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: 8

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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Samples of fresh filled pasta

Use of bioprotective cultures to prolong the shelf-life of fresh filled pasta

Bioprotective cultures for better shelf-life of fresh pasta

The aim of the project is to prolong the shelf-life of fresh filled pasta using bioprotective cultures endowed with antimicrobial activity against pathogens or spoilage microflora. The project is divided in two phases: 1) evaluation of microbial...

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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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Use of natural antimicrobials for microbiological stabilisation of foodstuff

Essential oils lengthen life ... of food too!

Service implemented for companies that seek to pursue "natural" microbiological foodstuff stabilisation strategies. It provides a competitive market advantage since it addresses consumers' increasing demand for minimally treated products with no...

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OLIMPIGAS - Clarification process of edible oils with inert gases

For a naturally clear, good oil

Technology which makes it possible to obtain a process to clarify cloudy oil, assuring high retention of the qualitative features (physico-chemical, sensory and health-related) of the product as it does not come in contact with foreign material such...

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