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Nanobio-Inorganic generators for conversion of renewable chemical energy into electricity

Focused in the secure, clean and efficient energy challenges of Horizon 2020, NANOBIOENER (this project) proposes the development of novel bio-inorganic nanogenerators which produce electricity from renewable fuels. These systems are presented as an alternative to electrochemical-based fuel cells in order to generate electrical energy in an autonomously and efficient manner. In this context, a new hybrid system will merge biological machinery, which is able to transform a fuel into mechanic energy (pressure and vibration), with a piezoelectric nanogenerator (zinc oxide nanowires), which transforms mechanic energy into electricity. The mechanical stimuli of pressure and vibration will be generated through gas production from fuel. This reaction will be catalyzed by a biological machinery (coupled multi-enzymatic systems), integrated into the nanogenerator. These devises will produce electricity at microscopic scale, employing renewable fuel sources such as carbon dioxide and biomass, creating a zero-emissions process. This power generation system will allow several advantages over the current nanobiogenerators, namely: i) the employment of renewable fuels; ii) the independent and continuous production of electricity, in comparison with existing nanogenerators that depend on voluntary actions or random environmental stimuli; iii) the regulation of the production potential by the control of the enzymatic activity which is responsible for the mechanical stimuli. NANOBIOENER’s success will produce the first report of a bio-inorganic nanogenerator powered by renewable fuels to produce clean energy thus benefiting the sustainable development of the human society. This research program will provide to Dr. Velasco-Lozano a state-of the art training at the interface between chemistry and biology.
Supporting a Sustainable Multi-Energy Planning: The Case Study of Sulcis Iglesiente Province in Italy

In the energy transition context, the design of integrated multi-energy systems is key for reaching ambitious sustainability objectives.Due to the intermittent nature of the renewable energy sources, introducing technologies for storing and transforming energy in different carriers (e.g., electricity, gas, heat) is, in fact, a strategic solution for fully exploiting the renewable power generation, increasing the flexibility of the system, and contributing to the decarbonization.Although the need to rely on multi-energy systems is widely shared, identifying their optimal design requires the use of complex modelling tools able to characterize the territory, simulate the system dynamics, and evaluate the solutions with respect to different sustainability objectives.To support the decarbonization decision-making process, in this work we develop a three-step modelling chain for planning optimal multi-energy systems at the local scale.More precisely, we first perform a territory characterization by estimating, through different methodologies, input data of renewable resource availability, territory exploitation potential, and energy demand of electricity and heat.Then, we carry out a multi-energy analysis identifying Pareto optimal system designs with respect to two sustainability objectives, namely the Net Present Cost and the CO 2 emissions.Finally, we perform an intersectoral Multi Criteria Analysis-Cost Benefit Analysis (MCA-CBA) for evaluating the solutions obtained in the previous step with respect to a wide range of indicators representing energy, economic, and social acceptance aspects.The CBA approach is adopted for evaluating the financial and economic viability of the investment options, while the assessment of non-monetary impacts is performed through the MCA approach.We apply the modelling chain to the real case study of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia, Italy), a territory characterized by carbon-intensive industries, recently selected for receiving funding from the Just Transition Fund launched by the EU Commission in the context of the Green Deal.Expected results aim to demonstrate the validity of the proposed modelling chain in the identification of the best interventions for supporting the decarbonization and the sustainable development of Sulcis Iglesiente.
Lignin oxidation technology for versatile lignin dispersants

The aim of the LigniOx project is to demonstrate the techno-economic viability of the unique LigniOx alkali-O2 oxidation technology for the conversion of various lignin-rich side-streams into versatile dispersants. High-performance concrete plasticizers will be the target end product, but potential other end uses, such as dispersants for paints and gypsum, will be evaluated as well. Valorisation of lignins originating from kraft and organosolv pulping as well as from 2nd generation bioethanol processes will be addressed. Both the oxidation technology and the end-product performance will be demonstrated at operation conditions, thus enabling industrial process installations and entry of the novel lignin products into the markets after the project. The valorisation of lignin side-streams will significantly improve the cost-competitiveness and resource efficiency of lignocellulosic biorefineries. It will also create low-cost, sustainable raw materials for the chemical industry. The LigniOx technology can be integrated into lignocellulosic biorefineries, or it can be operated as a stand-alone unit by chemical industry.  For scale-up and process demonstrations, a mobile pilot unit will be constructed. The viability of the process concepts will be demonstrated in operational conditions using relevant pilot equipment and process modelling. The performance of LigniOx concrete plasticizers will be demonstrated by field tests, and industrial product prototypes will be produced. Techno-economy as well as environmental and socio-economic impacts will be assessed. Also regulatory issues will be considered to ensure the market entry.
CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for transmitting signals in telecommunications networks. Said circuit arrangement has a first connection and a second connection for a first or a second lead of a transmission line. The first connection is connected to the first input and the second connection is connected to the second input of a rectifier. The positive output and the negative output of the rectifier are linked via an adjustable resistor. A third connection for a third lead of the transmission line is connected to the positive output of the rectifier via the series connection of a switch and a first diode. Said third connection is also connected to the negative output of the rectifier via the series connection of the switch and a second diode.
Neglected anterior shoulder dislocation: open remplissage of the Hill-Sachs lesion with the infraspinatus tendon.

