Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
From chemical bonding to superconductor design (CHEMSUPERBOND)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Reintegration panel
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Chemistry
Countries involved: France
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2022-09-01
End date: 2024-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 184707.84
EU funding (EUR): 184707.84
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Superconductivity is one of the most exciting discoveries of the last century, with great interest in both, academic and technological environments. These systems can conduct the electric current without energy losses and their commercial development would have an enormous societal impact, allowing large-scale production of important devices such as low-loss power cables, electric motors and high-speed quantum computers. Compressed hydrides bearing lanthanides and transition metals are especially promising materials to reach the goal of room-temperature superconductivity, especially after the recent discovery of superconductivity in LaH10 at 250 K. Other relevant candidates are borides, which share many features with hydrides, as both elements are light metalloids that yield superconductivity at high-pressure and form superconducting compounds with characteristic cluster and ring patterns. Unfortunately, the search is still based on extensive screenings along the periodic table and a framework that allows for the rational proposal of new candidates is missing. In this regard, theoretical chemistry is enormously helpful to make such predictions. However, the calculations in the real (periodic) systems are very expensive as a consequence of the necessity of accounting for electron correlation and electron-phonon coupling, which are computationally demanding. In this context, we will build and study molecular models to bypass the aforementioned calculations and collect the features of superconductors. This way, we will provide easy-to-compute bonding descriptors (e.g. the ELF, QTAIM …) for hydrides and borides. Then, we will benchmark the models with periodic calculations to validate them, and we will propose new candidates for high-T superconductivity. We will also focus on the role of anharmonic effects (crucial for superconductivity in LaH10). All in all, we expect to knock down the limitations in superconductors design by providing fast activity descriptors.

Keywords: chemical bonding,ab initio methods,superconductivity,vibronic effects,hydrides,borides
X-ROTOR: X-shaped Radical Offshore wind Turbine for Overall cost of energy Reduction (XROTOR)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Secure, clean and efficient energy
Theme: Low-cost, low-carbon energy supply
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Ireland,Spain,Spain,Norway,Netherlands,United Kingdom
Call: Developing the next generation of renewable energy technologies (H2020-LC-SC3-2020-RES-RIA, 2020)
Start date: 2021-01-01
End date: 2023-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3900008.75
EU funding (EUR): 3900008.75
Participants: 6
Project status: SIGNED

As the effects of climate change are becoming ever more visible, Europe has raised its target for the amount of energy it consumes from renewable sources from the previous goal of 27% to 32% by 2030. Offshore wind energy can play a key role in achieving the EU target and contribute to the required 40% reduction in CO2 emissions. However, to achieve the previously mentioned targets the cost of offshore wind must be reduced. This proposal provides a direct route to creating a step change in the cost of energy from offshore wind through the development of a disruptive new offshore wind turbine concept known as the “X-Rotor”. The X-Rotor has potential to reduce the cost of energy (CapEx and OpEx) from offshore wind by up to 20%, based on a conservative estimate from early feasibility study work. To quantify and validate the CapEx and OpEx savings, the project team holds a significant successful track record in computational modelling in the areas of aerodynamic, structural, control, electrical and cost modelling within the wind energy sector. Additionally, environmental and socio-economic impact analysis will be carried out to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the X-Rotor in those areas. GE, a globally leading leader in wind turbine development and manufacturing will ratify all proof of concept work completed in this project to ensure it is to a standard that can be used in future commercialisation. Through the completion of the proposed work by our consortium of leading EU research and industry partners, this proposal will determine the technological, economic, environmental, and social feasibility of the X-Rotor concept. If the concept proves feasible, it will, as a disruptive new offshore wind turbine concept, create new opportunities for the European wind energy industry and play an important role maintaining the EU’s position as global technological leader in renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonising the EU economy.

