen (DE)

« NORMACAT projet : normalized closed chamber tests and circulating loop tests for evaluation of photocatalytic VOC treatment in indoor air » [L. Pepin, N Costarramone, B. Kartheuser, D. Vildozo, T. Pigot, S.Lacombe, C. Guillard, P. Kaluzny], poster, 3° European Symposium on Photocatalysis, 25-27 september 2013, Portoroz (SI)

« Closed chamber tests for the comparison of photocatalytic devices and materials efficiency » [N. Castarramone, B. Kartheuser, T. Pigot, S. Lacombe], présentation orale, 3° European Symposium on Photocatalysis, 25-27 september 2013, Portoroz (SI)


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« Les propriétés barrières et sensorielles des bioplastiques » [C.Henneuse], présentation orale, Journée technique agro-ressources et plasturgie (CCI Aisne), 26 september 2013, Chauny (FR)

« Characterisation of low-odour emissive polylactide/cellulose fibre biocomposites for automotive applications » [C. Courgneau, D. Rusu, C. Henneuse, V. Ducruet, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak], présentation orale, BIOPOL 2013, 1-3 october 2013, Rome (IT)

« Volatile Organic Compounds from the Thermodegradation of Polylactide during Processing: Extrusion and Thermoforming » [D. Rusu, A. Piröelle, M.-F. Lacrampe, C. Henneuse, P. Krawczak, V. Ducruet], poster, BIOPOL 2013, 1-3 october 2013, Rome (IT)

« Fabrication methods of macro and microporous hydroxyapatite scaffolds for phage therapy »

[A. Leriche, J.C.Hornez, F.Bouchart, E.Meurice, M.Descamps, D.Hautcoeur, V.Lardot, F.Cambier], présentation orale, MIME, 8-11 october 2013, Faenza (IT)

« Fire properties of TGMDA resins for aeronautic applications » [L. Bonnaud, S. Chirico, P. Dubois, L. Dumas, L. Guadagno, P. Longo, A. Mariconda, M. Murariu Iulian, M. Raimondo], présentation orale, 3rd EASN, 9-11 october 2013, Milan (IT)

« Accréditation of the testing lab according to ISO 17025 » [O. Noiset], présentation orale, Emissions and odours from materials, 17-18 october 2013, Bruxelles (BE)

« Valorisation des résidus d'épuration des fumées des incinérateurs d'ordures ménagères (REFIOM) - Cas concret d'un incinérateur belge » [S. Marquis], présentation orale, Journée technique GMB Sim, 24 october 2013, Marche-en-famenne (BE)

« La santé environnementale au travail; Gestion des plaintes: cas pratiques des mesures d’air » [S. Moro], présentation orale, journée AFISTEB, 24 october 2013, Bruxelles (BE)

« Recherche et développement sur la valorisation des mâchefers en domaine routier » [S. Marquis, B. Janssens], présentation orale, Demi journée mâchefers, 25 october 2013, Thumaide (BE)

« Use of LCA tools in the early stages of a research project – A case study about an innovative process for cellulose nanocrystals extraction » [O. Talon, S. Coppée, J. Lazko, T. Sénéchal, J. M. Raquez], présentation orale, Congrès [avniR] ACV, 4-5 november 2013, Lille (FR)

« Desarrollo de bioestimulantes para plantas, situación actual y perspectivas » [J. C. Cabrera], présentation orale, urso-Taller internacional. 6 conferences, 8 -9 november 2013, Quito (EC)

« Revalorización de subproductos de murta » [E. Zuñiga, G. Cabrera, A. Quezada, E. Taboada, Y. Bernardo, J. C. Cabrera], posterXXX Jornadas chilenas de química, 12-15 november 2013, Santiago de Chilie (CL)

« Étude des propriétés électriques et mécaniques de polymères semiconducteurs par microscopie à sonde locale » [L. Letertre, O. Douheret, R. Lazzaroni, Ph. Leclere], poster, Journées JJC NANORGASOL en partenariat avec le réseau REMISOL, 12- 14 november 2013, Mèze (FR)

« High density polyethylene (HDPE) nanocomposites with improved mechanical and electrical properties: use of masterbatches (MB) to confine and improve carbon nanotube dispersion » [C. Bailly, L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois, T. Fangfang, O. Murariu], présentation orale, GFP-BPG, 18–21 november 2013, Ensait – Roubaix (FR)

« Structure/transport property relationships within nanoclay-filled polyurethane materials using polycaprolactone-based masterbatches » [S. Benali, L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois G. Gorrasi], poster, GFP-BPG, 18-21 november 2013, Ensait – Roubaix (FR)

« Synthèse de mousses polyurethanes biosourcées en vue d'une application en isolation thermique » [L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois, J. Mariage, Y. Paint, L. Poussard, O. Talon, J. M. Raquez,], poster, GFP-BPG, 18-21 novembre 2013, Ensait – Roubaix (FR)

« PLA-flax shives composites : Impact of the lignocellulosic filler on the composites degradation behavior » [B. Belloncle, M.H. Huguet, N. Landercy, J. Lazko, A. Rasmont, O.Talon], poster, GFP-BPG 18-21 november 2013, Ensait - Roubaix (FR)

« Biocomposites à matrice polylactide et fibres de cellulose : Impact de la mise en forme sur l’apparition des défauts sensoriels et possibilités de remédiation » [C. Courgneau, D. Rusu, C. Henneuse,


