Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Identifying best available technologies for decentralized wastewater treatment and resource recovery for India (Saraswati 2.0)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Climate action, environment,  resource efficiency and raw materials
Theme: Protection of the environment, sustainable management of natural resources, water , biodiversity and ecosystems
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: India,Estonia,Israel,Austria,Spain,Belgium,Norway,Netherlands,Denmark,Portugal
Call: EU-India water co-operation (H2020-SC5-2018-1, 2018)
Start date: 2019-08-01
End date: 2024-07-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4103172.5
EU funding (EUR): 2009472.5
Participants: 17
Project status: SIGNED

The aim of SARASWATI 2.0 is to identify best available and affordable technologies for decentralized wastewater treatment with scope of resource/energy recovery and reuse in urban and rural areas. Further, it addresses the challenge of real time monitoring and automation. The previous SARASWATI project has shown that a number of decentralized wastewater treatment plants in India do not perform properly and that there are few plants that would meet the more stringent standards as those proposed by the Indian Government in 2015. Thus, in many cases not even CATNAP (the cheapest available technology narrowly avoiding prosecution) has been applied, leading to high pollution levels. The SARASWATI project therefore proposed to adopt the principle of BAT (best available technologies) in a more flexible way, adapting the definition of BAT to the local context, based on complementing the treatment efficiency with the costs of the treatment technology and affordability, and local context in the location of application. This will allow to identify BATs with more stringent standards if required and suitable for the location. Thereby, ten pilot technologies in 7 Indian States demonstrating enhanced removal of organic pollution (BOD, TSS), nutrients (particularly Nitrogen), organic micro-pollutants and pathogens have been proposed (WP1). Further, all pilots allow for resource recovery contributing to the principles of a circular economy and will undergo a comprehensive performance assessment (WP2) complemented by an extended sustainability assessment informed by recent ISO standards (WP4). This will allow identification of BATs for the Indian context. In addition, suitable automation and control strategies will be tested and recommended, taking into account the presence of operators and their level of knowledge and expertise (WP3). Finally, WP5 is dedicated to dissemination and exploitation of results. The consortium is comprised of a well-balanced EU-Indian team of 17 partners.

Keywords: affordability,economic and institutional aspects,planning,policies,regulations,social acceptance
Modelling for the search for new active materials for redox flow batteries (SONAR)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Secure, clean and efficient energy
Theme: A single, smart European electricity grid
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Australia,Germany,Switzerland,France,France,Denmark
Call: Modelling and simulation for Redox Flow Battery development (H2020-LC-BAT-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-01-01
End date: 2023-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2820535.0
EU funding (EUR): 2385985.0
Participants: 7
Project status: SIGNED

SONAR will develop a framework for the simulation-based screening of electroactive materials for aqueous and nonaqueous organic redox flow batteries (RFBs). It will adopt a multiscale modelling paradigm, in which simulation methods at different physical scales will be further advanced and linked by combining physics- and data-based modelling. Competing energy storage technologies are only comparable when using the levelized-cost-of-storage (LCOS) as a global metric, accounting for the complex interrelations between factors like CAPEX, lifetime and performance. SONAR will thus develop a screening framework to determine LCOS, starting from the automatic generation of candidate structures for the electroactive material, then iterating through molecular-, electrochemical interface-, porous electrodes-, cell-, stack-, system- and techno-economic-level models. For the iterative traversal of the different scales, exclusion criteria like solubility, standard potentials and kinetics will be defined, and the results for individual candidates will be stored in a database for further processing. To increase the throughput of the screening, SONAR will exploit advanced data integration, analysis and machine-learning techniques, drawing on the growing amount of data produced during the project. The models will be validated e.g. by comparison with measurements of redox potentials for known chemistries, or measurement data of RFB half-cells and lab-sized test cells. SONAR will work closely with industrial partners (incl. JenaBatteries, Volterion) to ensure the commercial viability of the results. The models will be exploited individually and in a comprehensive screening service offered by Fraunhofer SCAI, facilitating the rapid assessment of the technical and economic potential of a new technology in its earliest development stages. This will reduce the cost and time-to-market, thus strengthening the competitiveness of the EU’s battery industry in the emerging field of organic RFBs.

