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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
in News
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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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23 Jan

In KEOPS, we achieve more sustainable and high-value cementing solutions for the industry

by Carolina Solino
in In-depth reports, News, Projects
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CETIM, in collaboration with the industrial fabric, developed a new binding material from construction and demolition waste and iron and steel slag, to minimise the environmental impact associated with the production of this type of material [caption id="attachment_15185" align="aligncenter" width="570"] CETIM's Sustainable Construction Materials Laboratory.[/caption] One of the main challenges facing the construction sector is to find alternatives to Portland cement, a material with significant environmental burdens....

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23 Jan

BIOPHOTO: Green hydrogen production from organic waste

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is collaborating on the project by researching the photocatalysis process and studying advanced materials for hydrogen storage. [caption id="attachment_14933" align="aligncenter" width="769"] BIOPHOTO: Research into the production and storage of green hydrogen from organic waste.[/caption] The crisis in the energy sector, which began with an increase in gas and electricity prices in 2021, has evolved into a raw material supply crisis. Therefore, developing renewable alternatives such as...

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23 Jan

CETIM returns to Transfiere in 2024

by Carolina Solino
in Events, News
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Our Technological Centre will once again participate in the European forum that connects talent, scientific-technological development, access to investment and business. CETIM will participate again this year in Transfiere, the European Forum for Science, Technology and Innovation, which will be held on 20th, 21st and 22nd March at the Trade Fairs and Congress Centre of Malaga (FYCMA). The event's Organising Committee has already announced that this...

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29 Nov

CETIM has joined the ‘Alianza Galega polo Clima’ and presents its upcoming Centre of Excellence in Circular Economy

by Carolina Solino
in News
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Ángeles Vázquez, the second vice-president of the Xunta de Galicia and Regional Minister for the Environment, Territory, and Housing, visited our facilities this morning. During the visit, she gained firsthand insights into our Technology Centre's dedication to environmental initiatives. [caption id="attachment_15096" align="aligncenter" width="872"] From left to right, Sagrario Pérez, General Director of Environmental Quality, Sustainability and Climate Change; Ángeles Vázquez, Second Vice-President of the Xunta de...

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24 Oct

H2020 NICE: Nature-based Solutions for the creation of a circular urban water cycle

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is leading the initiative and we are working on the analysis of new absorbent materials and the implementation of mixed-culture microorganisms in real wetlands to degrade emerging pollutants present in the urban water cycle. [caption id="attachment_14815" align="aligncenter" width="617"] NICE: Innovative and enhanced Nature-based Solutions for a sustainable urban water cycle.[/caption] According to the latest weather report from the State Meteorological Agency, this summer has been the...

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24 Oct

Anacleto Rizzo: “Nature-based Solutions are blue-green infrastructures, designed to provide the same level service than grey infrastructures”

by Carolina Solino
in Interviews, Projects
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IRIDRA is the first Italian company specialising in Nature-based Solutions for sustainable water management and it continues to be one of the few companys in the world is able to offer this type of solution to their clients. It collaborates in the NICE project, which CETIM leads, optimising green walls for the treatment and reuse of grey water. Today we talk to his partner, Anacleto...

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24 Oct

UMI AQUATIM will optimise the management of the integrated water cycle and recover high-value resources

by Carolina Solino
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In the project we are leading at CETIM, we are developing with AQUALIA, disruptive technologies for the recovery of high-quality water and energy sources, such as hydrogen and biogas [caption id="attachment_14926" align="aligncenter" width="696"] UMI AQUATIM: Sustainable future through a circular, efficient, safe and resilient water cycle.[/caption] In recent years, drought and shortages of essential resources such as water and energy have become a cause for concern for...

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24 Oct

CETIM, present at the ‘Raw Materials Week’

by Carolina Solino
in Events
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The annual event, which brings together leading commodity experts, will take place in Brussels from 13-17 November and is organised by the European Commission. CETIM will participate one more year in the 'Raw Materials Week', the annual event organised by the European Commission, which will celebrate its eighth edition in Brussels from 13 to 17 November 2023. It will be an excellent opportunity to debate on...

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