Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy

About Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy

In the Biotechnological Processes Unit, we work essentially on the production of biofuels and bioproducts through the development of biological processes using different residual substrates and different microorganisms depending on the product we want to obtain. Our Research Lines are: Anaerobic fermentation of waste streams for SCFAs and biogas production. Microbial oils production from the carboxylic platform (SCFAs). Lignocellulose-based biofuels and bioproducts. Organic wastes valorization towards alternative food-protein sources. The infrastructures of the Biotechnological Processes Unit include several laboratories and a modern pilot plant for the cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms in photobioreactors, which allows us to optimize and scale up the cultivation of microalgae. We also have an anaerobic reactor with a volume of 50 liters, which also allows us to scale up fermentation processes. The R&D projects with which we are associated are: MADRID VUELAS SOSTENIBLE: to create and develop an innovation HUB for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). YAF: Yeast-based solutions for sustainable Aviation Fuels. RESOPLA: Municipal green residues as novel substrates for sustainable bioplastic production via anaerobic fermentation. RAVIOLIC: Agroindustry waste valorization into bioethanol by an innovative anaerobic mixed-culture. BIOMIO: Biowaste conversion to H2 and microbial oils for fuel production. UPGRES: Production of sustainable fuels by upgrading of both digestate and stillage residues through the integration of thermochemical, catalytic and biotechnological processes.