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Sustainable Surfaces & Membranes (S²M)

Start date: Dec 31, 2015, End date: Mar 30, 2019,

Description (EN): The Sustainable Surfaces & Membranes (S²M) project focuses on the two key areas of antimicrobial surfaces for various applications (Antimicrobial) and a wide range of innovative and customized membrane technologies (Membranes).The project is located in industrial research. The questions asked by companies from different sectors (sanitary engineering, coatings, pain ...
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Flexible Superheated Steam Torrefaction and Grinding of Indigenous Biomass from Remote Rural Sources to Produce Stable Densified Feedstocks for Chemical and Energy Applications (SteamBio)

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

"The objective of SteamBio is to demonstrate a mobile processing concept that will enable efficient pre-treatment of agro-forestry residues for use as flexible feedstocks in chemical and process industries. These ligno-cellulosic materials originated from rural locations will be upgraded and densified into uniform sizes at source, allowing cost-effective transportation to existing industrial sites ...
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Sustainable agricultural eco-system: business and technological solution for eco-conscious vegetable cultivation using on-site produced algae fertilizer (VegaAlga)

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

Both regulations and costumer needs resulted in expansion of the market for green labelled food products cultivated at sustainable way. Nevertheless, the availability of affordable technological tools for the production of green vegetables is limited. Furthermore vegetable suppliers (in Europe typically farmers with small land) neither have the essential technological knowledge nor the willingness ...
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Der junge europäische Bürger - Studie über verschiedene Entwicklungsphasen im Leben eines jungen Europäers in drei verschiedenen Ländern

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

The aim of the project is to examine the different ways of finding the interests and competences for a future job already in the process of school education. A side effect of the research shall be to get fit for a future Europe, i.e. travelling, studying, living or working within the European Union. As all 3 partner schools have the same objectives in their national curriculum, in the course of do ...
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Fully recyclable 100% PET package for food contact with O2 barrier, improved transparency and low CO2 footprint (GREEN PACK)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

"The main scientific and technological objective of the current project is: producing prototypes of fully recyclable PET trays for food preservation by using recycled PET (RPET). The proposed idea will be able to give a solution to this problem by providing a mono-material tray in virgin PET (for food contact) and RPET for the rest of the tray. The necessary barrier properties will be guaranteed b ...
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Credits-based, people-centric approach for the adoption of healthy life-styles and balanced Mediterranean diet in the frame of social participation and innovation for health promotion (CREDITS4HEALTH)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

The CREDITS4HEALTH project’s main goal is to develop a person centric approach based on the “credits for health” concept to reduce sedentary behavior and enhance the level of physical activity and healthy dietary styles in people living in Euro-Mediterranean Countries. The concept of credits is simple and effective: this means that each participant will earn credits from his local, regional or nat ...
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Development of a cost effective system for exchange and management of information related to construction products in terms of articles, addressing European legislation and market requirements (PRODUCTINFOX)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2016,

This proposal addresses the collective challenge faced by the SMEs in the construction sector of collecting and using information on products and equipment – designated articles – to comply with regulatory requirements and expectations from their customers.The new regulation on construction products lays down a number of provisions on products to be used in the sector to improve the free flow of p ...
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Electrospun functionalized nano-materials for ultra-compact de-NOX SCR system in naval shipping (BLUESHIP)

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

"The BLUESHIP project aims to realise an innovative de-NOx Selective Catalytic Reactor (SCR) specifically tailored to the shipping industry, based on electrospun ceramic fibers tailored in designed textures modules. In fact the monolithic design currently in use for SCR imply a very large volume of reaction and heterogeneous reaction yields and rates in the different parts of the reactor. On the ...
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Advanced Radiation Dosimetry European Network Training initiative (ARDENT)

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

...y important for the future of European research, at the same time fostering the development of the European private sector. Some of the institutes involved in ARDENT have a long-standing bilateral collaboration but at present there is no global collaboration amongst all partners involved in this ITN. ARDENT therefore also represents an excellent opportunity to strengthen existing links and to crea ...
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Sensor Based Detection of Implant Loosening in Total Hip Replacements (SMART-HIP)

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

"Ageing, sedentary behaviour,and obesity are predictors of osteoarthritis, and the combination of arthritis and obesity causes an undue stress on joints, and when conservative treatments no longer yield a satisfactory response, joint replacement becomes necessary. Despite the standardized procedures, a significant share of total joint replacements fail because the prosthesis becomes loose or becau ...
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Animal feed certification instrument and procedure to guarantee the quality of meat and dairy products through automatic, simple and rapid DNA barcode method based on tubulin-based polymorphism (TBP) (FEED-CODE)

