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Lumetallix werd recent besproken in de BNR Nieuwsradio podcast over innovatieve technologieën voor het detecteren van loodvervuiling.

Over de aflevering
Deze week werden de winnaars van de Amsterdam Science Innovation Award bekend gemaakt. Eén van de kanshebbers is Lukas Helmbrecht, van de UvA en AMOLF. Hij heeft iets ontwikkeld waarmee loodvervuiling heel makkelijk en goedkoop gedetecteerd kan worden.

We bespreken hoe groot het probleem met loodvervuiling is en welke oplossing hij onder de naam Lumetallix heeft ontwikkeld.

Lees hier meer over de Amsterdam Science Innovation Award


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Lumetallix BNR Nieuwsradio

Dr. Lukas Helmbrecht & Prof. Wim Noorduin

What does lead paint do to your brain? 🧠
An entrepreneur who really makes an impact with his solution!
Lead is still in your home and it’s dangerous, and this video shows why.

𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆:Lead Is Still in Your Home and It’s Dangerous

In this 7DTV interview, entrepreneur and changemaker Lukas Helmbrecht takes us into the little-known but massive global health issue: lead contamination in everyday products. From toys and ceramics to cosmetics and household paint, lead is still widely present—especially in developing countries. What started as a university project evolved into a startup on a mission to eliminate toxic exposure worldwide. Lukas shares how his team at Unknown University of Applied Science tackled the problem with an affordable, consumer-friendly solution.

Lukas: “We realized this wasn’t just about old paint – lead is everywhere, and it’s silently damaging lives.”

Throughout the conversation, Lukas highlights the challenges of creating real impact: dealing with outdated regulations, cultural perceptions, and the logistics of testing in low-income areas. He’s not just building a business, but pushing a movement for awareness and change.
Lukas: “You can’t solve a problem people don’t even know exists. Education is as critical as innovation.”
You can read more about the health risks of lead exposure on the CDC lead information page.
Lead Is Still in Your Home: Why It’s Dangerous