Project description
Twinning action for micro- and nanoplastics analysis
Due to their small size and widespread distribution, micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) pose significant threats to the environment and human health. The EU-funded InPlasTwin project aims to enhance the research and innovation capacities of the Jožef Stefan Institute in Slovenia and the Agricultural University of Athens in Greece in the analysis of MNPs. The project involves networking, sharing knowledge, and collaborating on research with leading European institutions, providing access to advanced equipment and training for MNP analysis in environmental and food systems, ultimately contributing to improved environmental sustainability and food safety. Cooperation with other organisations and twinning activities will facilitate the transfer of skills while promoting diversity and ethical practices within the participating institutions.
Objective
The InPlasTwin main goal is to strengthen the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI), Slovenia, and the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), Greece, research and innovation capacity in micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) analysis through networking, knowledge sharing, and research collaboration with leading European institutions. This will be achieved by fostering strategic partnerships with the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Belgium, the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Norway, and Technical University of Denmark (DTU), renowned for their expertise in MNPs analysis. Access to advanced equipment and training will empower JSI and AUA to excel in MNPs analysis, including extraction, quantification, identification, characterization, and plastic additive analysis. AUA, with its hydroponics and crop cultivation experience, will share its insights while gaining knowledge on MNPs generation from agricultural plastics and its effects on crop quality. Collaboration with the NGO FoodScale Hub (FSH), Serbia, will expand the reach of JSI and AUA's research and reputation and raise awareness about plastic pollution in the agri-food sector. Moreover, twinning activities with VITO, IMR, and DTU will facilitate skills transfer for efficient project management and administration. The project also prioritizes promoting diversity inclusion and ethical practices within JSI, AUA, and FSH, all representing widening countries. The InPlasTwin objectives will be achieved through well-defined twinning activities, including short-term exchanges of both early-stage and senior researchers, organization of training and workshops, thematic scientific meetings, and dissemination of findings within the scientific community, industries, and the public. InPlasTwin aims to advance MNPs research, foster partnerships, disseminate knowledge, and promote responsible research practices in MNPs analysis, which will ultimately contribute to improved environmental sustainability and food safety.
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HORIZON.4.1 - Widening participation and spreading excellence
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02
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1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
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