Keywords: wind energy,technology development,offshore wind turbine design
Decoding the neural mechanism of human spatial cognition using behavioural and hemodynamic signals (DecodeRemapping)

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: Life Sciences
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF) (H2020-MSCA-IF-2015, 2015)
Start date: 2017-08-01
End date: 2019-07-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 177598.8
EU funding (EUR): 177598.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The aim of this research is to understand space constancy, that is the mechanisms used by the brain to build a stable and continuous percept of our environment despite frequent movements of our sensory receptors (eyes, ears). For example, each time we move our eyes, the image of the outside world sweeps across the retina, yet we see the world as stable. Studies using single cell recording in animals have shown that some visual neurones predict what the world will look like after an eye movement by remapping their receptive fields to the place they will occupy following the movement. In my previous studies I developed behavioural tools that allowed me to model remapping in human as an attentional process. Even though my findings in humans were largely consistent with the results obtained from single cell recordings in animals, there was no possible way to establish a direct link between these data. Recent methodological advances in functional imaging, both in terms of techniques and data analysis make this possible. By combining my tools with novel imaging analysis of human population receptive fields, I aim to determine the mechanisms our brains use to stabilise our percept of the world for visual and auditory objects. Using hemodynamic (fMRI) and behavioural (gaze recording) signals I will decode the organisation of the multi-sensory spatial maps. I aim to determine the role of attention for space constancy, to establish innovative methods and procedures for investigating human spatial cognition, and to reconcile human and animal neurosciences findings by providing precise neural information of the maps and the neural mechanisms of human spatial navigation. This interdisciplinary project will constitute a unique opportunity to combine my expertise with state-of-the-art methods. I will have the chance to expend my skills, putting me on the best track to pursue a future independent research career with a multi-faceted profile of psychologist and neuroscientist.

Keywords: remapping,space constancy,attention,population receptive field,decoding,fmri,multi sensory stimulation,human superior colliculus
Smart Measuring and Inspection for industrial Legacy Equipment (SMILE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: Open Disruptive Innovation Scheme (H2020-SMEINST-1-2016-2017, 2016)
Start date: 2016-12-01
End date: 2017-05-31
Duration (months): 6.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

SMILE: Smart Measuring and Inspection for industrial Legacy Equipment Aiming is a series of dedicated apps plus hardware for smart maintenance and inspection of technical installations. It makes inspections of critical components more simple, reliable and affordable for both maintenance teams and asset owners. And it enables condition monitoring on even the oldest equipment, without any need for adjustments to the equipment or external wiring. Aiming is developed as an answer to ongoing requests from professionals in industrial maintenance and building management. The product reduces the administrative burden and improves the quality of inspections and maintenance. In that way it allows more safe and longer effective use of installations whilst reducing their footprint. The product is based on a proven software platform and uses off the shelf hardware. It has a modular architecture, is fully scalable and is multi-language. With over 430.000 installations waiting for better maintenance and better inspections all over Europe, Aiming has a enormous market potential.

Keywords: industrie 4 0,internet of things,smart industry,condition based maintenance cbm
PAPER SOLUTIONS: Providing the switch from plastic to paper packaging (PAPER SOLUTIONS)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Italy
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1, 2019)
Start date: 2020-01-01
End date: 2020-04-30
Duration (months): 4.0
Total project cost (EUR): 71429.0
EU funding (EUR): 50000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Alarming plastic waste growth is seriously affecting biodiversity and human health. Of 9.2B tons of plastic ever produced, 6.2B tons has never been recycled. 8M tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean yearly, creating islands of plastic waste, such as the 1.6M m2 great pacific garbage patch, 3 times the size of France. Plastic waste is killing ocean species and causing €60M in losses to the fishing industry. Thus the EU banned certain plastics, stimulating the development of bio plastics, which are not yet mature to meet the quantities needed. To compliment bio plastics, Sitma Machinery, developer of packaging solutions, has developed a suite of innovative retrofit technologies, PAPER SOLUTIONS, to convert plastic packaging machinery to paper packaging. 40% of all plastic produced are single use, such as packaging used by magazines and newspapers firms, who are our target market. Paper is sustainable and PAPER SOLUTIONS has advantages over existing paper wrapping machines; only upgrades plastic packaging machinery without replacing the whole system, compatible with our competitor’s plastic packaging machinery, produces packaging that has same strength as plastic, can package 3D items, higher throughput and process other packaging materials. Our target market is the global packaging industry which is expected to reach €54.4B at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2017 to 2023. Today, we have commercialized one retrofit for specific customer needs and the ultimate project objective is to standardize our technology to cover various market needs. Thus, in Phase 1 we will conduct a Feasibility Study to gather input main technical, commercial and financial inputs influencing the project. Our project will ensure cleaner environment, while our customers will benefit sales growth from increased loyalty of environmentally conscious consumers. It will secure €27.6M in profit, 9 jobs and a ROI of 10.6 per euro invested in 5 years for Sitma Machinery after completion.

