Research Programs
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SIM research programs consist of coordinated basic and applied projects in which universities and companies cooperate to develop new basic knowledge as well as the capacities to translate this knowledge into practical applications.
Our programs
Projects InterCluster
Projects set up between members of different Flemish clusters (Spearhead clusters and/or IBNs).
more >Projects in the Transition Domains
Projects framing in one of the Flemish transition priorities Circular Economy, Industry 4.0 or Energy.
more >MARES
The MaRes Program is about recycling of ‘Materials from solid and liquid industrial process Residues’, and aims at creating and demonstrating an operational, flexible toolbox to recover metals and valorize residual matrix into building materials.
more >NANOFORCE
Next generation nano-engineered polymer hybrids: developing structural composite materials with increased durability, improved recyclability and low weight.
more >SHE
Self-healing engineering materials: cementitious, polymeric and coating materials with the ability to heal damage autonomously.
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STREAM
The SIM research program STREAM is an acronym for STRuctural Engineering materials through Additive Manufacturing: 3D printing of structural materials by increasing the knowledge base about additive manufacturing of polymers and metals, with emphasis on the material properties.
more >M3
MacroModelMat: Macro-level predictive modeling, design and optimization of advanced light weight material systems.
more >MADUROS
Material durability for off-shore applications: looking at combined damage mechanisms (corrosion/abrasion/fatigue).
more >H-INT-S
Looking at soft/hard matter composites: building up basic generic knowledge about the interfaces between soft and hard materials, using modelling, characterization and experimental validation.
more >TRAP
Tools for rational processing of nano-particles: controlling and tailoring nanoparticle based or nanomodified particle based materials.
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