RELIANCE

Smart response self-disinfected

bio-based nanocoated surfaces

for healthier environments

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RELIANCE is addressing the growing need for an innovative holistic solution of smart response antimicrobial nanocoatings that are highly effective and safe, removing bacteria, fungi and viruses in a more efficient cost/performance ratio than the presently used petrochemical-based ones

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Project's timeline

June 2022

May 2026

55%

Main Innovation

RELIANCE’s ambitious objective will be achieved through a new range of antimicrobial copper doped mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Cu-SMIN) modified with non-toxic bioactives, functionalized to allow them to have a smart response with temperature or pH changes.

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Valorizing Agro-Industrial Waste: Exploring Antimicrobial Peptides Derived from Feather Keratin
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The University of Rome Tor Vergata presented results at the 6th International Environmental Chemistry Congress in Trabzon, Turkey
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RELIANCE oral presentation at the 14th Panhellenic Chemical Engineering Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece
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“With the novel smart response self-disinfectant antimicrobial nanocoatings that RELIANCE will design and develop, the project will contribute to a healthier and more resilient society towards microorganisms, by mitigating the spread of infections and ensuring the health and well-being of citizens”.

Miren Blanco

RELIANCE Coordinator and senior researcher at Fundación Tekniker

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