FP6 - 505719 NAPOLY - Possibilities through advancements in nanotechnology for development of high value eco-friendly new biopolymers and their applications

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Type of Project	Specific Support Action
Contract No	FP6 - 505719
Total Cost	240 KEuro
EC Contribution	240 KEuro
Start Date	1-1-2004
Duration	14 Months

Abstract

The objective of the SSA proposal NAPOLY is to investigate and identify the possibilities that advancements innanotechnology can give for the development of new biopolymers. These new biopolymers can be used to high value eco-friendly industrial applications to ensure sustainable development.

In this project the aim is to identify the potential research strategies for future IP(s) that will focus on trying to change industrial oil based materials resources to sustainable alternatives or to knowledge based multifunctional biopolymers from renewable resources.

The work is being conducted through six Work Packages in which expert group studies will be conducted by a number of relevant professionals. Investigations cover possibilities of biopolymer raw material and processing development optimising the potential of Nano technology.

Simulation, characterisation and testing needs and requirements for new Nano technology based biopolymer materials and applications will be mapped. Possibilities that Nan technology opens for biopolymers to be used in biomedical applications, and in packaging, and paper and printing sectors, are investigated. Socio-economic aspects are identified.

The output will illustrate in due detail realistically expected developments in the industrial fields of biopolymers and their processing development, and in the biomedical and paper and packaging applications.

The role of relevant industry in general will be given special attention. Thus the future research and development results will be able to create commercial opportunities and increase employment and European competitiveness on global market. By tackling the societal needs in the health care sector and the need for sustainable development of the society, the research strategies to be obtained will enhance the social welfare of the European citizens as well.

Coordinator

Eureco Oy, Finland

Partners

• Universita Degli Studi di Trieste, Italy
• VTT Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus, Finland
• Norges Teknisk - Naturvitenskapelige Universitet, Norway
• Universita Degli Studi Di Salerno, Italy
• Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitaet Frankfurt Am Main, Germany

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• Eureco Oy FINLAND