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Coordinated by the University of Turin, it promotes sustainable development and technologies for a “greener” future.
 

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Com’è andata la seconda edizione della Students’ Green Challenge di Spoke 2?
Students’ Green Challenge 2ª edizione: giovani talenti al servizio della mobilità sostenibile Immaginate una sala piena di studenti e studentesse di percorsi di laurea multidisciplinari, pronti a dare forma al futuro della sostenibilità. Questa è l’essenza della Students’ Green Challenge, giunta alla sua seconda edizione. Organizzata dallo Spoke 2 di NODES e dal suo Ateneo capofila Università degli studi di Torino (UniTo), in collaborazione con il CRF (Centro Ricerche Fiat) del Gruppo Stellantis, questa iniziativa ha riunito menti brillanti e idee audaci per affrontare una  sfida ambiziosa: ripensare i materiali utilizzati nella mobilità elettrica per renderli più sostenibili.  

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Round Grip stage 5 - how did it go?
On 21st November 2024, the beautiful Kyoto Room of the Environment Park in Turin hosted the 5th stage of the Round GRIP series of meetings, dedicated to the Circular Transformations of Mineral and Organic Waste. It was an afternoon full of speeches, comparisons and inspiring moments organised by Spoke 2 within the GRIP project, with the support of the research activities of Research Module 1 (RM1).

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Spoke 2 at Ecomondo 2024: innovation, research and sustainability
Spoke 2 attendance at the UniTO stand at Ecomondo 2024, from Tuesday 5th November to Friday 8th November, highlighted the strategic role of the Spoke in the green and digital transition. In the beautiful Rimini setting, the Spoke had the opportunity to present innovative projects, organise a highly relevant conference on Water Reuse in cooperation with UniTO and Butterfly Area, and create new #synergies.   Water Reuse conference: a focus on water reuse The conference ‘The reuse of treated wastewater: a tool to mitigate water scarcity and climate change’ explored concrete solutions to address one of the most critical global challenges. After the greetings of Vice-Rector Cristina Prandi, Prof. Alessandra Bianco Prevot illustrated UniTO's Water Reuse Platform, highlighting the importance of collaborative strategies to create virtuous supply chains. Among the topics discussed: European policies and opportunities: Roberta Maffettone (European Commission) presented a regulatory framework to incentivise sustainable practices. Solutions for sustainability: Errico Stravato (Sogesid SpA) and Daniel Novarino (SMAT) explored the potential of water reuse as a concrete response to climate change. Applied research: Innovative projects such as IRRISAFE, which optimises risk management in urban wastewater use, and WalNUT, which supports water recovery in agriculture, showed how research can turn problems into opportunities. Focus on industry and agriculture: SMARTWATER demonstrated how to integrate wastewater reuse in the textile industry, while talks such as that of Elena Anselmetti (Regione Piemonte) explored the reuse of wastewater in agriculture for innovative applications. The conference emphasised water reuse as a pillar of a circular economy, demonstrating that innovation and collaboration between universities, institutions and businesses are the key to tackling water scarcity and ensuring long-term sustainability.   The future Ecomondo was a unique opportunity to strengthen the link between Spoke and universities, businesses and other institutions, highlighting that only through collaboration can global challenges be addressed and a more sustainable future promoted. See you at Ecomondo 2025!

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Spoke 2 meets the delegation of researchers from the German regional agency AGIT for a discussion on the bio-economy and biotechnology for green tech!
On 30 and 31 October, a delegation of 9 people from the following research centres Centro di Ricerca di Jülich, Aachen Technical University, Competence Center Bio4MatPro, Technical University of Hamburg, Institute for Technology and Innovation Management visiting thanks to the German Regional Agency AGIT visited Turin as part of the NODES ecosystem, at the premises of the Department of Biotechnology of the University of Turin. Thursday opened with institutional greetings and a presentation of the University of Turin's research ecosystem by the Vice-Rector for Research Cristina Prandi. The floor was then passed to Tiziana Dell'Olmo, representative of the Piedmont Region, who presented a speech entitled: ‘Piedmont Region: strategies for technology transfer and innovation in the Bioeconomy field’.

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ROUND GRIP Spoke 2 - 6th stop at the Politecnico di Torino to find out how to get rid of CO₂ with GRIP's RM 5 technologies!
We look forward to seeing you at the next round of Round GRIP meetings to be held on Thursday 6 February 2025, at the Maxwell Hall of the Politecnico di Torino, in Corso Castel Fidardo 42/A (Scavalchi Manica Approdo building) starting at 09:30.   A focus on technological solutions for CO₂ reduction During the event, the research activities of Research Module 5 (RM5) of the GRIP project will be explored, with a focus on innovative technologies for capturing and utilising CO₂. It is an unmissable opportunity to explore concrete strategies for sustainability and exchange views with experts in the field.   A rich and interactive programme 09:30 - 10:00 | Registration 10:00 - 10:05 | Introduction and greetings - Nicole Mariotti 10:05 - 10:10 | The NODES Ecosystem and the Spoke 2  - Edoardo Braccio 10:10 - 10:15 | The Research Module 5 - Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo 10:15 - 10:45 | The technologies 10:45 - 10:55 | EU Projects and CO₂ - Marco Illich 10:55 - 11:15 | CO₂: how much do you know? 11:15 - 11:45 | Coffee Break 11:45 - 12:00 | Carbon Credits - Viviana Negro 12:00 - 12:30 | Companies: Hysytech, ACEA, Ecospray Technologies 12:30 - 13:30 | Visit to the laboratories + Discussion panels on the themes of the event 13:30 | Closing and light lunch Nicole Mariotti, Spoke 2 third parties manager moderates the event.   Building a sustainable future together L’evento rappresenta un momento di scambio e networking per aziende, ricercatori e professionisti interessati alle tecnologie green. Concluderemo con un light lunch, per favorire il confronto informale e la nascita di nuove collaborazioni. The event is a moment of exchange and networking for companies, researchers and professionals interested in green technologies. We will conclude with a light lunch, to encourage informal discussion and the emergence of new collaborations.   Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference. We are waiting for you!   SIGN UP HERE

