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ISOTOPIC TOOLS AS NOVEL SENSORS OF EARTH SURFACE RESOURCES (IsoNose)

Date du début: 1 mars 2014, Date de fin: 28 févr. 2018,

Soil, water, and precious metals are major natural resources present at the Earth´s terrestrial surface and their efficient management is essential for future sustainable development. Their availability is regulated by massive biogeochemical transformations that take place as the chemical elements move from rock to soil, into plants, through ground water, into river water, and into ore deposits. T ...
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Nanometrology Standardization Methods for Magnetic Nanoparticles (NANOMAG)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2013, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2017,

The NanoMag project is to improve and redefine existing analyzing methods and in some cases, to develop new analyzing methods for magnetic nanostructures. Using improved manufacturing technologies we will synthesize magnetic nanoparticles with specific properties that will be analyzed with a multitude of characterization techniques (focusing on both structural as well as magnetic properties) and b ...
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Development of an integrated approach based on validated and standardized methods to support the implementation of the EC recommendation for a definition of nanomaterial (NANODEFINE)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2013, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2017,

Nanotechnology is a key enabling technology. Still existing uncertainties concerning EHS need to be addressed to explore the full potential of this new technology. One challenge consists in the development of methods that reliably identify, characterize and quantify nanomaterials (NM) both as substance and in various products and matrices. The European Commission has recently recommended a definit ...
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Training & Research Involving Polymer Optical Devices (TRIPOD)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2013, Date de fin: 30 sept. 2017,

The project is located in the field of optical fibre sensors - an area where Europe has developed internationally competitive research and commercial activity. The aim is to significantly extend the range of application of optical fibre grating sensors by developing a mature version of the technology in polymer optical fibres and thereby increase European competitiveness.Polymer fibres offer some ...
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Healthier Life with Eco-innovative Components for Housing Constructions (H-House)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2013, Date de fin: 31 août 2017,

H-House is aiming at the development of a number of building components for modern society where awareness for environmental aspects and living comfort are not compromised but complementing each other. The concept of H-House aims at components for the building envelope and components for the interior applied to both new buildings and for renovation. The purpose of an adequate building envelope is ...
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Cost-effective and sustainable Bio-Renewable Indoor Materials with high potential for customisation and creative design in Energy Efficient buildings (BRIMEE)

Date du début: 1 juil. 2013, Date de fin: 30 juin 2017,

"The challenge of today lies in the accomplishment of sustainable and low-energy buildings, which can combine at the same time the thermal insulation properties with healthy, comfortable, accessible and safe indoor environment. Reduction of the energy demand through the use of insulating materials still remains a challenge for European architects and building designers as well as materials produce ...
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Shape-engineered TiO2 nanoparticles for metrology of functional properties: setting design rules from material synthesis to nanostructured devices (SETNanoMetro)

Date du début: 1 déc. 2013, Date de fin: 31 mars 2017,

According to European Commission [EC, COM (2012) 572, 3.10.2012] important challenges at European level are related to the establishment of validated method and instrumentation for detection, characterization and analysis of nanoparticles.In the framework of the SETNanometro project, the use of various measurement techniques for the determination of the NPs properties will allow to move from the c ...
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SEC-2012.1.3.2- Homemade explosives (HMEs) and recipes characterisation- Capability (HOMER)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2013, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2016,

The objective is to establish basic knowledge hitherto unknown about HMEs; their composition and characterisation. The task is also to review freely available recipes (for instance on internet) and to evaluate their dangerousness. During the study, several basic questions should be answered, how can HMEs be produced from ordinary commercially available chemicals and materials? What type of chemic ...
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Production of Coatings for New Efficient and Clean Coal Power Plant Materials (POEMA)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2013, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2016,

"The overall objective is the development of new coatings for supercritical steam power plants for efficient and clean coal utilization. A significant reduction of emissions is expected by increasing efficiencies to ŋ > 50%. Currently, an efficiencies of 45% have been achieved in the last 30 years from subcritical 180 bar/540ºC to ultra-supercritical 300 bar/600-620ºC corresponding to a specific ...
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"The Singlet Oxygen Strategy: sustainable oxidation procedures for applications in material science, synthesis, wastewater treatment, diagnostics and therapeutics" (SO2S)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2013, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2016,

"The SO2S network seeks to exploit Singlet Oxygen (1O2) as a green and benign oxidant for use in novel synthetic methodologies, crosslinking strategies, bioconjugation procedures and materials production. The chemistry described herein generates the means to both understand and influence biological systems by providing probes and reagents – from analytical methods to new drugs - and to modulate ma ...
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Integrity Testing of Deep Foundation Piles (PileInspect)

Date du début: 1 déc. 2013, Date de fin: 30 nov. 2016,

A hundred thousand kilometres of piles are installed yearly in Europe. Problems can occur during pile driving including spalling of concrete at the pile’s head or point and transverse or spiral cracking. Industry figures suggest that as many as 3-5% of piles fail during installation. If a failure is detected, the cost of that pile is increased 4 times due to the remedial work needed to replace it. ...
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High Pressure Hydrogen All Electrochemical Decentralized RefUeling Station (PHAEDRUS)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2012, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2015,

