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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

At SUSPENSE, we will develop safe and sustainable bio-based wood adhesives

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM, we are participating in the search for sustainable alternatives to conventional fossil-based compounds used in the wood sector to improve the circularity of sectors such as construction, packaging and real estate, among others. [caption id="attachment_17976" align="aligncenter" width="653"] Advanced Materials Team and CETIM European Projects Office at the SUSPENSE Kick Off.[/caption] Historically, fossil-based adhesives have been used in sectors such as construction, packaging and the furniture...

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31 Oct

At CETIM, we reaffirm our commitment to the circular economy to tackle climate change

by Carolina Solino
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For more than a decade, we have been investing in talent and cutting-edge scientific equipment to offer innovative and sustainable solutions to industry thanks to public-private partnerships and initiatives such as Circular Excellence, through which we are strengthening our research excellence and expanding our infrastructure. [caption id="attachment_18019" align="aligncenter" width="643"] Pyrolyser coupled to a gas chromatograph with mass spectrometry detection.[/caption] Climate change has devastating effects on the environment...

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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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