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Biomacromolecules from municipal solid bio-waste fractions and fish waste for high added value applications. (DAFIA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

Municipal solids waste (MSW) are collected by municipalities and represents more than 500 kg/capita (EU-27 average), 300 million tonnes overall every year in the EU-32. Currently, approximately 50% of this volume is landfilled. More than 1.3 million tonnes of Marine rest raw material (MRRM) are generated in Europe each year. Some countries, such as Norway and Denmark, have traditionally for anima ...
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Agri and food waste valorisation co-ops based on flexible multi-feedstocks biorefinery processing technologies for new high added value applications (AgriMax)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2020,

Approximately one third of all food produced globally is wasted every year throughout the whole value chain-from farmers to consumers. To extract the significant amounts of valuable compounds contained in these wastes, AgriMax will combine affordable and flexible processing technologies (ultrasound assisted and solvent extraction, filtration, thermal and enzymatic treatments) for the valorization ...
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New process for efficient CO2 capture by innovative adsorbents based on modified graphene aerogels and MOF materials (GRAMOFON)

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

Global warming resulting from the emission of greenhouse gases has received widespread attention with international action from governments and industries, including a number of collaborative programs, such as SET-Plan, and very recently the International Climate Change hold 2015 in Paris. Key European Commission roadmaps towards 2030 and 2050 have identified Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a ...
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Industrial Feather Waste Valorisation for Sustainable KeRatin based MAterials. (KARMA2020)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

According to European Commission, 13.1 million tons of poultry meat was produced only in the European Union (EU-28) in 2014 with an estimated generation of 3.1 million tons feather waste. At present the majority of poultry feathers are converted into low nutritional value animal food or disposed in landfills, causing environmental and health hazards. In this context, the overall objective of KaRMA ...
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New approaches for the valorisation of URBAN bulky waste into high added value RECycled products (URBANREC)

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2019,

URBANREC project aims to develop and implement an eco-innovative and integral bulky waste management system (enhancing prevention, improving logistics and allowing new waste treatments to obtain high added value recycled products) and demonstrate its effectiveness in different regions. In URBANREC project, Northern, Mediterranean, Eastern and South-eastern areas in Europe are represented by Belgiu ...
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New enzymatic oxidation/oxyfunctionalization technologies for added value bio-based products (EnzOx2)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2019,

Sustainable production of chemical building blocks and other added value products from plant biomass is required for a bio-based economy. However, the biomass biorefineries should benefit not only from the use of renewable feedstocks but also from greener and more efficient bio-chemical technologies. Previous projects have shown the potential of oxidative enzymes in the production of some added va ...
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High quality methylal from non-recyclable plastic waste by an improved Catalytic Hydro-Gasification Plasma(CHGP) process (LIFE ECOMETHYLAL)

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

Background According to Plastics Europe 9.6 million tonnes of post-consumer plastic waste was disposed in European landfills in 2012. This number accounts for 38.1% of the total post-consumer plastic waste generated. Depositing plastic in landfills is a very inefficient use of resources. Though the trend in recent years has been for less landfilled plasti ...
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INDUSTRIALIZATION OF BIOBASED TEXTILE FABRICS FOR CLOTHING APPLICATIONS (FIBFAB)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

FIBFAB project aims to industrialize and launch successfully the production of biodegradable and sustainable polylactic acid (PLA) based fabrics (wool/PLA and cotton/PLA) for the applications in casual (men and womenswear), protective and workwear clothing, and to overcome current limitations of PLA fibres as real alternative to current fabrics (wool and cotton with polyester fibres).Main FIBFAB p ...
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Low energy passenger comfort systems based on the joule and peltier effects. (JOSPEL)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

The aim of JOSPEL project is the development of a novel energy efficient climate system for the optimization of interior temperature control management in electrical vehicles through an integrated approach that combines the application of the thermoelectric Joule and Peltier effect, the development of an efficient insulation of the vehicle interior, the energy recovery from heat zones, battery li ...
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Sustainable Urban FUrniTURE: Tool design to perform environmental assessments in the green procurement framework (LIFE FUTURE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2015, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

Background Green Public Procurement (GPP) is an important instrument to accomplish the general goal of sustainable development, since it enables public authorities to address current challenges relating to legislation and sustainability. GPP criteria can contribute to reductions in energy consumption, greenhouse gases and waste production, and can promote ...
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Development of 2nd Generation Biorefineries – Production of Dicarboxylic Acids and Bio-based Polymers Derived Thereof (BIOREFINE-2G)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

