Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Reinforcement of Research Potentials of the Faculty of Technical Sciences in the Field of Post Silicon Electronics (APOSTILLE)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Potential
Destination: International Co-operation
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Serbia
Call:  (FP7-REGPOT-2010-5, 2010)
Start date: 2010-07-01
End date: 2013-06-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1177973.6
EU funding (EUR): 1050900.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

APOSTILLE Project is aimed to reinforce the research capacities and capabilities of the Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTS) in the field of nano and organic/flexible/printed electronics. The Project applicant, FTS, Serbia is a vibrant research institution with long -lasting experience in international collaborative research projects. The Project team (40 researchers from 3 coherent groups) has strong expertise in: design of high-performance integrated microelectronics components; fabrication of microsensors and RFIDs; design&verification of embedded systems and robotics. Five objectives have been defined in the Action Plan: (1) increasing the knowledge base, skills and experience of the FTS Project team through trans-national two-way secondments between FTS and the strategic EU networking partners (DIEES - Italy, pmTUC – Germany, JSI - Slovenia, FESTO - Austria, LNESS - Italy and ISAS - Austria). This objective will be achieved through 7 two months stays and 30 short training visits as well as through the attendance at international conferences; (2) reinforcement of the human potential through hiring 3 incoming experienced researchers (Mirko Smiljanić, Nikola Jeranče and Slobodan Nedić) (3) purchase of new research equipment, (Materials deposition printer for organic/flexible electronic, Nanomanipulator and High-performance cluster computer); (4) knowledge exchange at national, WBC and international levels, through the organization of 2 workshops and 3 international conferences; (5) increased visibility of FTS excellence and Project results, through dissemination and promotional activities. This action plan will ensure APOSTILLE can deliver sustainable innovative research results and future research interactions at both WBC and European level. The ultimate goal of the Project is to prepare ground for R&D integration of FTS into FP7 and ERA.

Keywords: nanoelectronics,organic/flexible/printed electronics
Planning and Optimisation for the Coexistence of Mobile and Wireless Networks Towards Long Term Evolution (PLANOPTI)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: European Re-integration Grants
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Portugal
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-RG, 2009)
Start date: 2010-04-01
End date: 2013-03-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 45000.0
EU funding (EUR): 45000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

This European Reintegration Grant proposal aims to consolidate the career of Fernando J. Velez through a research programme and a series of initiatives on next generation mobile networks in a context of coexistence to be developed in the Instituto de Telecomunicações/Universidade da Beira Interior. It will help him having conditions to a fruitful reintegration in his original team and Institution in Portugal. Networks of the future are tending towards a diverse wireless networking world, where scenarios define that the end-user will be able to attain any service, at any time on effectively any network that is optimised for the application at hand resulting in “flexibility and choice” to enhance the quality of life of the individual, in a context of seamless interoperability between network operators and access technologies, complemented by a business exploitation strategy that adapts to future economic infrastructures. The economic vision targets a converged network and service infrastructure for communication, computing and media applications that will create new market opportunities for 3rd party service providers. The drive for ubiquitous, cost-effective communication in unison with new service provisioning opportunities provided the impetus for the OPTIMOBLE proposal. It intends to design, implement and demonstrate “cooperative networking and optimisation strategies” for next generation networks that will provide a significant step towards network convergence in a truly heterogeneous environment. Cooperative-common radio resource management strategies are considered, assisted by context-aware information (e.g., positioning) for maximising network utility and QoS delivery, and by incorporating ad-hoc relaying and mesh networking mechanisms to ensure virtually collocated heterogeneous systems and coverage. These visions will be complemented by a business feasibility study, and will include innovative graphical cellular planning tools.

