ABOUT NYMPHE
In Greek mythology, nymphs were spirits linked to springs, mountains, and forests: personifications of nature’s vital forces and the balance of ecosystems. In biology, we speak of nymphs to describe insects in an immature stage before they transform into fully functional adults through metamorphosis.
Nymphe project (New system-driven bioremediation of polluted habitats and environment) combines both meanings: it is a four years European project dedicated to tackling environmental pollution by developing innovative bioremediation solutions.
The ambition is to remove multiple pollutants (such as microplastics and pesticides in the agricultural soil, and chlorinated solvents and petroleum hydrocarbon in groundwater and sediments in the industrial area) from different contaminated sites in Europe. Nymphe’s actions will improve the ecological quality and health of soils and waters. Our nature-based, low-energy and low-chemical solutions to eliminate pollutants will contribute to the expected outcomes of the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan.
Nymphe brings together 17 partner organizations from the EU (Italy, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovakia, Portugal, Poland, Romania, and Belgium) and a third part from Switzerland as an associated partner.
NYMPHE GOALS
- To develop bioremediation systems consisting of multiple enzymes, micro- and macroorganisms.
- To assess the strategies from technical, environmental, economic, and societal perspectives for the revitalization of polluted environments.
- To introduce them at four pilot sites
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THE SCIENTIFIC SESSION AT REMTECH
The NYMPHE project will hold a Stakeholders technical workshop entitled Innovative Microbial Solutions for Environmental Remediation: Technologies and Strategies from the NYMPHE Project (to participate and subscribe click HERE)
This session will present the results of the experimental activities conducted within the NYMPHE project, which aims to explore and demonstrate the potential of bioremediation technologies for the restoration of contaminated soils and waters.
The event will bring together project partners, researchers, stakeholders, and practitioners to share scientific and technical outcomes, and to gather feedback on the feasibility and implementation of nature-based remediation strategies.
The session will be held on Thursaday 18th September 2025 from 09:00 to 13:00 in presence in Ferrara during Remtech Europe 2025, with the possibility of remote connection.
MEETING AGENDA
09:00 – 09:40 INTRODUCTION
- Welcome to participants and presentation of the event (M.Barompriori, Eni Rewind)
- Introduction to the Nymphe Project (G. Zanaroli)
- Aim of the workshop and role of participants (E, Biagi, UNIBO)
09:40 – 10:30 SESSION 1 – NYMPHE ASSEMBLIES OF BIOLOGICS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
- METLand technology for micropollutants removal from municipal wastewater with electroactive microbial assemblies (A. Esteve Nunez, METFILTER S.L., Spain)
- Microbial assemblies for pharmaceuticals biodegradation in Membrane Biofilm Reactors (P. Corvini, FHNW, Switzerland)
- Q&A, feedback from participants
10:30 – 11:00 coffee break
11:00 – 11:45 SESSION 2 – NYMPHE ASSEMBLIES OF BIOLOGICS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOIL BIOREMEDIATION
- Plant-microbe associations for the phyto-rhizoremediation of PHC-contaminated surface soils (S. Borin, UMIL, Italy)
- Microbial assemblies for the in situ bioremediation of subsurface soils and groundwater contaminated by mixed pollutants (G. Zanaroli, UNIBO & M. Decima, Eni Rewind, Italy)
- Q&A, feedback from participants
11:45 – 12:30 SESSION 3 – INNOVATIVE APPROACHES FOR THE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OF MICROBES AND MICROBIOMES IN BIOREMEDIATION
- Genetic toolbox for the improvement of microbial strains and communities (T. Aparicio, CSIC, Spain)
- Microbiome modelling and management to improve bioremediation performances (S. Cretoiu, Blomitec, The Netherlands)
- Q&A, feedback from participants
12:30 – 13:00 SESSION 4 – OPEN DISCUSSION
- Round table with invited stakeholders and speakers. Discussion of feedbacks from participants.
