Centre for Cross-disciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS)
University of Santiago de Compostela
highlights 2021-2025
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European Research Council
European Innovation Council
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From Used Cooking Oil to Bioplastic: A Pathway to Address Two Environmental Challenges
Used cooking oil is a widely generated waste stream, both in the food industry and in households, but it is difficult to manage. At the same time, the large quantities of plastic waste generated worldwide pose a major environmental problem. Addressing both challenges...
CRETUS opens a recruitment call for a Research Project Manager
The Centre for Cross-disciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS) of the University of Santiago de Compostela, accredited by the Regional Government of Galicia as a Centre of Excellence, is looking for a Research Project Manager to join its team and...
Assessing the potential of used cooking oil to produce energy, renewable fuels and biodegradable materials
Reducing dependence on petroleum and finding new uses for waste are among today's major environmental challenges. One such waste stream is used cooking oil, which is generated daily in households, restaurants and the food industry. When not properly managed, it can...
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R&D ACTIVITY
R&D strategy
DIAGNOSIS
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Micro & nanocontaminants
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Physical-chemical parameters
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Biodiversity
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Ecotoxicology
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Microbiology
TECHNOLOGIES
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Water treatment
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Waste treatment
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Control of atmospheric emissions
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Recovery of contaminated soils
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Post-treatment and disinfection
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Recovery of water and waste resources
IMPACTS
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Climate Change
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Life Cycle Analysis
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Cost Cycle Analysis
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Environmental models
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Economic Impacts
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Ecosystem services
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Social perception and acceptance
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Legal aspects
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