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Transverse, Intrafascicular Multichannel Electrode system for induction of sensation and treatment of phantom limb pain in amputees (TIME)

Start date: May 1, 2008, End date: Apr 30, 2013,

Amputation of a limb is a surgical intervention used as a last resort to remove irreparably damaged, diseased, or congenitally malformed limbs where retention of the limb is a threat to the well-being of the individual. The procedure traumatically alters the body image, but often leaves sensations that refer to the missing body part, the phantom limb. In 50-80% of cases, these sensations are painf ...
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Fish community structure and ecosystem properties in a global change context (FISHECO)

Start date: Mar 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

"Humans are modifying the composition of biological communities through habitat loss and resource depletion (fishing). Changes in biota may have even greater effects on ecosystem properties than changes in abiotic parameters. However, the vast majority of studies dealing with the relationship between the composition of ecological communities and ecosystem functioning have concentrated on relativel ...
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Mitigating ADverse Ecological impacts of open ocean fisheries (MADE)

Start date: May 1, 2008, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

"A particular attention has been paid worldwide on longline fisheries as they catch considerable amount of by-catch (seabirds, turtles, sharks, etc.). Seabird and turtles by-catch mitigation methods have now been established in many fisheries worldwide, but similar efforts must be put to reduce by-catch of sharks. In the same ecosystems, another issue attracts the attention of international tuna c ...
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Advanced NAno-Structured TApeS for electrotechnical high power Insulating Applications (ANASTASIA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

The objective is to develop radically innovative electrical insulating tapes and process to improve the energy conversion efficiency of electrotechnical systems. It mainly addresses the electric power generation issue. Today, the energy conversion efficiency of generators is restricted by (i) thermal as well as (ii) electrical strength limitations due to the electrical insulator tapes themselves. ...
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Mediterranean Intermittent River Management (MIRAGE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

"The implementation of the WFD in catchments with temporary rivers presents a significant challenge for watershed managers. The MIRAGE project will, for the first time, comprehensively investigate the applicability of specific management options under the characteristic flush and drought conditions of temporary streams. Through investigations in seven basins, MIRAGE will provide a framework for ma ...
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Organization and self assembly of colloidal particles trapped on a Isotropic-Fluid/Liquid-Crystal Interface: Effects of particle anisotropy and interface curvature (SURFOIDS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

"The ability to control regular spatial arrangements of particles is one of the central issues of the ‘‘bottom-up’’ approach to nanotechnology. Self-assembling of colloidal particles has arisen as a very hopeful alternative. However, these studies are typically performed in aqueous media where the interparticle interactions are poorly controlled. In this project we will study the interactions betw ...
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Bridge between environment and industry designed by membrane technology (MemBridge)

Start date: May 1, 2009, End date: Apr 30, 2011,

Membranes are nano-/micro-porous multifunctional materials the main property of which is permselectivity regarding to different ionic and molecular species. This property results in a great number of applications in processes of aqueous and gaseous mixture separation. The small material and energy consumption and high eco-efficiency of separation by membranes determine strategic role of membrane p ...
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Amorphisation of Negative Thermal Expansion Materials under Pressure (GOODWIN2007IEFPHYS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2009,

"Negative thermal expansion (NTE; volume decrease on heating) is an unusual phenomenon of inherent interest and with important technological applications - e.g. in countering the more usual positive thermal expansion of other materials. The recent discovery of extreme NTE in many cyanide-containing materials has opened a new window into this unusual behaviour, revealing how the increased local fle ...
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