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Microwave Nanotechnology for Semiconductor and Life Sciences (NANOMICROWAVE)

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

Current applications of microwave technologies in communications, remote sensing and in industry are based on the properties of the interaction of microwaves with matter at supra-wave length scales (above centimetres). The developments performed in Nanotechnology in recent years makes now conceivable to explore the interaction of microwaves with matter at much smaller scales, from micrometres to n ...
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A Life-cycle Autonomous Modular System for Aircraft Material State Evaluation and Restoring System (ALAMSA)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

Accurate quantification of damage in aircraft structures during their life cycle through an automated monitoring system could ensure airframe integrity and long term durability. Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy are an innovative class of non-destructive techniques providing an extreme sensitivity in diagnosing manufacturing defects such as porosity, component assembly contact conditions, and in ...
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Advanced European lithium sulphur cells for automotive applications (EUROLIS)

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

"Li-ion batteries become a reality in the future vehicles, although they do not fulfil completely the demands of consumers. In this respect batteries with higher energy density are required. Lithium technology utilizing sulphur as a cathode is one of the optimal choices since it offers the possibility of achieving high-energy, long-life storage batteries with a potential low price. At present, the ...
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Development of NEXT GENeration cost efficient automotive CATalysts (NEXT-GEN-CAT)

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

The main objective of NEXTGENCAT proposal is the development of novel eco-friendly nano-structured automotive catalysts utilizing transition metal nanoparticles (Cu, Ni, Co Zn, Fe etc) that can partially or completely replace the PGMs. Based on nanotechnology, low cost nanoparticles will be incorporated into different substrates, including advanced ceramics (SiO2, perovskite etc) and silicon carbi ...
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Small molecule stabilizers of 14-3-3 Protein-Protein Interactions as novel drugs in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases (14-3-3Stabs)

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

The objective of the application is the development and characterization of small molecule stabilizers of protein-protein interactions (“Molecular Glues”) as a novel class of biological tool compounds and potential therapeutic drugs for the treatment of cancer as well as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, respectively. As biological targets we work on 14-3-3 proteins, an important class of adapt ...
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Physical bottom Up Multiscale Modelling for Automotive PEMFC Innovative performance and Durability optimization (PUMA MIND)

Start date: Dec 17, 2012, End date: Dec 16, 2015,

"Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) are complex nonlinear systems. In order to improve their durability, efficiency and to decrease the cost, time of development, design of new diagnostic tools is crucial.Powerful mathematical models of the dynamic behaviour of PEMFCs are necessary for the design and improvement of diagnostic tools. The project PUMA MIND will enhance the understanding of ...
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Novel nanoparticles for drug delivery to the skin (NANODRUG)

Start date: Nov 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

The aim of the NANODRUG Network is to contribute to the defragmentation of the emerging field of nanomedicine by providing a unique training programme that will cover all different aspects ranging from NP synthesis and characterisation, drug delivery, molecular biology to nanotoxicology, preclinical studies, risk assessment and nanotechnology policy making. The NANODRUG training program is far sup ...
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SYnaptic MOlecular NEtworks for Bio-inspired Information Processing (SYMONE)

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

The SYMONE long-term vision is to build multi-scale bio-/neuro-inspired systems interfacing/connecting molecular-scale devices to macroscopic systems for unconventional information processing with scalable neuromorphic architectures. The SYMONE computational substrate is a memristive/synaptic network controlled by a multi-terminal structure of input/output ports and internal gates embedded in a cl ...
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COntinuous Multi-parametric and Multi-layered analysis Of DIabetes TYpe 1 & 2 (Commodity12)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

In COMMODITY12 we will build a multi-layered multi-parametric infrastructure for continuous monitoring of diabetes type 1 and 2. The COMMODITY12 system will exploit multi-parametric data to provide healthcare workers and patients, with clinical indicators for the treatment of diabetes type 1 and 2. COMMODITY12 will focus on the interaction between diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. To address ...
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Implantable Organic Nano-Electronics (iONE-FP7)

