Academic CentreLead Beneficiary – Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (NCU)
Objectives
1. To provide research and industrial training to seconded researchers.
2. To provide training for visiting researchers in paper and conference thesis writing, preparation of research proposals, project management, independent thinking and research and leadership.
3. To organise training activities, involving outcoming visitors (summer schools, workshops, conferences, etc.).
4. To stimulate cultural exchange and experience sharing in multinational atmosphere during the networking activities.
Description
Description of work and role of specific beneficiaries/associated partners is broken down and listed into numbered tasks, including the following details: project partners are experts in nanotechnology, organic and inorganic chemistry, microfluidics, optic detection methods, chemical sensors, and agriculture. Therefore, good training facilities will be offered to seconded researchers at the hosting organisations. Partners will combine visits to one host organisation from different sending organisations. It will increase the critical mass and diverse research expertise. Based on the above-mentioned research profiles, the project partners will provide trainings in the following disciplines:
Riga team: structural characterisation by FTIR, optical characterisation, using photoluminescence spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance, optical sensor testing and optical system prototyping.
Torun team: synthesis of Schiff bases (SB), their characterisation and forming of ZnO-SB nanocomposite materials.
Naples team: synthesis of Metal organic frameworks (MOF), their characterisation and forming of ZnO-MOF nanocomposite materials.
Bratislava team: structure characterisation by TEM, SEM, LEED, XRD.
Vilnius team will provide knowledge transfer in sensor testing and sensor validation to visiting researchers. The knowledge transfer to Vilnius team will include MOF and SB synthesis, their characterisation and forming of ZnOParis team: microfluidics design, microchannel fabrication and surface modification.
Vilnius team: optical sensor testing and sensor validation.
Wroclaw team: synthesis and tuning of structure and optical properties of ZnO nanostructures.
Cherkasy team: agriculture probe preparation, analytical methods in agriculture and agriculture standards.
All academic partners provide training in preparation, management and coordination research projects. The visiting researchers will be introduced about local opportunities of industry-academia collaboration.
Academic partners will provide training in presenting scientific results in papers and conferences.
All industrial partners will provide training in start-up establishment, patenting, commercialisation of results, principles of company management and negotiations with clients.
During secondments, the host and secondees will discuss achieved results, prepare drafts of new papers and conference thesis and discuss topics for new joint projects. Short reports on secondments will be presented on the project website, including photo and video materials.
Secondment visits, structured in 8 tasks, will have a preparatory period before the visit and a reporting period after the visit. In total, 67 secondment months (56 for experienced researchers; 35 for young researchers; 13 for technicians). Task leaders (Lead participants) of each Task are marked in bold font. WP Leader is Naples team.
Task 3.1 Training in synthesis and tailoring of structure and functional properties of ZnO nanostructures.
The training will include variation of precursors, reactor geometry, pH of reaction, temperature and pressure and postreatment of the ZnO nanostructures.
Task leader and host organisation: Wroclaw Team (NAW)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to NAW: 1 ER, 1 ESR and 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 1st – 12th project months (6 p/m total)
2. CNR to NAW: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 2nd – 10th project months (4 p/m total)
3. STU to NAW: 2 ER and 1 ESR for 1 month visit. 2nd –10th project months (3 p/m total)
Task 3.2 Training in synthesis and tailoring of structure and functional properties of Schiff base (SB) compounds.
The training will include variation of precursors, reactor geometry, pH of reaction, basic characterisation of SB, temperature and pressure and post treatment of the SB nanostructures.
Task leader and host organisation: Torun Team (NCU)
The following visits are planned:
1. SG to NCU: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 1st – 10th project months (2 p/m total)
2. USP to NCU: 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 1st – 10th project months (2 p/m total)
Task 3.3 Training in synthesis and tailoring of structure and functional properties of Metal organic framework compounds (MOF).
The training will include variation of precursors, reactor geometry, pH of reaction, basic characterisation of MOF, temperature and pressure and post treatment of the MOF nanostructures.
Task leader and host organisation: Naples Team (CNR)
The following visits are planned:
1. NAW to CNR: 1 TECH for 1 month visit. 4th – 12th project months (1 p/m total)
2. SG to CNR: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 6th – 14th project months (2 p/m total)
3. USP to CNR: 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 10th – 16th project months (2 p/m total)
Task 3.4 Training in structure characterisation of inorganic and organic compounds by TEM, SEM, XRD and LEED methods.
