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Functional Coordination Chemistry (FCC)

Start date: Jun 1, 2011, End date: May 31, 2016,

"To address critical problems in the natural sciences by developing the chemistry of metal coordination complexes, harnessing the unique ground and excited state properties of the lanthanide (III) ions to impart the required function into the complexes and their conjugates. This requires PI-led collaborative work in molecular design and instrumentation development.Objectives1. To measure changes i ...
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Absorption and recovery of sulphur from flue gas of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), by a special reusable buffer (RefinARS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2001, End date: Sep 30, 2004,

Background Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) is a process very frequently used in refineries in order to obtain light oils from heavy ones. FCC is based on a catalytic process. An essential phase of the process is the regeneration of the catalyst through a combustion of the carbon deposited on the surface of the catalyst. The carbon deposit contains su ...
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Functionalized Colloidal Capsules (FUNCTIONCOLLCAPS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2007, End date: Aug 31, 2009,

The project Functionalised Colloidal Capsules (FCC) has two goals:1) development of a universal methodology for modification of colloidal substrates (polyelectrolyte capsules) with two (several) (bio-) macromolecular functionalities providing control of their ratio and uniform distribution;2) development of a new approach for manufacturing asymmetrically (north-south) functionalised colloidal part ...
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Ultra-wide band real-time interference monitoring and CELLular management Strategies (UCELLS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2008, End date: Dec 31, 2010,

...rating in the same band. Strong concerns exist nowadays regarding this coexistence. These concerns are reflected in the strict maximum radiated power imposed by the Spectrum Regulation Agencies (e.g. FCC and ETSI) in current UWB regulation to avoid UWB-induced interferences.The cellular UWB technology in UCELLS guarantee that regulated radiation limits are meet in a given coverage area, despite a ...
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From metal nanocrystal to supracrystal: crystallinity at nanometer and micrometer scales (SUPRANANO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2016,

...gle domain, multiply-twinned and polycrystalline particles) will be synthesized by new methods. Nanocrystals will be used to produce supracrystals of these metals with different supracrystallinities (fcc, hcp, or bcc). The influence of nanocrystallinity on the diffusivity of different atoms within Ag and Co nanocrystals will be investigated. Physical properties of both nanocrystals and supracrysta ...
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FAST industrialisation by CAtalysts Research and Development (FASTCARD)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

...for near term implementation in existing refining units as a timely achievement of the 20-20-20 objectives: addressing challenges of selectivity and stability in HT; increased bio-oil content in co-FCC.• Hydrocarbon (HC) reforming and CO2 tolerant Fischer Tropsch (FT) forming the gasification value chain for longer term implementation in new European relevant infrastructure, representing 100% gree ...
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Multiscale Fluid-Solid Interaction in Heterogeneous Materials and Interfaces (MultiscaleFSI)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

...nal science towards understanding and emulating nature. This challenge is further intensified by the multiscale structure of materials and interfaces as well as by the finite configurational change (FCC) that a microstructure experiences under large deformations.The goal of this proposal is to conduct fundamental research on novel computational strategies for the modeling and analysis of multisca ...
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MULTIAX: Multiaxial and Multiscale Plasticity in Metals (MULTIAX)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

...fluence of non-proportional multiaxial straining on the multiscale aspects of metal plasticity with focus on three deformation mechanisms: dislocation plasticity in bcc metals, mechanical twinning in fcc metals and the martensitic phase transformation. These mechanisms play a key role in modern TWIP and TRIP steels, yet about their response to multiaxial loading not much is known.The underlying hy ...
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Europe-Japan Accelerator Development Exchange Programme (E-JADE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

...als of research for the next decades. The strategy emphasises the exploitation of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and its upgrades, preparation of the cases for new facilities at the energy frontier (FCC or CLIC), identifies the opportunities for electron positron collisions (ILC), particularly after the recent discovery of the Higgs boson, and recognises the need for a long baseline neutrino prog ...
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SUstainability-driven international/intersectoral Partnership for Education and Research on modelling next generation CONCRETE (SUPERCONCRETE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2015, End date: Jun 30, 2019,

