Projects
Protein of Columbus
A new project for the Biobased Resources & Energy research group at MNEXT. The project, named "Protein of Columbus," contributes to the protein transition, aiming to shift from animal- to more plant-based protein production. This project focuses on optimizing the use of by-products generated during the cultivation of protein-rich crops, with the goal of establishing a realistic revenue model for various stakeholders in the chain.
BIO-CAPPP
Ontwikkeling van bio-aromaten - duurzame, chemische bouwstenen - en toepassingen in producten voor onder andere de bouw- en textielsector. Het gebruik van deze bio-aromaten maakt de producten niet alleen duurzamer, maar geeft ze ook premium eigenschappen. Op deze manier draagt BIO-CAPPP bij aan de overgang naar een circulaire economie.
Energy Education
Energy(k) Education is a border region project that will recruit, train, retrain and upskill young people and adults for professions to enable the energy transition. More and skilled (energy) technical personnel at all levels of education is increasingly becoming a bottleneck. The type of personnel needed will also change significantly in the coming years. There is a need for broadening skills and learning digital competencies, this project contributes to this.
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News
22 April 2024
New professorship ‘Renewable Energy Carriers’
Never before has so much renewable energy been generated as in 2023. And never before has the task of continuing to accelerate been so significant - we are in the midst of the energy transition. To achieve a CO2-neutral energy supply by 2050, and stabilize atmospheric CO2 concentrations at a 350 ppm level, 30 TW of renewable energy will be needed worldwide. This is roughly equivalent to the output of 30,000 average power plants, each with a capacity of 1 GW. With the new MNEXT professorship in Renewable Energy Carriers, Professor Saleh Mohammadi will conduct research in the coming years on Renewable Energy Carriers through which all this sustainably generated energy is stored, transported, and delivered to the end-users.
22 April 2024
Green EGCh: Tools for the green chemistry transition
MNEXT, Avans, Curio, and their project partners have come together to launch a new research initiative in early 2024: 'Green EGCh – Green Energy Raw Materials & Chemistry'. This initiative is dedicated to developing practical tools for the transition to green chemistry. The project will include the creation of a campus outfitted with advanced equipment tailored for green chemistry, providing a space for everyone to conduct research, work, study, and gain hands-on experience. A Learning Community is also being established to facilitate the exchange of knowledge about green chemistry among stakeholders in the West Brabant region. The project involves crafting a strategic research agenda that aligns vocational schools, universities of applied sciences, and the broader community. Furthermore, a versatile educational offering is being prepared, targeting not only students and working professionals but also individuals looking to change careers.
15 April 2024
Martijn Zieverink inaugurated as Biobased Transitions professor
Biobased Transitions... an Uphill Battle?! Dat was het thema van de lectorale rede van Martijn Zieverink op 5 april in Breda. In zijn inaugurele speech gaf hij uitleg over de bijdrage die zijn lectoraat ‘Biobased Transities’ gaat leveren aan het bestrijden van de oorzaken van klimaatverandering. Tijdens deze middag kreeg Martijn zijn gepersonaliseerde lectorale keten uitgerekt door Jacomine Ravensbergen, lid en waarnemend voorzitter van het College van Bestuur van Avans Hogeschool.