SOCIETAL IMPACT
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CEFITEC contributed to European energy transition and climate action through EURAMET Metrology Partnership projects focused on decarbonising the gas grid, developing metrology solutions for carbon capture, utilization and storage, and supporting the use of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier in emerging energy applications. |
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Recent metrology research is contributing to the development of standardized methods for detecting and quantifying methane emissions. |
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| Through the BIOSPHERE project, CEFITEC also contributed to the development of metrology infrastructure supporting environmental monitoring of cosmic and ultraviolet radiation and their impact on the environment and human health. |
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| Work within the NoQTes project is contributing to the development of standards and reference methods for colour-centre-based quantum-sensing technologies towards future industrial applications. |
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Research on cork stoppers has contributed to understanding the role of surface coatings in improving sealing performance, supporting wine quality and production standards. This work has also contributed to the introduction of new products into industry. |
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Advanced vacuum-based research is contributing to the development of low-secondary-emission coatings for particle accelerators. |
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Research in high-vacuum technology led also to the development of a new cylindrical hot-cathode ionization gauge, subsequently commercialized by INFICON. |
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Research on water clusters and their chemical reactivity is helping to bridge the gap between gas-phase experiments and atmospheric processes in real-world environments. |
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Studies of electron-induced processes in key molecules address applications ranging from nanochip manufacturing to astrochemistry. |
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Research in solar-pumped lasers is advancing solar-to-laser conversion efficiency in the fundamental mode and the development of more stable Ce:Nd:YAG laser architectures, bringing this technology closer to becoming a competitive and sustainable energy solution. |
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Building on its expertise in solar-pumped lasers, CEFITEC researches are investigating their use as a renewable energy source for catalyst-free hydrogen extraction from ammonia–water mixtures under ambient conditions. |
| METROVAC provides specialized calibration solutions and metrology services to companies and laboratories, supporting reliable measurements and the development of technological solutions. |
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The work developed at CEFITEC has contributed to seven Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. |
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