New system-driven bioremediation of polluted habitats and environment (NYMPHE)

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Biological organisms, including the smallest, can play a big role in restoring polluted environments. They remove or neutralise an environmental pollutant from soil or water in a process called bioremediation. The EU-funded Nymphe project will take this process to a new level. Specifically, it will develop bioremediation/revitalisation strategie...

OLINWASTE - SMART SUSTAINABLE BIOREFINING OF OLIVE MILL WASTE INTO BIOCOMPOUNDS FOR PLANT AND SOIL HEALTH, BIOPLASTICS, AND BIOENERGY (OLinWASTE)

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The biorefinery sector transforms biomass (agricultural or food industry waste) into valuable products. Even though it’s important for the circular economy, it faces major environmental and emissions challenges. The EU-funded OLinWASTE project will establish a zero-emission system for olive mill waste. It will convert waste into products like bi...

ORTHOpaedic treatment with ALLOgenic combined ATMP in long bone fracture delayed UNION and non-union (ORTHO-ALLO-UNION)

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Bone fracture with delay or failure to heal is a condition with huge health impact. Although only a small proportion of long bone fractures evolve to non-union (5%), it is a first magnitude problem due to the number of new annual fractures and increasing incidence of complex fractures with high risk of non-consolidation, need for repeated proced...

Piezoelectricity in 2D-materials: materials, modeling, and applications (Piezo2D)

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Piezoelectricity in two-dimensional (2D) materials is increasingly important because of its potential in realizing thin yet efficient and flexible piezoelectric devices. In contrast to traditional three-dimensional (3D) piezo- and ferroelectrics that are prone to size effects, piezoelectricity in 2D materials may be controlled by flexoelectricit...

PRInted Symbiotic Materials as a dynamic platform for Living Tissues production (PRISM-LT)

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The EU-funded PRISM-LT project will use a hybrid living materials concept to create a flexible platform for living tissue manufacturing. The innovative bio-ink will contain stem cells integrated into a supporting matrix with engineered helper bacteria or yeast cells. The bioprinting process will produce a 3D patterned structure where stem cells ...

REcycling of low Value components using high purity pre-treatment, dIrecT recycling And green hydrometallurgical approaches for recycling of Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion BatteriEs (REVITALISE)

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As the need for effective battery waste management grows, NMC, LFP and Na-ion batteries contribute significantly to this challenge, accounting for 85 % of the problem. Traditional recycling methods prove inadequate, lacking efficiency and eco-friendliness. That's where the EU-funded REVITALISE project comes in, with an innovative solution. Utili...

Strengthening University tech transfer capabilities to support circular economy value chains for plastics in Latin America (TechTraPlastiCE)

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Sustainable 4D hydrogels functionalised with plant-based nanoparticles for bone regeneration in cancer patients (GreenNanoBone)

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Biocompatible 4D materials for bone regeneration in MRONJ patients Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a rare but severe side effect of bone-targeting agents (BTAs) such as bisphosphonates, prescribed to breast cancer survivors to lower the risk of secondary bone cancer. MRONJ can cause progressive jawbone destruction, leading...

Sustainable exploration and biodiscovery of novel products and processes from extreme aquatic microbiomes to expedite the circular bioeconomy (XTREAM)

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Photolitography, which produces geometrical structures through light-induced polymerisation of monomers with high accuracy, precision and spatial resolution, was a key innovation enabler in the drive for high-performance miniature electronics, which had an unprecedented impact on every aspect of our modern life. Geometrically well-defined micros...

Sustentabilidade dos solos da vinha e aproveitamento ecoeficiente dos resíduos da viticultura (Soil&WineResidues)

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The wine sector faces challenges such as soil degradation, inadequate management of lignocellulosic residues (LCR) generated in vineyards, and the impact of pesticide and synthetic fertilizer use. The Soil&WineResidues project proposes a circular economy-based approach, promoting the local valorization of LCR to improve soil hea...

Towards more Resilient, Sustainable, Competitive and Intelligent Electrochemical Surface Treatments (RESINSURF)

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Hexavalent chromium is a highly useful chemical in various industries, but it is also very dangerous for health and the environment. It is commonly used for metal coating, making paints, and treating leather, but it can cause cancer and contaminate water and soil. For this reason, the European Union banned it in 2017, although it allowed its con...

Unprecedented photolithographic structuring of novel light-sensitive poly(amino acid) materials- a paradigm shift in delivering biocompatible devices (POLINA)

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Photolitography, which produces geometrical structures through light-induced polymerisation of monomers with high accuracy, precision and spatial resolution, was a key innovation enabler in the drive for high-performance miniature electronics, which had an unprecedented impact on every aspect of our modern life. Geometrically well-defined micros...