Keywords: environmental plastic packaging,bio plastic packaging,single use plastic,new process
Politics and Royal Foreign Women in the Court of Egypt: A New Analysis of Diplomatic Marriages during Late Bronze Age. (PRINCESS)

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: France
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-09-01
End date: 2022-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 184707.84
EU funding (EUR): 184707.84
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The PRINCESS project aims to study the foreign women of the royal entourage during the Late Bronze Age (LBA) in Egypt (1550-1060 BC) through the analysis of diplomatic marriages. These political unions that the Pharaoh contracted with the sisters and daughters of the rulers of the foreign Great Powers (Hatti, Mittani, Assyria and Babylonia) are well attested in the textual documentation of the Ancient Near East (ANE) and Egypt. The originality of this project is based on the fact that it involves the study of both Egyptian and ANE sources (textual, archaeological and iconographic data) with the help of ANE specialists, which allows an interdisciplinary approach. In addition, it combines the study of the funerary practices of these royal women, as well as of their ladies-in-waiting. All the data will be analysed in the light of gender studies and gender archaeology. The aim of the research is to highlight their role and status as well as their degree of acculturation at the Egyptian court. This project is crucial to understand the complexity of alliances in ancient worlds through the study of foreign women. New archaeological data coming from tombs recently discovered in Luxor will be associated with fieldwork on the site of Gurob (Fayum) led by the Experienced Researcher (ER) connected with the remains of a harem-palace and an important foreign population. This project will enable the ER to set up innovative models of reflection, which results will also be rewarding for both the host institution (Centre National de la Recherche scientifique) and the partner institution (Universität Basel). In return, the ER will benefit from the teaching and advice from leading ANE archaeologists and ceramicists, and gender studies specialists. Within the 24 months of the fellowship, the ER will gain new skills and international network, and the results will be disseminated through various channels and audiences (database, child’s book, monograph, symposium, TV documentary).

Keywords: royal women,diplomatic marriages,egypt,ancient near east,late bronze age,funerary practices,interdisciplinarity,gender archaeology,gender studies
Disconnected research and development: The (temporary) spatial patterns of innovation (DISCO)

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: United Kingdom
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-10-01
End date: 2022-11-30
Duration (months): 14.0
Total project cost (EUR): 124211.36
EU funding (EUR): 124211.36
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Scholars recently observe an increasing spatial disconnect between research and development (R&D) activities within global firms, in particular from emerging markets. These firms off-shore their research activities to centers of state-of-the-art knowledge while they might keep product development closer to their original locations. This is of major concern to our society because this spatial split channels global knowledge flows and affects the ability of regions to produce innovative output such as climate-friendly engines or vaccines against new viruses, and has further implications for the economic and social welfare of regions. This project aims at understanding the dynamics of spatial (re-)organization of R&D in relation to firm development as well as economic shocks and social crises, such as the Wall Street Crash of 1929 or the current COVID-19 pandemic. Because we still know too little about how stable this spatial disconnect is, based on initial evidence that it might only temporary exists, DISCO uses information from patents to build an indicator and a firm-typology revealing the global patterns of which type of R&D activity is performed at which locations. The project provides a quantitative measure for the type of R&D activity that goes beyond the qualitative measures often used to study this phenomenon. Applying these indicators to almost 200 years of historical patent data yields insights into the effect of economic shocks on the spatial organization of R&D. Further, it reveals similarities and differences between the development of currently emerging firms and early activities of today’s global players. This can yield new evidence on innovation capability building and successful development trajectories in R&D internationalization. The findings provide a more profound understanding of the temporality of globally splitting R&D activities, with implications for firms and the regional development of emerging as well as established markets.