The training will include phase identification, analysis of crystallinity/amorphous properties, grain size and lattice constants calculation, analysis of elemental content of the surface.
Task leader and host organisation: Bratislava Team (STU)
The following visits are planned:
1. SG to STU: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 12th – 18th project months (2 p/m total)
2. USP to STU: 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 14th – 20th project months (2 p/m total)
Task 3.5 Training in characterisation of inorganic and organic compounds by FTIR and optical methods.
The training will include analysis of absorption and emission peaks, determination of the band gap of the materials, effectiveness of the treatment by analysis of FTIR absorption peaks.
Task leader and host organisation: Riga Team (UL)
The following visits are planned:
1. SG to UL: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 18th – 24th project months (4 p/m total)
2. USP to UL: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 22nd – 26th project months (2 p/m total)
3. EDEN to UL: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 26th – 30th project months (1 p/m total)
Task 3.6 Training in design and fabrication of multichannel microfluidic systems.
The training will include the principles of microfluidic flow, hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties, materials for microfluidics for optical applications.
Task leader and host organisation: Paris Team (EDEN)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to EDEN: 1 ER and 1 TECH for 1 month visit. 18th – 24th project months (2 p/m total)
2. CNR to EDEN: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 32nd – 36th project months (1 p/m total)
3. STU to EDEN: 3 ER for 1 month visit. 12th –36th project months (3 p/m total)
4. NCU to EDEN: 1 ESR for 1 month visit. 24th –30th project months (1 p/m total)
Task 3.7 Training in agriculture probe preparation, analytical methods in agriculture and agriculture standards.
The training will involve analytic methods (atomic absorption spectroscopy, chromatography), methods for extraction probes from leaves and coil, analysis of results and correlation of results with corn health and pathogens.
Task leader and host organisation: Cherkasy Team (USP)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to USP: 2 ER for 2 month visit. 38th – 47th project months (4 p/m total)
2. CNR to USP: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 36th – 40th project months (1 p/m total)
3. STU to USP: 3 ER for 2 month visit. 32nd – 42nd project months (6 p/m total)
Task 3.8 Training in sensor validation and transfer to prototype.
The training will include multiparamteric analysis of sensor parameters, repeatability and reproducibility tests and concepts of prototyping of the sensor systems
Task leader and host organisation: Vilnius Team (SG)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to SG: 1 ER, 1 ESR and 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 30th – 34th project months (6 p/m total)
2. NCU to SG: 1 ER and 1 ESR 2 month visit. 36th – 44th project months (4 p/m total)
3. CNR to SG: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 38th – 46th project months (4 p/m total)
4. STU to SG: 2 ER for 1 month visit. 36th – 40th project months (2 p/m total)
Deliverables
D1.1 – Trained 15 ER, 7 ESR and 6 Technicians (Lead Beneficiary – NCU)
Lead Beneficiary – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)
Objectives
1. To fabricate ZnO nanostructures with tuneable structure and optical properties.
2. To fabricate Schiff bases (SB) and Metal-organic frameworks (MOF) tuneable chemical structure, electronic and optical properties.
3. To fabricate of ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF nanostructures.
4. To investigate chemic-physical, structure, electronic, hydrophilic and optical properties of SB, MOF, ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF nanostructures.
5. To investigate sensitive properties of the ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF towards target anions and cations.
6. To optimise the sensitive properties.
Description
Description of work and role of specific beneficiaries/associated partners is broken down and listed into numbered tasks, including the following details: based on different deposition technologies and characterisation techniques, experimental efforts and results of materials science and chemistry research in Wroclaw, Torun, Naples and Bratislava, teams will be combined with expertise in optical and sensor characterisation, provided by Vilnius and Riga teams. ZnO nanostructures will be deposited by solgel and hydrothermal methods. SB and MOF will be synthesised by using solvothermal approaches by Torun and Naples teams, assisted by visits from Wroclaw, Vilnius and Cherkasy teams. ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF nanostructures will be fabricated by spin-coating, dip-coating and hydrothermal methods combining secondment visits between Wroclaw, Riga, Torun, Naples, Vilnius, Cherkasy and Bratislava teams.
