Descrizione del progetto
Nuova tecnologia per intrappolare i componenti usati dei pesticidi
La contaminazione da residui di pesticidi nelle acque superficiali rappresenta un grosso problema, specialmente nelle aree agricole. I rifiuti derivanti da pesticidi costituiscono motivo di seria preoccupazione ambientale a causa del danno irreversibile che possono causare. Il progetto RECYCLE, finanziato dall’UE, svilupperà metodi e approcci per intrappolare i componenti dei pesticidi nelle aree agricole drenate e nei sedimenti dei corsi d’acqua eutrofici. Questa nuova tecnologia favorirà il riciclaggio dei componenti dei pesticidi per il riutilizzo nelle pratiche agricole. La ricerca del progetto prevede solide collaborazioni e sarà condotta attraverso distaccamenti tra squadre importanti a livello mondiale afferenti a settori accademici e privati nell’UE e oltre.
Obiettivo
Flux of pesticides from agricultural areas to surface waters is wasting a resource which is becoming scarce and is in conflict with the principles of a circular economy. Enhanced loading of surface water with pesticides is the main cause for eutrophication and is one of the key challenges in meeting the objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive. RECYCLE targets both problems and develops new methods and approaches to trap pesticide components in drained agricultural areas and in the sediments of eutrophic streams. Main vision of RECYCLE is to develop a new technology to trap the used pesticide components and reuse them for agricultural purposes. The vision of RECYCLE is set forward through a coordinated research program grounded on strong collaboration and implemented through secondments between world-leading teams encompassing academic and private sectors, both within and outside the EU. These activities are strongly interlaced with periodic workshops and summer schools to share the latest findings and further propel the acquired knowledge within a market-oriented view. All secondments and training activities are structured within a framework designed to maximize advancement of knowledge and career development as well promoting the enhancement of the participating experienced and early career researchers and professionals. Integration of nonacademic partners from various stakeholder groups into the RECYCLE consortium paves the way for direct implementation of the acquired knowledge.
Campo scientifico
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementwaste treatment processesrecycling
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollution
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringnatural resources managementwater management
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Meccanismo di finanziamento
MSCA-RISE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE)Coordinatore
20133 Milano
Italia