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Enhanced Raman scattering for aquatic media: a new technology for on-site analysis – REMANTAS
The most common approach to contaminant measurements consists of sporadic sampling followed by laboratory analysis. This approach remains unsatisfactory for several reasons. First, it is costly as it requires time and human resources. Secondly, sample contamination, a frequent occurrence due to adso
In-line Multiplexed Biosensing – COMBITOX
The objective of this project is the conception of a multi-parametric instrument for continuous measurement of toxic compounds. Biosensors modules will be developed and optimized starting from technologies developped in our academic research laboratories and will be transferred to an in-line measur
New photocatalytic compounds and characterisation devices for cleanup processes. An approach for powder standard tests. – PHOTONORM
"The PhotoNorm project aims to develop highly active photocatalytic powders for application in effluent clean-up processes. To that end, PhotoNorm proposes to establish the structural and morphological characteristics that must have materials to be most effective. This could only be carried out by e
MEasurement sites conception method for sewer NeTwORks. – MENTOR
With more than 70 % of the French national population living in urban areas, the anthropisation of the urban water cycle is obvious and requires a holistic approach. Reaching the European Water Framework Directive objective prescribing a good ecological status of water bodies will not be possible wi
TEXTILE LIGHT FOR WATER TREATMENT BY PHOTOCATALYSIS – AQUAPHOTEX*
The presence of organic pollutants in drinking water such as pesticides is due to the polluted underground aquifers. Some of these pollutants are endocrine disruptors. They have a very harmful effect on organisms. Photocatalysis, as an Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP), is an effective method in the
Process for the reversible adsorption of micropollutants in water – PARME
The pollution of wastewater by organic emerging contaminants (such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, solvents, etc...) in the form of traces (ng/L~µg/L) was reported in several works. These micropollutants are mainly not removed by the conventional wastewater treatment plants. Due to their wide range
Mid InfraRed Integrated photo-Acoustic spectrometer Device for Environment survey – MIRIADE
Gas sensor technology based on optical detection has already grown to be indispensable for various aspects in our modern society (chemical emission monitoring, process control, high sensitivity trace detection). However, available gas sensors are bulky, complex, and have a very high cost of ownershi
Systemic Analysis of Rare Earth Elements - flows and stocks – ASTER
Several eco-technologies of primary importance (windpower mills, low consumption lamps, electric motors …), use rare earth elements (REE ; for example neodymium, dysprosium or samarium in the permanent magnets of windpower mills or hybrid vehicles). These substances are referred to as “critical” in
Design and Integration Methodology for Sustainable Innovation with Multiple Upgrade Cycles – IDCyclUM
To reduce the environmental problems caused by accelerated product obsolescence, this research program investigates new kind of « evolving« products that could gradually adapt to future user requirements while dramatically improving the environmental performance on its life cycles: the Sustainable I
Treatment of Panels with Pulse Power – T3P
The aim of the project is to adapt and to validate the use of a technology developed by Thales to realize for lightning generation to the fragmentation of panels (solar , isolation and radiological). This technology was proved to be efficient on the fragmentation of several kind of materials but n
Network of formaldehyde SEnsors designed for Monitoring of INdoor AIR environments – CAPFEIN
. . . . In France, formaldehyde is classified as a "high priority" indoor air pollutant. French emerging regulation (Action 7 of national plan of health and environment) aims to measure this major pollutant impacting on health in public places (schools, nurseries, etc.) by 2015. Currently, no commer
Lead-free oxides for gas detection – OSPÉGAZ
LEFOG LEad-Free Oxides for Gas detection Developing portable or fixed instrument systems compatible with the RoHS directive (restriction of dangerous substances) to monitor our environment is one objective of OLDHAM SAS. This company, which is a subsidiary of the ISC (Industrial Scientific Corpora
The green recycling of mining wastes by supported Lewis acid catalysis : an Environmental, Ecological, Economic and Ethic Opportunity – Opportunité(E)4
If former mining activities have led to strong soil pollution by accumulation of Traces Elements (TE), mineral depletion has become a serious problem for European chemical industry. France faces a dual challenge based on the development of innovative recycling processes and rehabilitation of degrade
Innovative tools for groundwater monitoring : passive sampling combined with isotope characterization – ORIGAMI
The last European regulation relative to the quality of waters aims to reach a good ecological and chemical status before 2015. A network of measurements is thus implemented for the surveillance of water including groundwater. In this context monitoring tools are needed. The classical approach used