http://ec.europa.eu//research/index.cfm?pg=whatsnew en Fri, 24 May 2013 14:46:50 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss For more RSS news feeds click the link above. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:46:50 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-wheylayer&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=30114 Plastic films are used for packaging a wide range of products, offering protection against humidity and potential contaminants. Over time, however, these films let in air, diminishing the properties of the packed products. And while multilayer films combining several plastics are often used to improve protection, most of this packaging cannot be recycled. The researchers behind the EU-funded WHEYLAYER project found a cheese-based biodegradable alternative to conventional multilayer films. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-24:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-wheylayer&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=30114 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-hiwi&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29995 Presently, drives for Fully Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles develop their highest efficiency of around 93–95% within a speed range of usually 1/4 to 1/3 of the maximum, and at an ideal torque, whereas in real-life driving cycles the motor operates at a wider range of speeds and at partial load, resulting in much lower efficiency. ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-15:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-hiwi&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29995 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-fuerex&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29994 Overconsumption of fossil fuels, excessive carbon emissions and threats to air quality are all urgent problems that would be addressed if all-electric vehicles were fully operational and in widespread use. Research conducted by the European Union funded Fuerex project could give consumers in the near future the option of driving a car with almost zero emissions, without compromising on the range of the battery. ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-15:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-fuerex&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29994 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_04_03_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29553 Accounting for some 40% of all energy consumption, the building sector is one of Europe's most energy consuming. And as the vast majority of this power comes from fossil fuels, increasing energy efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions and using Renewable Energy Sources (RES) has in recent years become priority. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-04-03:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_04_03_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29553 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=45144A88-B861-5539-EFFA8011CEB237EA Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-03-07:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=45144A88-B861-5539-EFFA8011CEB237EA http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-sugar&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29318 The Dutch company Avantium is leading the way in replacing plastic PET bottles and other oil-based products, with 'green' versions made from sugar derivatives – starch, protein and cellulose. Success in making the technology break-through has been partly achieved by the technological expertise brought to the company through the European Commission's Marie Curie Actions (MCAs) mobility support scheme. ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-03-06:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-sugar&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29318 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=F738521D-0DC9-6361-00C601E30191F3B1 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-02-20:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=F738521D-0DC9-6361-00C601E30191F3B1 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_02_01_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29137 Harmful bacteria can be removed from water sources through the addition of copper and silver ions. The SILCO project has developed an innovative monitoring device that senses the elimination process of complex bacterial communities known as biofilm and unsafe bacteria from drinking water systems. The prototype successfully killed legionella bacteria at a natural source spa in Slovakia, helping to alleviate public health concerns associated with the potential contamination of water sources.]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-02-01:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_02_01_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29137 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=71D6E048-F12E-4A84-9CE27BF09E269ACF Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-25:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=71D6E048-F12E-4A84-9CE27BF09E269ACF http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=4DC12D4B-DFDE-ADB3-B422F25308FE14EB Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-18:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=4DC12D4B-DFDE-ADB3-B422F25308FE14EB http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-sowaeumed&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28941 Population growth among Europe's North African neighbours, Morocco and Tunisia in particular, is putting increasing pressure on the demand for clean water. As supplies slowly dwindle, there is a growing need for efficient technologies to improve water quality and treatment in a bid to cut down on waste water. ]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-11:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-sowaeumed&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28941 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=1EE98770-EE61-27EC-121AAB6A7E7193A4 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-09:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=1EE98770-EE61-27EC-121AAB6A7E7193A4 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-cosy&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28762 Hydrogen is an abundant resource that can be produced from a variety of conventional and renewable energies. However, its storage requires large, high-pressure vessels which can cause safety problems as they can easily explode. ]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-12-19:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-cosy&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28762 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-wheylayer&calledby=infocentre&item=All&artid=28397&caller=SuccessStories Green plastic, and safety on land, in the skies and at sea are the subjects of some of our latest Success Stories! • WHEYLAYER – New green plastic made from milk whey • ShipArrestor – New rescue tool to save ships in distress • SAFECAST – Innovative inspection system to make buildings safer • QualiTi – New airplane inspection system to make skies safer]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-11-28:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-wheylayer&calledby=infocentre&item=All&artid=28397&caller=SuccessStories http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=2D334377-DF21-5657-AE9CE3D49BAEE248 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-11-23:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=2D334377-DF21-5657-AE9CE3D49BAEE248 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=68B7A719-B353-6639-82DF9F700AAF1C16 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-10-16:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=68B7A719-B353-6639-82DF9F700AAF1C16 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_08_30_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=26573 The Dutch tyre company Apollo Vredestein has successfully produced the first prototypes of tyres obtained from natural latex from guayule and Russian dandelion plants. An outcome of the EU-PEARLS ('EU-based production and exploitation of alternative rubber and latex sources') project, the prototypes will be tested before their production is initiated. The researchers say these tyres could find a solid niche in the global market, helping Europe compete against Asian rubber manufacturers. EU-PEARLS received almost EUR 5.9 million under the 'Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology' Theme of the FP7.]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-08-30:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_08_30_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=26573 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=2EA1CA08-A3F4-CAFC-AECEF196DBEA13DD Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-06-27:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=2EA1CA08-A3F4-CAFC-AECEF196DBEA13DD http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=DE862C10-0AFC-9C21-0D8D79013406E4A8 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-04-23:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=DE862C10-0AFC-9C21-0D8D79013406E4A8 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_23_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24013 Scientists in Poland have discovered that it is easy to clean and treat polluted water for extraction of valuable chemicals, such as those used in the production of drugs. The upshot of this is that the use of neither plants nor factories is required; only the Sun and a 'magic' powder are needed to get the job done. The study, presented in the journal Bioresource Technology, was funded in part by the PHOTOBIO23JC ('Synthesis of novel nanostructured metal-supported photocatalysts: characterization and promising applications in the production of high value chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass') project, which is backed with a Marie Curie International Reintegration grant worth EUR 100 000 under the FP7.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-23:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_02_23_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=24013 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=8A665B8B-DDDC-3532-C2A27E8EFED79143 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-02-17:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=8A665B8B-DDDC-3532-C2A27E8EFED79143 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=a14&item=Infocentre&artid=23595 Lasers are everywhere - from laptops to satellites, they are a vital part of modern life. The power and compact nature of fibre lasers means they are great for industry, but now French firm Quantel is looking to take them into a whole new spectrum of applications.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-01-17:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=a14&item=Infocentre&artid=23595