advanced biodiesel from
animal wastes using
supercritical
technologies
Would you use an eco-efficient biodiesel from waste coming from the tannery industry?
A LIFE funded project works on a pilot plant that applies an improved, sustainable and ecological process aiming circular economy.
Current situation
In Europe, 17 million tons of animal by-products are managed (SANDACH). They produce 2’85 million of animal fats a part of which are fated to disposal in landfills or incineration. This means a problem for both, the climate and the environment since they can contain harmful substances.
Main Objective
To demonstrate at pilot plant scale the production of two types of biofuels from animal fat residues. These biofuels will be achieved using supercritical conditions with new catalytic technology, thus producing technical, environmental and economic advantages on regard the traditional process.
LATEST NEWS
07Apr
Diversity of raw materials to be used in the LIFE Superbiodiesel project
During the preparatory actions of the project, a selection of three types of raw materials resulting from tanning processes were selected. This selection.. Read More →
01Feb
From the pilot plant at lab-scale to the industrial one
The consortium has achieved a clearer design of the pilot plant at industrial scale target within the Life Superbiodiesel project. The visit to.. Read More →
12Jan
New improved biodiesel made from animal by-products using supercritical technologies
Would you use an eco-efficient biodiesel from waste coming from the tannery industry? In Europe, 17 million tons of animal by-products are managed.. Read More →