Keywords: randd internationalization,foreign direct investment,emerging economies,innovation capability,firm development
Hafnium oxide based nanocomposite scintillators for fast timing detection (HANSOME)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Spreading excellence and widening participation
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Other Widening
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Countries involved: Czechia
Call: Widening Fellowships (H2020-WF-02-2019, 2019)
Start date: 2020-10-01
End date: 2022-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 144980.64
EU funding (EUR): 144980.64
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The most common ionizing radiation detectors using inorganic solid scintillators do not currently enable the technological progress in the fields of high-energy particles detection and medical diagnosis (such as in time-of-flight PET tomography), where high light yield and fast timing capabilities are needed. Nanoparticles can be exploited as scintillators to overcome these limits due to the possibility to control and modify their structural and luminescence properties. Moreover, nanoparticles can be embedded in polymers for the fabrication of nanocomposites with high optical transparency. The main goal of the project is to develop advanced hafnium oxide nanocomposite scintillators with time response in nanoseconds, while exploiting the hafnia quality to efficiently stop the ionizing radiation. In order to reach the project goal, the radioluminescence properties of inorganic hafnia nanoparticles will be optimized by defects engineering and doping strategies. The hafnia surfaces will be decorated with highly fluorescent organic dyes and the radioluminescence of nanoparticles will sensitize the dye emission. These hybrid nanoscintillators will be embedded in a polymer matrix in order to fabricate low cost, flexible and scalable nanocomposite scintillators with optimized luminescence efficiency and fast time response. The project is at the forefront of the progress in high-energy physics experiments to minimize the photons losses at high count rates, and meets the urgent demands of medical imaging techniques to gain high quality images. The results of the proposed research will represent a fundamental step forward towards significant advances in technologies for ionizing radiation detection as well as reinforce the position of the European scintillation community worldwide.

Keywords: luminescence,nanoscintillators,energy transfer,doping,composite systems,fast timing,metal oxide
Manufacturing Of Versatile Electronics (MOVE)

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: Information Science and Engineering
Countries involved: Ireland
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-10-01
End date: 2023-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 184590.72
EU funding (EUR): 184590.72
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Printed electronics is at the forefront of industrial and academic research as the technology promises to play a vital role in enabling low-cost electronic devices on unconventional substrates. The technique has progressed from printing text and graphics to a tool for rapid and versatile manufacturing. Devices such as field-effect transistors (FETs), light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, photovoltaic cells, sensors and photonic devices can be assembled layer-by-layer from electronic inks. A FET is one of the most fundamental devices in modern computing and is essential for technology we use in our daily lives from smartphones to displays. Therefore, the project will focus on improving state-of-the-art printed FETs. Electronic inks of semiconducting two-dimensional (2D) flakes have emerged as a possible route to improve device mobility (μ > 20 cm2 V-1 s−1) and current on/off ratio (Ion/Ioff as > 106) at room temperature (20°C) in ambient atmosphere. Similarly, dielectric 2D flakes have the potential to enable printed FETs with low voltage operation (<5V) with low gate leakage currents (<1 nA). However, a large amount of work, training and international collaboration will be required to engineer novel electronic inks from 2D flakes and assemble them as printed multi-component functional networks. The project will enable an experienced researcher to move internationally and work in a world-leading research centre with modern infrastructure and intersectoral collaboration while developing scientific and transferable skills. If successful, MOVE will revolutionize printed FETs and offer a new path forward to enabling entirely printed integrated circuits.

Keywords: graphene and 2d materials,liquid phase exfoliation,field effect transistors,printed electronics,electronic inks