...ved from recycling industrial waste or by-products;- High-Class Concrete (HCC), encompassing materials with enhanced performance in strength, durability;- Fibre-reinforced Cementitious Composites (FCC), with special features on fibre/textile reinforcement and matrix improvement.Developing synergetic through-life multi-scale models for these novel materials is the key objective of the SUPERCONCRET ...
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A new class of powerful materials for electrochemical energy storage: Lithium-rich oxyfluorides with cubic dense packing (LiRichFCC)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2019,

The LiRichFCC project will explore an entirely new class of materials for electrochemical energy storage termed “Li-rich FCC” comprising a very high concentration of lithium in a cubic dense packed structure (FCC). The process by which energy is stored in these materials constitutes a paradigm change in the design of battery materials and involves unexpected and surprisingly effective mechanisms: ...
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DIALOGUE - Facilitating Creative Communication

Start date: Oct 1, 2009,

The DIA-FCC project intents to inspire and to promote the capability of dialogical communication and behaviour - based on the theory developed by David Bohm and others - to initiate change processes. Dialogue aims in a shared exploration at generation of greater shared understanding. The goal of dialogue is to find common ground in appreciating people's diversity The overall main purpose of the pr ...
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Electronic Duty of Care (EDOC)

Start date: Jan 10, 2011, End date: Dec 18, 2014,

...ccompanied by an extensive communications strategy to reach the widest possible group of stakeholders. An estimated 3.5 million people were reached. High-profile waste companies such as FCC Environment were willing to promote the system. Furthermore, a simple and engaging promotional video and ‘how to’ videos were produced, while several webinars to raise awareness and demonstrate edoc were h ...
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Creation of partner First Contact Centers in Ukraine and their mutual cooperation (HUSKROUA/1001/144)

Start date: Aug 31, 2012, End date: Aug 30, 2014,

...ecialists and implementation of work methods (Software) in the creation of First Contact Centers in Ukraine. Activity 3 Forming of a stable Cross-border cooperation within the Slovakian and Ukrainian FCC network. Activity 4 Project Management. ...
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Innovative Circular Businesses on Energy, Water, Fertilizer & Construction Industries towards a Greener Regional Economy (LIFE iCirBus-4Industries)

Start date: Jul 16, 2015, End date: Dec 16, 2020,

Background Sewage sludge from water treatment plants is identified as a hazardous waste in the European Union, and its management is a major undertaking. The main environmental problems related to sewage sludge are: Its disposal in controlled landfills, which involves an ever-growing demand for capacity, and which generates emissions; Treatment using en ...
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Sustainable Algae Biorefinery for Agriculture aNd Aquaculture (SABANA)

Start date: Dec 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2020,

SABANA aims at developing a large-scale integrated microalgae-based biorefinery for the production of biostimulants, biopesticides and feed additives, in addition to biofertilizers and aquafeed, using only marine water and nutrients from wastewaters (sewage, centrate and pig manure). The objective is to achieve a zero-waste process at a demonstration scales up to 5 ha sustainable both environmenta ...
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Microbial Desalination for Low Energy Drinking Water (MIDES)

Start date: Apr 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2020,

Shortage of fresh water has become one of the major challenges for societies all over the world. Water desalination offers an opportunity to significantly increase the freshwater supply for drinking, industrial use and irrigation. All current desalination technologies require significant electrical or thermal energy, with today's Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination units consuming electric energy of ...
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Nanomaterial FAte and Speciation in the Environment (NanoFASE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2019,

