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Tridimensional micro-conveyance systems for micro-factory – ALVEO
The work proposed in the ALVEO project takes place in the context of the microfactory, a means of production particularly well suited to the manufacture of miniature objects (microelectronics, micromechanics, watchmaking, etc.) in small and medium production runs. Microfactories require a high level
Carbon partitioning in nanostructured ferritic phases: kinetics and microstructures – CAP NANO
Q&P (Quenching & Partitioning) is a new annealing route proposed to produce 3rd generation Advanced High Strength Steels. Q&P annealing cycle consists of an interrupted quenching from austenitic soaking to reach a partial martensitic transformation followed by rapid reheating and isothermal holding.
Peptidoglycan cross-linking by L,D-transpeptidases in Clostridioides difficile: role in antibiotic resistance and toxin release – DIFFICROSS
C. difficile poses a serious, ongoing, public health threat. Patients are typically colonized by C. difficile after antibiotics treatment, which disrupts the intestinal microbiota homeostasis. ß-lactam antibiotics are recognized as major causative agents of C. difficile infection but the molecular m
High Optical Resolution for Unlabelled Samples – HORUS
Three-dimensional optical microscopy is an invaluable tool in many fields, particularly in biology, thanks to its unique properties for imaging living specimens. In recent years, tremendous progress has been made with the development of structured illumination techniques, PALM / STORM, and STED. How
Charge transfer control in small molecular architectures – CHACRA
Charge transfer processes are essential in various fields of technology, chemistry, and biology, playing a crucial role in vital functions and technological innovations. In biology, these processes are fundamental for photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Understanding the mechanisms of converti
Flow energy harvesting using piezoelectric fluttering plates – FLUTTENER
The present project is articulated around three main objectives, that will help assess the feasibility and energy harvesting potential of a piezoelectric flag in axial flows. The main objective is to understand the dynamics of the piezoelectric fluttering plate, and assess its energy harvesting p
Optimisation of arsenic-rich MIne wastes phytostabilisation strategies: prediction of impacts on water and pollutants bioavailability to plants linked with MicrObial activities – oMIMo
Securing mining residues represents a major environmental challenge. Most metal mines generated waste containing iron and/or sulfur, with arsenic (As) being a common toxic pollutant. Phytostabilization appears to be an appropriate option to minimize the risks linked to the dispersion of particles by
Physics of degradation in organic, nanocrystal, and hybrid solar cells – PROCES
Solar cells based on colloidal nanocrystal QDs and hybrid perovskite have shown remarkable progress in terms of power-conversion efficiency over the past decade. Yet the Achilles heel of these devices lies in their environmental instability. This project thus aims to develop fundamental understandin
Biomechanical cost quantification for wheelchair accessible cities – CapaCITIES
The manual wheelchair (MWC) is currently the most efficient device to restore locomotion when lower limb functions are, temporarily or definitively, impaired. However, MWC locomotion is a strenuous form of ambulation for the musculoskeletal system as the upper-limbs of the MWC user are permanently u
Physics-informed Artificial Intelligence for Cutting Brake Emissions from Electric Vehicles – PI-CUBE
The aim of this project is to develop a new braking control system for electric vehicles, using artificial intelligence (AI) to significantly reduce (i) brake particle emissions and (ii) noise emissions. These two emissions are major sources of environmental pollution and health risks in urban areas
