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Investigating Morphological Effects on Charge-Carrier Dynamics and Surface Active Sites in Ferrite Thin Films using Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Spectroscopy and Surface Titration Techniques (PROSCOPY)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Chemistry
Countries involved: Belgium,Germany
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-04-01
End date: 2027-03-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 216240.0
EU funding (EUR): 216240.0
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

This proposal seeks to explore the synthesis and characterization of thin film titania/ferrite Z-scheme materials, with an emphasis on elucidating the impact of morphology on charge carrier dynamics and surface active sites, thereby unraveling its influence on CO2 reduction performance in a photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell. The kinetics of electron and hole pairs in ferrite films will be investigated through time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) techniques, providing insights into how morphological variations affect charge carrier behavior. Surface titration methods will be employed to identify active redox sites in the Z-scheme photo(electro)catalysts. The films will be synthesized using dip coating, spray coating, and spin coating techniques, and the relationship between fabrication methods and surface electronic properties will be established. Additionally, the correlation between PEC performance, charge carrier dynamics, and surface active sites of ferrite films will be thoroughly examined. This project seeks to enhance the efficiency of CO2 photo(electro)conversion technologies by bridging critical knowledge gaps in the real-time dynamics and surface activity of Z-scheme catalytic powders and films, with a focus on their synthesis and performance. Successful outcomes could pave the way for significant advances in the renewable energy-driven production of sustainable chemicals, making a meaningful contribution to climate change mitigation efforts.

Keywords: ferrites tio2 z schemes,time resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy,electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy,charge carrier dynamics,surface active sites,surface titration
Lysosomal lipid logistics (LysoLogs)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Cell Biology, Development, Stem Cells and R egeneration
Panel description: For all organisms : Structure and function of the cell, cell -cell communication, embryogenesis, tissue differentiation, organogenesis, growth, development, evolution of development, organoids, stem cells, regeneration, therapeutic approaches
Countries involved: Austria
Call: ERC STARTING GRANTS (ERC-2025-STG, 2025)
Start date: 2025-10-01
End date: 2030-09-30
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1497278.0
EU funding (EUR): 1497278.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Lysosomes are the central degradative organelle of all cells and function as logistic centres of cellular metabolite flux. Their dysregulation underlies ~70 monogenetic lysosomal storage disorders, metabolic syndromes, neurodegenerative maladies, and aging, thus affecting an ever-growing portion of the human population. A frequent denominator in these pathophysiological conditions is the deposition of lipids and lipid metabolites in the lysosomal lumen which leads to the accumulation of dysfunctional lysosomes, inflammatory responses, and cell death. The molecular mechanisms governing lipid flux through lysosomes are poorly understood, despite their importance for human disease. My proposed project will provide fundamental insights into the regulation of lysosomal lipid metabolism and thus pave the way for new therapeutic strategies. To achieve this, I will address two key aspects of lysosomal lipid logistics with direct implications in lysosomal lipid-dependent diseases: First, I will systematically interrogate the poorly understood mechanisms that establish and maintain the specialized lipid composition of the lysosomal limiting membrane. Second, I will uncover mechanisms that regulate the export of lipids and their metabolites from the lysosomal lumen into the cytoplasm. Finally, I aim to harness the findings to boost lysosomal membrane biogenesis and upregulate lipid metabolite export pathways to counteract pathologic lysosomal phenotypes in neurodegeneration-driving microglia cells. The results will provide unprecedented insight into the regulation of lysosomal lipid metabolism and will inform novel strategies to alleviate pathological phenotypes in human diseases with utmost societal importance.

Keywords: microglia,lysosomal storage disorders,neuroinflammation,lysosomes,membrane biogenesis,phosphoinositides,lipid transfer
Thermochemical Heat Recovery and Upgrade for Industrial Processes (TechUPGRADE) (TechUPGRADE)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Theme: Energy
Destination: Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Denmark,Netherlands,Germany,Austria,Greece,Bulgaria,Ukraine,Sweden,Lithuania
Call: Development and pilot demonstration of heat upgrade technologies with supply temperature in the range 150-250°C (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D4-01, 2022)
Start date: 2023-05-01
End date: 2027-04-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4999765.0
EU funding (EUR): 4999765.0
Participants: 14
Project status: SIGNED

