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Demonstration of the recovery of critical metals such as indium and yttrium by recycling discarded flat panels (LIFE RECUMETAL)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

Background The amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) generated in Europe is about 13 million tonnes per year (13% of municipal waste). Studies predict this amount will increase by around 3-5% annually over the next decade. For example, approximately 150 000 tonnes of flat screens are collected annually in Europe, of which 120 000 are ...
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New demonstrative pilot plant for the recycling of NdFeB magnets from discarded HDDs (LIFE RECYMAGNET)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Feb 28, 2018,

Background Currently most of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is incinerated or sent to landfill. This waste stream needs to be correctly managed to prevent the release of the many toxic compounds in WEEE into the environment. Spain produces about 200 000 tonnes of WEEE per year. This waste is also rich in scarce natural elements for which ...
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New demonstrative pilot plant for the purification waste water with oils, fats and hydrocarbons (LIFE-PURIWAT)

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

Background Oil, fats or hydrocarbons commonly comprise around 2% of wastewater content. These organic compounds can present a challenge for traditional wastewater treatment systems due to the toxicity of the sludge by-products that remain after treatments. In Spain, according to data from the national registry of sludges, around 1.2 million tonnes (dry ma ...
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IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW PHOSPHATE REMOVAL TERTIARY TREATMENT IN WWTP (LIFE-REMPHOS)

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

Background Eutrophication can occur when a body of water acquires a high concentration of nutrients - phosphates and nitrates – from agricultural, industrial and urban effluents. The nutrients can cause excessive growth of simple organisms such as algae, blocking out light from the water and leading to the depletion of available oxygen through the decom ...
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How to estimate costs of poor quality in a Software QA project: a novel approach to support management decisions (ICEBERG)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

The ICEBERG project proposers intend to carry out a sound Transfer of Knowledge (ToK) in the SW Quality Assurance domain, with these twofold main objectives:1. Boosting the researchers of the future:• creating a long lasting research network involving both the commercial and non-commercial sectors to foster co-operation based on joint research projects;• promoting innovation and knowledge transfer ...
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Development of recovery processes for recycling of valuable components from FPDs (In, Y, Nd) for the production of high added value NPs (RECYVAL-NANO)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment is considered to increase drastically in the coming decades. WEEE contains considerable quantities of valuable components used in high-tech applications that currently are not recycled. Europe needs to improve and develop Recovery, Recycling and Reuse of critical materials in order to avoid the dependency on imports, high prices and risk of supply imposed ...
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Ecological application of nanosorbents on the base of natural and synthetic ionites and carbons (ECONANOSORB)

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

"The proposed research project brings together European universities and research centres from Spain, Italy and Germany and three participant institutions from Russian Federation and Ukraine. It builds on existing international projects under the Seventh Framework programme and will enhance the already active collaboration in the field of environmental protection. The main aim of the proposal is t ...
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Standardised metrology of Nano-sTrUctuRed CoAtings with Low surface energy (NATURAL)

Start date: Mar 1, 2013, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

There is a growing range of applications that would benefit from the use of nanostructured coatings. The functional performance of a surface is intimately linked with its structure. The ability to characterise nanostructured coatings is therefore an essential part of their future uptake. However, the ability to examine and characterise at the nano-scale is currently limited to sophisticated, time- ...
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New tertiary waste water treatment for organic micro-pollutants PPCPs (Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products). (WATOP)

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

Background Surface water and groundwater are subject to pollution by waste water and various natural and synthetic chemicals, which are proven to be present in most water bodies in Europe. These include synthetic organic chemicals, pesticides, drugs and endocrine disruptors. Maintaining and improving the aquatic environment is one of the main objectives ...
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Fully artificial photo-electrochemical device for low temperature hydrogen production (ArtipHyction)

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

Leaves can split water into O2 and H2 at ambient conditions exploiting sun light. James Barber, one of the key players of ArtipHyction, elucidated Photosystem II (PSII), the enzyme that governs this process. In photosynthesis, H2 is used to reduce CO2 and give rise to the various organic compounds needed by the organisms or even oily compounds which can be used as fuels. However, a specific enzyme ...
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STable high-capacity lithium-Air Batteries with Long cycle life for Electric cars (STABLE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

Electric car is considered as the most promising technical solution for automotive industries in 21st century since the use of electric energy not only slows down the petrol consumption but also contribute to reduce the CO2 emission and toxic air pollutants.Due to its good performance, Li-ion battery is generally studied to meet the above demands. However, it is still not satisfactory for long dis ...
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Innovative strategies, methods and tools for occupational risks management of manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) in the construction industry (SCAFFOLD)

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

Manufacturated nanomaterials and nanocomposites are being considered for various uses in the construction industry and related infrastructure industries, not only for enhancing material properties and functions but also in the context of energy conservation. Despite the current relatively high cost of nano-enabled products, their use in construction materials is likely to increase because of highl ...
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Demonstrative plant for manure management of a medium size exploitation by anaerobic digestion and agronomic valorisation of the digestate (UNIDIGES)

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

Background Livestock farming in Europe developed into an efficient industry during the second half of the twentieth century. However, prospects for the future are marred by an increasing number of environmental problems. One notable issue is water, air and soil pollution, and pollution risks that stem from the large quantities of manure produced in region ...
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Design and development of a demonstrative recycling line for the separation of post-consumer polyolefin mixtures (REC-POLYOLEFIN)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2014,

Background The polymerisation of olefins/alkenes is an efficient and low-cost reaction that yields polymers of high industrial value, such as polyethylene and polypropylene. These polyolefins have a variety of uses, such as the manufacture of plastic film, plastic bags, heat-shrink electrical insulation sleeves, and tennis racket strings. Polyolefins are ...
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LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION OF TAILORED NANO-OXIDES BY ADVANCED HIGH-OUTPUT, HIGH-VERSATILITY FLAME SPRAY PYROLISIS (ADVANCE-FSP)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

The aim of the project Advance-FSP will be the design and construction of a prototype industrial FSP nanoparticle production line, one order of magnitude higher than whatever is currently available, suitable to achieve at a continuous and trouble-free production level of 5kg/h the same results regarding nature and size (in the range of 10nm) of nanoparticles as obtained in the small FSP laboratory ...
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Development of novel environmentally added-value surfactants and esters by biotechnological processes from fats and oils waste streams (Bio-SURFEST)

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

Currently, different origin waste oils have been used mostly as animal feed, raw material for soap makers, and feed stock for fatty acid production. The existent patents and commercial processes to make fatty acids from waste oils always refers to hydrolysis and acidification steps using strong acids such as sulphuric or hydrochloridic acids, producing a mixture of fatty acids, inorganic salts, wa ...
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"Toxicological impact of nanomaterials derived from processing, weathering and recycling of polymer nanocomposites used in various industrial applications" (NANOPOLYTOX)

Start date: May 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2013,

"The project NANOPOLYTOX will evaluate the toxicological impact of nanomaterials included in polymer nanocomposites, highly used in various industrial sectors, during their life cycle. The toxicological profile will be correlated with the changes in the physical and chemical properties of the nanomaterials during the artificial aging/weathering process of the polymeric nanocomposites. Raw nanomate ...
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