Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
STable high-capacity lithium-Air Batteries with Long cycle life for Electric cars (STABLE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Recovery Package: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) topics within NMP
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Italy,Spain,Spain,Sweden,Ireland,Türkiye,Spain,Slovenia
Call:  (FP7-2012-GC-MATERIALS, 2012)
Start date: 2012-09-01
End date: 2015-08-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3414380.8
EU funding (EUR): 2495517.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

Electric car is considered as the most promising technical solution for automotive industries in 21st century since the use of electric energy not only slows down the petrol consumption but also contribute to reduce the CO2 emission and toxic air pollutants. Due to its good performance, Li-ion battery is generally studied to meet the above demands. However, it is still not satisfactory for long distance use because of its limited energy density. Therefore Li-air batteries have attracted worldwide attentions as an ideal alternative, because their outstanding energy density is extremely high compared to other rechargeable batteries. In this project, a multidisciplinary work team in materials synthesis and characterization, cell assembly and test will cooperate to perform a joint research to deliver a Li-air battery cell for EVs with high capacity and long cycle life in laboratory scale. This project focuses on innovations of battery anode, cathode, electrolyte materials and technologies, as well as assembly of batteries cells which are crucial on battery performance, cost and environmental impact. Improvement of lifetime and cyclability of Li-air batteries through finding highly active bifunctional catalysts to effectively regenerate batteries, protecting the Li anode from dendrites formation using suitable membranes and obtaining stable electrolyte with additives to render solubility of Li2O2 that blogs on cathode will be studied. Activities will focus especially on 1) optimization of cathode structures; 2) the selection of active catalysts and dehydration membranes; 3) modification of anode structure with necessary protecting layers, additives or surfactants; 4)modification of electrolyte properties. The final aim is to obtain Li-air battery cells with specific capacity of >2000mAh/g and an improvement of cycle life to 100-150 cycles.

Keywords: lithium-air batteries,long life time,electric vehicles,stable
Robust, and FLEXible CAST iron manufacturing (FLEXICAST)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Recovery Package: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) topics within NMP
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Spain,Spain,France,Italy,Italy,Poland,France,Denmark
Call:  (FP7-2012-NMP-ICT-FoF, 2012)
Start date: 2012-11-01
End date: 2016-10-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 9174941.5
EU funding (EUR): 5700000.0
Participants: 16
Project status: CLOSED

The FLEXICAST project presents knowledge-based technologies that aim to follow the way to transform the conventional (batch-by-batch) foundry process into a flexible (mold-by-mold) process. The proposal technologies will be applicable not only to new cast iron foundry lines, but also is readily available to be retro-fitted to existing plants. The specific objectives are:a)A cast iron production cell. Together with melting, treatment and pouring sub processes in a cast iron production cell is essential and imperative. We propose to install the melting shop closer to the pouring system kept closed on the mould carrousel, while the transfer and treatment ladle is removed. The widespread adoption of new melting shop as an operating process is in itself fostering the creation of even more powerful induction-plasma power supplies, versatile melt control technology, high-power density furnaces, temperature control systems, nodularization systems(magnesium vapour), inoculation systems, and automated pouring systems.b)Integration of Artificial Intelligence-based Control System. The objective is to develop a software platform. This can help us to the prediction of local structures, phases and ultimately the local mechanical properties, to asses casting quality in the foundry. In this point, also, three specific methodologies will be studied and improved:DTA analysis and on-line microstructural analysis and X-ray for on-line inspection.c)A robot cell for automated metal finishing processes. d)Demo pilot plant in real industrial settings in order to demonstrate a clear breakthrough using project development in comparison with the state-of-art solutions. Some results are:a)Cast iron manufacturing cell represents, at least, 30% energy reduction in comparison with conventional melting systems.b)Drastic reduction melt temperature scattering during molding process. Reduce metal transport (No transfer and treatment ladles).c)Overheating reduction.d)Reduce rejection of casting pieces

Keywords: cast iron,plasma,pouring,inoculation,mg vapour,fi reasoning,robotics,x-ray,quality,casting simulation.
Ultra thin glass membranes for advanced, adjustable and affordable quadruple glazing windows for zero-energy buildings (MEM4WIN)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Recovery Package: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) topics within NMP
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Austria,Italy,Austria,United Kingdom,Austria,Germany,United Kingdom,Germany,Korea, Republic of,Austria,Germany,Germany
Call:  (FP7-2012-NMP-ENV-ENERGY-ICT-EeB, 2012)
Start date: 2012-10-01
End date: 2016-03-31
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 6829200.72
EU funding (EUR): 3998535.0
Participants: 15
Project status: CLOSED