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ROUND GRIP Spoke 2 - 5th stop at Environment Park in Turin for Circular Transformations of Mineral and Organic Waste with GRIP RM 1
We are proud to announce the next stop of the Round GRIP series of meetings to be held on Thursday 21st November 2024, at the Kyoto Room of the Turin Environment Park (Via Livorno 60, 10144 Turin) starting at 14:15. A focus on the circularity of mineral and organic waste During the event we will explore the research activities of Research Module 1 (RM1) of the GRIP project, with a focus on the circular transformation of organic, mineral and construction waste. It will be a unique opportunity to get to know the ongoing projects up close and to interact directly with the innovators of Community Spoke 2. An afternoon full of initiatives and debate The programme also includes interactive sessions and working tables. Among the star projects will be ‘The Circle’, winner of Line A of the NODES calls for proposals, and other pioneering initiatives in the field of green tech. There will also be a ‘Circular Materials Market’ curated by NODES researchers, with exhibitions and workshops to raise awareness of the advantages of a circular approach to materials. EVENT PROGRAMME 14.15 | Participant registration 14.30 - 14.40 | Presentation of the NODES project and Green Tech by Edoardo Braccio 14.40 - 14.45 | Introduction to the Research Module 1 - RM1 (G.A. Dino) 14.45 - 14.55 | Project ‘The Circle’, winner Line A NODES call for proposals 15.00 - 15.40 | Circular materials market, by the researchers of RM1 NODES Spoke 2 15.40 - 16.30 | Working tables ‘Circular materials: what do you think?’ - moderated by Giovanna Antonella Dino, Francesca Gambino, Susanna Mancini, Elio Padoan and Marco Casale 16.30 - 17.00 | Presentation of group works and closing 17.00 | Final networking aperitif A time to build new ideas and projects together The meeting is a networking and exchange opportunity for all those interested in innovations and challenges related to sustainability and the circular economy.   We look forward to seeing you there!   SUBSCRIBE HERE

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Ecomondo 2024: Spoke 2 present at the green fair in Rimini!
From Tuesday 5th November to Friday 8th November 2024, Rimini will host the 27th edition of Ecomondo, one of the most important Italian events dedicated to Green Tech.   NODES Spoke 2 will participate in this edition, promoting the research and innovation of the ecosystem and the University of Turin, giving visibility to innovative projects in the environmental field to create new connections with exhibitors and visitors interested in the ecological transition. Ecomondo represents a European benchmark for sustainability, welcoming leading companies and cutting-edge projects in the areas of water management, waste disposal, bioenergy, sustainable agriculture and smart cities.   At stand 311 - Hall South, NODES Spoke 2 will present innovative research prototypes and materials, showcasing NODES projects. A number of researchers will be present to illustrate their innovations to the public.   Conference: The reuse of treated wastewater On Thursday 7 November 2024, the Camelia Room on the 1st floor of Hall B6 will host the meeting “Il riuso delle acque reflue trattate: uno strumento per mitigare la scarsità idrica e il cambiamento climatico”. This conference, promoted by the Water Reuse Scientific Platform in collaboration with NODES Spoke 2 and with the participation of UniTo's Vice Rector for Research and Spoke 2 coordinator, Prof. Cristina Prandi, will address water reuse in a multidisciplinary way, touching on topics ranging from advanced treatment technologies to risk assessment and environmental, social and economic sustainability.   Registration To participate in the conference, you must fill in the registration form.   REGISTER HERE

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9th International Workshop on Layered and Nanostructured Materials
The 9th edition of the International Workshop on Layered and Nanostructured Materials (IWLNM 24), will be held from 23 to 26 June 2024 in Perugia, a beautiful city with a remarkable cultural heritage and artistic life and an exceptional architectural heritage. The conference takes up the legacy of previous editions (2006-Alessandria, Italy; 2008-Vercelli, Italy; 2010-Bochum, Germany; 2012-Campinas, Brazil; 2014-Mulhouse, France; 2016-Kutna Hora, Czech Republic; 2018- Krakov, Poland; 2022-Toledo, Spain) focused on the synthesis, characterisation and applications of lamellar materials such as metal phosphates/phosphonates, hydrotalcites, clays, graphene, MXenes and nanostructured materials, including silicates and zeolites, transition metal oxides and organic-inorganic hybrids.