Structural characterisation of the samples will be studied by C,H,N elemental analysis, NMR, LEED, FTIR, AFM, Raman, TEM/SEM, N2 adsorption, TGA, UV-vis techniques within collaborative research between Riga, Torun, Naples, Vilnius, Paris, Cherkasy and Bratislava teams. Optical characterisation will be performed by reflectance/absorbance and photoluminescence spectroscopy in Riga and Vilnius within collaborative visits from Paris, Torun, Naples, Cherkasy and Wroclaw.
Sensor properties will be performed by photoluminescence spectroscopy in Riga and Vilnius within collaborative visits from Paris, Torun, Naples, Cherkasy and Wroclaw. Kinetic measurements and steady state measurements will be performed to study adsorption and desorption processes and interaction between the sensor surface and the target ions. All partners will participate in discussion and analysis of the obtained results.
During secondments, the host and secondees will discuss achieved results, prepare drafts of new papers and conference thesis and discuss topics for new joint projects. Short reports on secondments will be presented on the project website, including photo and video materials. Secondment visits, structured in 7 tasks, will have a preparatory period before the visit and a reporting period after the visit. In total, 99 secondment months (56 for experienced researchers; 35 for young researchers; 8 for technicians). Task leaders (Lead participants) of each Task are marked in bold font. WP Leader is Naples team.
Task 4.1 Synthesis and tailoring of structure and functional properties of ZnO nanostructures.
Task leader: Wroclaw Team (NAW)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to NAW: 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 1st – 4th project months (2 p/m total)
2. CNR to NAW: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 1st – 6th project months (2 p/m total)
3. STU to NAW: 2 ER and 1 ESR for 1 month visit. 1st – 6th project months (3 p/m total)
Task 4.2 Synthesis of Schiff base (SB) compounds with tailored structure and functional properties.
Task leader and host organisation: Torun Team (NCU)
The following visits are planned:
1. SG to NCU: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 2nd – 6th project months (2 p/m total)
2. USP to NCU: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 3rd – 7th project months (2 p/m total)
Task 4.3 Synthesis of Metal organic Framework (MOF) compounds with tailored structure and functional properties.
Task leader and host organisation: Naples Team (CNR)
The following visits are planned:
1. SG to CNR: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 6th – 10th project months (2 p/m total)
2. USP to CNR: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 6th – 10th project months (2 p/m total)
3. STU to CNR: 2 ER for 1 month visit. 8th – 12th project months (2 p/m total)
Task 4.4 Synthesis of ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF compounds with tailored structure and functional properties.
Task leader: Wroclaw Team (NAW)
The following visits are planned:
1. CNR to NAW: 2 ER for 1 month visit. 12th – 18th project months (4 p/m total)
2. UL to NAW: 1 ER and 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 10th – 16th project months (4 p/m total)
3. UL to CNR: 2 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 16th – 26th project months (6 p/m total)
4. SG to NCU: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 10th – 16th project months (2 p/m total)
5. SG to CNR: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 12th – 16th project months (2 p/m total)
6. UL to NCU: 2 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 8th – 16th project months (6 p/m total)
Task 4.5 Structure characterisation of the nanocomposite compounds by TEM, SEM, XRD and LEED methods.
Task leader and host organisation: Bratislava Team (STU)
The following visits are planned:
1. NAW to STU: 1 TECH for 1 month visit. 14th – 18th project months (1 p/m total)
2. SG to STU: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 12th – 18th project months (4 p/m total)
3. USP to STU: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 12th – 14th project months (1 p/m total)
4. LU to STU: 2 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 10th – 20th project months (6 p/m total)
5. CNR to STU 2 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 10th – 18th project months (6 p/m total)
6. EDEN to STU 1 ESR for 1 month visit. 12th – 16th project months (1 p/m total)
Task 4.6 Characterisation of the nanocomposite compounds by FTIR and optical methods (diffuse reflectance and photoluminescence).