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

The EU integrated approach to food safety needs effective control systems to assure safety and quality standards all along the food chain, including animal feed. This is not always straightforward, since several actors are involved in the chain, in some cases not from EU. Following regulation EC 767/2009, which has defined new “rules on the placing on the market and use of animal feed, including r ...
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Development of an automated processing method, a “Green Box”, for production of bio heating oil from waste sources (BIOHEATINGOIL)

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

...upplementary expertise, these four SMEs will together develop the technology, the production and distribution channels and will exploit the results jointly. The SMEs have invited the RTDs TI, Labor S.r.l. and ICSO to perform the needed RTD work. The development will include identification and use of existing methods for analysis and parameter adjustment and combines these with a control system, cr ...
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Artistic robotic surface processing for stone (AROSU)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

Natural stone industry has a crucial importance at European level, and the overall worldwide demand for natural stone products is experiencing a steady growth; however, in the last years globalization is transforming the competitive scenario at a fast pace, with high technology available to most of worldwide players, who are able to offer good alternatives at extremely affordable prices; quality a ...
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In-pipe flexible robot for water pipes inspection (TRACT)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

Recent studies surprisingly estimate the losses in European Water Distribution Networks to an average of around 30 to 40%, peaking to more than 50% in some Eastern European countries. It is clear that the economic impact and scarcity of public water sources mandate the development of a systemic leakage control program; while this would seem the most intuitive and feasible approach, currently no te ...
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Innovative high efficiency phase change fluid based heat engine (UP-THERM)

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

A simple and economic engine concept is proposed as an alternative to the conventional heat engine.The main innovative character of the project is determined by the conceptual approach toward technological solution of the challenging problems of heat engines with external heat supply. This approach includes the use of working fluids changing phase, with crucial benefits in terms of:• liquid workin ...
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Durable biofilm-restraining surfaces and cleaning procedures for the food processing industry (CLEANSURF)

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

Efficient and safe food production is a prerequisite for building a society capable of feeding the growing population. With the world population growing at extraordinary rates and the consequent repercussions in the dietary and consumption habits, it is estimated that food production has to be increased at least by 70% in the next 30 years, with the looming threat of a proportional surge of food-b ...
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Development of a cost-effective and sustainable insecticide-free plant protection method, eliminating widespread catastrophic damage in the forestry caused by the pine weevil Hylobius abietis (Weevil STOP)

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

The WeevilSTOP project will significantly increase competitiveness and sustainability for the large number of SMEs in the European Forestry and Forest-based Industries. About 16 million Private Forest Owners manage 60% of Europe’s forest, generating 3 million jobs and create a total turnover of €300Bn annually.Our community has a great and urgent need for innovation in order to substitute currentl ...
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Electric Motor based on PArallel paTH effect (EMPATHY)

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

EMPATHY aims at developing an innovative configuration of permanent magnet electrical motor, based on the evolution of the FSPM (Flux Switching Permanent Magnet) architecture, enabling to limit torque ripple which traditionally affects such a configuration, opening the way to the industrial exploitation of magnetic flux switching motors, which are able to offer unparalleled performance.The novel u ...
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Balancing supply and demand of the professional skills needed in the interregional area (SKILLS BALANCING)

Start date: Jan 21, 2014, End date: Sep 20, 2015,

The objectives of the project are to enhance the educational process of interaction between formal and informal learning, develop skills in formal training, promote an effective access to continuing vocational training for adults, employees or applicants, equip young people with basic skills, promote initiatives towards employees for their access and settlement to the labour market and improve the ...
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DockingMonitor - development of automated combined berthing aid and drift monitoring system for large ships, particularly oil and LNG gas tankers (DOCKINGMONITOR)

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

There are today great risks associated with the process of berthing large ships, especially so with oil and LNG tankers. Excess speed upon approach to jetty may cause damage to jetty structure, fenders and ship hull. Even more serious is the consequences of oil spills during loading/unloading of oil and LNG, in most cases caused by excess movement of the ship while moored. These spills constitute ...
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"A new methodology based on an advanced molecular probe for early detection of DPD enzyme deficiency in oncological patients, also enabling a personalised and effective drug management" (CARESS)