This project aims to develop and validate (in the relevant environment to reach TRL 5) a novel thermochemically operating technology that can very efficiently, safely, cost-effectively, and sustainably provide waste heat recovery of industrial processes and upgrade them to much higher temperature levels (the target temperature will be 150-250 deg. C, here). The technology is a novel yet outstanding generation of heat transformers (Hydration Heat Transformer), outperforming any other competing technologies including various designs of high-temperature vapor compression heat pumps due to several reasons. That is, TechUPGRADE's solution i) may simply be integrated with any renewable technologies including solar thermal systems, ii) consumes almost no electricity, and presents significantly high energy and exergy efficiencies, iii) can be much more cost-effective than competing technologies due to expected long useful lifespan, the simplicity of the design and operation mechanism, and the way it integrates low-value heat sources, iv) may be employed for a variety of integration possibilities, low-temperature heat sources, and various heat sink temperature levels, and also, v) with simple adjustment, can offer the storage of the recovered waste or renewable heat if there is a mismatch between the heat source availability and the process heating demand. The project consortium consists of 14 partners from the four corners of the EU; including 5 universities, 3 research centers, 4 SMEs, 1 large company, and 1 partner with several industrial end-users, making sure that all the required expertise for a successful accomplishment of the project and future exploitation exist, and also the partners supplement each other in the most optimal manner. The technology will be demonstrated in different specific designs and integrations in two relevant environments in Sweden and Germany in 35 kW and 10 kW high-temperature heat delivery capacities.

Keywords: sustainable process heating waste heat recovery solar thermal systems heat upgrading thermochemical energy upgrading thermochemical materials thermo economic analysis and optimizations
Inclusive Democratic Engagement and Language Technologies in Europe (IDEAL)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Culture, creativity and inclusive society
Theme: Culture, creativity and inclusive society
Destination: Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Greece,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,United Kingdom,Spain,Cyprus,France
Call: Political participation in multilingual spaces (HORIZON-CL2-2024-DEMOCRACY-01, 2024)
Start date: 2025-02-01
End date: 2028-01-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2980258.75
EU funding (EUR): 2980258.75
Participants: 12
Project status: SIGNED

The IDEAL project seeks to foster a European public space for citizen deliberation that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, utilising automated language tools and social innovation approaches. IDEAL will develop a unique methodology to support effective deliberation in multicultural and multilingual contexts underpinned by an in-depth analysis of the European participatory landscape, the dThe IDEAL project seeks to foster a European public space for citizen deliberation that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, utilising automated language tools and social innovation approaches. The project will develop a unique methodology to support effective deliberation in multicultural and multilingual contexts underpinned by an in-depth analysis of the European participatory landscape, the development of advanced AI-based tools and technologies, and rigorous testing in experimental field settings. IDEAL will leverage mechanisms of social innovation through design thinking, co-design, co-creation to deepen the scope and impact of its proposed methodology. Building on results from the Conference on the Future of Europe, deliberations initiated during the project will focus on issues related to European democracy, migration, health and wellbeing, jobs and social justice, and the rule of law. IDEAL will further develop Decidim deliberation platform functionality including multilingual evidence and open data for online multicultural training and support, backed up with real-time multilingual support services such as machine-effective translation simplification and subtitling and reading aloud applications. For offline environments, a user-friendly mobile application to support access to available multi-cultural resources (social indices, laws and regulations) will be developed. Finally, IDEAL will support the participation of users and their access to multilingual information in both modes through the development of a chatbot functionality embedded in the platform.

Keywords: citizen deliberation,multilingual spaces,language tools,democracy
Carnivores in human settlements: a new and different way to address the Middle Palaeolithic record (SCAVENGERS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Advanced grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: The Study of the Human Past
Panel description: Archaeology and history
Countries involved: Spain
Call: ERC ADVANCED GRANTS (ERC-2022-ADG, 2022)
Start date: 2024-01-01
End date: 2028-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2454563.0
EU funding (EUR): 2454563.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Anthropogenic sites often emerge from overlapping actions and/or occupations that include disruptive processes. Consequently, the palimpsests that arise can have a disorderly appearance, which may complicate the interpretation of such sites. The problem is worsened when some agents, such as carnivore scavengers, act on the archaeological record, causing the remains to disappear and leaving no obvious signs of their passage. Such occurrences have important consequences for archaeological studies, especially when trying to apply ethnographically-derived postulates created in high-resolution temporal contexts. However, new interpretations that are more complete can overcome this problem if the behaviour of scavengers is modelled using controlled experimental programs with wild carnivores (neo-taphonomy). SCAVENGERS consists of monitoring experimental reproductions of hearth-related assemblages (like those described in archaeological contexts) exposed to different species of wild carnivores: hyenas, lions, bears, wolves, and other smaller carnivores. The results will then be subsequently tested on different Middle Palaeolithic assemblages using Artificial Intelligence through computer techniques based on convolutional neural networks. However, the main aim is to generate cross-sectional data that can be applied to all periods and geographic areas, overcoming the limits of traditional archaeological methods to make accurate inferences about past human behaviour. The results of this project will contribute to the development of a new paradigm, changing some basic ideas about prehistory. There is a risk of generating a huge and unmanageable quantity of variables from neo-taphonomy. However, accumulated information and experience will provide valuable data and information for other areas of knowledge, such as those related to naturalistic studies, animal behaviour, and management of natural resources/parks.