Task leader and host organisation: Riga Team (UL)
The following visits are planned:
1. NAW to UL: 1 TECH for 1 month visit. 15th – 18th project months (1 p/m total)
2. SG to UL: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 16th – 20th project months (2 p/m total)
3. USP to UL: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 18th – 22nd project months (2 p/m total)
4. NCU to UL: 1 ESR for 1 month visit. 18th – 22nd project months (1 p/m total)
5. CNR to UL: 2 ESR for 2 month visit. 14th – 20th project months (4 p/m total)
6. STU to UL: 2 ER for 2 month visit and 1 ESR for 1 month visit. 12th – 20th project months (5 p/m total)
Within Task 4.4, the visit 5, 6 are interdisciplinary and are shown on the Table 2.
Task 4.7 Investigation of sensitive properties of the ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF nanostructures towards target anions and cations.
Task leaders and host organisations: Riga Team (UL) and Vilnius Team (SG)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to SG: 1 ER, 1 ESR and 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 20th – 36th project months (6 p/m total)
2. NCU to SG: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 28th – 36th project months (1 p/m total)
3. CNR to SG: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 24th – 36th project months (4 p/m total)
4. STU to SG: 2 ER, 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 24th – 36th project months (6 p/m total)
5. SG to UL: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 24th – 36th project months (2 p/m total)
6. EDEN to UL: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 26th – 30th project months (1 p/m total)
7. NCU to UL: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 28th – 36th project months (2 p/m total)
8. CNR to UL: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 28th – 36th project months (2 p/m total)
9. USP to UL: 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 30th – 36th project months (2 p/m total)
Deliverables
D2.1 – Technological methods to fabricate ZnO, SB, MOF, ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF composite nanomaterials with tunable structure, electronic and optical properties (Lead Beneficiary – CNR)
D2.2 – Fundamental structural and optical properties of ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF composite nanomaterials: effect of SB and MOF to ZnO ratio to crystallinity, architecture/structure properties, optical absorbance and photoluminescence of the ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF composi (Lead Beneficiary – UL)
D2.3 – Sensitivity and mechanism of interaction between ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF composites and target ions (Lead Beneficiary – SensoGrafa)
Lead Beneficiary – MB SensoGrafa
Objectives
1. To design a microfluidic chamber compatible with ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF composites and optical detection system, based on optical fibre tools (fibre optic light source, fibre optic spectrometer, etc.).
2. To fabricate the multichannel microfluidic system with integrated ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF composites.
3. To test and validate the integrated optical and microfluidic system in laboratory scale.
4. To develop protocol of probe preparation from the corn plants in-field conditions.
5. To provide field validation of the optical sensor system and compare with data obtained by standard methods.
6. To propose algorithm of the data analysis of the sensor system in field conditions.
Description
Description of work and role of specific beneficiaries/associated partners is broken down and listed into numbered tasks, including the following details: Paris team will lead the development of the microfluidic system (MS). The Paris team will design the MS using input provided from Riga and Vilnius (optical detection system), Torun and Naples (ZnO-MOF and ZnO-SB nanostructures), Cherkasy (agriculture probe specification).
Riga, Torun and Naples teams participate in deposition of ZnO-SB and ZnOMOF composites on the active area of the MS channels. The principle components of the modular MS will be microfluidic channels for delivery of samples and buffer solutions and the analysis chamber with an optical window allowing for coupling with the optical fibres and the external syringe pumps to deliver and transport analytes. The MS surface will be chemically pre-treated to show good adhesion with the deposited nanostructures via collaboration work between Paris, Riga, Torun and Naples teams.The MS system will then be optimised in terms of surface properties, analyte delivery and geometry and efficiency of the optical sensor system.
Riga team will design optical system for testing the optical sensors, integrated with microfluidics with Wroclaw, Vilnius, Paris and Cherkasy teams. Sensor testing will be performed using a compact portable optical fiber detection system, optical fiber spectrometer and LED excitation sources. Sensitivity, repeatability, response time and limit of detection of the developed integrated sensor system will be analysed.
Cherkasy team will design a protocol of the in-field tests. Probe preparation from corn plants and separation target ions from other species will be developed. The integrated sensor system will be tested in collaboration with Cherkasy, Paris, Riga, Torun, Naples and Bratislava teams. Correlation of the obtained results with standard methods will be performed. Algorithm of analysis of the sensor system data will be proposed.
