Projects
Research Projects of total budget in excess of 15 Million Euro (1996-2015) are currently performed at the APTL, several of them funded through competitive R&D programs of the European Union or General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) such as the following:
EU Projects |
Duration |
| Development of a bifunctional hierarchically structured zeolite based nano-catalyst using 3D-technology for direct conversion of methane into aromatic hydrocarbons via methane dehydroaromatization (ZEOCAT-3D) | 2019-2022 |
| Thermochemical HYDROgen production in a SOLar structured reactor: facing the challenges and beyond (HYDROSOL-beyond) - Coordinator: APTL | 2019-2022 |
| Advanced direct biogas fuel processor for robust and cost - effective decentralised hydrogen production (BIOROBURplus) | 2017-2020 |
| Renewable Power Generation by Solar Particle Receiver Driven Sulphur Storage Cycle (Pegasus) | 2016-2021 |
| Understanding and measuring SUb-23 nm particle emissions from direct injection engine sincluding REAL driving conditions (SUREAL-23) Coordinator: APTL | 2016-2019 |
| Chemistry of Smart Energy Carriers and Technologies (SMARTCATS) | 2015-2019 |
| Electrolyte, Cathode and Anode Improvements for Market-near Next-generation Lithium Ion Batteries (eCAIMAN) | 2015-2018 |
| Development of Auxiliary Power Unit for Recreational yachts (PURE) | 2013-2015 |
| Thermochemical HYDROgen production in a SOLar monolithic reactor:construction and operation of a 750 kWth PLANT (HYDROSOL-PLANT) - Coordinator: APTL | 2014-2018 |
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Biogas robust processing with combined catalytic reformer and trap (BIOROBUR)
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2013-2016
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The European SOLAR Research Infrastructure for Concentrating Solar Power ( EU-SOLARIS)
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2012-2016
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Advanced Multifunctional Reactors for Green Mobility and Solar Fuels (ARMOS)
Coordinator: A.G. Konstandopoulos
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2011-2016 |
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Fully Artificial Photo-Electrochemical Device for Low Temperature Hydrogen Production (ArtipHyction)
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2012-2015 |
| Redox Materials-based Structured Reactors/Heat Exchangers for Thermo-Chemical Heat Storage Systems in Concentrated Solar Power Plants (Restructure) | 2011-2015 |
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Unlocking APTL’s Scientific and Technological Research Potential in Green Mobility (APT-STEP)
Coordinator: A.G. Konstandopoulos
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2012-2015 |
| High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage by Reversible Thermochemical Reaction (STORRE) | 2012-2015 |
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New Method for Superior Integrated Hydrogen Generation System 2+ (Nemesis2+)
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2012-2015 |
| Hybrid Commercial Vehicle (HCV) | 2010-2013 |
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Clean European Rail-Diesel (CleanER-D)
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2009-2013 |
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Scale Up of Thermochemical Hydrogen Production in a Solar Monolithic Reactor: a 3rd Generation Design Study (Hydrosol 3D)
Coordinator: APTL
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2009-2012 |
| Technologies for Synthesis, Recycling and Combustion of Metallic Nanoclusters as Future Transportation Fuels (COMETNANO) | 2009-2012 |
| Aerosol Technologies and Hierarchical Assembly/ Manufacturing for Advanced Nano-Structured Porous Materials (ATLANTIS) | 2007-2011 |
| Materials and Components for Hydrogen Production by Sulphur Based Thermochemical Cycles (HYCYCLES) | 2008-2011 |
| Innovative Particle Trap System for Future Diesel Combustion Concepts (IPSY) | 2007-2011 |
| Highly Integrated Combustion Electric Propulsion System (HI-CEPS) | 2006-2010 |
| Safe, Integrated & Controlled Production of High-Tech Multifunctional Materials and their Recycling (SAPHIR) | 2006-2010 |
| Hydrogen from Solar Thermal Energy: High Temperature Solar Chemical Reactor for Co-production of Hydrogen & Carbon Black from Natural Gas Cracking (SOLHYCARB) | 2006-2010 |
| Tailored On-board Activated Agents Production for Exhaust Aftertreatment Performance Enhancement (TOP-EXPERT) | 2006-2009 |
| Post-treAtment for the next Generation Of Diesel Engines (PAGODE) | 2006-2009 |
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Solar Hydrogen via Water Splitting in Advanced Monolithic Reactors for Future Solar Power plants (HYDROSOL II)
Coordinator: APTL
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2005-2009 |
| New Method for Superior Integrated Hydrogen Generation System (NEMESIS) | 2005-2008 |
| Solar Steam Reforming of Methane Rich Gas for Synthesis Gas Production (SOLREF) | 2004-2007 |
| Infrared Microsystem for Polluting Emission Control on Cars 2 (IMPECC2) | 2003-2005 |
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Catalytic Monolith Reactor for Hydrogen Generation from Solar Water Splitting (HYDROSOL)
Coordinator: APTL
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2002-2005 |
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Simulation Tool for Dynamic Flow Analysis in Foam Filters (STYFF-DEXA)
DEXA Cluster Coordinator: APTL
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2002-2005 |
