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Thin Film Metallic Glasses for Tribological Applications (TriboMetGlass)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Products and processes engineering
Panel description: Product and process design, chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, vehicle engineering, energy processes and relevant computational methods
Countries involved: Austria
Call: ERC Proof of Concept Grant (ERC-2019-PoC, 2019)
Start date: 2019-10-01
End date: 2021-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The current proposal aims to demonstrate the potential of thin film metallic glasses as novel tribological coating materials, used to improve the performance of tools, dies, and moulds in many different applications. These coatings are characterized by a high hardness, as well as high wear- and oxidation resistance. Thin film metallic glasses are promising materials to fulfil these demands. Due to their amorphous structure they have excellent mechanical properties such as high specific strengths and large elastic limits above 2%. The absence of defects like grain boundaries also makes them resistant against corrosion and wear. In comparison to conventional protective coatings based on transition metal nitrides, thin film metallic glasses have the added benefit of a relatively low elastic modulus, making them tougher and able to accommodate a certain degree of substrate deformation without delaminating. In this study, amorphous WZrB coatings will be deposited by a combinatorial dc magnetron sputter process from three elemental targets onto commercially relevant substrate materials. The primary refractory element W provides the necessary temperature stability for tribological applications, while Zr and B have both been shown to enhance the glass forming ability in W-based alloys. Experimental activities will be supported by our company partner CERATIZIT Austria GmbH, a global leader in the hard metal tooling industry. The thin film metallic glass/substrate systems will be characterized with state-of-the-art methods in terms of their chemical, mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties. Results will be critically evaluated regarding the up-scaling potential of developed processes and materials systems from laboratory to industrial conditions.

Keywords: metallic glass,thin film,coating,tribology,physical vapour deposition,wear,amorphous,material
Selective recovery of gallium from wastewaters of GaAs fabrication industry using siderophore based bisorptive biocomposites (GaLIophore)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Germany
Call: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF) (H2020-MSCA-IF-2015, 2015)
Start date: 2016-10-01
End date: 2019-01-01
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 171460.8
EU funding (EUR): 171460.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The projected use of GaAs and CIGS solar panel will lead to 137 tonnes deficit of Ga in 2020. As the Ga can only be economically mined as a by-product of bauxite mining which is not going to increase dramatically in near future, the only way to meet the projected EU requirement is by the recovery of Ga from scraps (LED waste) or GaAs fabrication industry wastewater. However, there is so far no commercially viable technology available. The objective of this project is to develop a commercially viable green technology for the recovery of Ga from GaAs fabrication industry wastewater. This proposal exploits the high affinity of siderophores towards Ga(III) to selectively recover Ga from GaAs fabrication industry wastewater. The biggest challenge in developing siderophores based Ga recovery technology is achieving efficient solid-liquid separation and easy scalability. This study proposes to anchor, entrap and immobilize selected siderophores on solid surfaces, gels and cellulose filter, respectively, thus easing solid-liquid separation and scalability. Batch adsorption and desorption experiments will be carried out to optimize the experimental conditions for the recovery of Ga from the GaAs fabrication industry wastewater. The interaction of Ga(III) and siderophores will be studied at molecular level. This understanding will help us to apply the developed technology to different critical metals as well and develop siderophores based bioleaching process and biosensors. The next phase of the project would involve semi-continuous and continuous experiments to scale-up the best possible configuration selected during the batch study. Finally, economic modeling will be carried out to support the commercialization of the developed technology. This proposal will train the experienced researcher in developing green technology and soft skills, make host the forte of innovative biotechnology and increase the competitiveness of EU at global scale in critical raw metals.

