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Centre for Textile Science and Engineering (CTSE) @UGent - Research, education & services to industry - Department of Materials, Textiles & Chemical Engineering

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RESEARCH TOPIC UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 🔬

#ValCelMat aims to valorize cellulose in new applications. The cellulose will be chemically modified to give it new functionalities while retaining its good intrinsic properties. #InterregFWVL

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/EDnCfRwHzM

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These type of student projects are ideal for the course “Sustainable and Circular Business Models in the Textile Industry”, a course co-developed by the Metodic partners. As part of #Metodic, TUK could buy licences for Audaces360 and Audaces Digiflash for use by their students.

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With the #Metodic erasmus+ project, UGent aims to enhance the capacity of Sub-Saharan Universities. At Technical University of Kenya the students were engaged to explore sustainability and self-expression through the transformation of discarded materials.

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A demonstration and awareness session was organized to familiarize the students and staff with the new equipment.

More info: https://t.co/UC9r85zYan

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With the #Metodic project, UGent aims to enhance the capacity of Sub-Saharan Universities. At Jimma University, Ethiopia, new equipment was installed, such as a solvent extraction system, and a microwave reactor.

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In addition to the accredited tests, we also perform other tests on various textile and related products.

🔗 Visit our website for more info on our service labs: https://t.co/Wb7kkQUHzE

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Since 15 April 2026, BELAC has renewed our ISO 17025 accreditation for 5 years. With this, we build upon a long tradition as an accredited laboratory for testing artificial grass, floor coverings, and geotextiles, among other things.

🔬 Scope: https://t.co/UGwl9ZXXiD

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Our article "Dimensionally Stable Nanofibrous Nonwoven as a Flexible Dynamic Emissivity Switching Temperature‐Regulating Material" has been published as front cover in Advanced Materials!

Read the article 👉 https://t.co/URQ7dc4owz

#AdvancedMaterials #Wiley

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Discover the 3rd #ValCelMat newsletter:
NL https://t.co/gYv2juG4Jt
FR https://t.co/VVQfgOrTLf

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RESEARCH TOPIC UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 🔬

#AIdesignTEX: Innovative IT tools for a circular textile economy: driving sustainability and resource efficiency

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/Pbd6nQzwvz

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RESEARCH TOPIC UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 🔬

This project develops highly functional nanofiber coatings from keratin waste and engineered protein nanofibrils to create breathable, water-repellent membranes and functional yarn coatings.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/6XwXu1T7vw

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#VACATURE: Tester sportvelden

Wij zijn op zoek naar een nieuwe collega voor in ons labo. Je test de kwaliteit van vloerbedekking met een focus op sportsystemen (kunstgras).

Solliciteren kan t.e.m. 25 februari 2026. Meer info: https://t.co/6qYDbRrXro

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Ontdek de 3de nieuwsbrief van het #InterregFWVL project #DIAMOND - het verbonden wondverband voor diabetespatiënten

👉 https://t.co/NZ6Blt6nNc

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Olmo Frateur obtained his PhD on 3 December 2025, after a successful public defense. The title of his PhD thesis is "Electrospun Poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) Nanofiber Membranes, toward Future Wound Dressing Applications". Congratulations! 👏

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Two industry visits have already been conducted: @texfad produces banana fibers and uses them in products, while Fine Spinners Ltd is a vertically integrated company that produces yarns, fabrics, and finished garments from organic cotton.

👉 https://t.co/UC9r85AvZV

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Within the #Metodic project, @UGentTextiles is present at the consultation round with industry partners in Uganda. In the "Pearl of Africa," consultations were held with industry regarding sustainability and circularity.

#METODIC #Textile #Erasmus #EuropeanProject #Learning

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Sofie Verschraegen obtained her PhD on 6 November 2025, after a successful public defense. The title of her PhD thesis is "Sol-gel Design of (Organo)Silica Nanomaterials: from Molecular Control to Applications". Congratulations! 👏

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23/11 is het @dagvdwetenschap! Eva Loccufier neemt deel aan het panelgesprek "Materialen van de toekomst in 60 minuten". Van kledingvezels geïnspireerd op eierschalen van reptielen, tot maanstof dat naar een duurzame staalproductie leidt.

Meer info 👉 https://t.co/wUS5sajS6u

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Lancement du projet ValCelMat – Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen▶️https://t.co/5aZuqrey5o
Lancering van het ValCelMat-project – Interreg Frankrijk-Wallonië-Vlaanderen▶️https://t.co/wX8uS5YreK

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RESEARCH TOPIC UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 🔬

Balancing protection & comfort in personal protective clothing requires innovative materials and effective evaluation protocols, crucial for advancing multifunctional designs from military wear to surgical gowns.

👉https://t.co/YgWcvaUrOz