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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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31 Oct

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

by Carolina Solino
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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

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
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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

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

by Carolina Solino
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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
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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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08 Jul

At CETIM we held a sustainability day to establish scientific and business synergies with Business Factory ClimaTech

by Carolina Solino
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BF ClimaTech is the first incubation, acceleration and consolidation programme for projects that have a positive impact on the climate and the environment, facing present and future challenges. Our Technological Centre is part of the Scientific Committee to ensure that the selected initiatives are viable, innovative and aligned with the global challenges facing the industry. Today at CETIM we welcome in our facilities a group of Galician...

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