Start date: Mar 1, 2012, End date: Feb 28, 2015,

The vision of iONE-FP7 is to exploit for the first time flexible organic electronics for the development and testing of Active Multifunctional Implantable Devices (AMIDs) to treat Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The devices will (a) have long-term stability associated to high biocompatibility and safety, (b) have reduced risk of a host versus graft immune response, (c) mimic the local microenvironment f ...
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High energy density Li-ion cells for traction (EuroLiion)

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

The research described in this proposal aims to develop a new Li-ion cell for traction purposes with the following characteristics:• High energy density of at least 200 Wh/kg• Low costs i.e., a maximum of 150 Euro/kWh• Improved safetyAlthough the Li-ion cell appears to be the most appropriate technology to meet these goals, considerable research and development is required. For example, the much- ...
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Chemical Bioanalysis (CHEBANA)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: Nov 30, 2014,

Chemical Bioanalysis aims for retrieving selective information out of complex biological systems. Sensors, probes and devices are the future tools of medicinal diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food analysis and molecular biology. The ITN CHEBANA provides interdisciplinary research training for early stage and experienced researchers and focuses on the most important techniques in the field. ...
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A global approach towards linking climate and marine biodiversity to ecosystem functioning (BIODIV-LOG)

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

"Pelagic ecosystems play a fundamental role in modulating the global environment via their regulatory effects on the Earth’s climate and their role in biogeochemical cycling. Recent global climate change has refocused concerns about the potential effect of environmental change on pelagic communities such as changes in biodiversity or community composition that can alter ecosystem properties and th ...
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Intelligent recognition materials for extraction and detection (IRMED)

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

"This project will focus on the development and optimisation of intelligent recognition materials for applications in extraction and detection, focusing on the molecular imprinting approach. Three key scientific aims have been identified: (i) development and optimization of imprinted polymers; (ii) MIPs and applications to the market (iii) new concepts and innovative thinking in intelligent recogn ...
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MIcrowave and TErahertz PHOtonics (MITEPHO)

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

"MITEPHO (MIcrowave and TErahertz PHOtonics) is an Initial Training Network that seeks to investigate and optimize photonic sources for CW signal generation at Microwave and Terahertz frequencies. The main objective is to integrate these two disciplines, usually addressed separately, through the development of techniques based on the photonic oscillator concept, a rather new technique for generati ...
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High Energy Lithium-Ion Storage Solutions (HELIOS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2009, End date: Oct 31, 2013,

"The reluctance of OEM worldwide to extend electric drive applications to the private customers depends partly from considerations on customer acceptance (limited range in the case of EV, long charging time after depletion of the battery, cost), but also from the increased reliability and life span that private customers are entitled to expect.The first goal of HELIOS project is to evaluate electr ...
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European Obesity Consortium studying the Hypothalamus and its Interaction with Peripheral organs (EurOCHIP)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

The past decade has seen tremendous progress in our understanding of homeostatic regulators controlling energy balance. Insights from human and murine genetics have illuminated multiples pathways within the hypothalamus, brainstem and higher brain regions that play a key role in the control of food intake, whilst physiological studies focusing on the gastrointestinal tract have revealed a panoply ...
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Medical Devices Design in Cardiovascular Applications (MeDDiCA)

Start date: Sep 1, 2009, End date: Aug 31, 2013,

We propose an innovative, multi-disciplinary and multi-centre Marie Curie Initial Training Network; “MeDDiCA” (Medical Devices Design in Cardiovascular Applications) focused on Cardiovascular Engineering and Medical Devices. MeDDiCA Early Stage Researchers will build a career in cardiovascular engineering founded on both “skills for life” (communication skills, research and project management, IP, ...
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Semiconductor Nanodevices for Room temperature THz Emission and Detection (ROOTHz)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

ROOTHz project addresses the bottleneck of Terahertz Science and Technology, where the fabrica-tion of room temperature, continuous wave, compact, tunable and powerful sources (at low cost, if possible) is the prime challenge.THz radiation (also called T-rays), whose frequency range lies between microwaves and infrared light in the electromagnetic spectrum, opens the possibility for a new imaging ...
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Massive Sets of Heuristics for Machine Learning (MASH)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

Description New tools for the collaborative development of very complex machine learning systems. The MASH project aims at creating new tools for the collaborative development of very complex machine learning systems. Machine learning is concerned with the design of software able to learn from exa ...
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Industrial Crops producing added value Oils for Novel chemicals (ICON)

