This presentation was given at the 30st anneversary conference of Tronrud Engeneers, the producer of the TC2 digital handloom about the Dreamweave Factory project currently executed at Hanze Applied University, Biobased Economy

This research aims to evaluate the potential of using natural dyes to achieve black on cotton and viscose fabrics. The objective is to find a more sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic dyes for fashion designers. This is achieved through testing dye recipes, color visual and RGB value analysis, …

This article presents a Multiscale Modeling Framework for the prediction of the progressive damage and failure analysis of laminated composites structures reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). First, the modified Halpin-Tsai (H-T) model is employed to estimate the mechanical properties of CNT-reinforced …

MNEXT is a research group which is part of the HZ University of Applied Scienced in The Netherlands. The research is focused on gaining more insights and further developing geopolymer mixtures made from by-products of industries and natural fibers. Within the research group, there are different mixtures …

One of the most common materials to build infrastructure around the globe is Portland Cement Concrete, which is also one of the factors affecting economies nowadays. Portland Cement Concrete requires a large amount of raw materials in order to be produced, like milestone, which its extraction method …

In all sectors of the economy, whether in the governmental or private sector, one of the most crucial factors for success is the ability to maintain one’s assets most efficiently and effectively. Finding the best approach for the maintenance of an asset means that it will create the best value possible, …

Most world governments are concerned with waste disposal. The large accumulation of these waste items is causing environmental and monetary issues. According to (Awuchi, 2019), the predicted average daily production of plastic waste is 15.4 billion pieces. Plastic waste is the most prevalent form of …

The aim of this research was to find out if Mycelium has the ability to replace stones in a roman arch bridge structure, by setting up the appropriate laboratory tests and by conducting a desk research to help identifying the best substrate out of the three substrates picked that will produce mycelium …

Understanding taste is key for optimizing the palatability of seaweeds and other non-animal-based foods rich in protein. The lingual papillae in the mouth hold taste buds with taste receptors for the five gustatory taste qualities. Each taste bud contains three distinct cell types, of which Type II cells …

Our current take-make-dispose economic model faces a vital challenge as it extracts resources from the natural environment at faster rates than that the natural environment can replenish. A circular economy where businesses lower their negative impact on the natural environment by transitioning towards …