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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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31 Oct

R3POWER brings together the renewable energy value chain to promote the circular economy in wind farms

by Carolina Solino
in In-depth reports, News
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CETIM, together with Norvento, is leading the TransMisiones project, in which eight companies and four research organisations are seeking solutions for the sustainable repowering of wind farms through strategies for the reuse, recycling and revaluation of components and materials, minimising the environmental and economic impact of the sector . [caption id="attachment_17982" align="aligncenter" width="650"] R3POWER consortium meeting at CETIM.[/caption] At CETIM, together with Norvento Enerxía, we are leading...

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31 Oct

The electric cars of the future will be more efficient and sustainable thanks to UMI VOLTA

by Carolina Solino
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The strategic collaboration between Ferroglobe and CETIM has made it possible to optimise the processes for obtaining silicon and biocarbons with excellent results for lithium-ion batteries, significantly improving both their capacity and useful life. [caption id="attachment_18006" align="aligncenter" width="644"] Speakers at the final event of UMI VOLTA.[/caption] UMI VOLTA project came to an end last September, when a final event was held to present the excellent results of...

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31 Oct

LIFE smallWAT: Creation of modular and technologically advanced bioelectrochemical wetlands adapted to population and climate scales

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is participating in the LIFE smallWAT project to develop and demonstrate an innovative, modular, versatile and resilient wastewater treatment system for small agglomerations (<2,000 PE) in different climatic conditions, adaptable to local contexts and needs. [caption id="attachment_18012" align="aligncenter" width="655"] Technology similar to that to be developed in LIFE smallWAT.[/caption] Access to sustainable, efficient and low-cost wastewater treatment systems remains a challenge for many small rural and...

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31 Oct

NEWPOWER Seminar

by Carolina Solino
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Wednesday, 3 December 2025, because we will be holding a NEWPOWER project seminar at CETIM, which will focus on sustainability, forest management and the recovery of agroforestry waste. Save the date! On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, CETIM will host the NEWPOWER project seminar: ‘From Forest to Packaging: Agroforestry Biomass for Sustainable Packaging’, which will focus on sustainability, forest management and the recovery of agroforestry waste. At...

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23 Jul

CETIM manages to recover complex plastic waste of high value for the automotive sector

by Carolina Solino
in In-depth reports, News
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In ECLIPSE, we have researched and developed advanced technologies that not only improve the current recycling processes of waste derived from End-of-Life Vehicles and currents in the automotive sector, but also allow the use of secondary raw materials from these complex polymeric wastes, thus reducing the pollution generated by discharges. [caption id="attachment_17616" align="aligncenter" width="687"] On the left, rear seat and rear seat enhancement developed at ECLIPSE...

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23 Jul

Ramón Pericet Cámara: “Working with CETIM allows us to incorporate cutting-edge methodologies and enrich our R&D capabilities”

by Carolina Solino
in Interviews, News
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One of the solutions we develop at CETIM is the recovery of complex plastic waste. An example of this is the ECLIPSE project, which has just been completed with successful results and which we have coordinated together with Técnicas Reunidas to obtain key technologies for the separation, recycling and recovery of complex plastic waste of high value for the automotive sector. Today we talk to...

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23 Jul

Increased sustainability, efficiency and competitiveness in the wood industry thanks to ENERWOOD

by Carolina Solino
in News
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CETIM has contributed to the analysis and optimisation of the energy consumption of wood production processes through the development of technologies based on Artificial Vision. Galicia is among the main economic engines of the national forestry sector, as it concentrates more than 50% of wood production in Spain, but also, in recent years, it is the fifth community with the highest energy expenditure due, mainly, to...

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23 Jul

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

by Carolina Solino
in News, Projects
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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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23 Jul

R3POWER proposes circular repowering and eco-design strategies for wind farms

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM will develop and validate advanced mechanical, thermochemical, chemical and biological recycling solutions to achieve a zero waste model in the wind energy industry, to deal with the large amount of waste that will be generated at the end of the useful life of this technology. Spain is the fifth country in the world in terms of installed wind power, after China, the United States, Germany...

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