Keywords: organic,redox flow battery,linked models,high throughput screening,modelling,simulation,density functional theory,kinetic monte carlo,techno economics,cell,system,stack,battery system
Adsorption and Dynamics of Nucleic Acids on Surfaces in Ionic Liquid Environment (NAIL)

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: Chemistry
Countries involved: Belgium
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2017, 2017)
Start date: 2018-03-01
End date: 2020-02-29
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 172800.0
EU funding (EUR): 172800.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Nucleic acid storage and stability is of primary importance as it finds uses in material science as nanomachines, biosensors and bioelectronics. The long-term stability and storage of DNA is a major challenge as hydrolytic reactions cause its denaturation when stored in an aqueous environment with conventional buffer solutions. Most of the devices employing nucleic acids require the nucleic acid molecule (generally DNA) to be adsorbed on the surface with a solvent in its immediate vicinity. The search for suitable solvents and electrolytes received a boost with the advent of ionic liquids (ILs). Nucleic acids have showcased enhanced chemical and structural stability in ILs compared to conventional buffer solutions. However, to employ ILs as electrolytes or solvents in biosensors and bioelectronics it is paramount to understand the effect of IL ions on the adsorption and dynamics of DNA molecules on surfaces. The objective can be achieved by employing a synergistic approach of microscopy, spectroscopy and theory. Time lapse scanning force microscopy (SFM) and Tip Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS) supported by computational studies will give a comprehensive idea in this regard. In essence, the central research objective of NAIL is to understand, the role of the various stabilizing interactions on Nucleic Acids imposed by the ions of Ionic Liquids on the adsorption and dynamics of the former on surfaces. Along with the research objectives, the ultimate goal of the project is to propel me, Sugosh Prabhu to a position of professional independence at the forefront of academic/industrial research by enhancing my innovative potential, diversify my individual competences; and also to open up new avenues in terms of collaboration for me and the host organization.

Keywords: ionic liquids,dna adsorption,dna dynamics,tip enhanced raman spectroscopy,atomic force microscopy,scanning force microscopy
Multiplex Network Econometrics (MultiNetMetrics)

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: Economic Sciences
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2017, 2017)
Start date: 2018-11-01
End date: 2020-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 177598.8
EU funding (EUR): 177598.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Network analysis has been recently used in economics and finance for studying macroeconomic and financial crises. It has shown to contribute to a better understanding of complex systems of interconnected financial institutions and markets. It also enables policy makers to explain why and how financial and economic systems are interconnected. So far most research has focused on static and single-layer networks. The two main research aims of this project are to study (i) the dynamic behaviour of networks and (ii) its possible dynamic linkages between different network layers. The project is referred to as MultiNetMetrics. It aims to develop novel and appropriate econometric methods to address the two research challenges in a computationally feasible way. For the first objective of developing dynamic networks, I will develop innovative inference methods for identifying the dynamics (observed or latent) in networks using a novel graphical vector autoregressive, score-driven time-varying parameter model. For the second objective, I will further extend the model to capture the dynamics of multilayer and multiplex representations of financial networks. This will lead to a better understanding of the possible dynamic relations between economic and financial variables in different network layers. The project is hosted by VU Amsterdam, one of the top research groups in time series econometrics. The project also includes a secondment at the Dutch central bank to implement the models empirically and to valorize the new research findings directly by interacting with policy makers.

