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H2020Doctoral network2019–2023

InnovEOX · Training of a new generation of researchers in Innovative Electrochemical OXidation processes for the removal and analysis of micro-pollutants in water streams

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2019-10-01 → 2023-09-30
EU contribution
€3,992,303
Participants
11
Scheme
MSCA-ITN

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Results in brief

Training of a new generation of researchers in Innovative Electrochemical OXidation processes for the removal and analysis of micro-pollutants in water streams

The overarching aim of the InnovEOX project is to provide high-level training in emerging wastewater treatment techniques to a new generation of high-achieving early stage researchers to provide them with the transferable and scientific skills necessary for thriving careers in a burgeoning area. This international training program, combining 7 countries, focuses on innovative technological developments across a range of interdisciplinary fields such as electrochemical oxidation techniques in wastewater treatment, advanced analytical chemistry and toxicity assessment. The aim of this project will be achieved by a unique combination of intersectoral research training, facilitated by the diverse academic/non-academic composition of the consortium.

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Project objective

Although the European freshwater system is monitored closely by different European frameworks, it has been demonstrated that organic chemical pollutants are still putting half of it at risk. The InnovEOX R&D training network was built to address and provide a solution for this considerable challenge: to boost innovative electrochemical wastewater treatment techniques to effectively degrade highly hazardous organic micro-pollutants, reducing environmental pollution and improving the European quality of life and health. By setting up a training frame to educate the next generation of highly-qualified ESRs in one of the most promising fields in micro-pollutant degradation, this will enable to generate important innovations, necessary to create a new level of EU excellence and reinforce EU R&D capacity in the field. The overall InnovEOX aim is to train 15 creative, entrepreneurial & innovative ESRs with high employability and career perspectives, capable of promoting new technologies in the industry and academic sector. The main InnovEOX R&D objectives are: 1) the exploration of alternative electrochemical oxidation pathways via generation of different oxidative radicals, 2) the development of combined photocatalytic/electrochemical oxidation techniques, 3) the development of novel analytical approaches for the separation and identification of these micro-pollutants and their degradation products, and 4) an assessment of the effects of the developed treatments on the aquatic toxicity, biological wastewater treatment and the environment as a whole via a life cycle assessment. These objectives combined will ensure a high-quality training with a high-societal impact for the reliable, economic and complete removal of priority pollutants from wastewater. Pushed by an interdisciplinary & intersectoral consortium of 10 leading beneficiaries and 7 partner organisations, the proposal will offer innovative training based on an optimal balance between research and formal training.

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Participants

  • KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN · LeuvenCoordinatorBelgium
  • AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES R&D AND MARKETING GMBH & CO KG · BoblingenGermany
  • INOPSYS · MechelenBelgium
  • INSTITUT NATIONAL DE L ENVIRONNEMENT INDUSTRIEL ET DES RISQUES - INERIS · Verneuil En HalatteFrance
  • NIJHUIS WATER TECHNOLOGY BV · DoetinchemNetherlands
  • PANEPISTIMIO PATRON · RIO PATRASGreece
  • TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT · DelftNetherlands
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL · LIVERPOOLUnited Kingdom
  • UNIVERSITEIT GENT · GentBelgium
  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON · LondonUnited Kingdom
  • UNIVERSITY OF YORK · YORK NORTH YORKSHIREUnited Kingdom

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union