Windows are critical elements to control the energy performance of buildings especially for zero-energy buildings. It is of paramount importance to develop windows which show reduced U-value, weight and costs and certain features to control and harvest energy. Such a window will have a high impact in the window industry and will reduce green house gas emissions as long as the window is affordable, can be used in renovation and in every climate zone. Therefore MEM4WIN is aiming at the following goals (1) weight reduction (2) energy control and harvesting (3) replacement of cost intensive processes and materials. (1) We will introduce a novel IG-Unit for quadruple glazing containing ultra thin glass membranes dedicated as frameless openable windows for direct application in facades. Due to this approach U-values of 0.3 W/m²K can be achieved reducing weight by more than 50% and costs by 20%. (2) We will implement printed organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and solar thermal collectors for energy harvesting and micro mirrors for energy control and advances day lighting. (3) Fabrication costs will further be reduced by replacing conventional and cost intensive materials used for contacts like ITO and silver by graphene. We will introduce production methods like roll-to-plate and ink-jet printing to fabricate contacts for OPVs. At the end of the project the different components like micro mirrors, OPVs, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar thermal collector will be integrated into a demonstrator showing the suitability of the used equipment, processes and new materials developed within MEM4WIN. Each aspect of MEM4WIN - (1) weight reduction, (2) energy control and harvesting, (3) replacement of cost intensive processes and materials - is represented by experts in this field resulting in a multidisciplinary highly motivated consortium containing participants from basic research as well as industrial endusers from whole Europe.

Keywords: smart window,ultra thin glass membranes,zero-energy building,quadruple glazing,opv,bipv,solar thermal collector,graphene,anti-reflective coating,cvd,micro-mirror arrays
Smart production of Microsystems based on laminated polymer films (SMARTLAM)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Recovery Package: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) topics within NMP
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Germany,Austria,United Kingdom,Germany,Switzerland,Spain,United Kingdom,Germany,Germany
Call:  (FP7-2012-NMP-ICT-FoF, 2012)
Start date: 2012-10-01
End date: 2016-01-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3633791.7
EU funding (EUR): 2673000.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

Today´s fabrication methods for micro devices can require expensive tooling and long turnaround times, making empirical, performance-based modifications to the design expensive and time consuming. These methods also are limited in their flexibility, so that complex devices, that incorporate on-board valves, separation media, membranes, and recirculating pumps, cannot be developed and adapted without considerable expense in molds and assembly fixtures. This creates a barrier to the development of medium to large series of complex and higher functionality devices, where the cost-benefit ratio of incorporating functionality is too risky for the typical laboratory, diagnostic or medical device developer. To bridge the gap between a high volume production with specialized equipment and a - until today - not efficient production of medium series, SME´s need to find other, more flexible and scalable approaches to produce microsystems in high volumes. The solution proposed by SMARTLAM builds on a modular, flexible, scalable 3D-Integration scenario (3D-I), where novel polymer film materials will be combined with state of the art, scalable 3D printing, structuring and welding technologies. These technologies will be integrated in one production cell allowing for the production of complete 3D Microsystems. A 3D-Integration modeling environment will be set up to support users of the SMARTLAM environment by the design of 3D-I hardware compatible microsystems. Besides the technological challenges SMARTLAM will demonstrate a complete business case. A SME company acting as OEM service provider will be responsible for “the real world” benchmarking and testing of the SMARTLAM production platform concept. To assess and demonstrate the potential of SMARTLAM, two SME demonstrator partners will take over the role of potential customers, both providing input as well as assessing the 3-DI approach regarding costs, technological capabilities and adaptiveness.