All partners will participate in discussion and analysis of the obtained results. During secondments, the host and secondees will discuss achieved results, prepare drafts of new papers and conference thesis and discuss topics for new joint projects. Short reports on secondments will be presented on the project website, including photo and video materials. Secondment visits, structured in 7 tasks, will have a preparatory period before the visit and a reporting period after the visit. In total, 62 secondment months (40 for experienced researchers; 14 for young researchers and 8 technicians). Task leaders (Lead participants) of each Task are marked in bold font. WP Leader is Vilnius team.
Task 5.1 Development of the microfluidic system, integrated with ZnO-SB and ZnO-MOF composites.
Task leader and host organisation: Paris Team (EDEN)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to EDEN: 1 ESR and 1 TECH for 1 month visit. 20th – 24th project months (2 p/m total)
2. CNR to EDEN: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 2 month visit. 24th – 30th project months (4 p/m total)
Task 5.2 Development of fiber optic based optical system.
Task leader and host organisation: Riga Team (NCU)
The following visits are planned:
1. NAW to UL: 1 TECH for 1 month visit. 20th – 26th project months (1 p/m total)
2. SG to UL: 1 ER for 3 month visit. 28th – 32nd project months (3 p/m total)
3. USP to UL: 1 ER for 3 month visit. 34th – 36th project months (3 p/m total)
4. EDEN to UL: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 38th – 42nd project months (1 p/m total)
Task 5.3 Validation of optical sensor system in lab conditions.
Task leaders and host organisations: Riga Team (UL) and Vilnius Team (SG)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to SG: 1 ER, 1 ESR and 1 TECH for 2 month visit. 24th – 40th project months (6 p/m total)
2. NCU to SG: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 34th – 36th project months (1 p/m total)
3. CNR to SG: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 3 month visit. 38th – 42nd project months (6 p/m total)
4. NCU to UL: 1 ESR for 3 month visit. 26th – 33rd project months (3 p/m total)
5. CNR to UL: 1 ER and 1 ESR for 3 month visit. 30th – 40th project months (6 p/m total)
6. USP to UL: 1 ER for 3 month visit. 24th – 30th project months (3 p/m total)
7. STU to UL: 2 ER and 1 ESR for 1 month visit. 24th – 30th project months (3 p/m total)
8. STU to SG: 1 ER for 1 month visit. 32nd – 36th project months (1 p/m total)
Task 5.4 In-filed validation of the sensor and development of the data analysis algorithm
Task leaders and host organisations: Cherkasy Team (USP), Riga Team (UL) and Vilnius Team (SG)
The following visits are planned:
1. UL to USP: 1 ER, 1 ESR for 3 month and 1 TECH for 4 month visit. 30th – 46th project months (10 p/m total)
2. CNR to USP: 1 ER for 2 month visit. 30th – 36th project months (2 p/m total)
3. USP to UL: 1 ER for 3 month visit. 28th – 34th project months (3 p/m total)
Deliverables
D3.1 – Lab-scale prototype of the integrated sensor system (Lead Beneficiary – MB SensoGrafa)
D3.2 – Validation of sensor system in-field conditions (Lead Beneficiary – USP)
D3.3 – Optimised parameters of the integrated sensor system and market analysis to evaluate possible commercialisation (Lead Beneficiary – EDEN TECH)
Lead Beneficiary – University of Latvia (UL)
Objectives
1. To prepare all the project documentation (Grant Agreement, Consortium agreement, project reports, etc.).
2. To provide effective communication between project partners, Coordinator and EC.
3. To control the achievement of the project deliverables.
4. To provide effective decision making in case of risky situations.
Description
Description of work and role of specific beneficiaries/associated partners is broken down and listed into numbered tasks, including the following details: the overall coordination will be the responsibility of the UL. UL will be responsible for ensuring that correct procedures are carried out and deadlines and obligations are met. This WP foresees the management and steering of the project, including administration, IPR aspects, legal and risk management, monitoring of the budget following the forecasted schedule and submitting the interim reports to the EC. WP leaders will be appointed to prepare, carry out, disseminate and exploit the results and progresses. Each leader will be responsible for their WP progress and deliverables. The WP2 tasks are constant and recurring. They are focusing on the scientific, technical and administrative support of the project participants.