Keywords: technological sciences,telecommunications engineering,network tecnology,internet technology,terrestrial mobile technology,network interoperability,business strategies,cellular planning tools
The dynamics of black holes: testing the limits of Einstein's theory (DYBHO)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Panel: Fundamental constituents of matter
Countries involved: Portugal
Call:  (ERC-2010-StG_20091028, 2010)
Start date: 2010-12-01
End date: 2015-11-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 915000.0
EU funding (EUR): 915000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

From astrophysics to high-energy physics and quantum gravity, black holes (BHs) have acquired an ever increasing role in fundamental physics, and are now part of the terminology of many important branches of theoretical and observational physics. It has been established that supermassive BHs lurk at the center of many galaxies and provide fertile ground for stellar growth and evolution. Millions of stellar-mass BHs populate the galaxies, and power violent processes such as gamma-ray bursts, etc. In high-energy physics, the gauge/gravity duality has created a powerful framework for the study of strongly coupled gauge theories and found applications in connection with the experimental program on heavy ion collisions at RHIC and LHC, among many others. As emphasized by Maldacena and Witten, BHs play a special role in the correspondence: confinement in QCD may be related via the Hawking-Page phase transition to BHs in anti-de Sitter (AdS). Given the central role that BHs have been claiming in physics, a major task for theoreticians is to understand processes in which they are involved. With the advent of techniques to evolve BH spacetimes numerically, the field is undergoing a phase transition from a promising branch of general relativity to one of the most exciting fields in 21st century research that will open up unprecedented opportunities to expand and test our understanding of fundamental physics and the universe. This project aims at evolving numerically BHs in generic backgrounds, in a fully non-linear framework. We intend to generalize all the machinery developed in the last 30 years for asymptotically flat, (3+1) dimensional spacetimes to other geometries and field equations. This allows a number of fundamental questions to be tackled, from tests of the cosmic censorship to an understanding of the stability and phase diagrams of these objects and how different field equations can impact on gravitational-wave emission

Keywords: black hole physics,gravitational-wave physics,gauge/gravity duality,numerical relativity
DC/DC COnverter-based Diagnostics for PEM systems (D-CODE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Action type: Collaborative project
Partnership: FCH (Art-185)
Countries involved: Italy,Germany,France,Denmark,France,Italy,France
Call:  (FCH-JU-2009-1, 2009)
Start date: 2011-03-01
End date: 2014-05-31
Duration (months): 39.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2215767.4
EU funding (EUR): 1173818.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

The D-CODE project aims at developing and implementing on-line electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to have direct and meaningful information on the system status. EIS has been proven to be an effective diagnostic tool for laboratory tests. It will be implemented on-board thanks to a new DC/DC converter conceived by the D-CODE’s partners. The new hardware will be developed together with dedicated power electronics functions that will enable the measurement of the impedance spectrum. Dedicated on-line diagnosis algorithms will be implemented according to different approaches to effectively monitor faults or degradation mechanisms. Two stationary PEM fuel cell applications will be considered, namely low temperature power backup and high temperature CHP, these two configurations cover all the potential stationary use of PEM fuel cell systems. Extensive testing will be performed to validate the diagnostic strategies and evaluate their effectiveness in improving control actions aimed at optimizing operating conditions and increasing lifetime. The D-CODE diagnostic concept relies on the combination of power electronics hardware and diagnostic algorithms, whose functions can be easily extended to other applications of PEM fuel cell systems and, in perspective, to all FC technologies as well. The D-CODE project’s outcomes are expected to improve management and operational capabilities of both low and high temperature PEM fuel cells, to enhance monitoring capabilities, increase maintenance time with higher MTBF and reduce degradation rate. These achievements are crucial and will foster the deployment of PEM fuel cells for on field use. The D-CODE project gathers together a group of research institutions and industries whose skills guarantee the required knowledge to convey the project from the EIS concept to its on-field implementation.

Keywords: diagnostics pem fuel cells systems eis electrochemical impedance spectroscopy dc/dc converter
Upgrading the capacities for research in translational medicine at the Faculty of Medicine University of Rijeka (TRANSMEDRI)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Potential
Destination: International Co-operation
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Croatia
Call:  (FP7-REGPOT-2010-5, 2010)
Start date: 2010-07-01
End date: 2013-06-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2332109.2
EU funding (EUR): 1853941.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

