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Author: Carolina Solino

16 Jun

CETIM and Aira, a key partnership to drive sustainability, digitalisation and competitiveness in the agri-food sector

by Carolina Solino
in In-depth reports, News
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Through the OMIPERBIO Cervera Network of Excellence, CETIM collaborates with Aira, the largest first-tier cooperative in Galicia, on industrial research into microbial proteins, phenolic compounds and other bio-based ingredients derived from a range of agro-industrial by-products. [caption id="attachment_18583" align="aligncenter" width="825"] Microbiology laboratory at CETIM.[/caption] The European agri-food ecosystem faces a range of challenges related to productivity, environmental sustainability, rising costs and the need to adopt new technologies....

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16 Jun

Lupe García: “Collaboration between industry and technology centres is essential for turning research into practical solutions with a real impact on the sector”

by Carolina Solino
in Interviews, News
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How can the agri-food sector advance towards more sustainable, efficient and future-ready models? At CETIM, we collaborate with industry to drive new solutions in areas such as sustainability, the bioeconomy and digital transformation. We discussed these topics with Lupe García, Head of Projects and Sustainability at AIRA, the Galician cooperative that operates the largest dairy cattle feed mill in Spain. AIRA was founded in 2005...

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16 Jun

CETIM leads H2020 NICE to improve the sustainable urban water cycle

by Carolina Solino
in News, Projects
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After five years of research, the Nature-based Solutions developed, optimised and validated through the project have improved circular water management, reduced pollution and enabled the safe reuse of water resources in cities around the world. [caption id="attachment_18539" align="aligncenter" width="724"] Representatives of the NICE consortium.[/caption] Extreme weather events, droughts, water pollution, increasing urban and agricultural demand… the water sector is facing growing environmental, technological, economic and social challenges....

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16 Jun

More efficient, durable and environmentally sustainable roads and pavements through BITÚMINA

by Carolina Solino
in News, Projects
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At CETIM, we are driving R&D in the construction sector through the development of bitumen and bituminous mixtures incorporating modified Kraft lignin, delivering enhanced technical performance while reducing environmental impact. [caption id="attachment_18641" align="aligncenter" width="648"] Testing carried out at CETIM’s Sustainable Construction Materials laboratory.[/caption] The road construction and paving sector is seeking to incorporate alternative materials with improved technical performance and lower environmental impact. At CETIM, we are...

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16 Jun

At CETIM, we apply photocatalysis for the production of green hydrogen from waste streams

by Carolina Solino
in News, Projects
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BIOPHOTO enables the generation of energy in an efficient, sustainable and economically viable way, while simultaneously valorising residual streams from different industries, transforming an environmental challenge into a high-value resource within a circular economy model. [caption id="attachment_18525" align="aligncenter" width="762"] Photocatalysis process at CETIM’s laboratory.[/caption] Spain consumes approximately 500,000 tonnes of hydrogen each year as an industrial feedstock across a range of sectors. Most of this hydrogen is...

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16 Jun

Lignin and vegetable oils for the development of bio-based wood adhesives

by Carolina Solino
in News, Projects
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Through SUSPENSE, CETIM contributes its expertise in the production of epoxidised compounds to investigate bio-based, recyclable and safe solutions with the potential to replace fossil-based adhesives in applications such as wood panels, insulation materials and furniture. [caption id="attachment_18545" align="aligncenter" width="840"] SUSPENSE chemical testing at CETIM.[/caption] At present, there are still significant limitations to the reuse of waste vegetable oils, which often end up being discarded. According to...

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16 Jun

CIRCULAR EXCELLENCE expands infrastructure to drive the circular economy from Galicia

by Carolina Solino
in News
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With an investment of almost €1 million, CETIM is strengthening its scientific excellence through the acquisition of new research equipment aimed at transforming waste into high-value products for multiple industrial sectors. [caption id="attachment_18531" align="aligncenter" width="776"] Equipment acquired by CETIM through Circular Excellence.[/caption] In a context shaped by climate urgency and the need to transform production models, Circular Excellence has enhanced CETIM’s technological capabilities to develop practical solutions...

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16 Jun

CETIM participate in Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe

by Carolina Solino
in Events, News
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The international forum dedicated to energy storage technologies and industrial battery applications will take place in Barcelona on 8–9th September. CETIM will participate in Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe, one of Europe’s leading events focused on energy storage technologies and industrial battery applications. The event will bring together companies, technology centres, researchers, investors and policymakers from across the battery value chain in Barcelona on 8...

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16 Jun

Circular economy demonstration day

by Carolina Solino
in Events, News
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On Tuesday, 6th October, come and discover the technologies and solutions we are developing at CETIM to promote circular economy models through our Circular Excellence initiative. As part of the Circular Excellence initiative, CETIM will host a Circular Economy Demonstration Day at our facilities on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The event will showcase a range of technologies and solutions developed by CETIM to support the transition...

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24 Mar

FORZA, our initiative to strengthen European partnerships and attract international talent

by Carolina Solino
in Grants
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As part of this project funded by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación, CETIM is promoting a strategy that combines technology, talent and artificial intelligence to consolidate its role as a key player in sustainable innovation at European level. At CETIM, we are working on the FORZA project to implement a strategy aimed at strengthening our European Projects Office (OPE), increasing business engagement in Horizon Europe and...

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