Task 4.1: Preparation and assignment of Grant Agreement, Consortium agreement, templates for secondment plan and report. (1st month)
Task leader: Riga Team
All partners will be involved in the document preparation.
Task 4.2: Management body and Steering Committee periodic meetings. (1st, 7th, 11th, 18th, 23rd, 30th, 35th, 41st, 47th months)
Task leader: Vilnius Team
All partners will be involved in the document preparation.
Task 4.3: Periodic report preparation. (12th, 24th, 36th, 48th months)
Task leader: Torun Team
All partners will be involved in the document preparation.
Task 4.4: Mid-term report preparation
Task leader: Riga Team
All partners will be involved in the document preparation.
Task 4.5: Final report preparation and preparation for audit
Task leader: Riga Team
All partners will be involved in the document preparation.
Deliverables
D4.1 – First progress report (Lead Beneficiary – UL)
D4.2 – Mid-term meeting (Lead Beneficiary – UL)
Lead Beneficiary – Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU)
Objectives
1. To organise effective promotion of the project results within target groups: scientific community, industry, stake holders and end users.
2. To provide dissemination of the scientific disciplines between schoolchildren, students and school teachers.
3. To share project results to public and wide community.
4. To organise networking activities (conferences, summer schools, workshops, etc.).
Description
Description of work and role of specific beneficiaries/associated partners broken down and listed into numbered tasks including the following details: the consortium has a well-planned strategy for dissemination of the results, targeted to scientific community (networking activities: conferences, summer schools, etc.) and wide public auditory (Internet dissemination channel, mass media, etc.). Project partners will represent the results at research papers and scientific conferences, popularize the fields of physics, chemistry, material science, agriculture, nano- and optical technology within society at national and international levels. Project partners will organise training activities (conference sections, summer schools and workshops).
Strategy for dissemination of the project results within stakeholders and EU technological programmes will be implemented during networking activities. Project partners will prepare presentation of results for end-users and stake holders (rollup stands, demonstration stands, video, lab-prototypes, etc.). Project partners will present results at specialised industry and innovation events. Face-to-face meetings with potential end-users will be organised to promote commercialisation of the project results. Partners will share best practice and promotion of HE-MSCA programme within organisation of specialised info days. This action will focus on wider involvement of researchers into HE-MSCA projects.
All partners will participate. Task leaders (Lead participants) of each Task are marked in bold font. WP leader is Bratislava (STU) team.
Task 5.1: Development of the project website, including preparation of text, image and video materials about the partners. (8th month)
Task leader: UL Team
All partners will be involved in the website preparation.
Task 5.2: Researchers Nights/Open door events.
The event in dedicated to schoolchildren, teachers and wide public. It is open to any visitors. Presentations on nanotechnology and demonstration of the recent achievement will be performed. The event is held yearly in the last week of October.
Task leader: STU Team
All partners will be involved in the webpage preparation.
Task 5.3: Organisation of Lab-Workshops/Open Lectures for school-children and students. (All partners)
Practical demonstrations and achievements of nanotechnology, chemistry, material science and agriculture will be demonstrated. The event will be held annually in April and November each year.
Task leader: CNR Team
All partners will be involved in the website preparation.
Task 5.4: Organisation of 2 conference sections, 2 summer schools and 7 workshops.
Task leader: NCU Team
All partners will be involved in the website preparation.
Task 5.5: Participation in 3 specialised innovative events (agriculture fairs, exhibitions and innovation events) to present project results to potential end users, industry and stakeholders.
Organisation of face-to-face meetings with industry to discuss commercialisation of results.
Task leader: USP Team
All partners will be involved in the web-page preparation.
Task 5.6: Organisation of 2 Horizon Europe infodays on HE-MSCA actions.
Task leader: UL Team
All partners will be involved in the website preparation.
Task 5.7: Preparation of 6 joint papers (Open access), 10 conference thesis, 1 national patent and submission of 3 joint HE projects.
Task leader: UL Team
All partners will be involved in the website preparation.
Deliverables
D5.1 – Developed project website (Lead Beneficiary – STU)
D5.2 – Dissemination and exploitation plan, including communication activities (Lead Beneficiary – STU)
D5.3 – Data Management Plan (DMP) (Lead Beneficiary – STU)