Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MI-TRAP (MItigating TRansport-related Air Pollution in Europe)
Période du rapport: 2024-01-01 au 2025-06-30
Air pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges in Europe, contributing to over 300,000 premature deaths annually and imposing a significant economic burden through healthcare costs and lost productivity. A major contributor to urban air pollution is transport-related emissions, particularly from road traffic, rail, and aviation. While regulatory frameworks have significantly advanced the control of solid particle number (SPN) emissions, the accurate and reliable measurement of such emissions under real-world conditions still poses a technological gap.
The MI-TRAP project (Mitigating Transport-related Air Pollution in Europe) addresses this critical gap by developing and deploying next-generation aerosol measurement technologies. Bringing together leading industry and academic partners, MI-TRAP innovates and deploys cutting-edge instruments capable of distinguishing solid from semi-volatile particles with unprecedented accuracy and minimal measurement artifacts.
The project pathway to impact builds upon three main pillars:
1. Scientific and Technical Advancement – Development of advanced, low-power °Catalytic Strippers tailored to various measurement needs, ranging from compact field-ready units to high-resolution devices for laboratory validation and calibration.
2. Deployment and Calibration – Integration of the developed technologies into monitoring stations across European cities, followed by harmonized interlaboratory calibrations and field testing to ensure consistency and reproducibility.
3. Policy and Societal Relevance – Translation of technical data into actionable insights for regulators and policymakers.
The project supports the upcoming Euro 7 legislation and contributes directly to European Green Deal objectives, including zero pollution and climate neutrality targets.
MI-TRAP contributes to environmental justice, public health equity, and data-driven regulation. The integration of social sciences is reflected in the project's consideration of urban exposure mapping, public health risk communication, and the socioeconomic implications of air quality. Social sciences play a vital role, particularly in the project’s citizen science component which fosters increased involvement of civil society. The collaborative, policy-oriented co-creation approach ensures that mitigation strategies are socially relevant and widely supported. These dimensions ensure that the technological advancements are anchored in societal relevance and inclusiveness.
The MI-TRAP project (Mitigating Transport-related Air Pollution in Europe) addresses this critical gap by developing and deploying next-generation aerosol measurement technologies. Bringing together leading industry and academic partners, MI-TRAP innovates and deploys cutting-edge instruments capable of distinguishing solid from semi-volatile particles with unprecedented accuracy and minimal measurement artifacts.
The project pathway to impact builds upon three main pillars:
1. Scientific and Technical Advancement – Development of advanced, low-power °Catalytic Strippers tailored to various measurement needs, ranging from compact field-ready units to high-resolution devices for laboratory validation and calibration.
2. Deployment and Calibration – Integration of the developed technologies into monitoring stations across European cities, followed by harmonized interlaboratory calibrations and field testing to ensure consistency and reproducibility.
3. Policy and Societal Relevance – Translation of technical data into actionable insights for regulators and policymakers.
The project supports the upcoming Euro 7 legislation and contributes directly to European Green Deal objectives, including zero pollution and climate neutrality targets.
MI-TRAP contributes to environmental justice, public health equity, and data-driven regulation. The integration of social sciences is reflected in the project's consideration of urban exposure mapping, public health risk communication, and the socioeconomic implications of air quality. Social sciences play a vital role, particularly in the project’s citizen science component which fosters increased involvement of civil society. The collaborative, policy-oriented co-creation approach ensures that mitigation strategies are socially relevant and widely supported. These dimensions ensure that the technological advancements are anchored in societal relevance and inclusiveness.
The project has made significant progress in innovative measurement methods. A traceable noise measurement device/box was successfully developed, and the monitoring network was deployed and is fully operational. Initial data from the campaigns have been collected, demonstrating the capacity to deliver near real-time (NRT) datasets.
An NRT system was established to integrate results from traffic, air quality, and noise models, enabling comprehensive and timely data analysis. Within WP3, methodologies for measuring both regulated and emerging pollutants were developed, alongside proof-of-concept (PoC) versions for traffic, air quality, and noise modelling.
Additionally, the first integrated Living Lab (ILL) was developed and implemented, and the citizen observatory was launched, providing a platform for public engagement and participatory monitoring.
An NRT system was established to integrate results from traffic, air quality, and noise models, enabling comprehensive and timely data analysis. Within WP3, methodologies for measuring both regulated and emerging pollutants were developed, alongside proof-of-concept (PoC) versions for traffic, air quality, and noise modelling.
Additionally, the first integrated Living Lab (ILL) was developed and implemented, and the citizen observatory was launched, providing a platform for public engagement and participatory monitoring.
DTI:
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project (since only calibration and alignment work has been conducted)
ICPF:
No results beyond the state of the art at this stage of the project.
INFN:
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project.
NDST:
A weather-proof UFP monitoring device for direct outside application usable for continuous ambient UFP monitoring at a price below 10k€ was developed.
UMIL:
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project.
BRN:
Plan to start commercialization of a new cascade impactor including required accessories for fractionized PM sampling in October 2025
PTB:
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project.
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project (since only calibration and alignment work has been conducted)
ICPF:
No results beyond the state of the art at this stage of the project.
INFN:
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project.
NDST:
A weather-proof UFP monitoring device for direct outside application usable for continuous ambient UFP monitoring at a price below 10k€ was developed.
UMIL:
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project.
BRN:
Plan to start commercialization of a new cascade impactor including required accessories for fractionized PM sampling in October 2025
PTB:
No results beyond the state of the art in this stage of the project.