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Novel monitoring and process control system for efficient production of VFA and biogas in anaerobic digestion plant (OPTI-VFA)

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

"The OPTI-VFA project focuses on improving the reliability, efficiency and profitability of AD processes by novel process monitoring and controlling tools. The main emphasis in the project will be in the development of production of VFA (Volatile Fatty Acids) as a route to bio-based materials, i.e. so-called VFA platform. In the VFA platform, the real time monitoring of VFA production will be of f ...
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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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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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A rapid and reliable tool for assessing the malting quality of barley using automated optical analysis (OPTIMALT)

Start date: Dec 1, 2009, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

"The EU malting barley industry supplies almost 50% of global malting barley requirements. The sustainability of thousands of EU SME farmers depend on the competitiveness of this industry, as is the quality of our brewing and distilling industries. Malting barley demands a premium at the farm gate but, in return, must exceed a range of malting quality (MQ) parameters laid down by the processing in ...
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"An affordable, easy to use tool for monitoring the wine production process, based on FTIR/ATR and an attached PAS gas cell" (VITISPEC)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Aug 31, 2012,

"The wine industry, which is made up of thousands of SMEs and family business, is an important contributor to the EU economy, providing countless jobs in vine cultivation and harvesting, wine production, bottling and distribution. However, the sector faces severe problems. Consumption is down, and exports from the New World are making huge inroads into the market. Over the last decade, imports hav ...
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