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Toxicological impact of nanomaterials derived from processing, weathering and recycling of polymer nanocomposites used in various industrial applications

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The project NANOPOLYTOX will evaluate the toxicological impact of nanomaterials included in polymer nanocomposites, highly used in various industrial sectors, during their life cycle. The toxicological profile will be correlated with the changes in the physical and chemical properties of the nanomaterials during the artificial aging/weathering process of the polymeric nanocomposites. Raw nanomaterials and extracted nanomaterials will be characterized at different stages of their life cycle and their toxicity profiles will be obtained via in vitro and in vivo toxicity studies. The results from the in vivo studies will be used for the evaluation of the biological and environmental fate of nanomaterials. All the data generated during the project (physical, chemical and toxicological data) will be considered for the development of the novel LCIA methodology to apply to nanomaterials. These studies will also be taken into account for the selection of adequate digestion and extraction methods to separate the nanomaterials from the polymeric matrices. Moreover, optimization of these methods will facilitate the development of recycling techniques that will be applied in the end-stage of polymer nanocomposites. Disposal of the extracted toxic and/or innocuous nanomaterials will be carried out by mechanical and chemical recycling techniques. The chemical recycling technique will be based on a new separation method consisting of nanofiber filters to separate efficiently the raw nanomaterials from the polymeric matrices and re-use them in new applications. Finally, the nanofiber filters containing toxic nanomaterials will be immobilized in xerogel matrices by sol-gel processes and sintering.

Zaproszenie do składania wniosków

FP7-NMP-ENV-2009
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Koordynator

ACONDICIONAMIENTO TARRASENSE ASSOCIACION
Adres
Carrer De La Innovacio 2
08225 Terrassa
Hiszpania

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Rodzaj działalności
Research Organisations
Kontakt administracyjny
Dirk Saseta (Mr.)
Wkład UE
€ 761 961,39

Uczestnicy (7)

Global Nanotechnologies S.A. for the Design, Development, Production and Trading of Nanotechnology Materials
Grecja
Wkład UE
€ 239 029,49
Adres
Mesogion Avenue 401
15343 Aghia Paraskevi

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Kontakt administracyjny
Stephanos Nitodas (Dr.)
FUNDACIO INSTITUT CATALA DE NANOCIENCIA I NANOTECNOLOGIA
Hiszpania
Wkład UE
€ 220 456,80
Adres
Campus De La Uab Edifici Q Icn2
08193 Cerdanyola Del Valles

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Research Organisations
Kontakt administracyjny
Stella Veciana (Ms.)
POLYRISE SAS
Francja
Wkład UE
€ 230 321,46
Adres
Avenue Pey Berland 16 Plateau Technique
33600 Pessac

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Kontakt administracyjny
Vicent Gaud (Dr.)
L'UREDERRA, FUNDACION PARA EL DESARROLLO TECNOLOGICO Y SOCIAL
Hiszpania
Wkład UE
€ 272 689,20
Adres
Área Industrial Perguita C/a N°1
31210 Los Arcos

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Kontakt administracyjny
Claudio Fernandez (Mr.)
DHI
Dania
Wkład UE
€ 488 404,52
Adres
Agern Alle 5
2970 Hoersholm

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Research Organisations
Kontakt administracyjny
Joern Rasmussen (Mr.)
LAVIOSA CHIMICA MINERARIA SPA
Włochy
Wkład UE
€ 78 077
Adres
Via Leonardo Da Vinci 21
57123 Livorno

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Kontakt administracyjny
Valentina Ermini (Dr.)
LATI INDUSTRIA TERMOPLASTI SPA
Włochy
Wkład UE
€ 142 615,21
Adres
Francesco Baracca 7
21040 Vedano Olona

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Kontakt administracyjny
Giuliano Ceron (Dr.)