angle-left NanotEcnologie chiMiche green per la protEzione Sostenibile delle pIante
Year:
2019-2021
Funding Type:
AVVISO PER LA PRESENTAZIONE DI PROGETTI DI RICERCA INDUSTRIALE E SVILUPPO SPERIMENTALE NELLE 12 AREE DI SPECIALIZZAZIONE INDIVIDUATE DAL PNR 2015-2020 (Avviso n.1735 del 13/07/2017)
Short Description:

NEMESI aims at the realization of new products and processes within the Green Chemistry Specialization Area for the application of a new modus operandi in the management of agricultural crop diseases. NEMESI foresees the development and validation of biobased products deriving from the reuse of forest and / or agricultural waste. The proposed biomaterial is Nanocellulose as a vector for encapsulation and controlled release of agrochemicals. For the extraction and transformation of cellulose, appropriate green processes will be studied, able to promote an eco-sustainable and safe industrial approach. In vitro and planta tests will be applied to evaluate the produced nano-cellulose, the natural extracts and nano-formulated phytosanitary products deriving from encapsulation. The products obtained will be validated in field tests.

NEMESI envisages the development and validation of a method of early diagnosis of phyto-pathologies, using the innovative metabolomic approach. Monitoring of the therapies being tested will take place thanks to the contribution of an advanced sensor system. ICT technologies will be applied for effective data management. The research activities of NEMESI are aimed at the final realization of services and products that foresee the increase of environmental and economic sustainability levels. The application of nanotechnologies ensures a highly innovative and competitive approach in a national and international context.

Role: Research Unit “Centro Unico per la gestione dei Progetti di Ricerca e il fund raising" of the University of Salento”