Neglected anterior shoulder dislocation is a rare condition; reduction usually requires an open procedure. There is usually a concurrent Hill-Sachs lesion, with the humeral head impaled over the anterior rim of the glenoid. Large, engaging Hill-Sachs lesions can contribute to continued shoulder instability, and therefore require a specific action. Reconstruction of the humeral head with an osteochondral allograft has been advocated, but allografts are not easily available in some countries, such as Egypt. For this reason, I switched to the open infraspinatus remplissage technique. I report the results with this technique, in four young adult patients who presented with a locked anterior shoulder dislocation, which had been left unreduced for 10 to 20 weeks. The infraspinatus tendon was pulled into the humeral defect with a four limbs suture anchor; as a result, the lesion became extra-articular. A Putti-Platt procedure was added to obtain anterior stability, except in one patient with a concurrent glenoid defect which required a Latarjet procedure. The mean follow-up period was 32 months, without recurrence or other complications. The mean postoperative Constant score was 74, and the range of motion was satisfactory, with a functional range of external rotation.
FRONT LOAD LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE WITH INCORPORATED DRYING SYSTEM

Front load washing machine (1) with incorporated drying system and heat pump, maintaining the advantage of performing the washing and drying within the size i.e. the standard overall size for the machines in question. Besides the washing system, the machine comprises a drying system with a heat pump circuit adapted to condense the air extracted from the washing tub (3) via a condensation group (10) and subsequently reintroduce the air into the tub (3) after heating it via a heating group (11) of the heat pump circuit. Said condensation and heating steps are actuated by special exchangers arranged centrally and above the washing tub (3) and connected thereto through a series of mouthpieces or fittings for delivery and return, and ventilator means (16) for the circulation of air. Preferably the washing machine is provided with an intermediate filter (19) for collecting impurities. A collection container (17) diverts the condensate water towards the pump of the machine.
ALPINE AWARENESS - Transalpine Awareness Raising for Sustainable Mobility

The „Alpine Awarenes“ project partners follow a common main strategy of contributing to sustainability in transport in the Alpine Region, thus promoting a new, sustainable way of life in the Alps.
Alpine Awareness deals with the provision and dissemination of information about sustainable development in the transport and mobility sector, which are important instruments for the creation resp. strengthening of awareness for problems related to the impacts of transport on environment and health. Measures in the field of eco-mobility can only be successful, if they are carried by a strong awareness for the meaning of „Sustainable Mobility“ for stakeholders, transport enterprises and the population, but also for visitors in the Alpine Region. 
The partners will create a number of common products, taking user-specific approaches and profiting from the advantages of transnational synergies. The common products will have regional mutations, which can be flexibly applied in the regions.
Opération LiDAR à Akraiphia et au Val des Muses, Béotie (2021)

Remerciements :Les auteurs tiennent à remercier l'éphorie des antiquités de Thèbes, et en particulier sa directrice Alexandra Charami, sans qui cette étude n'aurait pas été possible, ainsi que Périklis Boutzoukis, notre contact auprès de l'entreprise Aerophoto. La mission de 2021 : enjeux et spécifications techniques 1Pour faciliter l'étude des fortifications et du site de la ville antique d'Akraiphia, dans le cadre du projet d'EFA porté par Thierry Lucas, une campagne d'acquisition de données LiDAR par avion a été menée sur le site.À cette occasion, il a également été décidé de profiter de la mission pour inclure dans le plan de vol un autre site béotien où l'EFA mène actuellement des recherches, le sanctuaire du Val des Muses, en collaboration avec l'équipe française travaillant sur ce site (Yannis Kalliontzis, Guillaume Biard) et avec l'équipe du Boeotia Project (John Bintliff, qui a généreusement participé au financement de la mission) (fig.1).
European training network on post-digital computing (post-digital)

