Circular Economy

Development of chemical, biological and electrochemical technologies and processes for the implementation of Circular Economy strategies.

Recovery of Critical Raw Materials and Valuable Metals

Bio- and hydrometallurgical processes for the recovery of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) and valuable metals from primary and secondary sources.
Selection of enzymes, bacteria, microalgae and fungi for the mobilization, bioprecipitation or selective biosorption of the metal of interest.
Experience in sectors such as mining, water, automotive or electrical and electronic waste (WEEE).

Biotransformation and compound extraction processes

Bacterial pathway for the production of valuable products from waste sources from different industries (food, wastewater, etc.).
Valorization of by-products of different origin (agroforestry, WWTPs, etc.) by obtaining high added value compounds (proteins, antioxidants, fertilizers, etc.).