Keywords: network theory,econometrics,graph theory,macroeconomics,finance,financial econometrics,bayesian inference,frequentist inference,dynamic network
Sunlight-Induced Nonadiabatic Dynamics of Atmospheric Molecules (SINDAM)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Physical and analytical chemical sciences
Panel description: Analytical chemistry, chemical theory, physical chemistry/chemical physics
Countries involved: United Kingdom,United Kingdom
Call: ERC Starting Grant (ERC-2018-STG, 2018)
Start date: 2019-01-01
End date: 2024-06-30
Duration (months): 66.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1499457.0
EU funding (EUR): 689690.73
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Our atmosphere appears to be a reservoir of inert gaseous molecules, while in reality, it is also composed of a plethora of highly reactive molecules and radicals. Among these are the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute substantially to both global warming and air pollution. Detailed atmospheric models attempt to describe the incredibly complex network of chemical reactions resulting from VOC oxidation in our troposphere and to predict its composition, paramount for informing societal and political decisions and regulations. A surprising observation, though, is that the role of sunlight in the reactions of VOC intermediates is scarcely understood, even though excited-state dynamics, triggered by sunlight absorption, initiate most of the atmosphere’s chemistry. This lack of information is partly due to the challenge in conducting photochemical experiments on transient VOC species. As a result, VOC-related chemical mechanisms are mostly based on a ground electronic state chemistry, leading to some critical deviations between the predicted and observed composition of the atmosphere. Also, vastly neglecting the rich photochemistry of these VOC species leads to a poorer understanding of their resulting environmental impact. This project, SINDAM, launches the field of in silico atmospheric photochemistry by using recent breakthroughs in theoretical and computational chemistry to establish the importance of photochemical processes of VOCs in the atmosphere, either in isolation or in contact with water molecules. SINDAM will answer the simple yet critical question: how ubiquitous are photophysical and photochemical effects in the atmospheric chemistry of VOCs? Hence, this project will stimulate an exciting new synergistic area at the edge between theoretical and atmospheric chemistry, leading to a real, societal impact by improving the predictive power of atmospheric models in the context of global warming and air quality.
Dramatically improving chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis using an active steering telescopic microcatheter device in conjunction with a new ultra-low friction hydrophilic coating (ADDEGE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Ireland
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1, 2019)
Start date: 2019-08-01
End date: 2019-12-31
Duration (months): 5.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) is prevalent in 12% of the global population over the age of 60 (Yuji Okuno, Amine Korchi, Takuma Shinjo, Shojiro Kato, Takao Kaneko, 2017). OA results in a loss of mobility and debilitating pain in those effected. It can ultimately lead to invasive knee replacement or reconstruction surgery. OA is responsible for more than 6 million steroid and non-steroid based knee injections globally each year. It is among the top three reasons, globally, for both opioid and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions. Given the well documented economic benefit that comes with restored mobility in patients, the negative side effects of current drug treatments (addition for opioids and gastrointestinal complications for NSAIDs), the expense and recovery time associated with surgery, and the high ongoing cost of drug therapy, a new treatment paradigm for osteoarthritis is certainly needed. The end product is a device will allow Interventional Radiologists to reach deep into the anatomy and safely deliver targeted embolisation treatment to this patient population. It will operate and treat in arteries that are significantly smaller than those currently treated. The treatment has the potential to generate a €2Bn saving from the global healthcare spend and delivery meaningful long term pain relief for up to 90% of those treated.

Keywords: chronic knee pain interventional radiologists steerable microcatheter coating embolic particles,reducing friction
REmote Climate Effects and their Impact on European sustainability, Policy and Trade (RECEIPT)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Climate action, environment,  resource efficiency and raw materials
Theme: Fighting and adapting to climate change
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Italy,Austria,Germany,Italy,Switzerland,Switzerland,Norway,Poland,Belgium,Netherlands,Netherlands,Netherlands,Netherlands,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,United Kingdom
Call: Climate change impacts in Europe (H2020-LC-CLA-2018-2, 2018)
Start date: 2019-09-01
End date: 2023-12-31
Duration (months): 52.0
Total project cost (EUR): 6998996.25
EU funding (EUR): 6998996.25
Participants: 19
Project status: SIGNED

In an interconnected world, Europe’s economy will be increasingly affected by climate change impacts that occur beyond its border. The movement of goods and services, people and capital occurs at ever increasing rates and volumes. This complex network reveals Europe’s globalized climate exposure, vulnerability and risk structure, through which both gradual and sudden impacts of climatic features at any location on the world (hurricanes, droughts, melting ice sheets) propagate, ultimately impacting Europe’s socio-economic welfare. Public awareness of Europe’s sensitivity to global climate impacts is steadily growing. In order to provide relevant and quantitative information on the European risks from remote global climatic features, RECEIPT will develop and implement a novel stakeholder driven storytelling concept that maps representative connections between European socio-economic activities and remote climatic hazards. Using a limited number of storylines designed for selected sectors, RECEIPT has the following key objectives and deliverables: • Mapping of global hotspots of remote areas with climate features relevant for Europe, using state-of- the-art climate and climate-impact databases; • Science-based sectoral storylines co-developed with societal partners, describing the impacts of remote climate change on: European food security, the financial sector, international development, commodities and European coastal infrastructure; • Assessment of European socio-economic impacts along each of the selected storylines under different future climatic conditions, including high-end climate scenarios; • A robust synthesis of the storyline results into a pan-European socio-economic risk assessment focusing on the difference between high-end and moderate climate change conditions; • Innovative web-based concepts for visualizing potential impacts of remote drivers and mapping risk mitigation options.

