The Life Superbiodiesel Project, represented by the Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Murcia, contributed to the 27th International Congress of Chemistry and Process Engineering with the presentation of the poster "Production of advanced biodiesel from animal wastes using supercritical technologies". This participation allowed sharing with the international scientific... read more →
Jan
03
Nov
23
The Life Superbiodiesel project showcased groundbreaking research in sustainable biofuels at the 5th Ibero-American Congress on Biorefineries, held in Jaén from 2 to 4 October 2024. The congress brought together scientists, industry professionals, and stakeholders from the Ibero-American region to explore cutting-edge developments in biorefineries and sustainable solutions. The Institute... read more →
Oct
18
In the Life Superbiodiesel project we are committed to obtaining fossil fuels from renewable sources with low carbon emissions obtained through improved process performance and the product itself. Monitoring the specific indicators of its performance allows us to obtain scientific evidence on the environmental behaviour of the product obtained, so... read more →
Sep
11
A scientific paper related to the Life Superbiodiesel project was approved in September 2024, named “Protein recovery from animal by-product wastewater rich in protein for application as biostimulant in agriculture.” This paper introduces a novel and sustainable approach, using enzymatic hydrolysis, to recover high-value protein from animal by-product wastewater. It... read more →
Aug
30
To conclude the event, a virtual tour of the pilot plant presented by Gabriel Molina from Organovac takes place, where the obtainment process of biostimulants and supercritical biodiesel from animal fat waste is shown. In the conclusion and closure, Dr. Joaquín Vilaplana emphasises the effort and dedication put into the... read more →
Aug
09
Key issues discussed during the round table, highlighting the importance of sustainable biofuels, its feasibility in different transportation industries, policy challenges as well as the benefits and the environmental concerns of its use. The discussion can be seen, in Spanish, in the following link:
Jul
19
PhD. Henoc Pérez Aguilar presented a project on poultry industry waste valorisation for the production of agricultural biostimulants. The process implies the mechanical separation of skin and meat, followed by protein extraction by enzymatic hydrolysis. The laboratory and pilot scale tests confirmed the feasibility of the process and the biostimulants... read more →
Jun
28
PhD. Javier Dufour from IMDEA Energía approaches the efficient biodiesel obtained from supercritical processes. He highlights the importance of ensuring sustainability in these processes, considering its environmental, economic, and social impact. He describes the simulation and life cycle assessment implemented in the project, including different research models. He focuses on... read more →
Jun
07
PhD. Joaquín Martínez is a tenured scientist at CSIC’s Institute of Chemical Technology, with a focus on the development of new materials such as catalysts for industrial processes related to biofuels, carbon dioxide conversion and alcohols. He has published many articles and patents, most of them in industry. During his... read more →
May
17
Dr. Joaquín Quesada, professor at the University of Murcia, presents on the biodiesel obtainment process with research work in supercritical applications. He highlights the use of raw materials of low quality and price. He describes the benefits of this process in terms of versatility and lower refining of the raw... read more →