A collection of case histories of successful collaborations between High Technology Network Laboratories and businesses. These are tangible and customisable examples of the application of new technologies, products, or services that show how industrial research can meet the needs of innovation.

Results: 13

Inhalable Powder for the Treatment of Cough

Inhalable powder able to induce prolonged cough suppression

Inhalable powder combining a local anaesthetic with a hydrophilic biocompatible polymer able to induce prolonged cough suppression 

The powder is composed of microparticles suitable for the deposition in the upper airways where the cough receptors are...

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ENERGYNIUS - Energy Networks Integration for Urban Systems

A new paradigm for urban energy systems

Energy systems are undergoing a transition towards new planning and management models in which energy networks (heat, electricity, gas, transports, etc.) will be integrated with each other to maximise possible synergies (Smart Energy Systems).

The...

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Eye Drop Aid - EDA

Device for self-administration of eye drops

EDA is a device assisting in the correct self- or assisted-administration of eye drops, solving the very common problem of low adherence to eye drop treatment and incorrect techniques of eye drop administration.

Even though EDA projecting required...

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SEM images of particles obtained by deposition on mannitol of Mycoplasma a and nanoemulsion. Magnification x1000 (1), x5000 , x10000X (2) and 100000X (3).

Dry powders for nasal vaccination

Vaccine administered as «dry powder» on nasal muco

Biopharmanet-tec developed an innovative delivery system for the nasal vaccination using dry powders containing at the same time an antigen and an adjuvant in form of a nanoemulsion.

Powders have been obtained by «layering» the antigen and the...

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Respirable microparticles for lung administration of protein drug and vaccines

User-friendly protein or vaccine administration

Pulmonary administration of protein drugs or vaccines in the inhaled powder form is an alternative to administration by injection. The technology stems form the project Pulmomed (www.pulmomed.eu). Proteins at high purity level were expressed with a...

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Local therapy and tissue regeneration Polymeric scaffolds for tissue regeneration and in situ controlled release of drugs

The active biomolecule in-situ

Biopharmanet-tec has developed an innovative system for tissue repair and the local release of drugs stimulating regeneration, based on physically modified chitosan. Biocompatible and biodegradable scaffolds are prepared to be applied locally, to act...

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Chemotherapy with thin film implants Polymeric film for the controlled release of anticancer drugs after tumor resection

At the site of the primary tumor

Biopharmanet-TEC developed an innovative drug delivery system for the local delivery of anticancer drugs, i.e. a biodegradable polymer thin film. Biocompatible, biodegradable polysaccharide-based film were developed for direct application at the...

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Antibiotic Pulmonary Therapy Respirable microparticles of aminoglycoside antibiotics for lung infections

The antibiotic only where is needed

The technology for the pulmonary administration of antibiotic drugs in the inhaled powder form is an alternative to administration by nebulization. Therespirable microparticles with high content of aminoglycoside antibiotic were prepared for spray...

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Residue recovery from waste treatment processes

Recovery of materials and energy from waste, reuse of materials, optimisation of treatment processes and of integrated waste management systems

To contribute to identify the most effective choices towards a sustainable waste management, the MatER Study Center provides technical and scientific consultancy based on a thorough survey of the technologies and policies adopted for recovering...

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Technical and economic assessment and energy capability verification of renewable energy plants

Analysis and control of the technical and economic factors that affect investments in renewable energy plants

The technical and economic assessment of plants producing electrical and/or thermal energy from renewable sources (biomass, wind, photovoltaic, hydroelectric) is essential to design the plant itself and monitor its performance. The system's...

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Monitoring ultra-fine particulate and nano-particulate in urban areas

Identification of highly critical urban areas for air quality

Due to the proximity to emissions from vehicular traffic, recognised as the main source of fine and ultra-fine particulate in urban areas, individuals moving on foot or with other means of transport in a town are potentially exposed to high...

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Monitoring fine and ultra-fine dust from combustion plants

Characterisation of nanoparticles emitted by combustion systems

On site surveys to assess emissions from combustion processes in stationary plants (small thermal power plants for building heating fuelled by wood, pellet, oil and gas and industrial plants for WTE incineration of waste), ultrafine particulate...

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DOME MATRIX: Modular system for drug release control over time

Many pharmaceuticals in a single pill

An innovative drug release system based on a modular technology has been developed at the University of Parma. The release modules, consisting in tablets or polymeric matrices, have been prepared to be assembled in a single structure, forming the...

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