Keywords: stakeholder driven storylines,climate change,european sectors,remote climatic hazards,mitigation and adaptation scenarios,paris agreement,risk assessment,climate impact visualization
The ZOOarchaeology of Historical CRETE: A Multiscalar Approach to Animals in Ancient Greece (ZOOCRETE)

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: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-09-01
End date: 2024-08-01
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 224933.76
EU funding (EUR): 224933.76
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

ZOOCRETE adopts an interdisciplinary approach to examine the development and resilience of citizen-states in ancient Crete through the lens of communal feasting and food production. The research focuses on skeletal and multi-isotope analyses (carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and strontium) of faunal remains from civic dining buildings and residential spaces in four Cretan settlements from the first millennium BCE. These new archaeological datasets will be compared to a quantitative analysis of ancient Greek textual sources describing the production and consumption of animals. In these ways, the multiscalar approach zooms in on the individual lifeways of consumed animals and individual feasting contexts and zooms out to a big data investigation of animals in Greek archaeology and texts. The innovative analysis involved in this project will result in the creation of new narratives on the production and consumption of animals in ancient commensal feasts that will enhance our understanding of the resilience of ancient citizen-states. The Fellowship offers Dr Dibble the opportunity to acquire advanced intellectual and technical training in isotope zooarchaeology, an emerging field that will place him at the forefront of interdisciplinary analyses combining scientific methods with humanist inquiry in the fields of environmental archaeology and archaeological science. The creation of interdisciplinary networks as well as the dissemination and communication of the results to the scientific community and the broader public will increase our understanding of the relationship between food production and cultural identity, and more broadly act as a model for integrating textual, archaeological, and biomolecular datasets in a problem driven manner. Dr. Dibble’s novel social media outreach will disseminate the results to the broader public, showing the importance our past holds in today’s world within the context of sustainable agropastoralism.

Keywords: zooarchaeology,environmental archaeology,isotope analysis,digital humanities,greek archaeology,archaeology of crete,foodways,commensality,city states
Converting conventional cars into hybrid and solar vehicles (HySolarKit)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Smart, green and integrated transport
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Italy
Call: Small business innovation research for Transport (H2020-SMEINST-1-2014, 2014)
Start date: 2015-05-01
End date: 2015-10-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

In the last decade, increasing effort has been put worldwide in reducing the impact on fuel consumption and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from passengers cars. HySolarKit introduces for the first time the possibility to modify a conventional car into a plug-in solar-powered hybrid electric vehicle, allowing reduction of fuel consumption and GHG emissions by ~20%, with limited investment cost (~2.500€), acceptable payback (2-3 years) and without invalidating performance and safety. The innovation integrates for the first time state of the art technologies (in-wheel motors, Li-ion battery, flexible PV panel) with an advanced control system, self-adaptive to different vehicle and in-wheel typologies and features. HySolarKit unique selling points are: i) successful coupling with solar energy ii) applicability to existing fleets, with limited investment with respect to a fleet electrification, iii) flexibility of energy sources. eProInn will foster the industrial development of the research aimed at a successful commercialization strategy. A preliminary market assessment has already shown huge market potential (~130Ml€ in Italy only), as well as willingness to pay by main customer categories. Proposer SME has already defined a thorough commercialization strategy, addressing the B2C and B2B main markets, in line with own company strategy. This includes an initial self-financing for R&D development and market validation as well as the technical and capital support of already involved partners (Landi Renzo and Actua), financers (Beijing Rongtong S&T Ind. Group) and subcontractors (Ciaotech), and others identified in Phase 1. A tentative business plan has already been drafted over a 2+3-year period, showing that with the help of the SME-instrument a positive ROI can be realized already at year 4 (+35%). Phase 1 project will assess the technical, regulatory and economic feasibility of HySolarKit project and define a convenient commercialization strategy for the product.

Keywords: hybrid electric vehicle,transformation kit,renewable energy,fuel consumption and ghg emissions,reduction,business plan,commercialization strategy