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23 Apr

CETIM, scientific coordinators of an initiative that brings together nanomaterials with AI and biotechnology

by Carolina Solino
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At NanomatIA we will test AI-based strategies to accelerate the design and discovery of new materials in the energy storage sector. [caption id="attachment_15550" align="aligncenter" width="657"] Energy Storage Materials Laboratory at CETIM.[/caption] The research and development of new materials with better and more sustainable properties is limited by the time and economic cost, as the different types of materials to be considered is incredibly large. Due to the...

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23 Apr

CETIM develops 4.0 technologies to improve the construction and demolition waste recycling process

by Carolina Solino
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Smart2ReDuCe is a project we are working on at our Technological Centre to contribute to the Circular Economy and the decarbonisation of the sector, converting waste into new sustainable materials for construction. The construction and operation of buildings accounts for almost 40% of the depletion of natural resources and generates 25% of the world's waste. Construction and Demolition Waste (C&DW) has become one of the main...

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23 Apr

MICOVISION: System for the automatic detection of fungi on aromatic plants

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM contributes its expertise to the project by recreating the process of infection of the plant by the fungus and developing disruptive technologies, based on Artificial Vision and Artificial Intelligence, that allow the early detection of mycotoxins. [caption id="attachment_15501" align="aligncenter" width="657"] Tests in the Digital Industry laboratory for Micovision.[/caption] Mycotoxins are a problem for human and animal health. These toxic substances are produced by a wide variety...

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23 Apr

We will revalue Galician potato waste in our REPAG project

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM we are developing an integral and sustainable process for the transformation of potato production by-products into high quality mycoproteins, thus improving the economic and environmental cost of the sector. [caption id="attachment_15652" align="aligncenter" width="627"] CETIM Microbiology Laboratory.[/caption] In 2023, 1,981,742 tonnes of potatoes were produced in Spain, according to data collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Galicia produced 363,139 tonnes, being the Autonomous...

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23 Apr

At CETIM we are researching biocomposites derived from natural sources

by Carolina Solino
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The DICKENS project has the collaboration of our Technology Centre and the companies ENCE, MASTERS BUILDERS, QMC, BRUPER, OMAR COATINGS, TECNOCAUCHO and CARINSA to offer environmental and economic solutions to the traditional processes of obtaining polymer composites. In recent years, numerous studies and reports show that plastic consumption has been increasing in most countries. In addition to this, the values of bioeconomy, circular economy and reduction...

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23 Apr

We’re back at MEETECHSPAIN!

by Carolina Solino
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The main annual meeting of connection and cooperation between Technology Centres, research organisations and companies united by technology returns to Madrid on 13 and 14 June. Next 13th and 14th June Meetech Spain returns, the event organised by the Spanish Federation of Technology Centres every year at the MEEU Space in Madrid. CETIM will be represented through the Atiga stand. Meetech Spain is one of the main...

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22 Mar

Three CETIM research projects that will increase water availability

by Carolina Solino
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For World Water Day, we show you that the challenges currently facing water resources can be overcome thanks to the development of new technologies that improve the processes for obtaining and treating water. LIFE GREEN SEWER, NICE and RESURGENCE are examples of how reused water can be obtained, reducing environmental impact and economic costs. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://cetim.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dia-Mundial-del-Agua-4.mp4"][/video]   World Water Day has been celebrated since 1993 to remind...

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09 Feb

CETIM’s R&D is led by women

by Carolina Solino
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The staff of our Technological Centre is made up of 64% women, most of whom hold positions of high responsibility. Currently, some sectors, such as water treatment, energy storage or digital, continue to have more men than women, although this is beginning to change. [caption id="attachment_15305" align="aligncenter" width="907"] CETIM scientists.[/caption] This Sunday, 11th February, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an opportunity to...

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