Joaquín Vilaplana, coordinator of the Life Superbiodiesel project, expresses his appreciation to the University of Murcia for accommodating the event and presents Ms. Marta Bregua, main researcher of the Cepsa Research Center. Marta elaborates on the vision on R&D from the company, focusing on energy transition. She describes the research... read more →
Apr
24
Apr
03
The dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, Dr. Francisco Guillermo Díaz, welcomes the event framed within the Life Superbiodiesel project, which took place in the facilities of the University of Murcia, named “Supercritical applications in the optimization of environmentally efficient industrial processes”. This presentation highlights the importance of science and... read more →
Mar
15
Supercritical technologies through formed heterogeneous catalysts have significantly improved the environmental and efficiency indicators in collecting an eco-efficient biodiesel and biostimulants with improved performance. In addition, they could contribute to the improvement of the environmental performance in other industrial processes. As a result, in the open house event that took... read more →
Jan
31
A scientific paper related to the Life Superbiodiesel project was approved this month, named “Protein recovery of wastewater and animal by-products from the rendering and tanning industries for application as biostimulant in agriculture.” This paper brings innovative technological solutions for biostimulant extraction in regenerative agriculture, a highly topical field due... read more →
Nov
18
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 →
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 →
