ULCO (project leader)

The ULCO partner, coordinator of this project, offers three skills represented by four teams.

Two of these are part of the Environmental Chemistry and Life Interactions Unit (UCEIV): ‘Catalytic Treatment and Clean Energy (ULCO1)’ and ‘Chemistry and Toxicology of Atmospheric Emissions (ULCO2)’.

Contact : Stéphane Siffert

ULCO1 is an expert in heterogeneous catalysis and in the application of spectroscopic methods to characterise interfaces and materials for use in the catalytic treatment of gaseous pollutants. The team has particular expertise in understanding multi-pollutant catalytic treatment reactions: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile VOCs, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO). ULCO2, an expert in industrial and environmental toxicology, examines the impact of atmospheric pollutants on the pulmonary compartment in vitro to understand their physiopathological mechanisms, particularly when exposed to mixtures of pollutants. The team is involved in Anses' work on determining health reference values for pollutant mixtures in indoor and outdoor air (Toxicological Reference Values (TRVs) and Indoor Air Quality Guide Values (IAQGVs)).

The other two teams are the Centre Commun de Mesures (CCM) (ULCO3) and the Plateforme Electronique (PFT) (ULCO4).

Contacts : Fabrice Cazier et Nathalie Verbrugghe

ULCO3 has solid experience in air and VOC analysis: measurement of pollutants linked to wood combustion (Ademe), participation in Afnor standardisation committees and provision of services linked to air quality measurement (retirement homes, offices/workspaces). ULCO4 has experience in the design of pollutant sensors and electronic prototyping.