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Designing n-type Zintl phases for thermoelectric power generation applications – DENZIP
The main objective of the project ANR PRCI « DENZIP », performed in collaboration with Dr. Umut Aydemir from Koç University in Istanbul (Turkey), is to identify and optimize novel n-type Zintl phases for energy conversion applications by thermoelectric effects.
Developing Absorptive Capacity In Collaborative Networks To Foster Innovation in SMEs – ACIC
To address international competition, SMEs that are often characterised by limited access to resources, have developed innovation projects within collaborative networks (CN). A review of the literature identifies certain capacities that can facilitate innovation within SMES. However, little is known about how SMEs can most effectively mobilise the resources of CNs within their own organisations and how best to collaborate with other companies to maximise success in their innovation projects.
Developing the cellulolytic bacteria Clostridium phytofermentans and Clostridium cellulolyticum as catalysts to convert plant biomass into higher alcohols – Phytocell
Biorefineries that convert biomass into fuels and commodities are a potential, renewable alternative to today’s oil refineries. This project works towards the development of microbes that directly transform lignocellulosic biomass into butanol, an attractive solvent and fuel.
Development of a Technology needed for the PIXel particle detectors – DoTPIX
the 1T device. With the bottom-up project, in 2020-2021 (now finished) we studied UHV/CVD epitaxy of Ge
Development of a new concept in plant protection applied to apple scab – ENFIN!
The objective of the ENFIN! project is to test the effectiveness of a breakthrough technical itinerary in apple orchards. ENFIN! is based on two innovations patented by INRAE which exploit the diversity of the fungus responsible for apple scab: one renders the pathogen non-virulent in the manner of an autocidal control, the other reduces the symptoms of the disease
Development of a “scintronic" crystal for very fast timing gamma ray imaging applications – ClearMind
We propose to develop a position-sensitive detector consisting of a scintillating crystal on which a photocathode is directly deposited. The photocathode has a refractive index larger than the refractive index of the crystal. This “scintronic” crystal optimizes the transmission of scintillation and Cherenkov photons to the photocathode without the use of optical grease. Such device avoids loss of optical photons at photocathode due to the total internal reflection at large angles of incidence.
Development of an eXtended Friction Energy –third body Wear approach to predict the fretting wear rate of metallic interfaces. – X-FEW
This project aims at developing a new wear model that unifies the energy approaches (wear volume as a function of friction work dissipated in the interface), the third body theory (ejection flow of the debris bed from the interface) and the contact oxygenation concept (oxygen present in the debris bed modifies the wear process).
Development of an instrumented hammer for the estimation of the stability of implants used in orthopedic surgery – OrthoMat
Total hip replacement (THR) surgery is the second most common surgery in France with a total number of around 150,000 patients per year. However, there remain risks of failure which may have dramatic consequences and which depend on the implant primary stability. An increasing number of THR is performed using the press-fit procedure, which consists in impacting the slightly oversized implants within bone tissue using an orthopaedic hammer.
Development of an ultra-thin monitor for charged particle beams – PEPITES
High-performance, robust and reliable monitors ensure the quality of radiotherapy by proton beam used in cancer treatment. During the irradiation of the patient, the monitors are continuously crossed by the beam and must be as thin as possible so as not to disturb it; they must also have excellent radiation resistance to last over the long term. PEPITES offers an innovative approach in this area.
Development of atmospheric plasma Enhanced SPatial ATomiC layer deposition (SALD) for application to silicon Heterojunction solar cells – DESPATCH
a new deposition technology to make silicon heterojunction solar cells cheaper and more efficient.
