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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

CIRCULAR EXCELLENCE expands infrastructure to drive the circular economy from Galicia

by Carolina Solino
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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

Circular economy demonstration day

by Carolina Solino
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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 Feb

At CETIM, we promote more circular, efficient, and competitive construction through the development of advanced materials

by Carolina Solino
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At HERIT4AGES, we develop and validate different technical and socially innovative solutions to improve cultural heritage in all relevant aspects: inclusivity, accessibility, resilience, sustainability, and energy efficiency. At MORFEO, we create new functional mortars and concretes from alkali-activated steel slag, using advanced tools such as Artificial Intelligence to optimize formulations and predict properties, accelerating the development of solutions adapted to different construction applications. Decarbonizing the construction...

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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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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

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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16 Jun

At CETIM we offer sustainable solutions through biotechnology to boost the circular economy in industry

by Carolina Solino
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Today is International Biotechnology Day, a discipline in which we work in our Technology Centre through 14 projects, mobilising more than 70 million euros and contributing to the sustainable development of the planet. RECOBATs, a pioneering battery recycling initiative; FERTINSECT, for more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly bioactive fertilisers; and H2020 REWAISE, which will transform wastewater treatment plants. [caption id="attachment_17478" align="aligncenter" width="664"] International Biotechnology Day 2025.[/caption] As every...

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20 Sep

Axencia Galega de Innovación approves the Circular Excellence CETIM infrastructure project

by Administrador
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The Axencia Galega de Innovación has approved funding for the Circular Excellence CETIM infrastructure project (IN607E 2024/02) as part of a line of grants to support the creation and improvement of research, testing and experimentation infrastructure at Galician technology centres. Thanks to this investment, CETIM will improve its scientific and research excellence, strengthening itself by renovating its research infrastructure specialising in the circular economy. The project...

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