Concept: NanoFASE will deliver an integrated Exposure Assessment Framework, including methods, parameter values, model and guidance that will allow Industry to assess the full diversity of industrial nano-enabled products to a standard acceptable in regulatory registrations. Methods to assess how use phases, waste streams and environmental compartments (air, soil, water biota) act as “reactors” in ...
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WASTE STREAMS TREATMENT FOR OBTAINING SAFE RECLAIMED WATER AND BIOMETHANE FOR TRANSPORT SECTOR TO MITIGATE GHG EMISSIONS (LIFE METHAmorphosis)

Start date: Jul 16, 2015, End date: Jun 30, 2019,

Background Transport is one of the main causes of diffuse greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, established by the Kyoto Protocol, with about one third of anthropogenic emissions. The study of new technologies to mitigate emissions from the transport sector is of high strategic value to achieving the objectives of the European Union, within the framework of int ...
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Advanced Nutrient Solutions With Electrochemical Recovery (LIFE-ANSWER)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2019,

Background Contaminants in wastewater from the brewing industry come mainly from equipment cleaning operations and treatment processes. The main pollutants are sulphates (1.2-2.0 Kg/h), bicarbonates (0.2-0.4 kg/hl) and nitrates (30-100 mg/l), which all cause severe environmental problems (especially in water bodies). The best techniques currently used for ...
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Innovative Eco-Technologies for Resource Recovery from Wastewater (INCOVER)

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2019,

Taking into account the current global water scarcity and the expensive operation and maintenance cost of wastewater treatment, INCOVER concept has been designed to move wastewater treatment from being primarily a sanitation technology towards a bio-product recovery industry and a recycled water supplier. A wastewater specific Decision Support System methodology will be tailored to the INCOVER tec ...
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Development and demonstration of an anti-bird strike tubular screen for High Speed Rail lines (LIFE IMPACTO CERO)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

Background The problem of bird collisions on high speed lines (HSL) has increased significantly in recent years. Along with hazards related to rail infrastructures, high speed trains also pose an additional risk to birds. Both common and more sensitive species are at risk, and as a result of bird collisions on HSL, the populations of certain bird species ...
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MultIcultural Care in European Intensive Care Units

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2018,

...ercultural course for ICU Nurses will be developed in cooperation between all partners and implemented on-line as e-learning course. After through testing, its final version will be recommended by EfCCNa and documentation for accreditation of the course will be submitted by medical partners in all their countries. The third Intellectual Output will be the recommendations for the model of medical d ...
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Innovative Intelligent Rail (IN2RAIL)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Apr 30, 2018,

IN2RAIL is to set the foundations for a resilient, consistent, cost-efficient, high capacity European network by delivering important building blocks that unlock the innovation potential that exists in SHIFT2RAIL: innovative technologies will be explored and resulting concepts embedded in a systems framework where infrastructure, information management, maintenance techniques, energy, and engineer ...
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"Umweltspürnasen" - Interkulturelle Bildung und Erlebnispädagogik

Start date: Aug 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

The project intercultural and outdoor education offers young people the opportunity to do a volunteer service in the city Erfurt/ Thuringia. The projects main task is to educate children und youngster, mainly from low-income families, to topics of environment and sustainability. The educational program focuses to mountain social skills and spread specific knowledge. Through education young people, ...
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Euromed Without Borders in Rabat

Start date: Sep 15, 2016, End date: Sep 14, 2017,

Life is bringing more and more challenges for young people, such as unemployment, terrorist attacks, refugee crisis, violation of human rights, intercultural misunderstanding in a very diverse world, and these are only the major challenges that young people have. This project aims at bringing solutions to this need for self-empowerment, self-expression and youth and women inclusion and participati ...
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Footprints across Europe

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

The term “footprints” has several meanings: the “carbon footprint” reflects the impact of men’s activities on earth and makes it possible for us to become aware of the ressources which we need. However, footprints may also be considered as the literal traces left by students and teachers as they meet and cooperate together. This project aims at increasing the students' awareness of environmental ...
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United Welsh Voice

