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Valorisation of biorefinery by-products leading to closed loop systems with improved economic and environmental performance (VALOR-PLUS)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

The Valor-Plus supports the realisation of sustainable, economically viable closed loop integrated biorefineries through the development of new knowledge, (bio-)technologies and products that enable valorisation of key biorefinery by-products. The project comprises five key areas:• Pre-treatment and fractionation: development of a novel methodology for the controlled and selective breakdown, relea ...
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FREVUE VALIDATING FREIGHT ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN URBAN EUROPE (FREVUE)

Start date: Mar 15, 2013, End date: Sep 14, 2017,

...ration of large electric vans and trucks can offer a viable alternative to diesel vehicles - particularly when combined with state of the art urban logistics applications, innovative logistics management software, and with well designed local policy.The project will demonstrate solutions to the barriers currently inhibiting uptake of EVs in the sector and includes leading European researchers who ...
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Assessment and mitigation of nano-enabled product risks on human and environmental health: Development of new strategies and creation of a digital guidance tool for nanotech industries (GUIDENANO)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2017,

The main objective of GUIDEnano is to develop innovative methodologies to evaluate and manage human and environmental health risks of nano-enabled products, considering the whole product life cycle. A strategy to identify hot spots for release of nanomaterials (NMs) will be followed by decision trees to guide on the use of (computational) exposure models and, when necessary, design of cost-effecti ...
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A common European approach to the regulatory testing of nanomaterials (NANOREG)

Start date: Mar 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

...ong term, new testing strategies adapted to innovation requirements, (iv) Establish a close collaboration among authorities, industry and science leading to efficient and practically applicable risk management approaches for MNMs and products containing MNMs.The interdisciplinary approach involving the three main stakeholders (Regulation, Industry and Science) will significantly contribute to redu ...
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Integrated proceSsing and controL systems fOr sustainable forest Production in mountain arEas (SLOPE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

...zation of the forest production in mountain areas.The project will integrate information from remote sensing, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and on-field surveying systems, to support macro and local analysis to characterize forest resources. Spatial information will be integrated with multi-sensor data in a model for Sustainable Forest Management and for optimization of logistics during forest op ...
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REFFIBRE - Tools for Resource-EFficient use of recycled FIBRE materials (REFFIBRE)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

...linked together to determine the economic and technical feasibility of multi-product mill concepts as well as their environmental impacts. The experimental part includes the development of innovative analytical tools to control production processes, demonstrations and integration of the results to a practical guide for decision makers. The results will help complete value chains of paper and board ...
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Creating an Agenda for Research ON Transportation sEcuity (CARONTE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

... projects. It will cover all threats (including cyber-crime) and security aspects for all land transportation modes, respecting fundamental human rights and privacy. The step by step method includes analyzing the state of the art and emerging risks, identification of gaps, analyses and assessments of potential solutions and the research agenda.The CARONTE consortium consists of universities and r ...
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Modular Logistics Units in Shared Co-modal Networks (MODULUSHCA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2016,

The objective of Modulushca is to achieve the first genuine contribution to the development of interconnected logistics at the European level, in close coordination with North American partners and the international Physical Internet Initiative. The goal of the project is to enable operating with developed iso-modular logistics units of sizes adequate for real modal and co-modal flows of fast-movi ...
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A MEasurement Tool to determine the quality of the Passenger EXperience (METPEX)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

"Public transport is central to people’s lives and well-being, especially vulnerable groups (e.g. less mobile, elderly and disabled). It is essential in providing access to employment, shops, services and leisure. The need to encourage greater public transport use is critical in achieving sustainability targets. For many, the perception and reality of public transport does not encourage use, espec ...
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Active and biodegradable multilayer structure for dehydrated or dried food packaging applications (BIOACTIVELAYER)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

"Dried food has many advantages when compared to other foods: cheaper transportation costs, longer storage life and ease of use. Demand of these foods is forecast to growth, reaching 148Mton globally during 2016. Dried baby food market reflects this trend, as parents have decided to satisfy nutrient requirements of a child using commercial food. This growth is translated to a huge production of pa ...
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FLAX AND HEMP ADVANCED FIBER BASED COMPOSITES (FLHEA)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

Agriculture is one of the biggest sectors in Europe, representing a gross value added around EUR 148 billion, employing almost 25 million people in the EU-27(2011). However, this sector faces nowadays several challenges: competition with cheaper products from other countries, lower margins, and stringent policies, while keeping required productivity, safety and sustainability within EU. Developmen ...
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A Flexible Sustainable Active and Intelligent Packaging Technology Platform Enabling Enhanced Shelf Life, Quality and Safety of Fresh Food Produce (ISA-PACK)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

ISA-Pack will develop a flexible sustainable, active and intelligent technology platform for the packaging of fresh food produce, targeting extended shelf life and quality, enhanced safety and reduced food and packaging waste. Whilst suitable for a wide range of foods, ISA-Pack will validate the resulting materials and technologies for modified atmosphere and stretch wrap packaging of fresh beef s ...
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Reducing the levels of preservatives in cosmetic products through active packaging technologies (ACTICOSPACK)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2014,

Paraben preservatives are used nowadays in a high number of cosmetic packaging products. These preservatives are included in European legislation as components to be reduced in the future. In order to substitute the use of parabens, ACTICOSPACK will produce new packages able to release natural preservatives at the adequate rate and amount into cosmetic products. This mode of preservation enables t ...
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Sustainable Coating for Food Packaging based on Starch and Seaweed Extracts (PlantPack)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2014,

Food packaging coatings (on paper wraps, cartons and cardboard) are essential to providing a physical barrier to protect food products in the packaging container during storage and transportation. Current packaging coatings are based on petrochemical derived waxes and polymers. However, with increasing petroleum costs and recent instability and volatility in some oil producing countries, the food ...
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