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Plastic Flux for Innovation and Business Opportunities in Flanders
https://www.blauwecluster.be/project/pluxin
Funder identifier: HBC.2019.2904 (AIO contract id)
Complementary funding codes: 5552 - VLAIO - Blue Cluster - cSBO
Acronym: PLUXIN
Period: September 2020 till October 2023
Status: Completed

Thesaurus terms Aquatic sciences, challenges and pollution not elsewhere classified; Environmental monitoring; Innovation, research and development, technological change, intellectual property rights; Marine pollution; Plastics; Trip distribution models
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Institutes (6) Top | Publications | Datasets 
  • Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ), more, partner
  • Vlaamse overheid; Beleidsdomein Economie, Wetenschap en Innovatie; Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO), more, partner
  • KU Leuven; Afdeling Hydraulica, more, partner
  • Universiteit Gent; Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen; Vakgroep Dierwetenschappen en Aquatische Ecologie; Laboratorium voor Milieutoxicologie (GhEnToxLab), more, partner
  • Universiteit Antwerpen; Faculteit Wetenschappen; Departement Biologie; Onderzoeksgroep Ecosysteembeheer (ECOBE), more, partner
  • Agentschap Innoveren en ondernemen (VLAIO), more, sponsor
Abstract
Plastics are globally dispersed and reported at a growing rate and at increasing concentrations in marine ecosystems. Due to their persistence in aquatic environments the global plastic problem will last for decennia. In this context, removal of plastic at the source prior to reaching the marine environment is instrumental. Hence, plastic detection methods and plastic remediation measures are urgently needed and may become obligatory in the near future. A first prerequisite to take effective plastic remediation measures is to know where and when action should be taken. However, to date there is a critical knowledge gap about the whereabouts of plastics and about their flux towards the marine environment. This information is crucial to fast track cost-efficient plastic remediation measures. A central objective in this project is to develop a two-dimensional-horizontal (2DH) plastic dispersal model. The model will be calibrated and validated with experiments and field sampling data. In this context, plastics will be identified from remote sensing reflectance data through image recognition algorithms (U+2018Machine LearningU+2019), hence resulting in an automated plastic detection method. This information in combination with in situ sampling will validate the 2DH-model.
Datasets (3) Top | Institutes | Publications 
  • Leone, G.; Catarino, A.; De Keukelaere, L.; Bossaer, M.; Knaeps, E.; Everaert, G.; Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ); Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO): Belgium; (2021): Hyperspectral reflectance dataset for dry, wet and submerged plastics in clear and turbid water. Marine Data Archive., more
  • Ndwiga, J.R.; Catarino, A.I.; Bouwens, J.; Lopez Lopez, L.; Everaert, G.; Ghent University: Belgium; Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Belgium; (2022): Quantification and Characterization of Plastic Litter in Slipways from the Port of Ostend, Belgium. Marine Data Archive., more
  • Niu, Z.; Curto, M.; Le Gall, M.; Demeyer, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Dhakal, H.N.; Davies, P.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Flanders Marine Institute; University of Portsmouth; Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer; Centexbel; Blue Growth Research Lab; (2023): Microplastics formation data on polylactic acid and polypropylene items after UV radiation and seawater immersion. Marine Data Archive., more
Publications (23) Top | Institutes | Datasets 
  • Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Knaeps, E.; De Keukelaere, L. (2024). Integrated simultaneous sampling campaign. PLUXIN Deliverable D4.6 & D4.7. VLIZ/VITO: Ostend. 5 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/81, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2022). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting September 2022. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/86, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2023). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting April 2023. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/87, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2022). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting March 2022. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 10 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/88, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2023). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting November 2023. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/89, more
  • Moulaert, I.; Devriese, L.I.; Sandra, M.; Pirlet, H. (2021). Aquatic plastic catchers: Overview of current technologies, knowledge gaps and future opportunities. VLIZ Beleidsinformerende Nota's, 2021_004. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee: Oostende. 53 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/3, more
  • Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N. (2024). Development of a two-dimensional horizontal plastic dispersal model, model validation and uncertainty assessment. PLUXIN Deliverables D3.1, D3.2, D3.3, D3.4 & D3.5. KU Leuven: Leuven. 66 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/75, more
  • De Keukelaere, L. (2024). Drone observations. PLUXIN Deliverable D5.3. Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO): Mol. 9 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/76, more
  • Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M. (2022). Experimental data to calibrate the plastic dispersal model: effect of biofouling on vertical flux for different polymer types. PLUXIN Deliverable D2.3. Ghent University: Ghent . 48 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/73, more
  • Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; De Keukelaere, L.; Bossaer, M.; Knaeps, E.; Everaert, G. (2023). Hyperspectral reflectance dataset of pristine, weathered, and biofouled plastics. ESSD 15: 745-752. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/essd-15-745-2023, more
  • Asselman, J.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Vercauteren, M. (2024). In situ concentrations to validate the model. Scientific report on micro- and macroplastic distribution in the study area. PLUXIN Deliverable D4.4 & D4.5. VLIZ/University of Antwerp (UA)/UGent: Ostend. 9 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/80, more
  • Devriese, L.; Moulaert, I.; Bouwens, J.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Toorman, E.; Van Damme, S.; Teunkens, B.; Veys, K.; Loosvelt, L.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN – Roadmap to innovation. D6.2. Flanders Marine Institute: Ostend. 41 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/17, more
  • Everaert, G.; Devriese, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Knaeps, E.; De Keukelaere, L.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Bouwens, J.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Blust, R.; Van Damme, S.; Moulaert, I.; Vercauteren, M.; Asselman, J. (2024). PLUXIN Deliverable D1.4: Final scientific report. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Ostend. 35 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/85, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN to scientific advisory board - Progress consultation and survey of future valorisation pathways. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 10 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/15, more
  • Bouwens, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; Teunkens, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: micro- and macroplastic sampling and concentrations to initiate the 2DH plastic dispersal model. D4.2 & D4.3. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen: Ostend. 35 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/14, more
  • Bouwens, J.; Asselman, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: optimized sampling and sample processing protocol (for microplastic). D4.1a. VLIZ/UGent: Ostend. 29 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/12, more
  • Bouwens, J.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: optimized sampling and sample processing protocol (for macroplastic). D4.1b. VLIZ/Universiteit Antwerpen: Ostend. 29 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/13, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2020). PLUXIN: report of initiation meeting september 2020. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 12 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/9, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Shettigar, N.A.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: report partner meeting march 2021. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 6 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/8, more
  • Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: report partner meeting september 2021. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/10, more
  • Everaert, G. (2020). PLUXIN: risk management matrix 2020. D1.2. VLIZ: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/11, more
  • Iordache, M.-D.; De Keukelaere, L.; Moelans, R.; Landuyt, L.; Moshtaghi, M.; Corradi, P.; Knaeps, E. (2022). Targeting plastics: Machine learning applied to litter detection in aerial multispectral images. Remote Sens. 14(22): 5820. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs14225820, more
  • ICES (2021). Working Group on Marine Litter (WGML; outputs from 2020 meeting). ICES Scientific Reports = Rapports Scientifiques du CIEM, 3(51). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. iv, 90 pp. https://hdl.handle.net/10.17895/ices.pub.8185, more
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