PHAEDRUS addresses the complete scope and objectives of Topic SP1-JTI-FCH.2011.1.8. A new concept and new technologies for a hydrogen retail refuelling system are developed.The major objective is to develop and validate a new concept for 70 MPa hydrogen refuelling retail stations by showing the applicability of electrochemical hydrogen compression technology in combination with a PEM electrolyser, ...
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Integrating European Infrastructure to support science and development of Hydrogen- and Fuel Cell Technologies towards European Strategy for Sustainable, Competitive and Secure Energy (H2FC)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2011, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2015,

"The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) recognizes in its roadmap for Research Infrastructures that ""in the near future, hydrogen, as an energy carrier derived from a number of other fuels, and fuel cells, as energy transformers, are expected to play a major role, for mobile and stationary applications"". With the current fragmentation of the European R&D infrastructures ...
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Development of reference methods for hazard identification, risk assessment and LCA of engineered nanomaterials (NANOVALID)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2011, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2015,

The growing development, production and use of engineered nanomaterials and associated products will increase exposure of both humans and ecosystems to these new materials. However, current knowledge is still incomplete and established test methods are as yet inappropriate to reliably assess the extent of exposure and risk of materials at the nano-scale. There is an urgent need to develop methods ...
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Sustainable sewage sludge management fostering phosphorus recovery and energy efficiency (P-REX)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2012, Date de fin: 31 août 2015,

Phosphorus is one essential element of life, which can neither be produced synthetically nor substituted by any other substance. Its importance as plant nutrient is emphasized by the huge amount of 975 000 tons of phosphorus annually imported into Europe to sustain good harvests. While phosphorus is a limited fossil element, its extensive recovery from “secondary deposits” is of paramount importan ...
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Coordination of European Research on Industrial Safety towards Smart and Sustainable Growth (SAF€RA)

Date du début: 1 avr. 2012, Date de fin: 31 mars 2015,

Industrial safety is an enabling and important success-factor in the pursuit of beneficial business activities. For this reason, industrial safety is a vital and important prerequisite for sustainable growth and competitiveness of the EU. Therefore, there is an urgent need to refocus the resources of national research programmes in EU Member States on industrial safety since the problems related t ...
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Autonomous robotic system for thermo-graphic detection of cracks (ThermoBot)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2012, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2014,

Non-destructive testing of components is an important auxiliary process step, not only in post-production but also in regular maintenance. The detection of cracks is currently done by using magnetic particle inspection, which is a decades-old, inefficient and ecologically undesirable process. There is an urgent need in industry to replace this technology with more up-to-date methods that provide f ...
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Integrated Magnetic imAgery based on spIntronics Components (IMAGIC)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2011, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2014,

Structures reliability, installations safety and products quality are requirements that industrial sectors must take into account. The stake is to guarantee the integrity of the structures. In transport and nuclear fields, a major stake of people safety is associated. To take up this challenge, industries are users of non destructive testing (NDT) which gathers methods providing information on the ...
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Cost-effective and reliable hydrogen sensors for facilitating the safe use of hydrogen (H2Sense)

Date du début: 1 juin 2013, Date de fin: 31 août 2014,

This project is related to the effective deployment and availability of reliable hydrogen sensors, primarily but not exclusively for use in applications using hydrogen as an alternative fuel.The objective is to support and unite stakeholders including sensor manufactures/developers, sensor end-users, certification bodies and independent sensor evaluators having the aim to avoid any hazardous event ...
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Multiscale reinforcement of semi-crystalline thermoplastic sheets and honeycombs (M-RECT)

Date du début: 15 avr. 2010, Date de fin: 14 avr. 2014,

The M-RECT project aims to create multiscale-reinforced semi-crystalline thermoplastics (PEEK and PPS), which will outperform all reinforced polymers in terms of strength, stiffness, creep and mainly damping by upscaling and further developing state of the art production methods, within cost-efficient manufacturing routes. The envisaged multiscale reinforcement will comprise of dispersed straighte ...
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Enhanced Design Requirements and Testing Procedures for Composite Cylinders intended for the Safe Storage of Hydrogen (HyCOMP)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2011, Date de fin: 31 mars 2014,

Hydrogen storage is a key enabling technology for the use of hydrogen as an energy vector. To improve volumetric and gravimetric performance, carbon fiber composite cylinders are currently being developed. However, current standards governing the design, qualification and in-service inspection of carbon fiber composite cylinders do not allow cylinder design to be optimized. In particular, safet ...
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Railway Induced Vibration Abatement Solutions (RIVAS)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2011, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2013,

"Ground vibration, effected by rail services, is an important environmental concern, affecting European citizens nearby any rail infrastructure. Surveys show that many Europeans are subjected to annoying levels of feelable vibration and vibration-induced noise. Although solutions are available for track in tunnels, tracks at grade are a much more extensive problem even for vibration-induced noise. ...
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"Development of a Common Sensor Platform for the Detection of IED ""Bomb Factories""" (CommonSense)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2011, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2013,

