Achievements and Progress so far in terms of producing Project Results.

In order to achieve the objectives of the project, the planned project activities are being implemented on schedule. The activities successfully realized during this reporting period are listed below.

1. The kick-off, knowledge transfer and evaluation meetings were held in Turin, Italy and Galati, Romania with the participation of all project partners.

       2. Target plant samples were identified and collected from the field.

       3. Extracts were obtained from all relevant organs (leaf, shoot, fruit, flower, tuber, etc.) of both plants.

      4. Extract samples were sent to the relevant project partners for bioactivity steps.

      5. Preliminary studies required for chemical analysis studies were completed.

Work Package 2: 

Microwave and Ultrasound-assisted extraction training (Training No:1)- Turin/Italy

Several presentations and training sessions were implemented during the meeting apart from the kick-off session during which project rules and details were discussed. The meeting took place between 24-28 April in Turin.  A list of the training subjects and the preliminary agenda are attached below.

Kick off meeting program

April 24th 2.00 PM (room G) Opening Session –

 Welcome of Prof. Giancarlo Cravotto and official greetings

Working session: administrative rules

Presentations of the Partner Institutions

April 25th National Holiday - free time - Walking city tour

April 26th (room B) Introduction:

 Ultrasound and Microwaves for Green Chemical Processing - Prof. Giancarlo Cravotto

 US Technology in Plant Extraction for Metabolites Recovery - Dr. Giorgio Grillo (20+10 Q&A min) US Technology for Sustainable Biomass Valorisation - Prof. Silvia Tabasso (20+10 Q&A min)

US Technology: New challenges towards Industrial Scale Up - Prof. Emanuela Calcio Gaudino (20+10 Q&A min)

MW and US in Catalysis... what is expected? - Prof. Maela Manzoli (20+10 Q&A min)

April 27th (room B)

MW Technology in Plant Extraction for Metabolites Recovery - Dr. Giorgio Grillo (20+10 Q&A min) The synergistic effect of MW and US in Organic Synthesis and Nanoparticles preparation - Prof. Katia Martina (20+10 Q&A min)

Cyclodextrins as Green Solubilizers for Reactions in Water - Dr. László Jicsinszky

MW Technology for Sustainable Biomass Valorisation - Prof. Silvia Tabasso (20+10 Q&A min)

 MW Technology in Organic Synthesis (from Batch to Flow) – Prof. Emanuela Calcio Gaudino (20+10 Q&A min)

April 28th

MW & US Practice session Applications of ultrasound and microwaves in plant extraction, new tools and equipment Practical lab sessions

Closing Remarks

Photos taken during the meeting can be seen below.;