Keywords: flexible,scalable production
International Air Transport and Operations Symposium 2012 (ATOS2012)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Transport (including Aeronautics)
Destination: Aeronautics and air transport
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-AAT-2012-RTD-1, 2012)
Start date: 2012-05-01
End date: 2012-10-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 105950.0
EU funding (EUR): 43367.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

 As we enter the second decade of aviation, and with the EU Emission Trading Scheme about to enter into force, ATOS 2012 will explore how to achieve sustainable progress for the industry. The conference will address ways to identify, formalize, quantify, optimize and deliver sustained value for air transport in the current environment. The conference will help to move towards a new Value Operations Methodology that raises the profile of operations research and vehicle research that incorporates not only cost but also environment, safety and capacity in the equation.  Through a number of lectures new ideas will be tabled for 4 major topics that will be addressed: Airlines, airports and ATM; Air transport integration, environmental impact and technological innovation; Engineering value analysis, cost modelling and business innovation; service support and life cycle analysis.  Special emphasis will be placed on the experience gained in EU funded RTD projects, including SESAR and Clean Sky. The conference will also highlight the new SRIA published by ACARE

Keywords: conference,value operations methodology,airlines,airports and atm,air transport integration,environmental impact and technological innovation,engineering value analysis,cost modelling
Sustainable urban Planning with Innovative and low energy Thermal And power Generation fröm Residual And renewable Sources (PITAGORAS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Energy
Destination: Energy efficiency and savings
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Spain,Germany,Spain,Austria,Italy,Spain,Poland,Czechia,Spain
Call:  (FP7-ENERGY-SMARTCITIES-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2013-11-01
End date: 2017-10-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 9145179.13
EU funding (EUR): 5871454.67
Participants: 13
Project status: CLOSED

The project is focused on efficient integration of city districts with industrial parks through smart thermal grids. The overall objective of the project is to demonstrate a highly replicable, cost-effective and high energy efficiency large scale energy generation system that will allow sustainable urban planning of very low energy city districts. The main focus of the project is medium-high (>400ºC) temperature waste heat recovery from industry and its use for energy supply to cities. The following systems and concepts will be developed: - Waste heat recovery systems - Organic Rankine Cycle for heat and power generation - Thermal energy storage systems (short and long-term) - Optimized future thermal energy distribution networks - Solar thermal energy - Optimized integration of new technologies and concepts developed and state-of-the-art renewable energy systems - Innovative tools for efficient energy management of the system The Pitagoras concept developed for medium-high temperature waste heat recovery will be demonstrated through a real scale demonstration plant in the city of Brescia (Italy): medium/high temperature waste heat recovery (600ºC) from a steel foundry and ORC unit (2,1 MWe) for heat and power generation, including district heating to a city district nearby. Additionally a case study will be developed based on the integration of solar thermal energy in an oil and gas industry in the city of Kremsmünster (Austria). The developed concept will include seasonal thermal energy storage system for the management of the surplus waste heat in the industry and solar thermal energy (10.000m2) as support energy system, increasing the RES contribution in the city through district heat supply to a residential area nearby.

Keywords: waste heat,solar thermal,district heating,heat pump,seasonal storage,orc
STEP-UP - Strategies Towards Energy Performance and Urban Planning (STEP-UP)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Energy
Destination: Energy efficiency and savings
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Sweden,Latvia,Belgium,Belgium,Latvia
Call:  (FP7-ENERGY-SMARTCITIES-2012, 2012)
Start date: 2012-11-01
End date: 2015-07-31
Duration (months): 33.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4641594.62
EU funding (EUR): 3749593.11
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

STEP-UP - brings together excellence on energy planning from Glasgow; Ghent; Riga; and Gothenburg – 4 ambitious, northern European, historic, port cities together with their industrial and research partners. The initiative is supported at the highest political level in all 4 cities – and city leaders will be active in the project throughout its life, ensuring it delivers its objectives, and has clear and significant impact in the partner cities and beyond. STEP-UP takes an integrated approach to energy planning, integrated project design, and implementation by addressing 3 vital themes together: energy and technology; economics; organisation and stakeholders. STEP-UP partner cities will significantly enhance their Covenant of Mayors Strategic Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) to tackle all three Europe 2020 energy targets: energy efficiency / energy reduction; growth of renewable energy; carbon emissions reduction. STEP-UP will draw on the partner cities’ experience of integrated energy planning, and will build on this through learning and adapting experience from other cities and partners to create a coherent and easy-to-use model for energy planning. This model will be adopted in multiple cities to deliver faster and greater impacts for Europe’s 2020 energy targets – and wider policy objectives such as improving security of energy supplies, urban regeneration, economic growth, and tackling fuel poverty – making these cities better places to live, work, learn, and do business. Key deliverables are: An integrated model for delivering ambitious realistic integrated SEAPs; Enhanced SEAPs in all partner cities; Innovative energy projects in all partner cities that integrate different technologies and stakeholders; A learning network of cities to replicate this action across Europe; Work with the Central Party School to replicate this model in China; Training programmes for professionals A new Masters Course on Sustainable city planning and implementation.

