Area: Social Challenges

Renewable hydrogen – H2Renov

The aim of the subproject is to develop and demonstrate in real integrated systems energy generation using hydrogen produced from renewable sources. [...]

Financed

Development of composite thermoplastic matrix materials with high electrical conductivity for manufacture of bipolar plates for fuel cells – BIPOLAR

The main aim of this project is the investigation of different materials for the manufacture of bipolar plates that make up a stack of fuel cells with the aim of developing prototype fuel cells with power and specifications that meet the needs of the electric toy sector. [...]

Financed

Development of the crop and making use of the energy of Nicotiana Tabacum – BIOTABACUM

The main aim of the project is the study of aspects related to comprehensive use of Nicotiana Tabacum as biomass for energy production [...]

New strategies in comprehensive use of plant biomass for sustainable production of hydrogen without carbon dioxide emissions – BIOH2

The aim of this project is to develop an innovative process for producing hydrogen from biomass and to evaluate its viability as an alternative technology for generating electricity. [...]

Study of applications and process improvement of obtaining zinc oxides from Zamak waste – OxiZINC

To design, develop and optimise a pilot plant for the recovery of metal slag derived from Zamak casting processes and from sewage treatment plant sludge with high metal content. [...]

Financed

Diagnosis for technology transfer and work methods for extending the useful life of hydraulic oils to companies of the sector of plastic injection – OliMTD

To define an analytical method for monitoring and the design and development of a centrifugation pilot that will enable extending the useful life of hydraulic oils. [...]

Financed

Experimentation of solar photocatalysis as the best available technique for treatment of waste water generated by Foia de Castalla Industrial Estate – FotoMTD

To study the applicability of SOLAR PHOTOCATALYSIS as an alternative and/or complementary technique (BEST AVAILABLE TECHNIQUE) for the treatment of waste water derived from the industrial activities of Foia de Castalla Industrial Estate, mainly galvanic coatings, Zamak injection and surface finishes, as well as any other industrial process that combines the minimum and necessary conditions for experimenting with this technology. [...]

Financed

Environmental marketing as an innovation for the prevention of climate change in the children’s products and leisure sector (toy) – EcoINNOVA Joc 4

To promote the use of various types of environmental marking for products and processes as environmental marketing tools for increasing competitiveness of the products of the sector. Placing special emphasis on the environmental marks associated with the carbon footprint and the reduction/compensation of greenhouse gas emissions that can be implemented at a sector level. [...]

Financed

Minimisation, energy valorisation and discontinuation of hazardous waste generated in the industrial ecosystem of Foia de Castalla – EcoINNOVA Joc 3

To promote the development of environmentally friendly processes, more specifically those process that are most characteristic of 'Foia de Castalla' Industrial Estate as a focal point of the national toy sector and therefore of the Region of Valencia. The improvements were tackled from the point of view of optimisation in management of hazardous wastes through the prevention, reduction, valorisation and discontinuation of hazardous waste. [...]

Financed

R&D for the development of environmental technology solutions for companies of the toy sector, children’s products and leisure products – Eco-ZAMAK

Defining a pilot handling systems that enables reuse of material of sludge from vibrating Zamak parts. [...]

Financed