Table 2.
International research projects on cellulose-based aerogels and hydrogels.
| Acronym | Project Name | Cellulose-Based Molecule | Implementation Dates | Coordinator | Funding Programme | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | Polysaccharide upgrading via chemical and enzymatic modifications | Cellulose | 1 December 1997–30 November 1999 | University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy | FP4-TMR-Specific research and technological development programme in the field of the training and mobility of researchers, 1994–1998 | [37] |
| -- | The development of micro-biosensors for monitoring hazardous gases in the environment | Hydroxyethyl cellulose gel | 1 November 1992–31 July 1995 | University of Ioannina, Greece |
FP3-ENV 1C-Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of the environment, 1990–1994 | [38] |
| -- | Aerocellulose and its carbon counterparts—porous, multifunctional nanomaterials from renewable resources | Cellulose | 1 January 2004–31 December 2006 | Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft, Austria | FP6-NMP-Nanotechnologies and nanosciences NMP-2002-3.4.2.3-2-New knowledge-based higher performance materials for macro-scale applications |
[39] |
| AEROCOINS | Aerogel-Based Composite/Hybrid Nanomaterials for Cost-Effective Building Super-Insulation Systems | Nanofibrillated cellulose |
16 June 2011–15 June 2015 | Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Spain | FP7-NMP-EeB.NMP.2010-1-New nanotechnology-based high-performance insulation systems for energy efficiency | [40] |
| AERoGELS | COST CA18125-Advanced Engineering and Research of aeroGels for Environment and Life Sciences | Cellulose | 30 April 2019–26 February 2023 | Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain | COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action 2018 | [41] |
| APACHE | Active & intelligent Packaging materials and display cases as a tool for preventive conservation of Cultural Heritage | Nanocellulose | 1 January 2019–30 June 2022 | Consorzio Interuniversitario Perlo Sviluppo Dei Sistemi A Grande Interfase, Italy | H2020-EU.2.1.3.-INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP-NMBP-33-2018-Innovative and affordable solutions for the preventive conservation of cultural heritage | [42] |
| BET-EU | Materials Synergy Integration for a Better Europe | Nanocellulose | 1 January 2016–31 December 2018 | Uninova-Instituto De Desenvolvimento De Novas Tecnologias–Associacao, Portugal | H2020-TWINN-2015-Twinning | [43] |
| BioELCell | Bioproducts Engineered from Lignocelluloses: from plants and upcycling to next-generation materials | Cellulose nanofibers | 1 August 2018–31 July 2023 | Aalto Korkeakoulusaatio SR, Finland | H2020-EU.1.1.-EXCELLENT SCIENCE- ERC-2017-ADG-ERC Advanced Grant |
[44] |
| BIOGEL | Engineering responsive and biomimetic hydrogels for biomedical therapeutic and diagnostic applications | Nanocellulose | 1 January 2015–31 December 2018 | DWI Leibniz-Institut Fur Interaktive Materialien Ev, Germany | H2020-EU.1.3.1.-MSCA-ITN-2014-ETN-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks | [45] |
| BioMicroGels | Innovative environmentally-benign wastewater treatment reagents offering a step change in efficiency in the cleaning of water from oils and metal ions and in liquidation of emergency oil spills | Cellulose | 1 August 2016–31 December 2016 | BMG Intepco LTD, United Kingdom | H2020–MEInst-02- 2016-2017-Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs | [46] |
| BIOSIC | Biopolymer-based Single-Ion Conducting Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Highly Performant and more Sustainable Batteries | Cellulose | 1 September 2021–1 October 2023 | Max–Planck-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Wissenschaften EvGermany | H2020-EU.1.3.-EXCELLENT SCIENCE-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions |
[47] |