Start date: Mar 1, 2008, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

Replacing fossil oil with renewable resources is perhaps the most urgent need and the most challenging task that human society faces today. Cracking fossil hydrocarbons and building the desired chemicals with advanced organic chemistry usually requires many times more energy than is contained in the final product. Thus, using plant material in the chemical industry does not only replace the fossil ...
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ECOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY and DESIGN for NANOELECTRONICS (NANO-TEC)

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

NANO-TEC seeks to build a community of academic researchers in nanoelectronics, addressing specifically research in Beyond CMOS from the combined technology and design perspectives. A methodology for continued consultation and analysis of research needs and trends will be developed. The main activity will be a workshop series with invited experts, preceded by a methodology-contents preparation pha ...
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HIGH PERFORMANCE ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE FOR IN VITRO BIO-IMAGING (PROMISING)

Start date: Mar 1, 2012, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

"Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) is now a common tool for material analysis in both academic and industrial areas because it enables non-destructive high resolution images of nanometric objects. However, the available sensors face strong limitations in liquids, making the use of AFM on living material like proteins or cells still a challenge. Thanks to our breakthroughs in MEMS sensors technology, w ...
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Cognitive Workflow Capturing and Rendering with On-Body Sensor Networks (COGNITO)

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

Description System design to assist and interact with individual human activity, particularly that concerns with task solving and hand manipulation of objects and tools The automatic capture, recognition and rendering of human sensory-motor activities represent essential technologies in many diver ...
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Enabling MEMS-MMIC technology for cost-effective multifunctional RF-system integration (MEMS-4-MMIC)

Start date: May 1, 2008, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

The MEMS-4-MMIC proposal aims at the integration of RF-MEMS switches onto Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) creating highly integrated multifunctional building blocks for high-value applications. RF-MEMS will be an essential building block of next-generation smart systems that are characterised by cost-effective and compact designs, high performance, flexibility and configurability.M ...
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Nano- and microtechnology -based analytical devices for online measurements of bioprocesses (NANOBE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2009, End date: Mar 31, 2012,

There is a growing need for effective monitoring of the micro-organisms and bioprocesses used in the sustainable production of fuels, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The NANOBE -consortium will develop a compact, flexible analysis tool for reaction monitoring applications in the industrial biotechnology industry. The result of the NANOBE –project will be an integrated measurement platform for re ...
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Zero- and First-level Packaging of RF-MEMS (MEMSPACK)

Start date: Jun 1, 2008, End date: Feb 29, 2012,

Future personal and ground RF communications systems and communications satellites necessitate the use of highly integrated RF front-ends, featuring small size, low weight, high performance and low cost. Off-chip, bulky passive RF components, like discrete PIN diode switches and ceramic filters, are limiting further chip scaling. MEMS technology is now rapidly emerging as an enabling technology to ...
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Materials for Robust Gallium Nitride (MORGaN)

Start date: Nov 1, 2008, End date: Oct 31, 2011,

The MORGaN project addresses the need for a new materials for electronic devices and sensors that operate in extreme conditions, especially high temperature, high electric field and highly corrosive environment. It will take advantage of the excellent physical properties of diamond and gallium nitride heterostructures. The association of the two materials will give rise to the best materials and d ...
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Superior Energy and Power Density Li-Ion Microbatteries (SUPERLION)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Aug 31, 2011,

"On-board microbattery power is fast becoming essential in many of today’s emerging technologies. Down-scaling in the micro-electronic industry has far outpaced advances in small-scale electrical power supplies. The absence of on-board power is a hinder to advances in many critical areas: micro-electronic devices and biomedical micro-machines. However, nano-materials and -structures provide new re ...
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NAnocomputing Building blocks with Acquired Behaviour (NABAB)

Start date: Jan 1, 2008, End date: Mar 31, 2011,

Targeting the development of computing solutions complementing logic functions based on CMOS, the main objective of the NABAB project consists of "demonstrating that it is possible to obtain useful computing functions as the result of a post-fabrication learning/adaptation process taking advantage of the rich functionality provided by interconnected nano devices".The NABAB project will explore the ...
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