Start date: May 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

"Amongst all the chemotherapy agents, 5-FU (fluorouracil) is being in use since 40 years, and is one of the most successful and widely employed in the treatment for breast, colon, and skin cancer, three of the most frequently occurring malignant tumours. In general, 5-FU is relatively well tolerated at standard doses, but there are some important issues that must be duly taken into consideration: ...
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Sustainable Moulding of Articles from Recycled Tyres (SMART)

Start date: Mar 1, 2012, End date: Apr 30, 2015,

End of Life Tyres represent both a waste problem and a resource opportunity, for both the society and the large recycling trade community. Even though tyres are 100 % recyclable and their chemical and physical properties make them an outstandingly valuable resource, still energy recovery and land filling constitute the greatest share of destination. The tyre recycling sector is constituted by larg ...
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Metal Hydride Heat Pump for Waste Heat Recovery in Vans Refrigeration Systems (HP-ACS)

Start date: Apr 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

According to Global Industry Analysis Inc., refrigerated transportation world market will reach 5 billion € by 2015. Increasing awareness about food safety, consumer spending on high value perishable goods and replacement of refrigerated vehicles are driving the growth in refrigerated transportation market. Approximately 650.000 refrigerated road vehicles are currently in use within the EU.The in ...
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A user friendly Decision Support System for an integrated vineyard management, for addressing quality and quantity production variability optimising the use of resources (VINTAGE)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Feb 28, 2015,

The objective of this project is to offer to the SMEs Associations the first integrated management solution for supporting vine growers throughout vineyard life cycle, from planting to harvesting, aiming at addressing quality and production variability issues by means of an advanced Decision Support System (DSS). This DSS will be based on the output of well established and consolidated models appl ...
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Biomimetic nano-fiber-based nucleus pulposus regeneration for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (NPMimetic)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2015,

"The intervertebral discs form the elastic part of the spine. It is composed of the annulus fibrosus, a tough outer layer of fibrocartilage, surrounding an elastic gelatinous core, the nucleus pulposus (NP). With age, the water content of the NP decreases, thus, the mechanical loads concentrate on the annulus. This leads to the NP wear, and cracking with a subsequent inflammation reaction and a pr ...
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"European ResearcH on DevElopmentAL, BirtH and Genetic Determinants of Ageing" (EURHEALTHAGEING)

Start date: Feb 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2015,

"Developmental plasticity modulated by epigenetic processes such as methylation and post-translational modifications is influenced by early life events and determines risk of age related diseases later in lifeWe propose a multi-disciplinary approach incorporating biochemistry, genetics, epidemiology, epigenetics and bioinformatics to discover novel biomarkers of ageing and interventional pathways ...
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Innovative and sustainable strategies to mitigate the impact of global change on helminth infections in ruminants (GLOWORM)

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

"Infections with parasitic worms (nematodes and trematodes) represent a significant economic and welfare burden to the European ruminant livestock industry. The increasing prevalence of anthelmintic resistance means that current control programmes are costly and unsustainable in the long term. Recent changes in the epidemiology, seasonality and geographic distribution of helminth infections have b ...
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Mechanism for Enhancement of Synergy and Sustainability among Enterprises (MESSE)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

...through the joint MESSE Net Internet portal.The main result of the project will be improved policy making processes by adopting evidence-based making, the creation of MESSE network for long term collaboration among the regions involved, and increased knowledge about the sector among key stakeholders. The project will also result in increased number of support services for enterprises and tailor ma ...
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Fluid Foods Pasteurizer and Homogenizer based on Centrifugal Hydrocavitation Reactor (FCHR)

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

The FCHR project proposes the implementation of an integrated pasteuriser and homogenizer for fluid foods based on an alternative approach induced only by mechanical means: hydrodynamic cavitation, which consists in the generation of huge amounts of energy in the form of shock waves, due to the turbulence produced in a fluid by pressure fluctuations. Opposite to currently studied alternatives, su ...
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mafrost e il suo effetto sul bilancio idrico e sull'ecologia delle acque in alta montagna Permafrost und seine Auswirkungen auf Wasserhaushalt und Gewässerökologie im Hochgebirge (permaqua)

Start date: Sep 30, 2011, End date: Oct 30, 2014,

In Alto Adige esistono circa 130 sorgenti captate in zone con permafrost. Alcuni rifugi presentano problemi con il rifornimento d'acqua potabile proveniente dalle zone sopra citate, perché contenente eccessive concentrazioni di metalli pesanti. Nuove analisi sulle acque saranno confrontate con le informazioni già esistenti, in modo da reagire alle attuali variazioni negli ambienti con permafrost. ...
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Separating eggshell and its membrane to turn eggshell waste into valuable source materials (SHELLBRANE)

