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Non-thermal process to replace use of sulphites and other chemical preservatives in European wines to meet new European Directive (PreserveWine)

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

We are a partnership of EU SMEs that has identified a promising non-thermal process that can extend wine shelf life while avoiding the use of chemical preservatives and keeping high wine quality. Pressure Change Technology PCT is a low cost process with minimum energy use, that has potential with further development and validation to be of significant commercial benefit to wine producers by provid ...
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Improved Novel Eco-Friendly Bleaching System for Cotton Using Enzyme and Ultrasound Processes (COTTONBLEACH)

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

"Cotton textiles --the main natural-fibre textile used worldwide-- undergo a toxic and costly bleaching process that weighs heavily on the quality, cost and environmental impact of textile manufacture. CottonBleach proposes the development of an improved cotton bleaching technology, more respectful with the textiles and the environment, to improve the competitive edge of European textile SMEs. Cur ...
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Combined anode and cathode process to treat landfill leachate (CleanLeachate)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

Waste disposed of in landfill sites degrades over time and produces a liquid waste stream called landfill leachate. The volume of leachate produced is increased by rainfall. It cannot be directly discharged to water courses as it contains many hazardous pollutants and therefore must be retained for treatment. This proposal contains details of the approach we will take to develop an automated, modu ...
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SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING AND VISION-BASED TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CONTINUOUS SIGN LANGUAGE RECOGNITION AND TRANSLATION (SIGNSPEAK)

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

Deaf communities revolve around sign languages as they are their natural means of communication. Although deaf, hard of hearing and hearing signers can communicate without boundaries amongst themselves, there is a serious challenge for the deaf community in trying to integrate into educational, social and work environments, as the vast majority of Europeans do not have signing skills. The overall ...
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"DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW COST, FAST AND SECURE SYSTEM FOR EGG STERILISATION USING AN ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA SYSTEM" (EGGSTERILISATION)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Feb 28, 2011,

"Within the last decade there has been significant growth in the use of egg products for both home and commercial use. The largest egg producing countries are China, the USSR, the US and Japan. The leading EU producers are The Netherlands, Spain, France and Italy. The Netherlands is the largest producer and exporter to EU countries. Despite this market share, various factors threaten EU producers, ...
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