The twentieth edition of ECOFIRA, the International Environmental Solutions Fair, was held from the 14th to the 16th of November 2023. This event, organised by REDIT (the Network of Technological Institutes of the Valencian Community) is both a special space and the best commercial showcase for new products and innovations,... read more →
Nov
18
Sep
18
The supercritical processes involved in the Life Superbiodiesel pilot plant have as their main objective the transesterification reaction, which is the name given to the chemical reaction between the fats (triglycerides) contained in the raw materials with a short chain alcohol type (generally methanol). Thanks to carrying out this process... read more →
Jul
13
A scientific article related to the Life Superbiodiesel project was published in July under the title “Bioprocess to valorise fleshing produced in the tanning industry”. The study focuses on the circular bioeconomy, as a system to promote the sustainability of natural resources, with the priority objective of preserving the environment... read more →
May
25
Biodiesel is mainly used in Spain as an automotive fuel. However, it has multiple uses with different regulatory requirements. However, can the biodiesel obtained in Life Superbiodiesel have other uses, and which are the market applications of the project's developments? An analysis of other market applications has been carried out,... read more →
Apr
10
Industrial reactors are containers designed to ensure that the substances are in proper contact with each other so that they are correctly modified, controlling that the pressure, temperature and speed conditions necessary to obtain the expected reaction are maintained. An example of a reactor is the pilot plant of the... read more →
Jan
17
Under the 'Key Innovator' label, the European Union identifies cutting-edge and ground-breaking innovations funded by the EU. With regard to the Life Superbiodiesel project, its contribution to the promotion of the circular economy and its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda are praised.... read more →
Nov
21
Europe is facing decarbonisation at a time when the battle to achieve independence from fossil fuel energy sources is intensifying. In this respect, the "Future of Biofuels 2022" conference offered an ideal environment to discuss the key components that will underpin the transition to green energy. For this purpose, it... read more →
Sep
17
During the production of the biodiesel targeted within this project, the transesterification reaction of animal fats in supercritical conditions has improved its efficiency by using basic catalysts shaped by laser sintering (SLS), which has allowed the preparation of monoliths of high porosity and high versatility in terms of shape and... read more →
Jul
17
The pilot plant of the LIFE Superbiodiesel project, after separating the fat fraction to obtain biodiesel, applies an enzymatic process to obtain biostimulants or organic fertilizers from the protein fraction obtained as a by-product of the previous process. The use of these biostimulants simplifies the nitrogen cycle of plants by... read more →
Mar
15
Climate change may be one of the biggest challenges the chemical industry faces today. QUO magazine states in its special on Chemistry (ES) that this project can become an opportunity. Decarbonization of the global economy involves multiple actors. An area of great interest that can be influenced is the energy... read more →