Keywords: sustainable cities,integrated energy planning,carbon reduction,renewable energy,seaps,energy efficiency,smart cities
High performance Production line for Small Series Metal Parts (HYPROLINE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Recovery Package: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) topics within NMP
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Netherlands,Sweden,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Sweden,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-2012-NMP-ICT-FoF, 2012)
Start date: 2012-09-01
End date: 2015-08-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4017939.5
EU funding (EUR): 2538000.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

The general objective of Hyproline is to strengthen the competitiveness of the European industry by introducing manufacturing methods, which will allow companies to 1) reduce time-to-market and number of rejects, 2) make more customized and innovative products with a higher market value, and 3) make products > 20% more accurate with considerable savings (>30%) in consump-tion of waste metal, fluids and services, with an equivalent reduction of CO2 emission. By further developing the manufacturing process itself as well as by research and application work on materials, pre and post treatment of the parts produced and supporting software Hyproline adds capabilities to commercially available manufacturing systems, in terms of speed, product quality and versatility. By keeping focus on the entire process from conceptual outline of the product via product design, engineering and production planning to actual manufacturing and control of quality, the project contributes to the development of a versatile manufacturing process, suited for industrial produc-tion by SMEs of complex custom made metal (meso scale = order 10 mm) parts in small batches or even in one-of-a-kind production mode. The Hyproline manufacturing concept will be demonstrated by its pilot implementation for serial production of customized high quality meso parts for two different industrial sectors of (1) electronics and (2) aerospace.

Keywords: high performance manufacturing additive manufacturing high speed flexible modular manufacturing metal micro parts
Low Emission AntiFouling coatings based on the novel discovered post settlement penetration triggered antifouling (LEAF)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Transport (including Aeronautics)
Destination: Sustainable surface transport (INCLUDING THE �EUROPEAN GREEN CARS INITIATIVE�)
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Sweden,United Kingdom,Brazil,Belgium,Italy,Greece
Call:  (FP7-SST-2012-RTD-1, 2012)
Start date: 2012-09-01
End date: 2015-12-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2950793.24
EU funding (EUR): 2148403.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

Marine biofouling can be defined as the colonization of man-made surfaces in seawater by microscopic and macroscopic organisms. This phenomenon can result in great loss of function and effectiveness both for cruising ships and for static constructions. Of special concern is the negative effects of hard foulers such as barnacles, which cause [1]: (i) increased drag resistance resulting in up to 40% increases fuel consumption, and (ii) disruption of the corrosion protective layer of marine vessels and constructions. Current antifouling technologies are based either on release of biocides or on low-adhesion coatings, e.g. silicone based coatings. Present biocide-based strategies are based on a continuous exposure of biocides at the film/water interface and consequently release into the environment if the antifouling efficacy is to be maintained. Such biocide-based solutions can therefore not be regarded as sustainable. Low adhesion coatings suffer from drawbacks of low durability and associated high material and maintenance costs. Therefore, there is currently no sustainable and cost-efficient solution available on the market today to minimize the costly and environmentally important problem of marine biofouling of marine vessels and constructions. Recently we have reported [2] a novel method to deal with hard fouler such as barnacles. This approach is not based on the exposure and release of biocide into the water. Instead it is based on the direct contact between biocide residing inside a coating and fouling organisms such as the barnacles. The technical challenge of the project is to find the optimal combination of biocide/coating matrix in order to completely eliminate the release of biocides. Expected impacts of the project are: lower fuel consumption, lower dispersion of biocide, reduced maintenance cost and longer life time (economical aspects) together with, reduced accumulation in the system of biocides and CO2 and reduced alien species transportation by ships

Keywords: new material reducing ship environmental footprint new coating materials reduce maintenance reducing friction reducing emission biocide cost-effective material maximise capabilities minimising coasts