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2024-08-11
Exploring options for a fossil-free European energy system - The role of renewable fuels by Paolo THIRAN
With climate change, human societies must phase out fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels are versatile energy sources. They are present everywhere in our energy systems and daily lives.
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2024-08-01
Non-linear deformation in fibre-reinforced epoxies: micromechanical characterisation and modelling by Nathan KLAVZER
Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are omnipresent in structural applications requiring high stiffness or strength and low weight. The matrix, typically made from highly cross-linked epox
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2024-07-16
" Isabella's flight" : aerial system for puppetry with drones
The Opening Performance of the "Isabella's flight" show occurred on June 26th, 2024, at 5:00 PM (17:00) at Aula Magna, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Isabella’s Flight is a research project in robotic
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2024-07-16
Definitive strength and fracture toughness of graphene revealed
A team of UCLouvain and WEL Research Institute, in collaboration with University of Trento, has recently made a breakthrough in the research on graphene towards its application
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2024-07-05
Toughening strategies for co-cured composite joints by Charline VAN INNIS
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites are broadly used in complex structures. Manufacturing of these structures requires joining composite parts with each other or with other materials.
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