Researchers from the Molecular Science Institute (ICMol) of the University of Valencia are participating in REMADYL, a Horizon 2020 project that consists of developing materials to capture and eliminate PVC lead stabilisers at the end of their useful life and the later use of said lead in the manufacturing of batteries. The work is part of the European line of transition towards a green economy and society through ecological innovation. Read More
The SACOC project is integrated within the Clean Sky 2 programme, the most ambitious community initiative to achieve cleaner and more sustainable air transport. Read More
Plant Nicotiana benthamiana is currently used as a bio-factory for several experimental vaccines against SARS-COV-2. Read More
An international team of researchers from the University of Alicante Institute for Archaeology and Heritage Research Universidad de Alicante (INAPH-UA) and the University of Barcelona (UB) has carried out a study suggesting new methods for analysing social structure, allowing us to improve our understanding of the selective pressures underlying the evolution of culture. Read More
As part of European project Barbara, UA researchers have extracted innovative natural substances with antimicrobial effect, fragrance release, and new colours and optical effects. Read More
Researchers present solutions for renewables energies to restore electric power following a blackout
The technology developed by the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the Jaume I University (UJI) will help highly polluting thermal plants be replaced with renewable plants, meeting European decarbonisation goals. Read More
A scale model with bricks printed in 3D has been designed within the framework of an H2020 European project, making it possible to study the patterns of cracking and damage in the structure from the beginning of the earthquake. Read More
Researchers from Valencia’s Polytechnic University (UPV) belonging to the CMT Institute, have taken part in the development of a new engine that has low consumption and high efficiency, and which decreases the emissions of contaminating particles by over 80% compared to current legal limits. Read More
The Environmental Soil Science group (GEA-UMH) of the Miguel Hernández University in Elche (Spain) has created an application to assess and improve the quality of agricultural soil. This tool is the result of a global project that analyses the quality of soil destined to agricultural production, as well as sustainable agricultural methods in Europe and China. Read More
A project developed by researchers of Valencia’s Polytechnic University will help decrease the vulnerability of critical buildings such as hospitals, schools or passenger terminals. Read More