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Apr 30, 2017,

This project, based in Wales, UK; has been developed and informed by young people who have direct experience of the care system. These young people have informed us that they wish to enter into structured dialogue with decision makers responsible for the development, design and implementation for public services which seek to support those who are, or have been in the care system to achieve physic ...
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V.Y.P. Volunteering as an engine for Young People

Start date: Oct 1, 2015, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

V.Y.P. Volunteering as an engine for Young People is a group EVS with three volunteers, involving one Hosting Organization (Portugal) and three Sending Organisations (Turkey, Morocco and Egypt). The EVS volunteers will be placed for a 12 month period in the Southern Portuguese city of Ohão, where they´ll have the opportunity to experience a totally different culture and way of living, to learn and ...
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Community Champions Youth Exchange Nijmegen

Start date: Aug 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

Football and sports in general are increasingly used and recognised as a tool for community development. These football for development programmes are providing people from different backgrounds with valuable tools to actively make a difference in their own lives. By addressing the most pressing issues in each community, the programmes are contributing to positive social change on a European scal ...
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IntegrArtMus

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

This contact seminar aims to develop networking between organizations SEE, MEDA, EECA and Europe and strengthen the European project Erasmus +, utlizando such key issues as art and music as tools of integration. It is important to generate new prospects encouraging participation, planning and implementation of projects from start to finish and provide a space for participants to know each other as ...
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Culture of Democracy

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

The project was aimed at promoting a culture of pluralism, active citizenship and young people’s participation in civic and political structures. The project consisted of two activities: Activity 1 was a 10-day training course in the Republic of Moldova offering 24 youth leaders tools to promote active citizenship and transform that into active participation in civic and political structures. The ...
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Industrial scale demonstration of sustainable algae cultures for biofuel production (ALL-GAS)

Start date: May 1, 2011, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

This project will demonstrate on large scale the sustainable production of bio-fuels based on low-cost microalgae cultures. The full chain of processes from algal ponds to biomass separation, processing for oil and other chemicals extraction, and downstream biofuel production, as well as the use in vehicles, will be implemented on a 10 ha site.Depending on the methodology chosen during the researc ...
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Youman rights

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

APPLICANT ORGANISATION: The association Agisco dealing with human rights and legality since 2010. We carried out several projects to engagem involve and motivate young people to form a positive awareness of human rights. Born from the experience of the youth leader of the napolitan movement antimafia, Agisco growth in the adovocacy and representation of youth policy specializing in education and t ...
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Change management in youth NGOs

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

Low youth participation has recently become more and more evident. Usually, as an indicator of the low youth participation, the young voters’ turnout is used (which indeed becomes worse every year). However, low youth participation does not appear only when voting. Low youth participation becomes part of all aspects of the democratic life and especially in the everyday life of the youth organizati ...
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Recovery of reverse osmosis membranes at its end of life (REMEMBRANE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Dec 30, 2015,

Background Seawater is the world’s main water resource and the process of desalination provides a way of tapping into it. The main technologies employed are thermal evaporation (distillation) and use of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. The world market for RO water treatment systems is growing quickly – from an estimated $1.4 billion in 2000 to $3.8 bi ...
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Intelligent Urban Water Management System (UrbanWater)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

Improving the efficiency of water management in Europe was recognised by the EC as essential for overcoming the growing exposure of European countries to Water Scarcity and Droughts. UrbanWater proposes a platform that will enable a better end-to-end water management in urban areas, accounting for 17% of freshwater consumption in the EU.The project will undertake the development, demonstration, an ...
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MOJU YOU(th)NIVERSITY

Start date: Jan 15, 2015, End date: Sep 15, 2015,

"MOJU YOU(th)NIVERSITY" was a space for debate, networking, training and exchange of experiences of youth workers and leaders. 6 days Training Course, 50 young people from 25 different countries, including Programme Countries, South East Europe, Eastern Europe and Caucasus and Mediterrean Partner Countries, gathered in 2 simultaneous training courses in Olhão, Portugal from 16th to 21st March 2015 ...
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