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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

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
in News
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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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16 Jun

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

by Carolina Solino
in News
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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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03 Sep

At CETIM we continue to increase Galicia’s scientific talent

by Carolina Solino
in News
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We are looking for senior profiles specialised in Life Cycle Assessment, polymeric materials, coatings and adhesives, sustainable building materials and water treatment technologies. So far this year, a total of 20 undergraduate, master's and vocational training students have completed their training placements at our facilities. [caption id="attachment_16046" align="aligncenter" width="769"] General Chemistry Laboratory of CETIM.[/caption] Chemists, biologists, biotechnologists, chemical engineers, physicists...

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23 Jul

CETIM lead RESURGENCE to find solutions for sustainable water use in industry

by Carolina Solino
in In-depth reports, News, Projects
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In the project, which is funded by Horizon Europe and involves 20 partners from 11 countries, we will search innovative solutions for industrial water management through the development of novel technologies that also recover water, energy and high-value raw materials in the process. [caption id="attachment_15884" align="aligncenter" width="763"] Laboratory tests for RESURGENCE.[/caption] The beginning of summer brings with it a big challenge: water scarcity. More and more areas...

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23 Jul

LIFE GREEN SEWER will reuse wastewater for agricultural irrigation, recover energy and high-value nutrients

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM have led a European research project, in alliance with EMAFESA, MAGTEL, SOCAMEX and the University of Barcelona, to develop a technological solution based on membranes for the innovative secondary treatment of wastewater. [caption id="attachment_15865" align="aligncenter" width="582"] Final meeting of the project, held in Almendralejo (Extremadura).[/caption] Water scarcity is one of the major problems threatening human life on Earth and industrial activity. Drought is becoming increasingly common...

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23 Jul

LIFE PHOENIX: Obtaining Class A reusable water

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM, we are researching and developing innovative technologies for the regeneration of wastewater from the secondary treatment of the 'El Toyo' water treatment plant, in Almeria, adapting to current european regulations. [caption id="attachment_15877" align="aligncenter" width="593"] Pilot plant indoors developed at LIFE PHOENIX.[/caption] Global water scarcity has been increasing annually over the last decades, with more acute and long-lasting droughts becoming more common in affected areas, especially...

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23 Jul

We will revalorise agroforestry waste for food packaging application

by Carolina Solino
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In the NEWPOWER project, in which we are participating together with the University of Vigo and 11 other partners, we will obtain biomaterials from agricultural and forestry waste that can be used in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnological and organic farming industries. [caption id="attachment_15928" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Lignin test in the CETIM laboratory.[/caption] The abandonment of rural areas and the accumulation of agricultural and forestry waste are some of...

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