Projects

The OYSTER program is an upgrade program of the experimental facilities of the Research Reactor of TU Delft. This includes the installation of a cold neutron source inside the reactor pool, which allows research instruments to perform better and do science that was previously not possible. Within this project, we are responsible for the relocation, upgrade and operation of the neutron reflectometer.

The HYDEA project, part of the European Union’s Clean Aviation Initiative, proposes a strong and time-effective technology maturation plan to develop an H2 propulsion system to secure an Entry Into Service of a zero-CO2 low-emission aircraft by 2035, consistently with the expected timeframe of the European Green Deal and CA SRIA objectives. HYDEA will holistically demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen propulsion on an aircraft engine in a compacted timeframe (2023-2026) up to Ground test. Within this project, we develop hydrogen sensors that can be used near the engine to ensure safe operations.

The OVERLEAF project aims to develop a game-changing Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) storage tank to enable the transition towards H2 -powered aviation. It will thus contribute towards the goals of the EU Green Deal by 2050 for the aviation sector. Within this project, we develop hydrogen sensors that can be used inside the double-walled tank.

The NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) TakeOff-1 project aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and commercial application of technology. Herin, we developed a prototype hydrogen sensors and consulted with potential users of hydrogen sensors to find out their market needs.

We received an Open Technology Program (OTP) grant from the NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) to develop and characterise novel magnetron sputtered polymer coatings for hydrogen sensors and other applications.