Start date: May 1, 2012, End date: Apr 30, 2014,

Agricultural waste management is one of the most emerging problems of food processors. The amount of the generated waste as well as the cost of waste disposal is ever increasing across Europe. Egg processors face the problem of the disposal of eggshell waste.According to EC regulations, industrial egg-shell is considered as hazardous waste and it is collected by national authorities. This can indu ...
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On-line industrial water quality analysis system for rapid and accurate detection of pathogens (AQUALITY)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

"Currently the identification and quantification of pollutants in water are mostly carried out manually through sampling and subsequent laboratory analysis (off-line analysis), with methodologies of work that involve some significant costs in terms of displacement to sampling points, reagents and specialized personnel dedicated to the operation, leading to time consuming and economically challengi ...
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Development of a universal flood protection tool using the force of the water to protect against floods (INFLATER)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2014,

"The flooding of rivers has always been a problem, and thanks to advances in civil engineering humans learnt of methods to keep the river in its bed. In urban areas especially, but in rural areas as well, embankments have been built to keep the river where it belongs. Unfortunately even with embankments flooding occurs as we can see it all over Europe and the World. Due to global warming flooding ...
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Development of an Innovative Microfluidic Impedance-based Device for multi-parametric cell analysis (DIMID)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

"Cell analysis has become an important technique and represents a fast growing market for a wealth of applications in the fields of life sciences, medicine, food and environmental analytics. While clinical (diagnostic) and research applications in the healthcare and drug discovery markets demand rather complex analyses at the single cell level, routine and quality control applications in food anal ...
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"IMPROVING PLC PROGRAMMING THROUGH A NEW GRAPHICAL, OBJECT-ORIENTED AND BRAND- INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMING FRAMEWORK" (PLC-PROG)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Aug 31, 2013,

"Most Modern automation installations are driven by Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Nowadays, the low level programming languages that have been used for decades, such as Ladder Diagrams (LD), are still being used to develop the new software. Besides, there are ‘hidden’ penalties: PLC software is brand dependent. The solution to this problem has been the adoption of new paradigms that allow ...
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Ökotoxikologischer Index zur Gewässerbewertung im Bodenseeeinzugsgebiet

Start date: Feb 28, 2011, End date: Feb 27, 2013,

...irekten Bestimmung von potentiell ökotoxischen Auswirkungen von Stoffgemischen im jeweiligen Gewässer. Dazu werden Bachflohkrebse (aus unbelasteten Stellen im Einzugsgebiet oder einer Laborzucht) im Gewässer gehältert und Überleben und Frass wöchentlich kontrolliert. Ziele Hauptziel war es, dem Vollzug ein schrittweises integriertes Gewässerbewertungskonzept an die Hand zu geben, welches sowohl fü ...
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SEA Kinetic Energy Recovery System (SEAKERS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

"SEAKERS originates from a joint initiative of top level SMEs and players of the marine yachting sector, aiming at introducing a high impact potential innovation, which it is expected to provide a valuable market and economic return; the SMEPs partnered together in order to develop a research and industrial action plan. SEAKERS intends to make available an innovative device, both in is concept and ...
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Improvement of Methodologies and Governance of European Entrepreneurship Network (IMAGEEN)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

Business creation generates both growth and employment. Therefore, encouraging people to become entrepreneurs is a strategic goal to exploit the endogenous potential of territories and to maintain the competitiveness of EU regions. Start-up support policies are also an innovative marketing tool for EU territories because they increase their attractiveness, .Many EU regions have implemented polici ...
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Multi-modal Innovation for Sustainable Maritime & Hinterland Transport Structures (PORT INTEGRATION)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

...puts, namely so far eight "Good Practices" cases and three thematic studies, all being published on the project web-page (www.portintegration.eu). These studies, based on external expert know-how, elaborate in-depth the challenges and practical solutions in both transport sub-sectors. They will be used as an input for Action Plans Best Practice Transfer in both Working Groups, being launched in th ...
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Photocatalytic and membrane technology process for olive oil mill waste water treatment (PHOTOMEM)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

"Presently available methods for the treatment of olive mill waste water are not acceptable from the environmental point of view (evaporation, discharge) or not suitable from the economic aspect (membrane treatments) costing 10-20% of revenues from oil selling. PHOTOMEM proposes a reliable and affordable technology solution to treat the waste water, applying a novel technical solution based on deg ...
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