One of the major impediments for development of the biomedical research at the University of Rijeka has been the lack of a competitive research environment. Perhaps this is because many universities in this region retain remnants of the old socialist approach to medical education and research. Because of the limited internal resources, most of the training of the young investigators has been accomplished in the laboratories of Western countries. Although this tradition has proven to be beneficial, it has led to loss of promising scientists to faculty positions and slowed the development of a modern biomedical research. Furthermore, translational research has not been a traditional area of research in Croatia. Correction of these roadblocks can be accomplished by upgrading the research capacity and by expanding the cooperation between scientists from Croatia and those in the EU. Such an approach has already been successfully applied in several instances and is continuing to propel an increase in the research capacity at the University of Rijeka. However, it is of great importance to stress that the expansion of clinical research activities is still lagging behind basic research. The Faculty of Medicine (MEDRI) has already well-developed programs in life sciences, a respectable infrastructure, and ongoing international collaborations. The following steps in research capacity building are to further strengthen the collaboration between investigators at MEDRI and the EU countries, organize and develop formal training programmes for investigators and implement an efficient program of research capacity building with emphasis on the translational medicine in cancer and infectious diseases. Thus, several activities are proposed to synchronize training of researchers with efforts to upgrade and establish research facilities to be used by several research groups and departments. The proposed activities should ultimately enable MEDRI to better integrate into the ERA.

Keywords: research capacity,oncology,congenital infection,microbial pathogenesis,translational medicine
Reinforcement of the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, towards becoming a Center of Excellence in the region of WB for Molecular Biotechnology and Food research (FCUB-ERA)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Potential
Destination: International Co-operation
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Serbia
Call:  (FP7-REGPOT-2010-5, 2010)
Start date: 2010-07-01
End date: 2013-06-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1528412.0
EU funding (EUR): 1363000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade (FCUB) represents a unique, internationally recognized, centre in the region working actively on various aspects of molecular food research. A multidisciplinary research background of more than 20 senior researchers working within the FCUB ensures a flexible platform able to cope with complex research tasks in the field of food research aiming at improving safety and quality of food. The aim of this project is reinforcement of research potential and facilities for molecular food research through upgrading of present facilities for molecular biotechnology and food research and mobility and training of the research staff. The objectives will be achieved by exchanging know-how and experience with institutions of broadly recognized reputation in the field (KI, Sweden, VTT, Finland, University of Aachen, Germany, RCB, Germany, INRA, France, NHR IBRB, Greece, University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, IRAS, the Netherlands) through mutual research visits; upgrade of already existing facilities for biomolecules analysis and molecular biotechnology to enable future cutting-edge research; establishment of a first operative proteomics centre in Serbia; training visits of young and senior scientist to EU institutions to improve specific skills in molecular biotechnology, food (bio)processing and managerial skills; knowledge dissemination through web portal, organization of two workshops and a conference, as well as meetings with the EU partners in order to gradually form an efficient network for future collaborative research projects. The action plan will provide rising of the research potential of the FCUB as a centre of excellence in food research and molecular biotechnology, it will enable its sustainable development by establishing a network of collaboration with outstanding research centres in the EU and make basis for future highest quality research in molecular biotechnology and food research.

Keywords: capacity,support,infrastructure,food,molecular biotechnology
Sulphur, Carbon, and re-Oxidation Tolerant Anodes and Anode Supports for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SCOTAS-SOFC)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Action type: Collaborative project
Partnership: FCH (Art-185)
Countries involved: Denmark,Germany,United Kingdom,Switzerland
Call:  (FCH-JU-2009-1, 2009)
Start date: 2010-10-01
End date: 2013-12-31
Duration (months): 39.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4340487.0
EU funding (EUR): 1701770.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

The project will demonstrate a new full ceramic SOFC cell with superior robustness as regards to sulphur tolerance, carbon deposition (coking) and re-oxidation (redox resistance). Such a cell mitigates three major failure mechanisms which today have to be addressed at the system level. Having a more robust cell will thus enable the system to be simplified, something of particular importance for small systems, e.g. for combined heat and power (CHP). The new ceramic based cell will be produced by integrating a new, very promising class of materials, strontium titanates, into existing, proven SOFC cell designs. Cost effective and up-scalable processes will be developed for the fabrication of supports and cells. In an iterative process the cell performance at defined tolerance levels will subsequently be improved by adjustments of the fabrication on full cell level according to identified failure mechanisms. Cells with matching performance but improved sulphur, coling and re-oxidation tolerance compared to state-of-the-art Ni-cermet materials will finally be demonstrated in a real system environment.