Keywords: siderophores,gallium,biosorption,biocomposites,spectroscopy,critical metals,resource recovery,sustainability,green technology
Membrane fusion mediated dermal allergy immunotherapy (DermalTherapy)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: ERC Proof of Concept Grant (ERC-2014-PoC, 2014)
Start date: 2015-09-01
End date: 2016-08-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

In this project we aim to develop a new delivery platform for allergy vaccines with a high efficacy and a high safety profile combining membrane fusion-mediated delivery and microneedle-based dermal delivery. Background: Within the ERC Starting Grant “Direct Drug Delivery”, I developed a method for the controlled fusion of liposomes with cells. A set of complementary peptide amphiphiles (coilK and coilE), able to form heterodimeric coiled coils, were shown to induce targeted and efficient fusion between two opposing membranes. More importantly, we have shown that this method of fusion can be applied to liposomes and to live cells. Since liposomes can be used as drug or vaccine carriers, this enables the direct delivery of these compounds into live cells. The Problem: Allergen-specific immunotherapy for treating allergies such as asthma is currently performed via chronic subcutaneous administration of allergen extracts to patients. Unfortunately, it requires monthly injections for several years to achieve the desired long-lasting immunological tolerance. These vaccinations are typically performed by intramuscular or subcutaneous injections, causing pain and stress. Therefore there is a need for a new and more efficient administration platform to achieve shorter, safer and more patient-friendly protocols. Our solution: Dermal delivery of vaccines offers a great potential, due to the large number of immune cells present in the skin. In order to increase the efficacy of current allergen-specific immunotherapy, it is our idea to use the membrane fusion heterodimeric coiled coil peptide pair to induce efficient cellular uptake and processing of a commercially used allergen (rBet v1) encapsulated in liposomes in order to increase its efficacy as an allergy vaccine.

Keywords: membrane fusion,drug delivery,allergy,supramolecular chemistry
NEXT GENERATION CERAMIC COMPOSITES FOR COMBUSTION HARSH ENVIRONMENTS AND SPACE (C3HARME)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing and Processing, and Biotechnology
Theme: Advanced materials
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Ireland,Italy,Germany,Italy,Germany,Spain,Spain,Italy,United Kingdom,Portugal
Call: Materials for severe operating conditions, including added-value functionalities (H2020-NMP-2015-two-stage, 2015)
Start date: 2016-06-01
End date: 2020-09-30
Duration (months): 52.0
Total project cost (EUR): 8033034.97
EU funding (EUR): 8033034.97
Participants: 14
Project status: CLOSED

There is an increasing demand for advanced materials with temperature capability in highly corrosive environments for aerospace. Rocket nozzles of solid/hybrid rocket motors must survive harsh thermochemical and mechanical environments produced by high performance solid propellants (2700-3500°C). Thermal protection systems (TPS) for space vehicles flying at Mach 7 must withstand projected service temperatures up to 2500°C associated to convective heat fluxes up to 15 MWm-2 and intense mechanical vibrations at launch and re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. The combination of extremely hot temperatures, chemically aggressive environments and rapid heating/cooling is beyond the capabilities of current materials. Main purpose of C3HARME is to design, develop, manufacture, test and validate a new class of out-performing, reliable, cost-effective and scalable Ultra High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (UHTCMCs) based on C or SiC fibres/preforms enriched with ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) capable of in-situ repairing damage induced during operation in severe aerospace environments. C3HARME will apply to two main applications: near-ZERO erosion rocket nozzles that must maintain dimensional stability during firing in combustion chambers, and near-ZERO ablation thermal protection systems enabling hypersonic space vehicles to maintain flight performance. C3HARME represents a well-balanced mix of innovative and consolidated technologies, mitigating the level of risk intrinsic in top-notch research and innovation development. C3HARME starts from TRL of 3-4 and focuses on TRL 6 thanks to a strong industrial partnership, including SMEs and large companies. To reach TRL 6, rocket nozzles and TPS tiles with realistic dimensions and shape will be fabricated, assembled into a suitable system, and validated in a relevant ambient (environment centered test). Project results could be easily extended to the energy, medical and/or nuclear environments.