The future economic growth in Europe requires engineers and researchers capable to design, develop and implement new information technologies to support explosive data-driven transformation of economy, public and government activities. Current information, computing and processing technologies strongly rely on the classical digital approaches and architectures developed by von Neumann. It is well understood nowadays that brain- or nature-inspired (neuromorphic) technologies can offer substantial advantage in terms of processing capabilities and power efficiency. The development of analog hardware platforms will allow us to achieve significantly higher bandwidth efficiency, faster processing and higher adaptability through integration of self-learning systems.  European Training Network on Post-Digital Computing - POSTDIGITAL is an interdisciplinary training network comprising internationally leading teams from academia, research centres and industry, including IBM, Thales and three highly reputed SMEs. POST-DIGITAL will provide a unique training opportunity to a cohort of 15 early stage researchers (ESRs) in the inter-disciplinary fields of emerging disruptive neuromorphic computational technologies and their applications. The strong industrial presence in the network will bridge the gap between early stage innovation and utilization, providing ESRs with the experience of practical applications and solutions beyond traditional digital methods. POST-DIGITAL has the ambition and the vision to create a new generation of scientific and industrial leaders that will greatly contribute to strengthening Europe’s human resources and industry competitiveness in future digital and post digital economy and technology.
Utilização e atitudes face aos contactos telefónicos e por e-mail entre médicos e pacientes: questionário aos médicos de família da Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos

Introdução: Os contactos não presenciais entre médicos de família e pacientes são componente chave da acessibilidade aos cuidados. Objetivos: Determinar a frequência de utilização do telefone e e-mail entre os médicos de família de Matosinhos e os seus pacientes, bem como as atitudes perante este tipo de contactos. Métodos: Estudo transversal sobre um censo aos médicos de família de Matosinhos, por aplicação de questionário anónimo, de autopreenchimento, em papel. Tratamento de dados com estatística descritiva. Resultados: Obtiveram-se 81 questionários preenchidos (taxa de resposta de 90,0%). Todos os médicos de família referem usar o telefone com pacientes, mas 1/3 nunca/raramente usa o e-mail. A maioria considera que o uso do telefone e e-mail com pacientes é uma sobrecarga, que não tem tempo para esses contactos, mas que facilita a gestão da lista/consulta. A maioria considera também que usaria mais o telefone e o e-mail se pudessem fazer registos em tempo real e que usaria mais o telefone se fosse contabilizado no desempenho. Médicos de família com listas maiores trocam mais telefonemas com pacientes. Médicos de família em USF-B usam mais e-mail com pacientes. Os médicos de família que menos usam o e-mail são os que mais consideram que é uma sobrecarga e que o risco do seu uso é superior ao benefício, sendo também os que mais discordam que o e-mail facilita a gestão da lista/consulta e os que mais afirmam que não usariam mais o e-mail se tal fosse contabilizado no desempenho. Conclusão: Todos os médicos de família usam telefone com pacientes, mas expressam várias atitudes negativas. Os médicos de família que mais usam e-mail têm atitudes mais positivas perante essa prática que aqueles que o usam raramente ou não usam. As políticas organizativas devem considerar as atitudes dos médicos de família.
European Regions UNDER way towards STANDard indicators for benchmarking information society

The operation “UNDERSTAND - European Regions UNDER way towards STANDard indicators for benchmarking information society“ is based on the need for regional benchmarking as outlined in the e-Europe Action Plan 2005. Whilst benchmarking can provide useful concrete evidence on the level and nature of ICT investments at regional level, the partnership wants to go one step further towards a qualitative “benchlearning” exercise aimed at understanding which ICT investments clearly add value to regional development. The main objective of this project is to compare and evaluate the regional development of the Information Society by defining and applying a set of common regional e-indicators. This will enable policy-makers to better understand the impact of Information Society investments and decide how to make more efficient and effective use of Structural Funds. Specific objectives are, inter alia, to define common indicators and methodologies (a benchmarking tool-kit) for at least 4 e-domains, evaluate these indicators through the proactive involvement of regional policy makers, design and establish a trans-regional database for regional Information Society indicators and to disseminate guidelines, methodologies and tools among EU regions. The operation will enable decision-makers in partner regions to evaluate regional performances with regard to the Information Society, providing partner regions with a complete methodology for benchmarking and providing a tool for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of Structural Funds as regards ICT investments. To non-partner regions, UNDERSTAND provides a ready-to-use methodology enabling them to compare themselves with other regions and, thus, lower benchmarking costs and increase their effectiveness (in terms of data comparability).
PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR-DRIVEN ACTUATOR

With motor-driven actuators for a control element (4) having a defined locking position, for example a fixed end stop, care must be taken to ensure that in the locked position the control element is clamped with a defined torque. According to the invention therefore, the maximum torque available on the motor (2) is increased after the control element starts to move into a locked position. In an advantageous embodiment of the process for an actuator with an electric motor, the reaching of the locked position is monitored by measuring the motor current and the torque is increased by controlling an actual voltage applied to the electric motor. A device for carrying out the process is also disclosed.
SLAT PROFILE FOR HOLDING AN LED STRIP AND SLAT WALL COMPRISING SUCH A SLAT PROFILE