The existing 2nd generation biorefineries utilize less than 20% of the biomass feedstock for ethanol production, and major side-streams are produced such as pentose and lignin waste streams, that are respectively used for biogas and energy production. Converting the carbon from these waste streams into added-value products would increase the otherwise low profitability and improve the environmenta ...
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Reduction of CO2 emissions by the PHB use obtained from whey: demonstration in dairy products packaging. (LIFE+ WHEYPACK)

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Jul 31, 2017,

Background Ecosystems are becoming degraded as a result of the exhaustive use of non-renewable resources such as petrochemical-based polymers. The environmental impact of long-lasting plastic waste is a growing global concern. Solutions such as incineration produce significant greenhouse gas emissions. Petrol-based plastics are mostly used in packaging (f ...
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Innovative eco friendly traps for the control of Pine Lepidoptera in urban and recreational places. (LIFE PISA)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

Background The pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) and pine tree lappet (Dendrolimus pini) are moths of the families Thaumetopoeidae and Lasiocampidae. They are abundant species found in pine woods in north, central and southern Europe. Because their larvae, or caterpillars, feed on the needles of pine trees and some other conifer tree species, t ...
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FOREST BASED COMPOSITES FOR FAÇADES AND INTERIOR PARTITIONS TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN NEW BUILDS AND RESTORATION (OSIRYS)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2017,

Indoor Air Quality and emissions from building materials have been over the last decades a major challenge for scientists, industry and consumers. Traditional construction materials contribute to contaminants such as VOCs, formaldehyde, particulates and fibres. However, new eco-innovative building materials are able to provide a healthier indoor environment both by substituting source of contamina ...
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High value-added chemicals and BIoreSIns from alGae biorefineries produced from CO2 provided by industrial emissions (BISIGODOS)

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

BISIGODOS aims to address the production of valuable algae derived chemicals, amino acids and high added-value bio-resins for coatings, printing, food and hair care and adhesives applications, starting from algae biomass fed directly with CO2 from industrial emissions (cement, steel factory, thermal power plants, etc.) as a raw material that is cost-effective and renewable. The process is assisted ...
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Development of a new Bio-Composite from renewable resources with improved thermal and fire resistance for manufacturing a truck internal part with high quality surface finishing (NATURTRUCK)

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

"The main objective of NATURTRUCK is to develop injected plastic parts for the commercial vehicles industry (mainly cabin truck parts) made with thermoplastic composite materials from renewable resources (at least 80% w/w), namely physically modified polylactic acid (PLA) grades and natural fibres, with improved thermal and flame retardancy properties and high quality surface finishing to be used ...
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Development of an innovative manufacturing process for the in-LINE COAting of pultruded composites (COALINE)

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

"COALINE will develop a in-line clean one-stage process, which is free of VOCs and small particles emissions, able to produce properly coated composite pultruded profiles by means of the development of the sensing technology, advanced mould design and microwave aided curing needed to foster an improved composite – coating adhesion with a reduced labor and process cost. COALINE profiles will be joi ...
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Development of safe and resilient flooring with controlled slip under varying environments (SLIPSAFE)

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

The production and installation of resilient flooring in public and private buildings is a major business in Europe involving various sectors including material and coating production, designers, architects, installers, cleaners as well as the end-users. The main requirements are: durability, ease of installation, optical appearance, ease of cleaning and low cost maintenance.On the other hand slip ...
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REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN POLYETHYLENE PACKAGES USING SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE(SC-CO2) IN RECYCLING PROCESS (LIFE EXTRUCLEAN)

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

Background Around 3% of waste generated in the EU27 is hazardous, which represents about 12 kg of hazardous waste per capita (2006 data, EUROSTAT). EU legislation covering hazardous waste requires Members States to comply with certain rules concerning its collection, handling, recycling and treatment. The conventional method for reducing or eliminating ...
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Synergic combination of high performance flame retardant based on nano-layered hybrid particles as real alternative to halogen based flame retardant additives (PHOENIX)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

"Electrical and electronic (EE) applications – including housings, wire and cable, and internals such as connectors– are the largest market for flame retardants (FR) in plastics globally. The need for flame retardancy is increasing due to electronics miniaturization and higher temperatures in both processing and use. PHOENIX project is an ambitious multidisciplinary innovative threefold approach t ...
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A Novel Microwave-Enhanced Superheated Steam Process for High Performance Drying of Hygroscopic Polymers (HIPERDRY)

