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16 Jun

CETIM leads H2020 NICE to improve the sustainable urban water cycle

by Carolina Solino
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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
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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
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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
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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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24 Feb

Towards more circular and intelligent construction thanks to DEMOLTECH

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is researching disruptive technologies for the design, revaluation of materials and raw materials, demolition work, waste management, recycling, and the search for a second life for construction and demolition waste. Currently, due to the large amount of waste we produce, it is necessary to seek new technologies that improve recycling, reuse, and recovery processes. This is especially true when it comes to Construction and Demolition...

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24 Feb

CETIM researches biopesticides and technologies to increase agricultural sustainability and productivity

by Carolina Solino
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In the AURORA project, we are developing a comprehensive strategy based on the use of biopesticides and digital technologies to reduce the incidence of disease in agricultural crops, paving the way for ecological and precision agriculture. [caption id="attachment_18316" align="aligncenter" width="841"] Microbiology Laboratory at CETIM.[/caption] Population growth means that production systems must be adapted to meet high demand. This is a challenge faced by all sectors, but today...

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24 Feb

At PLASMIX-ROAD, we will transform plastic waste into new sustainable roads

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM, we are contributing to the creation of a circular and digitally integrated value chain that transforms plastic waste into functional additives for more sustainable asphalt mixtures. [caption id="attachment_18334" align="aligncenter" width="795"] Sustainable Building Materials Laboratory at CETIM.[/caption] The production of conventional bituminous mixtures, used to build roads, depends on petroleum products, such as bitumen, and the intensive use of primary resources, with significant implications for both...

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24 Feb

NanomatIA: Nanomaterials, biotechnology, and Artificial Intelligence for more efficient and sustainable batteries

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is the scientific coordinator of the project, in which we will investigate different mechanical, chemical, and biotechnological technologies for the search and treatment of lignin- and cellulose-based nanomaterials that can be applied to various elements of electrochemical cells to improve their functional, environmental, and economic properties. [caption id="attachment_18312" align="aligncenter" width="820"] Energy Storage Materials Laboratory at CETIM.[/caption] With the growth in demand for electric vehicles and the...

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26 Jan

CORAL: Additive manufacturing of sustainable biomimetic reefs for coastal ecosystem conservation

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM, we are researching new concepts for artificial reefs for coastal regeneration and environmental preservation, offering an integrated, flexible and sustainable solution to mitigate the effects of climate change and its impact on the ocean environment. [caption id="attachment_18200" align="aligncenter" width="603"] Concept of the CORAL project.[/caption] CORAL project proposes innovative nature-based solutions through the production of sustainable artificial reefs made from industrial waste and designed with bio-inspired...

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23 Jul

In SAHARA, we investigate sustainable solutions for the production of green hydrogen throughout Europe

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM will contribute our experience in Life Cycle Analysis, Cost Analysis and Social Life Cycle Analysis to carry out the environmental assessment of the new technology that will be developed in the project to transform solar energy directly into high-purity hydrogen through a photoelectrochemical module with internal water circulation. The European Green Deal is a set of initiatives promoted by the European Commission to address the...

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