The present invention relates to a slat profile (1) for holding an LED strip (8), in which said LED strip (8) can be readily replaced and the slat profile (1) can be of a longer design than existing slat profiles (1) of this type, comprising a supporting profile (2) which can be attached to a supporting structure (17) of a slat wall (20) in order to accommodate the slat profile (1) in the slat wall (20), a closing profile (3) which, in the installed position of the slat profile (1), can be moved with respect to the supporting profile (2) between an open position in which the LED strip (8) can be fitted in the slat profile (1) and a closed position. The present invention also relates to a slat wall (20) which comprises such a slat profile (1).
Circular business models for the solar power industry

Solar power generates nearly 4% (and still growing) of Europe’s electricity demand. In 2021, the 200 GW of capacity installed in Europe will result in saving of 219 million CO2 tons/year. By 2030, 8 mill tons of PV panels are expected.

Resource efficiency is a critical success factor for the solar power sustainable growth. Performance-based, third-party ownership Product-Service System (PSS) has been widely seen as a key circular economic model to stimulate resource efficiency and reduce waste generation. CIRCUSOL aims to establish solar power as a spearhead sector to demonstrate a path driven by PSS business models towards a circular economy in Europe. 
Through a co-creative approach with end-users and the entire value chain, CIRCUSOL will develop two main blocks of a circular PSS model: circular product management with re-use/refurbish/remanufacture (“second-life”) paths in addition to recycling, and value-added new product-services for residential, commercial and utility end-users. Five large-scale, real-life demonstrators will be set up in these 3 market segments, in 3 European countries (FR, BE and CH) to validate market acceptance, business viability and resource efficiency benefits.

CIRCUSOL will deliver tangible innovation for the solar power industry with market-validated PSS business models, 2nd-life PV/battery labelling/certification protocols and cost/application analysis, and an info-sharing ICT platform. The results will be exploited in FR, BE and CH and prepared for replication in Europe (Letters of Support of stakeholders attached). CIRCUSOL will also deliver verified circular business innovation methodologies for broader use by other industries, sustainability professionals and academia; plus evidence-based knowledge in circular economy implementation for policy makers. All together, CIRCUSOL will contribute to a more resource efficient Europe, while reducing GHG emissions and creating new business opportunities and jobs.
Renewable energy micro power plant using organic waste as fuel

SEaB Energy focuses on sustainability, circular economy, efficient use of resources. Our vision for the future cities: every
building processing its own organic waste while recapturing the energy, fertiliser and water from it. The food supply chain produces a
lot of organic waste material that needs managing. Traditional ways of dealing with this waste are not sustainable. Urbanisation and the increasing pressure on landfill sites is driving up the cost of waste management. Hauling this waste from the point of production to centralised facilities adds cost and increases the carbon footprint of waste. The patented and multi-award winning FLEXIBUSTER™ is designed to turn food waste into energy right at the point where the waste is generated and the energy required. Once installed, FLEXIBUSTER™ can process between 500-3000 kg of waste per day, reducing the cost of waste transport and disposal, whilst generating clean energy in form of electricity and heat, with nutrient rich water and fertiliser as sole by-products. This is done in a containerised, modular set-up that is easily scalable within site and geographically as well and is fully automated, can be remotely controlled. Our solution has the highest fit to Future City concept on the market, as can be integrated into building infrastructure and has unique odour control. We designed and are pilot testing our TRL6 system currently. The full system architecture and functioning is patented in our target geographies. We have hazard, health and safety certifications for our current solution. We have a diverse multi-lingual and multinational team committed to continue product development to improve manufacturability, make installations faster, and to meet newage IT standards aimed at bringing our innovation ready for large scale commercialisation contributing significantly to EC’s Green Deal objectives.
The relative importance of e-tailer website attributes on the likelihood of online purchase

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of an experiment in which participants view fictitious e-tailing web pages and indicate the likelihood of purchasing the products displayed by manipulating four attributes (familiarity with the e-tailer, product type, summary product review, and the number of customer reviews) in order to determine their relative importance. Design/methodology/approach – Individual level conjoint models are estimated to determine the relative importance of the manipulated attributes. Furthermore, cluster analysis is used to group individuals into different segments. Findings – The results suggest that the summary review star rating of the product and familiarity with the e-tailer are the two most important attributes. A three cluster solution is obtained and each segment is characterized by the derived relative influence each attribute has on likelihood of online purchase. Originality/value – Understanding how consumers make choices among attributes especially when they are confronted with trade-offs has implications for e-tailers wishing to develop effective, targeted strategies for increasing the likelihood of online purchases.