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

The principal objective of the HiPerDry project is to create a significant advance over the state of the art in hygroscopic polymer drying technology. A three year development programme which will culminate in the testing and demonstration of a prototype hygroscopic polymer drying system is proposed. The resulting combined microwave and super-heated steam drying (MW-SHSD) system will boast the fol ...
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High productivity manufacturing process of composite parts based on zero emissions fast curing coatings and heated moulds (Ecogel Cronos)

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

The proposed project aims to the development of an ecological and innovative coating for composite parts which may be able to eliminate the styrene emissions from the workplace. Additionally, this type of coating will deliver improved production perfomance in terms of quality and dramatic reduction of associated operational costs which currently burden the progress of composite materials worldwide ...
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New tailor-made biopolymers produced from lignocellulosic sugars waste for highly demanding fire-resistant applications (BRIGIT)

Start date: Aug 1, 2012, End date: Jul 31, 2016,

BRIGIT aims to develop a cost-competitive and environmentally friendly continuous process to produce biopolymers (polyhydroxybutyrate, PHB, and succinate-based biopolyesters, PBS-Poly-Butylene-Succinate) from waste-derived lignocelullosic sugar feedstock liquor of wood sulphite pulping process based on “in-situ” fermentation process and new fermentation culture technology without alteration of the ...
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Definiton and development of functional barriers for the use of recycled materials in multilayer food packaging (BANUS)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2016,

BANUS project aims to develop new multilayer structures for food packaging applications, in order to evaluate their properties as functional barriers, using conventional polymers to achieve new functionalities and open new potential markets for the traditional recycling companies in Europe.Taking into account that the main objective of the project is to guarantee the suitability of the developed f ...
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Continuous, highly precise, metal-free polymerisation of PLA using alternative energies for reactive extrusion (InnoREX)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: May 31, 2016,

The demand for biobased polymers is growing fast. According to the current state of the art, metal-containing catalysts are needed to improve the polymerisation rate of lactones, posing a hazard to health and the environment. InnoREX will develop a novel reactor concept using alternative energies for the continuous, highly precise, metal-free polymerisation of PLA.In InnoREX, metal-containing cata ...
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New sustainable, functionalized and competitive PHB material based in fruit by-products getting advanced solutions for packaging and non-packaging applications (PHBOTTLE)

Start date: May 1, 2012, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

The EU fruit juice and nectars market stood at a healthy 11.3 billion litres in 2009. A 60% of total volume consumed is packaged with carton, a 25% with PET and the remainder is packaged with glass (13%) and other packaging formats (2%).Environmental sustainability concerns are rising on the public agenda, becoming even more relevant to the consumers.The EU juice and nectars industry is aware of i ...
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Biodegradable solutions for packaging of liquid dairy products (BIOBOTTLE)

Start date: May 1, 2014, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

This research proposal intends to develop innovative plastic bottles and bags manufactured in biodegradable materials that fulfil the requirements for packaging of different types of dairy products.One of the main drawbacks for the wide application of biodegradable materials currently available on the market in certain applications is their thermal resistance, in comparison with traditional plasti ...
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Transparent and high barrier biodegradable film and sheet for customized Modified Atmosphere food Packaging (BIO4MAP)

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

This research proposal deals with the development of innovative fully biodegradable and recyclable, multilayer flexible and transparent structure for fresh pasta and different types of cheese that requires customized Modified Atmosphere (MAP) by combining at least two different biodegradable thermoplastic materials, mainly polylactic acid (PLA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH). In order to increase/re ...
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Bringing a modular technology for fresh water sea-transportation to full scale (XXL-REFRESH)

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

XXL-REFRESH is built upon the results obtained by the REFRESH project (GA 262494), in which the project team demonstrated the feasibility of transportation of large quantities of fresh water by the sea using modular flexible barges. The key innovation introduced by REFRESH is the use of open modular textile containers connected by extra-strong watertight zips and the use of an online monitoring sy ...
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Graphene based thermoplastic masterbatches for conventional and additive manufacturing processes (NANOMASTER)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

The aims of the NanoMaster project are to reduce the amount of plastic used to make a component by 50% and hence reduce component weight by 50%, at the same time as imparting electrical and thermal functionality. This will be achieved by developing the next generation of graphene-reinforced nano-intermediate that can be used in existing high-throughput plastic component production processes.Graphe ...
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MELT SPUN FIBRES BASED ON COMPOSTABLE BIOPOLYMERS FOR APPLICATION IN AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS (BIOFIBROCAR)

