Group Maes

The mission of the group is to develop ultra-clean combustion concepts for heavy-duty transport within the context of the necessary emergence of new, low-carbon, fuels (bio- and e-fuels). Due to the complex interaction between the fuel and the emissions this can only be achieved by developing a deep understanding of the underlying critical processes. For this we use a set of unique experimental set-ups, advanced (optical) diagnostic techniques and efficient state-of-the-art numerical tools. The knowledge will lead the way to the best future fuels to reach the set goals in the ‘klimaatakkoord’.

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Research projects

Somers is currently working on the following projects:

Research project

Lignin as a feedstock for renewable marine fuels

Research project

STW 14927 HiEff

Research project

TBBE118001 Drop-in biofuels via catalytic hydrogenation of pyrolysis oil for application in the marine sector

Research project

815259 SmartCHP - Smart and flexible heat and power from biomass derived liquids for small-scale CHP application

Research project

Argon Power Cycle

Zero Emission Lab (ZEL)

Check out our our recently renovated ZELab: an internationally leading lab to investigate zero-impact internal combustion engines.

Meet some of our Researchers

Assistant Professor

Noud Maes

Doctoral Candidate

Yu Wang

Doctoral Candidate

Zhongcheng Sun

Recent Publications

Our most recent peer reviewed publications

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