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Detection and quantification of
emerging pollutants in marine envi-
ronments, including microplastics
Reduction of marine pollution:
prevention of microplastics contamina-
tion by filtration strategies; remedia-
tion of oil spills by polymeric membra-
nes, functional membranes, novel sor-
bents, novel bioremediation consortia
and novel biomaterials; in-situ biore-
mediation of dredged sediments, ex-
situ recovery of metals in sediments by
bioleaching and novel materials.
Treatment and reuse of bilge and
ballast water treatment: conven-
tional and emerging membrane tech-
nologies, advanced electrochemical
technologies, hybrid technologies.
Bioprospection/bioproduction of
marine natural products: screening
and isolation of new strains/consortia
with industrial applications; optimiza-
tion of bioproduct production (e.g.:
marine bio-surfactants, bioemulsifiers
for commercial exploitation, biopoly-
mers, fatty acids, carotenoids, etc.).
Aquaculture: functional hydroly-
zed protein (from fish waste to
fish feed); fish eco-prebiotics
(stimulation of beneficial microbiota);
enzymes for feed; innovative antimicro-
bial/anti-biofilms coatings for aquacultu-
re facilities; water treatment and mana-
gement in recirculating aquaculture
systems by novel filtration and electro-
chemical systems.
Management of fishing wastes:
valorisation of fishing nets as a raw
material for different sectors; valoriza-
tion of fishing wastes (bioactive ingre-
dients for food).
Control and monitoring of port/
ship air pollution based on regulated
compounds.
Modeling on pollutants dispersion.
Development of energy harves-
ting systems, based on Sediment
Microbial Fuel Cells, self-sustaining
power sources for supplying energy to
remote sensors operating in remote
environments/locations
ENVIRONMENTAL & BIO TECHNOLOGIES (EBT)
Divisions
ENVIRONMENTAL &
BIO TECHNOLOGIES
DEVICES, DESIGN &
ENGINEERING
ADVANCED
MATERIALS
BIOMEDICINE
SAFETY & SUSTAINA-
BILITY
FAST MOVING
CONSUMER GOODS
Maritime Research
& Innovation Activities
DEVICES, DESIGN & ENGINEERING (D2E)
Hull / water interaction: Multiphysical
modelling and simulation. New Computer
Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools for air lubrica-
tion and supporting aerodynamic design. Vali-
dation of new CFD tools applied to vessels.
Underwater noise and vibrations.
Study of the useful life of devices (climatic
chambers).
Personal protective equipment for safety
of life at sea.
Mobile applications.
Design, manufacture, characterization and
development of marine sensors, biosen-
sors and telecommunication antennas
(e.g. marine monitoring for Marine Strategy
Framework Directive requirements).
Energy management: Design, assembling and
characterization, control and integration of
energy systems. Energy storage and smart
grid concepts. Energy harvesting platofmrs.
Real time monitoring, sensing and data collec-
tion for smart maintenance. Renewable ener-
gies.
Advanced manufacture processes: composites
processing, robotics, additive fabrication, prin-
ted electronics and ionic liquid technology.
Synthesis of polymers and biopolymers,
nanoparticles, nanofibres and micro /
nanocapsules.
Formulation of raw materials through pilot
processes as composites, nanocomposites
and biocomposites extrusion, electros-
pinning, preparation of inks, coatings
and paints, concrete mixture processes
and stabilized products.
Surface technology (corrosion, biofouling)
for maritime transport, boating and coastal
infrastructure.
Application of new materials by new techni-
ques such as injection, blow moulding,
inkjet, screen printing, padding and plas-
ma and sun-gel treatments
Smart materials for on-board (improved
lightweight, strength, Self-healing materials,
hydrophobic, noise insulation properties, fire
resistant).
Studies on recyclability and useful life of
new materials (e.g. fiber reinforced plastic
from dismantling recreational craft).
ADVANCED MATERIALS (AM)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (BIOMED)
DNA detection for rapid identification of
toxins, drugs, infections, and biological conta-
minants
Analysis and Biosensors for the detection of
common marine food infections (anisakis and
others). Useful in aquaculture and fisheries.
Quality control of food processing
By product-waste valorisation. Identification
of active principles that could be applied to
pharmaceutical, biotech, veterinarian, and cos-
metic sectors
Marine organisms and microorganisms. Scree-
ning to identify active principles
Biosensors based on antibody-antigen or
catilis (rotifers), Artemia salina (crustacean),
Phaeodactylum tricornutum (alga)
5. Tailor-made cell-based in vitro models for
the pharmaceutical, chemical and food in-
dustries.
Human & Environmental Risk Assess-
ment.
Sustainable Production and Consump-
tion :
1. Waste minimization and valorisation
(fishing and port generated waste, recrea-
tional craft/ship dismantling, ...)
2. Transport and logistics management
(energy efficiency and emission reduc-
tion during freight transport)
3. Life cycle assessment (LCA) & life cycle
costing (LCC)
4. Ecodesign (application of environmental
criteria to crafts and components design)
Environmental Communication and
labeling (Ecolabel, awareness campaigns...).
Marine biosensors (design and develop-
ment of nanobiosensors).
Safety assessment of nanomaterials
(monitorization of their release along their life
cycle as additives in conventional materials):
1. Design set-ups for monitorization of mate-
rials release during use-phase and end of life
processes
2. Physical-chemical characterization of relea-
sed materials
3. Quantification of released materials
Toxicological studies:
1. In-vitro toxicity: Cocultures. Viability, proli-
feration, oxidative stress, inflammatory res-
ponses, cell uptake and fate, translocation.
2. In-vivo biokinetics: Distribution and accu-
mulation/ elimination studies. Bioavailability
oral and dermal studies
3. In-vivo toxicity: Short-term repeated dose
toxicity. Oral, dermal, intravenous
4. Ecotoxicity: Hazard assessment of substan-
ces entering the marine environment by
using ecotoxicological tests covering target
species belonging to different trophic le-
vels. Vibrio fisheri (bacteria), Brachionus pli-
SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY (S&S)
LEITAT
C/ Pallars 179-185
08005 Barcelona
http://ipo.leitat.org
Tel. (+34) 93 788 23 00
Fax (+34) 93 789 19 06
Contact persons:
Lola Rodriguez-
Laia Piñol -
MARITIME RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
F OLLOW US ON
@LE ITAT
New solutions for the design of Home &
Care products (detergents, cosmetics) in
order to bring added value and reduce im-
pact on the marine environment.
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS (FMCG)
Innovative technologies and additives for laun-
dry processes and textile finishing treatments
for the mitigation of microplastic impact in
marine environments caused by textile
washing processes).
TESTING LABORATORY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF
FIRE TEST PROCEDURES of the International Maritime Organization – IMO
Ver FP.1/Circ.36 (5 de enero de 2009) – List of Recognized test laboratories.