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V. Ducruet, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak], poster, GFP-BPG 2013, 18-21 november 2013, Roubaix (FR)

« PLA-flax shives composites: Impact of the lignocellulosic filler on the composites’ degradation behavior » [B. Belloncle, M.-H. Huguet, N. Landercy, J. Lazko, A. Rasmont, O. Talon], poster, GFP-BPG, 18-21 november 2013, Roubaix (FR)

« Synthèses de mousses polyuréthanes biosourcées en vue d’une application en isolation thermique » [L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois, J. Mariage, L. Poussard, J. M. Raquez, O. Talon], poster, GFP-BPG, 18-21 november 2013, Roubaix (FR)

« Ionic Liquid Treatment for Cellulose Nanocrystals Extraction » [N. Dangreau, P. Dubois, N. Landercy, J. Lazko, J. M. Raquez, T. Sénéchal], poster, GFP-BPG 2013 Meeting, 18-21 november 2013, Roubaix (FR)

« Nitrogen dioxide sensor based on optical fiber coated with a porous silica matrix incorporating lutetium bisphthalocyanine » [M. Debliquy, D. Lahem, A. Bueno Martinez, C. Caucheteur, M. Bouvet, M.-G. Olivier, P. Mégret], présentation orale, 3-5 décember 2013, Wellington (NZ)

« Les bioplastiques dans l’emballage : green washing ou green thinking ? » [S. Belboom, S. Dropsit, A. Léonard, O. Talon], présentation orale, Liège Créative, 12 décember 2013, Liège (BE)

« High-performance HDPE/CNT conductive nanocomposites by control of matrix nucleation » [C. Bailly, L. Bonnaud, P. Dubois, O. Murariu, F. Tao], présentation orale, PUCRS, Porto Alegre (BR)

COURSES Introduction à l’ACV [O. Talon], 13 mars 2013, Mons (Belgique)

La minéralurgie au service de l'environnement [B. Grymonprez], 18 february 2013 au 08 april 2013, Valenciennes (FR)

Cours Cefochim "analyse de rejets dans l'air" [T. Randoux, O. Noiset, D. Lalande, B. Goffin], 22-23 april 2013, Seneffe (BE)

Cycle de vie d’un produit et Ecoconception – Introduction à l’ACV [O. Talon], 29 april 2013, Seneffe (Belgique)

Chimie verte et ACV à Materia Nova [O. Talon], 07 may 2013, Ghislenghien (Belgique)

L’ACV dans les projets de recherche chez Materia Nova [O. Talon], 26 june 2013, Mons (BE)

Techniques spectroscopiques pour l'analyse des matériaux [A. Giacomazzi, J. Pleck], 8 october 2013, Seneffe (BE)

Les bioplastiques sont-ils des plastiques verts ? [O. Talon], 09 october 2013, Dijon (France)

Etat de l’art des Agro ressources [J. Lazko], 06 décembre 2013, Ghislenghien (Belgium)Cours Cefochim "greentech" [T. Randoux], 16-17 december 2013, Seneffe (BE)

Biotechnology industrielle [N. Berezina], Mulhouse (FR)

STAND Salon Métamorphoses, 30-31 january 2013, Liège (BE)

SBSE Meeting, 11-12 february 2013, Paris (FR) DE², 14 february 2013, Lille (FR)


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8th European additives and colors conference, 6-7 march 2013, Bonn (DE)

15th workshop odour and emissions of plastic materials, 18-19 march 2013, Kassel (DE) Journée scientifique analyse des matériaux : les techniques couplées dédiées à l'analyse des matériaux, 11 april 2013, Paris (FR) 6th International conference on bio-based plastics and composites, 10-12 april 2013, Köln (DE)

Thermo scientific molecular spectroscopy user meeting, 23 april 2013, Bruxelles (BE) World of Photonics, 13-16 may 2013, Munich (Allemagne)

Environord, 4-6 june 2013, Lille (FR) BESWA, 6 june 2013, Liège (BE)

21ème convention d'affaires de l'emballage et du conditionnement, 19-20 june 2013, Troyes (FR) Pollutec, 3-6 december 2013, Paris (FR)

VISITOR : faires, shows, conferences PVCYCLE, 28 february 2013, Rome (IT) Third International Slag Valorisation Symposium, 19-20 march 2013, Leuven (BE)

MTMS 2013 - The Materials Transformations & Machining Show, 20-22 march 2013, Bruxelles (B) Intersol - gestion des sites et sols pollués, 27 march 2013, Lyon (FR)

Journées nationales sur les sédiments de dragage, 4-6 june 2013, Lille (FR) Forum économique transfrontalier, 10 june 2013, Tournai (BE)

1ère journée d'échange Franco-wallonne de l'UCIE sur l'assainissement des sites, gestions des sédiments et des terres excavées, 13 june 2013, Bruxelles (BE) Matinale Dragage et Développement Durable, 18 juin 2013, Dunkerque (FR)

XVII International sol-gel conference, 25-30 august 2013, Madrid (ES) 10 ans Accord Wallonie, 1rst october 2013, Profondval (BE) Congrès de la SIM (Société de l'Industrie Minérale), 1-4 october 2013, Besançon (FR)

K2013, 16-23 october 2013, Dusseldorf (DE) La gestion innovante des boues d’épuration à l’échelle européenne, 22 octobre 2013, Charleroi (BE)

Plant based summit, 19-20 novembre 2013, Dusseldorf (DE)

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