| DRIVEN | Field-driven materials for functions, dissipation, and mimicking Pavlovian adaptation | Methylcellulose/Cellulose Nanocrystal | 1 October 2017–30 September 2022 | Aalto Korkeakoulusaatio SR Finland |
H2020-EU.1.1.-EXCELLENT SCIENCE - ERC-2016-ADG-ERC Advanced Grant |
[48] |
| INNPAPER | Innovative and Smart Printed Electronics based on Multifunctionalized Paper: from Smart Labelling to Point of Care Bioplatforms | Nanofibrillated Cellulose | 1 January 2018–31 December 2021 | Fundacion CIDETEC, Spain |
H2020-EU.2.1.2.-INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP-PILOTS-05-2017-Paper-based electronics | [49] |
| H-House | Healthier Life with Eco-innovative Components for Housing Constructions | Cellulose | 1 September 2013–31 August 2017 | RISE CBI Betonginstitutet AB, Sweden |
FP7-NMP-EeB.NMP.2013-2-Safe, energy-efficient and affordable new eco-innovative materials for building envelopes and/or partitions to provide a healthier indoor environment | [50] |
| MAEROSTRUC | Multicomponent Aerogels with Tailored Nano-, Micro- Macrostructure | Microcrystalline cellulose | 1 March 2017–28 February 2022 | Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universitaet Hannover, Germany |
H2020-EU.1.1.-EXCELLENT SCIENCE- ERC-2016-STG-ERC Starting Grant |
[51] |
| NanoHybrids | New generation of nanoporous organic and hybrid aerogels for industrial applications: from the lab to pilot scale production | Cellulose | 1 November 2015–30 April 2019 | Technische Universitat Hamburg, Germany | H2020–NMP–PILOTS-2015-Manufacturing and control of nanoporous materials | [52] |
| NanoTextSurf | Nanotextured surfaces for membranes, protective textiles, friction pads and abrasive materials | Cellulose nanofibrils | 1 November 2017–30 November 2020 | Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus Vtt OY, Finland | H2020-EU.2.1.2.-INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP-PILOTS-03-2017-Pilot lines for manufacturing of nanotextured surfaces with mechanically enhanced properties | [53] |
| NewFUN | New era of printed paper electronics based on advanced functional cellulose | Cellulose nanocrystals | 1 September 2015–31 May 2021 | NOVA ID FCT-Associacao Para A Inovacao E Desenvolvimento Da FCT, Portugal | H2020-EU.1.1.-EXCELLENT SCIENCE-ERC-StG-2014-ERC Starting Grant |
[54] |
| PlantEmulGel | Emulsions in Plant-based Edible Cellulose Microfibril Gels: Structure, Texture and Stability | Cellulose microfibril Gel | 1 December 2018–30 November 2020 | Unilever Innovation Centre Wageningen, Netherlands |
H2020-EU.1.3-EXCELLENT SCIENCE-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions |
[55] |
| PlantOleogels | Plant Particle-based Hybrid Bicontinuous Oleogels | Micro fibrillated cellulose | 1 November 2018–31 October 2020 | Unilever Innovation Centre Wageningen, Netherlands |
H2020-EU.1.3-EXCELLENT SCIENCE-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions |
[56] |
| SAM | Soft Artificial Muscles | Cellulose nanocrystals | 1 March 2021–28 February 2023 | Universite de Fribourg, Switzerland | H2020-EU.1.3.-EXCELLENT SCIENCE-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions |
[57] |
| SYNERGY | Symbiosis for energy harvesting concepts for smart platforms on foils | Microcrystalline cellulose | 1 October 2020–30 September 2023 | UNINOVA-Instituto De Desenvolvimento De Novas Tecnologias-Associacao, Portugal | H2020-EU.4.b.-WIDESPREAD-05-2020-Twinning | [58] |
| WEARSENSNANO | Continuous monitoring of hypothermia in elderly people by the novel integrated wearable sensor system based on cellulose hydrogel and metallic nanowires | Cellulose | 1 June 2021–31 May 2023 | Aalto Korkeakoulusaatio SR, Finland | H2020-EU.1.3.2.-MSCA-IF-2020-Individual Fellowships | [59] |
| WoodNanoTech | Wood Nanotechnology for Multifunctional Structures | Nanocellulose | 1 September 2017–31 August 2022 | Kungliga Tekniska Hoegskolan, Sweden | H2020-EU.1.1.-EXCELLENT SCIENCE-ERC-2016-ADG-ERC Advanced Grant |
[60] |