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TRANSPORT OF SOFT MATTER AT THE NANOSCALE (NANOTRANS)

Date du début: 1 mars 2016, Date de fin: 29 févr. 2020,

We propose a Multi-Partner ITN-ETN network on Transport of Soft Matter at the Nanoscale. The scientific topic, which is the focus of the proposal, is an emerging field of science and technology. Challenges such as design of environmentally friendly engineering materials or understanding the principles of biological organization crucially depend on fundamental understanding of transport of fluids a ...
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Directed Colloidal Structure at the Meso-Scale (DiStruc)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2015, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2018,

Fluid dispersions containing highly elongated colloidal particles form a plethora of ordered, liquid-crystalline states as well as glassy and gel-like disordered states already at very low concentrations. In spite of their remarkable properties, industrial applications of such dispersions have entered the market only relatively recently, in contrast to more conventional low-molecular-weight, liqui ...
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Multi-product Integrated bioRefinery of Algae: from Carbon dioxide and Light Energy to high-value Specialties (MIRACLES)

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

Microalgae are a promising feedstock for sustainable supply of commodities and specialties for food and non-food products. Despite this potential the implementation is still limited which is mainly due to unfavourable economics. Major bottlenecks are the lack of available biomass at acceptable costs and the absence of appropriate biorefinery technologies. The 4-year MIRACLES project aims to resolv ...
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Analytical Research In ADME profiling (ARIADME) (ARIADME)

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

The integration of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) profiling into early drug discovery has been put forward as a strategy for reducing drug candidate attrition. Europe is challenged to develop novel ADME screening methodologies with increased efficiency and predictive power to profile the multitude of lead compounds currently being generated. The principal objective of th ...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Inflammatory Disease (RAPID) (RAPID)

Date du début: 1 avr. 2012, Date de fin: 31 mars 2016,

"The most prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases of humans are complex disorders of multifactorial aetiology influenced by genes, the environment and their interactions. Periodontitis (PD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two such chronic inflammatory diseases associated withsignificant morbidity and mortality, and have recently shown to have a bi-directional association. Moreover, the prevalenc ...
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Composite Nanoscale Delivery Systems for optimal in body and in product behavior (INBODY)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2014, Date de fin: 30 sept. 2015,

The project aims at the development of zein-based composite delivery systems for plant polyphenols and iron salts (separately and in combination) for application in foods, whose design is based on the fundamental understanding of the interactions at molecular level between zein and the payload, in order to foster payload protection and delivery both in product and in body.The molecular organizatio ...
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iCargo - Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations (iCargo)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2011, Date de fin: 30 avr. 2015,

iCargo IP aims at advancing and extending the use of ICT to support new logistics services that: (i) synchronize vehicle movements and logistics operations across various modes and actors to lower CO2 emissions, (ii) adapt to changing conditions through dynamic planning methods involving intelligent cargo, vehicle and infrastructure systems and (iii) combine services, resources and information fro ...
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"Science based precision processing for future healthy, structured and tasteful fruit and vegetable based foods: an integrated research and training program." (HST-FOOD-TRAIN)

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

...omposition.HST FOOD TRAIN will reach the objectives through (i) A consortium of two universities (KULeuven P1 and UoR P2), a private research institute (DIL P3), two large companies (Coca-Cola P4 and Unilever P5) and an SME (NC Hyperbaric P6). (ii) The implementation of a research program on novel and existing structure-enabling and preservation processes with four workpackages: WP1: Processing, m ...
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“Effect of diet on the mental performance of children” (NUTRIMENTHE)

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

Current evidence on the effect of diet on mental performance (MP) is largely based on animal, retrospective studies, and short-term nutritional intervention studies in humans. NUTRIMENTHE will significantly improve this knowledge through studying the role, mechanisms, risks & benefits of specific nutrients & food components to respond to specific needs and improve the MP of children. The research ...
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Foams and Emulsions Stabilized by Saponins (F.E.S.S.)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2011, Date de fin: 31 août 2013,

...edge, recommendations will be formulated on how to prepare dispersions with desired properties (high stability, optimal rheology, etc.). The project is collaboration between Wageningen University and Unilever R&D, Vlaardingen, both located in The Netherlands. The research group 'Physical Chemistry and Colloid Science' (Wageningen) has a world reputation in its field. Unilever is an innovative mult ...
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Training Requirements And Careers for Knowledge-based Food Science and Technology in Europe (TRACK_FAST)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2009, Date de fin: 28 févr. 2013,

The food and drink industry is the single largest manufacturing sector in the EU and is mainly comprised by SMEs and microenterprises (99.1% of European food and drink businesses). The European food industry is in the lower part of the innovation performance ranking, and is losing relative importance in the global food market. This situation was a primary reason for the initiation of the ETP Food4 ...
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Shaping and Transformation in the Engineering of Polysaccharides (STEP)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2008, Date de fin: 30 sept. 2012,

Naturally occurring polysaccharides constitute the largest segment of all available polymers, and hence exhibit the greatest potential as renewable, sustainable, and eco-friendly replacements for man-made polymers derived from fossil-resources. That this potential remains untapped to a large degree is testament to the inherent challenges in converting polysaccharides from natural sources to forms ...
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Water in Industry, Fit-for-Use Sustainable Water Use in Chemical, Paper, textile and Food Industry (AquaFit4Use)

Date du début: 1 juin 2008, Date de fin: 31 août 2012,

"Sustainable water use in industry is the goal of AquaFit4Use, by a cross-sectorial, integrated approach. The overall objectives are: the development and implementation of new, reliable, cost-effective technologies, tools and methods for sustainable water supply, use and discharge in the main water consuming industries in order to significantly reduce water use, mitigate environmental impact and ...
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Production and delivery of antibody fragments against gastrointestinal pathogens by lactobacilli (LACTOBODY)

Date du début: 1 févr. 2008, Date de fin: 30 avr. 2012,

"Enteric infections remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, accounting for an estimated 2 millions deaths each year. Effective preventive and therapeutic interventions are not yet available for many etiological agents of diarrheal diseases. Furthermore, even where vaccines are available, the lag time needed to induce an immune response can be critical in epidemic situations. We ...
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Using cognitive neuroscience to understand how consumers make and maintain healthy food choices (NEUROSCIENCE AND FOOD)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2007, Date de fin: 30 sept. 2011,

...chological processes in order to create food products that make the healthy choice easier, more durable and motivating for consumers. This ambitious project is an initiative by an industrial partner (Unilever) and two universities (U. of Wales, Bangor, and Trinity College, Dublin) to generate a deeper understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying food liking and choice.Unilever will provide mar ...
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Colloidal delivery systems for phytochemicals; Ayurveda (Ayurveda)

Date du début: 1 juil. 2009, Date de fin: 30 juin 2011,

Ayurveda medicaments composed of herbs or mixtures of herbs is one of the world oldest medical systems. The medicinal value of herbs comes from the natural bioactive molecules collectively known as phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are diverse in nature and they have multiple applications and can be used as a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical. Although thousands of phytochemicals have b ...
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