The European Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (2007-2013) and the new Horizon 2020 Programme aim to enhance industrial competitiveness by driving the change towards a research based-enterprise. Thus, both the promotion and funding of bio-nanotechnologies (and in particular those concerning the synthesis of innovative products and the setting up of innovative production systems) have a key role.
AREAS OF APPLICATION
BIO-NANOTECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO HUMAN HEALTH
Projection and design of innovative devices applying sustainable bio-nanotechnologies to target drug-delivery and tissue regeneration.
BIO-NANOTECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO AGRI-FOOD
Application of nanodevices able to improve food quality by enhancing its nutritional potential and the antibacterial activity of food packaging.
BIO-NANOTECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO GREEN-CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
Development of innovative technologies to:
- design substrates able to capture the enzymes used in the bio-catalysis phases, thus reducing the costs of production and the environmental impact;
- Bioremediation and long-term monitoring of the impact on health and of environmental pollution.
- design substrates able to capture the enzymes used in the bio-catalysis phases, thus reducing the costs of production and the environmental impact;
- Bioremediation and long-term monitoring of the impact on health and of environmental pollution.