The detection of IED manufacturing facilities is crucial for the security of citizens, as well as infrastructures and utilities. Current sensing methods suffer from susceptibility to false positive results due to environmental contaminants, or false negative results to interfering compounds. The need exists for a single distributed network, with a common interface and communications protocol, to m ...
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Smart Management for Sustainable Human Environment (SmartEN)

Date du début: 1 déc. 2009, Date de fin: 30 nov. 2013,

There are increasing concerns regarding the environmental impact of human actions, the use of the environment and climate changes. These are coupled with ageing infrastructure systems, continuously growing and changing demands on the built and natural environments as well as limited financial and depleting natural resources. Until now, research has been focused on the development of proactive risk ...
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Early Recognition, Monitoring and Integrated Management of Emerging, New Technology Related Risks (iNTeg-Risk)

Date du début: 1 déc. 2008, Date de fin: 31 mai 2013,

iNTeg-Risk is a large-scale integrating project aimed at improving the management of emerging risks in the innovative industry. This will be achieved by building a new risk management paradigm for emerging risks, which is a set of principles supported by a common language, commonly agreed tools & methods and Key Performance Indicators integrated into a single framework. As main impact, it will red ...
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Whole Life Rail Axle Assessment and Improvement (Wolaxim)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2010, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2012,

Axles for railway trains are carefully engineered and high value items that are designed to last 20 years or more. There is however a current trend for axles to be withdrawn from service before this because of corrosion on the surface long before their design lives. The decision to withdraw from service is taken without the full knowledge of the way in which the failure will result from corrosion, ...
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Autonomy and social inclusion through mixed reality Brain-Computer Interfaces: Connecting the disabled to their physical and social world (BrainAble)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2010, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2012,

Description Motor disabilities of people arising from any origin have a dramatic effect on their quality of life. Some examples of neurologic nature include a person suffering from a severe brain injury resulting from a car collision or individuals who have suffered a brain stroke. For years, the severely disabled have learned to cope with t ...
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imProved reliabIlity inspeCtion of Aeronautic structure through Simulation Supported POD (PICASSO)

Date du début: 1 juil. 2009, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2012,

"With aging engines and the increase of air traffic in the next 20 years, a central challenge in the aeronautical industry will concern the increase of the efficiency of maintenance which still represents around 20% of an operator’s indirect operating costs. This challenge is particularly important for metallic parts within the engine aircraft industry, because of the criticity of rotative compone ...
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Cost effective corrosion and fatigue monitoring for transport products (CORFAT)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2008, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2012,

"Corrosion damages and fatigue cracks are the main causes for structural failures of all surface transport products like ships, road tankers and railway tank cars. Examples are catastrophic ship accidents with a tremendous pollution of the maritime environment or fatal explosions during the use of transport vehicles. Although evolving defects have to be identified in time to enable appropriate rep ...
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Integrated European Industrial Risk Reduction System (IRIS)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2008, Date de fin: 31 mars 2012,

Current practices in risk assessment and management for industrial systems are characterized by its methodical diversity and fragmented approaches. In retrospect these risk and safety paradigms resulted from diverse industries driven and limited by available knowledge and technologies. A change based on industry driven R&D work is needed. At present the European Industry recognised their obligatio ...
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Integrated Gas Powertrain - Low Emission, CO2 optimised and efficient CNG engines for passenger cars (PC) and light duty vehicles (LDV) (InGAS)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2008, Date de fin: 31 mars 2012,

Main objective of “Integrated gas powertrain (InGas)” Collaborative Project is to deploy a custom designed engine integrated with specific aftertreatment systems applied to a light duty vehicle able to achieve a 10% higher fuel conversion efficiency than that of a corresponding 2006 diesel vehicle and complying with an emission level lower than Euro 6. Additional features are advanced storage syst ...
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European clinical research infrastructures network for clinical trials and biotherapy - preparatory phase for the infrastructure (ECRIN-PPI)

Date du début: 1 mars 2008, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2011,

"European clinical research needs an integrated and distributed infrastructure able to provide efficient support to multinational clinical trials, taking advantage of the European population and competencies, unlocking latent expertise and patients scattered across the EU member states. ECRIN (European Clinical Research Infrastructures Network) is designed to bridge the fragmentation of clinical r ...
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CBRNE related testing and certification facilities - A networking strategy to strengthen cooperation and knowledge exchange within Europe (CREATIF)

Date du début: 1 févr. 2009, Date de fin: 31 juil. 2011,

In the 30-month project CREATIF a network of testing facilities for security related products and services focused to CBRNE detection will be established. This network is dedicated to provide a communication platform for technology users and decision makers, providers and testers to discuss the future development of testing and to support user decisions and industry product / service development. ...
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High Energy Digital Radiography (HEDRad)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2008, Date de fin: 31 janv. 2011,

The project objective is to develop digital computed radiography technology for the volumetric examination of large scale safety critical pressure components (e.g. pump bowls, valve bodies, thick section vessel and pipe welds) for the detection of in-service defects, the presence of which could lead in catastrophic component failure. Energy sector businesses (e.g. oil & gas, petrochemical and ...
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