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H2020Staff exchange2016–2019

FORMILK · Innovative technology for the detection of enzyme activity in milk

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2016-01-01 → 2019-12-31
EU contribution
€1,228,500
Participants
10
Scheme
MSCA-RISE

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Results in brief

Innovative technology for the detection of enzyme activity in milk

"The project ""Innovative technology for the detection of enzyme activity in milk"" (FORMILK) is focused on the development of novel methods of detection of activity of enzymes, such as plasmin and lactase, important for milk industry and for lactose-free diet. The objectives of the project are as follows: 1. Development of the method of detection the activity of milk enzymes plasmin and lactase in a volume based on high-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy (HR-US), 2. Development of the assay of detection activity of plasmin at surfaces using electrochemical and acoustic methods, 3. Transfer of technology, 4. Organization of workshops and summer schools, 5. Project management. Project is important for the society due to several reasons. First it brings new technologies to the milk industry for improving quality of milk and milk products by analyzing protease activity such as plasmin. Second it improves technology of preparation of lactose-free milk products. Third it accelerates the collaboration between academic institutions and Industry. Fourth it is focused on training of early stage and experienced researchers in various novel analytical methods through secondments to highly ranking laboratories in Europe, Canada and USA as well as through participation on well focused workshops and international schools."

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

The proposal is focused on the development of novel methods of detection of activity of enzymes, such as plasmin and lactase, important for milk industry and for lactose-free diet. Six experienced academic/research institutions, two SMEs, one governmental business company and one manufacturing company from 3 EU member states (Slovakia, Hungary, Ireland), USA and Canada will be involved in the research, development and validation. The main focus will be on application of high-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy, surface acoustic and electrochemical methods involving nanofabricated surfaces for detection of enzyme activity in volume and at the surfaces. The output of the project will be the novel analytical assays and electrochemical sensor applicable in dairy farms and analytical laboratories, staff exchange between academic institutions and SME, training of the students in novel analytical methods and sensor developments in a world leading laboratories. The optimised enzyme based technologies for efficient control of levels of lactose in milk and milk based drinks will be one of important results of project, which could be commercialised by the project industrial participants. The organisation of training schools, workshops and transfer of novel technology will be among priorities of this proposal.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • UNIVERZITA KOMENSKEHO V BRATISLAVE · BRATISLAVA 1CoordinatorSlovakia
  • CROSSCARE LIMITED · DUBLINIreland
  • HUN-REN TERMESZETTUDOMANYI KUTATOKOZPONT · BudapestHungary
  • MAGYAR TEJGAZDASAGI KISERLETI INTEZET KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG · MOSONMAGYAROVARHungary
  • POWERTEC SRO · BratislavaSlovakia
  • SONAS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED · DUBLINCity levelIreland
  • THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO · TorontoCanada
  • THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA · OaklandUnited States
  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, DUBLIN · DublinIreland
  • UT BATTELLE LLC · Oak Ridge TennesseeUnited States

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union