Essays about: "Seventh Research Framework Programme"

Found 3 essays containing the words Seventh Research Framework Programme.

  1. 1. Risks of Cadmium Nanoparticles on Estuarine Organisms : Ecotoxicological Effects of Engineered Cadmium Nanoparticles through Biochemical and Behavioral Responses in Two Marine Invertebrates, Nereis diversicolor and Scrobicularia plana

    University essay from Limnologi; Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Pianpian Wu; [2012]
    Keywords : cadmium sulphide nanoparticles; ecotoxicity; behavior; biomarker; oxidative stress; Nereis diversicolor; Scrobicularia plana;

    Abstract : There is an increasing concern over the safety of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) to humans and the environment. It is important that the environmental risks of these particles to be tested under research and regulatory schemes, e.g. Nano Risks to the environment & Human Health (NanoReTox) under Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) in EU. READ MORE

  3. 2. The significance of heterogeneity for spreading of geologically stored carbon dioxide

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Christofer Olofsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Storage efficiency; Heterogeneity; Variogram; iTOUGH2; ECO2N; Geological storage; CO2; Saline aquifer; Lagringseffektivitet; Heterogenitet; Variogram; iTOUGH2; ECO2N; Geologisk lagring; CO2; Saltvattenakvifär;

    Abstract : The demand for large scale storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) grows stronger as incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are introduced. Geological storage sites such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs, unminable coal seams and deep saline water-saturated aquifers are a few of many possible geological storage sites. READ MORE

  4. 3. The European Union as an Engine for Innovation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Florian Wiederkehr; [2010]
    Keywords : Innovation Policy; Innovativeness; European Union; Sustainability; Regional Synergies; Cultural Exchange; Future Technologies; European Budget; Seventh Research Framework Programme; Social Sciences; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The President of the European Commission, Josè Manuel Barroso is demanding an innovation society in the European Union, while many of the citizens of the European Union are sceptical about the entire organization. This thesis deals with the question whether the European Union is an engine for innovation or not. READ MORE