Keywords: aerospace,ceramic matrix composites,ultra high temperature ceramics,rocket nozzles,thermal protection systems,propulsion
Clinical validation of a mobile EEG medical device for diagnosis and remote monitoring in epileptic patients (EpiHelmet)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Health, demographic change and wellbeing
Theme: Treating and managing disease
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Italy
Call: Clinical research for the validation of biomarkers and/or diagnostic medical devices (H2020-SMEINST-1-2015, 2015)
Start date: 2016-04-01
End date: 2016-07-31
Duration (months): 4.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The treatment gap to diagnose and follow up people with epilepsy is around 40% in Europe, with a burden cost over 20 billion euros per year. Misdiagnosis is not rare, translating into huge societal cost of 0,2% of Gross domestic product. EEG, recognized as golden standard in epilepsy diagnosis, is often subjective to clinician’s expertise, spatial and temporal limitations due to traditional equipment. Mobile EEG system are inculcating advanced cutting edge technologies for better diagnosis, drastically improving patients’ usability. We will introduce in the market the first clinically validated mobile diagnostic device for epilepsy diagnosis and remote monitoring, creating a killer application in an uncontested market space. EpiHelmet is a fully integrated mobile medical device able to acquire, transmit, analyse and manage EEG signals. The system will support physicians in clinical decision-making, with a patient-centered, cost-effective and computer-aided tool, providing a efficient epilepsy care management. It’s intended to be used at home and/or in primary healthcare units. Targeted customer segment will be neurology/neuro-physiology hospital department and epilepsy monitoring unit/specialist centre. EpiHelmet is the first medical device that will support physicians with a seizure detection system, able to automatically determine the presence or absence of ongoing seizures in real time recording, through the extraction of useful and well know biomarkers, applying innovative and performed neuro-informatics techniques. In the scope of the feasibility study we will assess: feasibility of concept; Partner search, market analysis and exploitation strategy; IPR, quality, risk and organization route; Development work plan. The solution will overcome standard EEG equipment limitations, providing increased performances and added value, drastically improving misdiagnosis and treatment gaps with the consequence of a significant cost/benefit for customers and patients.

Keywords: epilepsy,wearable,wireless,mobile,remote monitoring,detection
Mobile researchers careers Attractive to Young scientists (MayDay)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Science with and for Society
Programme: Make scientific and technological careers attractive to young students, and forster sustainable interaction between schools, research institutions, industry and civil society organisations
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Czechia
Call: ERA Mobility and Career Day (H2020-SwafS-2016-1, 2016)
Start date: 2017-04-01
End date: 2017-12-31
Duration (months): 9.0
Total project cost (EUR): 77850.0
EU funding (EUR): 77850.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The proposal relates to the Science with and for Society Work Programme, specifically to the call SwafS-20-2016 ERA Mobility and Career Day. It is focused on the removal of the barriers connected to the mobility of researchers and to the enhancement of scientific collaboration between Europe and the world. The proposal will address this challenge by organizing two information days bringing together experts from all scientific fields resulting in the unique opportunity for young people to acquire information regarding their career development. The objectives of the proposal are to offer and maximise career prospects opportunities to young researchers and graduates, to promote the EURAXESS initiative and its services provided to mobile researchers, to introduce the financial tools of scientific career abroad and to encourage young female generation to pursue science education. The project aims to provide wide range of information to young people regarding their career options while helping to forge their career path in science and innovation and emphasizing the benefits of research careers with mobility. The coordinator of the project is the Czech BHO of EURAXESS initiative. The consortium consists of one beneficiary and the advisory board made up by the representatives of the Marie Curie Alumni Association and the EURAXESS Czech Republic. By organizing two career days in the Czech Republic the proposal aims to ensure better knowledge about European job and funding opportunities, particularly about EURAXESS initiative, and in medium and long term the increase both in the cross-national and international circulation of researchers and in the interest of young people to embark on research careers with mobility.

Keywords: mobility,euraxess,young researchers,career development
Composite tool for winglet manufacturing (WIN-TOOL)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Smart, green and integrated transport
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky 2
Action type: Innovation actions
Partnership: CS2 (Art-187)
Countries involved: Greece,France,United Kingdom
Call: Prototype Tooling for subcomponents manufacturing for wing winglet (H2020-CS2-CFP03-2016-01, 2016)
Start date: 2017-02-01
End date: 2019-03-31
Duration (months): 26.0
Total project cost (EUR): 777939.47
EU funding (EUR): 598678.75
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

An all composite tool for the manufacturing of winglet pairs will be designed and manufactured. The tool will be self heated. Separate cavities will be fed by a single injection system, ensuring identical quality and dimensional tolerances for both winglets.