| Multidisciplinary Approach for Airborne Pollutant Health Related Issues: Modelization with Combustion Engine Exhausts (MAAPHRI) | 2002-2005 |
| Coated Sintered Metal Trap (COMET) | 2002-2005 |
| Smart NOx Abatement Systems for Next Generation Environmental Technologies (SMART) | 2002-2005 |
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Integrated Material and Information Technologies for Novel Emission Control Systems (IMITEC)
Coordinator: APTL
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2002-2005 |
| Flow simulations on-demand using grid computing (FLOWGRID) | 2002-2004 |
| Pre-Normative Work on Sampling and Testing of Solid Biofuels for the Development of Quality Assurance Systems (BIONORM) | 2001-2004 |
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System Level Optimisation and Control Tools for Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment (SYLOC-DEXA)
DEXA Cluster Coordinator: APTL
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2000-2003 |
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Advanced Regeneration Technologies for Diesel EXhaust Particulate Aftertreatment (ART-DEXA)
DEXA Cluster Coordinator: APTL
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2000-2002 |
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Particulate Size and Composition Measurements for Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment (PSICO-DEXA)
DEXA Cluster Coordinator: APTL
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2000-2002 |
| Development of Innovative Instrumental Techniques for Coal Combustion (DITEC) | 1999-2002 |
| Advanced Solar Volumetric Air Receiver for Commercial Solar Tower Power Plants (SOLAIR) | 1999-2002 |
| Multi-Wavelength Sensor for Sub-Micron Particle Analysis (MULTISENS) | 1999-2001 |
| Functionalized Ceramic Membrane Filter for Highly Efficient Soot Particle Removal (CERFIL) | 1998-2000 |
| Compact Hot Gas Clean-up System for Particulate Removal (HOTGASYS) | 1998-2000 |
| Improvement of the Availability and Reduction of the Operating Costs of Coal Combustion Plants (ECSC COAL TECH) |
1997-2000
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| Development of an Integrated Compact Oil Burner Boiler Unit (BRST- CT97-0703) | 1998-1999 |
| Integrated Aftertreatment System of DI Diesels for Cars (DIDTREAT) | 1996-1998 |
National Project |
Duration |
| Use of concentrated SOLar radiation in the CEMENT industry: Design of a suitable, integrated and low carbon footprint process for limestone calcination (SOLCEMENT) - Coordinator: APTL | 2018-2021 |
| Development of a biogas reformer using stand-alone membrane systems for theproduction and recovery of high purity hydrogen (PUREHY) | 2018-2021 |
| Development of a Mobile system for processing and energy exploitation of recovered industrial materials, Bioliquids, biological resources, waste/rejections utilizing Solar thermochemical technology (MoBiSol) - Coordinator: APTL | 2018-2021 |
| Valorization of CARbon DIOxide containing industrial streams via non-conventional catalytic systems and SOLarized processes (CARDIOSOL) - Coordinator: APTL | 2014-2016 |
| Continuous Operation of Processes for Solar Fuel Production (CONTISOL) - Coordinator: APTL | 2013-2015 |
| A Novel Energy STORage and transportation concept based on concentrated solar irradiation-aided CaO-looping (NESTOR) | 2013-2015 |
| Production of Carbon Neutral Hydrocarbons in a Solar Thermochemical Plant from Water and Carbon Dioxide (HYDROSOL-PLUS) | 2013-2015 |
| EASYTRIP: GR-BG E-Mobility Solutions (EASYTRIP) | 2012-2014 |
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Nanostructured Redox Materials and Monolithic Reactors from Industrial Raw Materials and By-Products for the Production of Solar Hydrogen (NANOREDSOL)
Coordinator: APTL
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2011-2014 |
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Mobile Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Measurements and Emission Control Systems Evaluation (MOBILAB)
Coordinator: APTL
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2006-2008 |
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Valorization of Industrial Non-Metallic Mineral Wastes in the Manufacture of High-Added-Value Products for Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment Applications (VALORMIN)
Coordinator: APTL
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2003-2007 |
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Simulation Tools for Νanoparticle Separators for Environmental and Pharmaceutical Applications (EPAN Greek-French)
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2003-2005 |
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Pilot-Scale Unit for Coating Catalytic Converters (EPET PAVE 2.1)
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1999-2001 |
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Electrochemically Promoted Chemical Vapor Deposition of Silicon Carbide Films (GSRT, PENED 99, Project 1939)
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1999-2001 |
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Development of an Exhaust Aftertreatment Simulator for Diesel Powered Vehicles (GSRT, Greek-Italian Collaborative Program)
Coordinator: APTL
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1999-2001 |
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Development of an Integrated System of Catalytic Ceramic Filters, Membranes and Sensors for the Reduction and Control of Soot Particulate Emissions from Mobile and Stationary Sources (EPET II, OPTR-II 127)
Coordinator: APTL
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1998-2001 |