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

"The main objective of the research project is to manufacture textile substrates (woven or non-woven) for vehicle interiors from renewable resource-based synthetic fibres from Polylactic Acid derivatives that can be used as a substitute for the polyester fibres that are currently used. These biofibres must fulfil the same requirements that the fibres used at the moment including thermal resistance ...
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Polymer Wastes in Asphalt Mixes: a Way to Increase Sustainability of Roads Infrastructures (POLYMIX)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

Background Polymers are currently recycled at rates of only a few percent in most countries, which means they are rapidly accumulating in landfills. They take an extremely long time to break down and, at the same time, have a significant impact on the environment by gradually contaminating soil and water. There are more and more polymer-based products on ...
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Cost effective industrialisation of an eco-friendly pre-treatment for plastic chrome plating using self assembly nanotechnology (SAMDOKAN)

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

The main goal of SAMDOKAN project is to industrialize a novel hexavalent chrome Cr(VI) free environmentally friendly high performance electroplating pre-treatment for plastic surfaces using molecular self assembly nanotechnology (SAM).Sectors such as automotive, white goods electric-appliances and sanitary are the main consumers of this type of plastic parts. In Europe, about 1350 companies have c ...
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Reliable Integrated On-Line Characterisation Tool for Thermoplastic Compound (NanoOnSpect)

Start date: Apr 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

"The SME-driven NanoOnSpect project aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative polymer nanocomposites (PNCs), combining developments in online sensor technology, artificial intelligence-based signal analysis and real-time process optimisation to create a comprehensive solution to quality problems.NanoOnSpect has 3 development aims:1) Newly-developed online characterisation techniques w ...
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Réseau d'intégration et de transfert des produits à haute valeur ajoutée à base de nanoparticules pour l'industrie de l'espace SUDOE (CarbonInspired 2.0)

Start date: Jun 30, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Le projet CARBONINSPIRED 2.0 constitue la continuité du projet CARBONINSPIRED approuvé dans le cadre du deuxième appel à projets.CARBONINSPIRED 2.0 regroupe le même partenariat qui a constitué un réseau de coopération et de transfert de connaissance concernant les nanotechnologies appliquées aux secteurs de la construction etl'automobile. À travers CARBONINSPIRED 2.0, le partenariat vise à garanti ...
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New tailor-made PHB-based nanocomposites for high performance applications produced from environmentally friendly production routes (BUGWORKERS)

Start date: Jul 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2014,

The project aims to develop a new cost-competitive and environmentally friendly bionanocomposite material based on the combination of a polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) matrix with new chemical, structure produced by new fermentation culture technology with two types of nanofibres,cellulose whiskers and lignin-based, in order to have a true alternative to engineering materials in two main sectors: househ ...
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Research in new biomass-based composites from renewable resources with improved properties for vehicle parts moulding (ECOplast)

Start date: Jun 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2014,

The main objective of the project is the development of new biomass-based composites validated for the automotive industry by means of the adaptation of base biopolymers and the generation of new ones, using innovative treatments for fibre reinforcements and the additivation of the base polymer with novel fillers and nanofillers. The principal research line will be focused on the adaptation of ava ...
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Marie Curie Initial Training Network for the tailored supply-chain development of the mechanical and electrical properties of CNT-filled composites (CONTACT)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

"The EU is currently directing intensive research efforts into nanotechnology. Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), with the electrical conductivity of copper and an E-modulus 10 times greater than steel, are one of the most promising developments, enabling the creation of materials with revolutionary characteristics. The commercial potential is huge, but only a fraction of the possible applications have reac ...
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Microwave Assisted Curing for Resin Transfer Moulding (MAC-RTM)

Start date: Nov 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2013,

"MAC-RTM project aims to develop an alternative highly innovative microwave-assisted curing (MAC) technology for thermoset materials with improved flexibility and more cost and energy effective than current curing technologies.The MAC technology will be developed and adapted to the Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) and RTM-Light industries for composites production.The challenging MAC-RTM technology w ...
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Microwave assisted curing for carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites (WAVECOM)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

"The main objective of WAVECOM project is the development of a technology suitable for carbon fiber reinforced composites manufacturing based on microwave curing of its raw materials, which includes the selection of the proper additives (dipole organic molecules or nanostructured magnetic materials) and the set up of the system at pilot plant level. A better understanding of potential distortions ...
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