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cIn vivo testing and production preparation of the Buttonaid, a product solution for the creation of a buttonhole channel during hemodialysis, to make the product solution take over ready.
Abstract
In this Proof-of-concept (POC) project proposal, we propose Buttonaid, a simple and innovative product solution that facilitates hemodialysis therapy using the buttonhole method for both patients and nurses. Buttonaid is the result of Florentijn Vandecasteele's master's thesis Product Development, supervised by Prof. Lukas Van Campenhout. In this proposal, we have set out four tracks. The first is to fine-tune the current solution and finalise the Ethics Committee approval process. The second track will be to test the solution in vivo. In a third track, we will prepare the launch of Buttonaid by drawing up detailed technical plans and approaching potential industrial partners. The final stage is an overarching one: intellectual property protection through patenting. The end result of the project is fourfold. First, it results in a physical product ready for industrialisation. Second, there will be the results of the in vivo test. Thirdly, there will be a plan for the acquisition of the product by an industrial partner. Fourth, within this POC, the path to a patent is initiated.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Van Campenhout Lukas
- Co-promoter: Dams Francis
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IOF Valorisation manager product development.
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The Antwerp Design Factory is part of the Department of Product Development and closely linked to our prototyping facilities. Valorisation of the Antwerp Design Factory (productisation of research, knowledge-intensive innovation, pre-incubation). Coordination of running projects.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Verlinden Jouke Casper
- Fellow: Dams Francis
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- Research Project
Combined air purifying technology Reactor-Filter
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This project focuses on the development of an innovative indoor air purifying system that combines two technologies: activated carbon filtration and photocatalytic oxidation. In previous research projects, a photocatalytic multi-tube reactor and an activated carbon filter module have been developed. These air purification techniques on their own have some major disadvantages. However, when the techniques are combined into one integrated system their individual disadvantages can be overcome. A modelling approach is designated to determine the conditions in which the two technologies are optimally combined. A positive project outcome will result in the development of an air purification system that removes a broad range of air pollutants from the indoor air. The system will have major advantages, as the indoor air pollutants are fully converted into CO2 and H2O, without forming by-products. As a result, indoor air can be recirculated, and ventilation can be minimized. This way, energy efficiency will be ensured as ventilation requires energy for heating outdoor air to indoor temperature. In addition, the air pollutants produced indoors will not be emitted outdoors by ventilation, which is beneficial for the environment. VENTO and the University of Antwerp (DuEL research group and Faculty of Design Sciences) will collaborate in order to achieve the project goals.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Denys Siegfried
- Co-promoter: Dams Francis
- Co-promoter: Vaes Kristof
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- Research Project