Keywords: prehistory,middle palaeolithic,hominid carnivore interaction,actualism,neo taphonomy,deep learning
Sustainable transformations? The political geographies of green hydrogen in the Global South (H2SOUTH)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Social Sciences and Humanities
Countries involved: Belgium,Brazil
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01, 2024)
Start date: 2026-09-01
End date: 2028-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 216240.0
EU funding (EUR): 216240.0
Participants: 2
Project status: SIGNED

Green hydrogen is increasingly seen as a critical pillar of the global energy transition. Its appeal is also felt in the Global South, where countries seek to benefit from export opportunities, new infrastructures, and technological innovations. Yet, green hydrogen is predominantly discussed from technical and financial angles, prioritizing the experiences and interests of the Global North. Its political, societal, and spatial implications, particularly in more unequal Global South contexts, remain neglected and poorly understood. H2SOUTH addresses these insufficiencies by investigating the governance and spatial dimensions of green hydrogen's incipient deployment in the Global South, focusing on Brazil and India. Drawing on the interdisciplinary field of political geography, it conceptualizes green hydrogen systems as inherently political and spatial processes, embedded in prevailing–often uneven –power structures. H2SOUTH pursues two research objectives. The first investigates the ways in which green hydrogen governance is articulated in official political discourses, approaching the role of overall power relations. The second examines the making of green hydrogen spaces through specific investment sites, exploring their ground-level implications to host societies. H2SOUTH adopts an innovative multimethodological approach that aggregates topic modeling-based discourse analysis, social cartography, and qualitative techniques. It combines the study of governance frameworks with experiences and practices at the ground-level to further new, more complete understandings of green hydrogen, capturing its multifaceted, differentiated, and controversial consequences in and for the Global South. H2SOUTH’s impact will go beyond academia through dialogues with civil society, practitioners, and policymakers, raising awareness about the political and geographical implications of green hydrogen and offering policy directions towards more just energy transitions.

Keywords: green hydrogen energy transition global south political geography decarbonization sustainable development
Novel Li-Operated Potentiometric Electrochemical Gas Sensors (LiPEGS)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Chemistry
Countries involved: Germany
Call: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01, 2021)
Start date: 2024-01-01
End date: 2025-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 189687.36
EU funding (EUR): 189687.36
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

This action aims to deliver innovative Lithium (Li)-operated gas sensor devices. The low-power (i.e., low-temperature), low-cost, fast-response miniaturized gas sensor will monitor gas pollutants based on fast ion-conducting Li-based chemistries, originally developed for next-generation energy storage systems. It remains surprising that despite their high conductivity and stability, Li-garnet Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) solid electrolytes were mostly first integrated as large-scale ceramics in solid-state batteries, with their integration in sensors to replace classic oxygen conductors lagging behind. The fast ion-conduction characteristics of Li-based materials unlock the possibilities of cost-effective, low-power, multi-sensing arrays with a fast response, new sensing-electrode chemistries and an expanded scope of gases. The applicant will develop and implement a cheap and scalable ceramic processing concept of a fully Li-based sprayed sensing device operating at low temperature to assure a transition of research to society. This project will contribute to the major driving force behind EU's mission, finding a low-carbon energy solution to minimize pollution effect on global health and the environment, by providing tools for toxic gas sensing which will a) consume less energy and b) enable distributed sensing. Where sensing and power supply start to synergize, new opportunities for multifunctional devices based on similar chemistry (e.g., Li-garnet) to store energy or detect gasses, are emerging simply by the choice of electrodes and electrochemistry. The synthesis, chemical requirements, processing, and electrochemical characteristics upon gas sensing, vital for future sensor-nose technology and hardware in mobile commercial applications, remain unclear and are south to be pioneered through this action.