Keywords: composite tool,winglet,process monitoring,process optimisation,life cycle analysis,tool design
Frontiers in social-ecological research: achieving the promise of integration in Marine Spatial Planning for resilient social and environmental outcomes (SocioEcoFrontiers)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Environment and Geosciences
Countries involved: Portugal
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2018, 2018)
Start date: 2020-04-16
End date: 2024-04-14
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 147815.04
EU funding (EUR): 147815.04
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

People and nature are inextricably linked. Overcoming global challenges (e.g. food security and sustainable development) thus requires an integrated social-ecological perspective. Although essential for achieving international nature-development goals (e.g. Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services – IPBES; Blue Growth agenda; Sustainable Development Goals - SDG), the operationalization of social-ecological integration remains challenging. In particular, functional integration (i.e. bridging of science with policy or practice) is crucial for social and ecological resilience in light of current environmental change. Focusing on coastal and marine social-ecological systems (SES) and marine spatial planning (MSP), I will combine field-based studies, systematic reviewing and in-depth interviews to critically explore conditions facilitating or hindering social-ecological integration at global, European and national scales and enhance benefits of using integrative approaches. Two impactful case-studies (small-scale fisheries in São Tomé and Príncipe and Mozambique) will allow me to undertake a comprehensive analysis of these issues and their implications for marine biodiversity and human wellbeing, including socio-economic and gender aspects. This project will contribute towards addressing calls for enhanced and multifaceted social-ecological integration and facilitate interdisciplinary career development of a researcher moving from Biosciences Department (University of Exeter, UK) to Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal). By reframing environmental sciences as a field centred on social-ecological dynamics, this project will bring science and society together in a common effort to deal with sustainability challenges, while advancing cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral (academic and non-academic) knowledge exchange and facilitating academic development (researcher and host organization).

Keywords: global sustainability challenges,interdisciplinary research,marine social ecological systems,science policy interface,small scale fisheries,social ecological change
Preventing Violent Extremism in the Balkans and the MENA: Strengthening Resilience in Enabling Environments (PREVEX)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective societies
Theme: Reflective societies - cultural heritage and European identity
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Italy,Italy,Albania,Iraq,Bosnia and Herzegovina,Serbia,Belgium,Bulgaria,Norway,France,Senegal,Denmark,Morocco,Kosovo
Call: Drivers and contexts of violent extremism in the broader MENA region and the Balkans (H2020-SC6-GOVERNANCE-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-01-01
End date: 2023-06-30
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2954028.75
EU funding (EUR): 2954028.75
Participants: 15
Project status: SIGNED

Despite the EU having revised its counter-terrorism policies several times since 2001, the destructive impact of violent extremism continues to take its toll, generating negative shocks across international borders. The overarching objective of PREVEX is, therefore, to put forward more fine-tuned and effective approaches to preventing violent extremism. Focusing on the broader MENA region and the Balkans, context-sensitive, in-depth case studies of the occurrence and non-occurrence of violent extremism will be carried out and then brought together in a regional comparison. In doing so, PREVEX will seek to improve the understanding of how different drivers of violent extremism operate. Particular emphasis will be placed on how to strengthen resilience through investigating the non-occurrence of violent extremism in ‘enabling environments’. PREVEX employs a bottom-up approach to local–global dynamics combined with an institutionalist analysis of the responses of the EU, member states and Third Countries. The project consists of a carefully assembled team of area and subject experts, representing both EU member states and the regions analysed. PREVEX utilises an inter-disciplinary approach informed by mixed-methods. The project is therefore ideally positioned to ensure mutual learning between and within the EU, the Balkans and the broader MENA region. Hence, PREVEX will contribute to more effective policies that prevents violent extremism through strengthening societal resilience.

Keywords: violent extremism,prevention,resilience,enabling environments,context sensitivity,counter terrorism,gender sensitivity