The improvements in resource efficiency will be achieved by exploring solutions provided by advances in
nanotechnology. Specifically design of membrane operations aimed at reducing the dose of disinfectant
agents and saving water by improving recyclability. A new generation of ultrafiltration membranes
including biocidal functionalization with the aim of limiting biofouling and controlling the level of
pathogens in process water will be designed. The incorporation of nanoparticle-based active coatings in
ceramic modules is intended to allow operation under strong oxidizing conditions provided by ozone. For
it, ozone is to be produced by pulsed corona discharge, which is an energy efficient process. The use of
nanotechnology to improve packaging by reducing the amount of raw polymers as well as costs for
transportation, storage and recycling is also to be addressed. Residues from food processing will be used
to produce nanocellulose. The evaluation of these new approaches will be performed using
environmental and economic life-cycle assessment according to International Standards.