Keywords: gas sensors,ceramics,li electrochemistry,spray pyrolysis
70%plus eco-efficiency gains in the PV EOL supply chain by closed loop systems with enhanced recycling rates, systematic collection and management utilising digital twins (QUASAR)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Programme: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Theme: Energy
Destination: Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply
Action type: Innovation actions
Countries involved: Norway,Germany,Ireland,France,Belgium,Spain,United States,South Africa,Lithuania
Call: Recycling end of life PV modules (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D3-03, 2022)
Start date: 2023-09-01
End date: 2027-11-30
Duration (months): 51.0
Total project cost (EUR): 8590014.52
EU funding (EUR): 7114973.39
Participants: 25
Project status: SIGNED

QUASAR will develop and implement solutions for a systematic collection and management methodology and decision tools for EOL-PV-modules based on a holistic approach between all parts and actors across the EOL supply chain including concepts of reverse logistic technologies, AI/machine learning, product lifecycle information management (PLIM) based on digital twins, and best practices for sorting, warehouse operations, testing and repair/reuse. EOL decision-making will be supported through the delivery of a digital product passport thanks to smart sensor tags as well as rapid, non-destructive testing methods for assessing EOL-PV condition for reuse/repair/recycling in the field and at waste treatment facilities. Repair technology solutions will be provided, along with guidelines for second-life warranty, quality thresholds, product reliability, labelling and tracking. QUASAR will upscale and demonstrate two emerging recycling technologies based on delamination by controlled thermal and chemical treatment [pilot A] and waterjet delamination [pilot B], targeting EOL-PV recycling rates of 70-90% for silicon, metals, glass and polymers with high purity for reuse in the PV industry, as well as semi-conductor industry, speciality chemicals, float glass, or other products. Material closed-loop systems will be implemented to enable a circular economy for the PV industry. By 2050, from the upscaling and worldwide deployment of both recycling technologies, substantial volumes of secondary raw materials will be unlocked: 220,000 tons of silicon, 5,200 tons of silver, 62,000 tons of copper and 4,700,000 tons of glass, accompanied with 421 million tons of CO2 savings. To achieve its specific objectives, QUASAR gathers a multidisciplinary consortium involving commercial actors from across the entire EOL supply chain: PV module manufacturers, utility scale PV system operators, collectors, recyclers, and end users of recycled secondary raw materials.

Keywords: eol pv,circularity,reuse,repair,recycling,secondary raw materials,digitalisation
NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED DETECTION OF CLINICALLY RELEVANT ANTIBODIES FOR EARLY CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND IMMUNOTHERAPY MONITORING (Nano-ImmunoEra)

Framework: Horizon Europe — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Staff Exchanges
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Chemistry
Countries involved: Italy,Spain,Germany,Netherlands,United States,Switzerland,South Africa
Call: MSCA Staff Exchanges 2021 (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-SE-01, 2021)
Start date: 2023-01-01
End date: 2026-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 457371.43
EU funding (EUR): 441600.0
Participants: 9
Project status: SIGNED

Nano-ImmunoEra is a research and innovation staff exchange network aiming at the development of innovative biosensors and diagnostic tools for the detection of clinically relevant antibodies. Nano-ImmunoEra will form the next generation of clinically-oriented analytical scientists capable of delivering innovative solutions that will improve the lives of patients, reduce the cost of healthcare and position Europe as a leader in biomedical devices. Since standard laboratory-based methodologies and disposable tests present several analytical limitations, we have selected antibodies as molecular targets of this project because their rapid, sensitive and specific detection in bodily fluids still represent a significant diagnostic challenge. To deliver these goals, we have assembled a highly inter- and multidisciplinary and multicultural team of European as well as strategic non-EU Countries (USA, Switzerland and South Africa) through the collaboration among 7 academic institutions and 2 non-academic partners to enable ultimate impact to the healthcare. The expertise of different and multidisciplinary research teams, comprised of PhD and Postdoctoral as well as experienced researchers from Universities and companies, will endow Nano-ImmunoEra with a strong intersectoral dimension, which is of high importance for a broad and effective impact of the project. In addition, this program involves key participation of junior researchers with exceptional scientific backgrounds and accomplishments, and will provide strong support for the development of their careers. The transfer of knowledge and related training activities aim to provide scientists achieving specific competences in the field of materials sciences, nanotechnology, molecular biology and biosensors.

Keywords: electrochemiluminescence,biosensors