Keywords: sofc,new materials,anode,ceramics,sulphur tolerance,redox stability,coking tolerance
Quasi-anhydrous and dry membranes for next generation fuel cells (QUASIDRY)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Energy
Destination: Horizontal programme actions
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: France,Sweden,Germany,Italy,United Kingdom,Germany,France
Call:  (FP7-ENERGY-2010-FET, 2010)
Start date: 2010-12-01
End date: 2013-11-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2528205.2
EU funding (EUR): 1728239.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

The European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan has identified fuel cells and hydrogen among the technologies needed for Europe to achieve the targets for 2020 - 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; 20% share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix; and 20% reduction in primary energy use – as well as to achieve the long-term vision for 2050 towards decarbonisation. The objective of QuasiDry is to develop innovative fuel cell electrolyte membranes for the next generation of fuel cells, satisfying the long-term automotive targets for cell temperatures at ca. 120 °C. Recent work in the partner laboratories convincingly demonstrates that phosphonic acid functionalised polymers are a viable alternative to sulfonic acids for high temperature operation. Their potential as membrane materials having high proton conductivity that demonstrates little variation with temperature and relative humidity will be shown in the QuasiDry project, and they will be validated by integrating them into membrane electrode assemblies with properties appropriate to automotive fuel cell operation. The increase of proton conductivity with temperature, including at low relative humidity, will allow continuous increase in fuel cell performance with temperature, rather than the drop in performance for all sulfonic acid functionalised membranes above ca. 80-90 °C. Catalysts adapted to phosphonic protogenic functions and high temperature operation will be developed. QuasiDry membranes will be validated within the project by elaboration of electrodes and membrane electrode assemblies, to the scale of small-scale (50 cm2) single cell demonstrators. The end result will be a step-change in the properties of the materials, as is required to underpin the future of European fuel cell research. Such long-term innovation is beyond the scope of the Joint Technology Initiative on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen and yet corresponds fully to the FET remit for future emerging technologies for energy applications.

Keywords: fuel cell electrolyte membrane,catalysts and catalyst supports,membrane electrode assemblies,characterisation
Development of Guidance Manual for LCA application to Fuel cells and Hydrogen technologies (H2FC-LCA)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Partnership: FCH (Art-185)
Countries involved: Italy,Croatia,Italy,Austria,Greece,Germany
Call:  (FCH-JU-2009-1, 2009)
Start date: 2010-10-01
End date: 2011-09-30
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 386862.0
EU funding (EUR): 311957.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

The project aims to develop a Guidance manual for LCA of FC and H2 based systems, training material and courses. The MANUAL will offer a step by step guidance, following the LCA Handbook procedure, together with specific examples, targeting LCA practitioners in industry and researcher. FC and H2 are technologies with a broad range of functions, applications and input processes thus we will adopt a flexible and modular approach, adapting the modularity of the ISO 14025.Proposed approach consists of 5 steps: *Definition of product category groups for FC and H2 to allow a broader comparability among the different technologies, guaranteeing high accuracy. *Development of common rules (PCR type documents) for product category, based on Consortium experience and on FC and H2 LCA studies. PCR will prescribe how to perform LCA study: life cycle stages, system boundaries, parameters to be covered, relevant impact categories, cut-off rules, allocation rules etc. Methodological issues will be defined on the basis of ILCD Handbook that identifies 4 decision contexts which require different Life Cycle Inventory modeling frameworks and LCI method approaches to be applied. Specific rules will also be defined to deal with the multifunctional processes (very relevant in the FC and H technologies) *Consensus process on PCRs. Relevant stakeholders, with particular attention to the intended target audience, will be invited in workshops and discussion forum *Development of the MANUAL, by the execution of full case studies to be used for illustrative purpose. It includes a step by step guided procedure on Goal and Scope definition, LCI, data collection and documentation for ILCD Data Network, Impact Assessment, Interpretation and Review, strictly adhering to the ILCD Handbook. *Development of training material and courses on PCRs and MANUAL. The approach allows technology developer producing information modules of its own product and making it available in the Data Network

Keywords: life cycle assessment,fuel cell,hydrogen,information modules,product category rules,environmental product declaration,international reference life cycle data system,pcr,ilcd,lca,lci,epd