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Heterogeneous Catalysis & Waste-to-SAF Pathways The BIOCTANE Training School 2026 brings together researchers, industry experts, and early-career scientists for a two-day intensive programme focused on cutting-edge developments in sustainable fuel production. Taking place on 28–29 April 2026 at the URJC Móstoles Campus (Salón de Grados, Departamental I building) in Spain, the training school explores the…

The BIOCTANE project participated in the Clustering Event on Advanced Biofuels, which brought together more than 30 Horizon Europe Research and Innovation and Innovation Actions projects working on sustainable fuels for aviation, maritime, and heavy road transport. The workshop provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, discussion of key technical challenges, and strengthening collaboration across…

On February 12, 2026, Patricia Pizarro took part in the activities celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, delivering an outreach talk to 3rd‑year secondary school students (3º ESO) at IES Victoria Kent (Fuenlabrada). The talk, titled “Researching to Unlock the Value of Organic Waste” introduced students to how research can transform…

On January 28, IMDEA Energy participated in the 2nd BioCircular Summit 2026, showcasing the institute’s contribution to accelerating the transition towards Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) through bio-waste valorisation and circular‑economy approaches. During the event, Patricia Pizarro (Senior Associate Researcher at the Thermochemical Processes Unit of IMDEA Energy and Full Professor at URJC) presented the poster:“IMDEA…

We are excited to welcome Ignacio Lemir as a new team member of the BIOCTANE project! Ignacio Lemir is a Chemist (BSc in Chemistry) who obtained his PhD at the National University of Córdoba (Argentina). After completing his doctorate, he joined IMDEA Energy, where he expanded his expertise in materials science and continuous-flow reaction systems,…

We are excited to welcome Lidia Amodio as a new team member of the BIOCTANE project! Lidia Amodio is a Chemical Engineer who holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Salerno (Italy). She earned her PhD at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Spain), carrying out her research at IMDEA Energy, in…

On 6 October 2025, the second BIOCTANE Scientific Workshop took place at the Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg). The full-day event brought together 52 participants from research institutions, universities, and industry. The workshop focused on key technological aspects of the biochemical conversion of biogenic waste into renewable aviation fuels. Presentations addressed both individual process…

From 7–9 October 2025, the BIOCTANE Summer School took place at the Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg), bringing together 23 participants for an intensive 2.5-day training program on Productive Biofilms and Process Modeling. Designed for PhD students and early-career researchers, the Summer School combined theoretical input with extensive hands-on experience. Participants began by assembling…

Thank you to everyone who joined the joint E-Meeting “Closing the Gaps in Bio/E-Fuels – Standards, Regulation, and Market Readiness”! More than 120 participants took part in this engaging online event exploring the latest developments in biogenic and e-fuels for hard-to-abate transport sectors. Special thanks go to our speakers Klaus Lucka (Tec4Fuels, Germany), Karsten Wilbrand…

4 November 09:30 – 11:45 (CET) Join us for an insightful online session exploring the latest developments in biogenic and e-fuels for hard-to-abate transport sectors, including aviation, heavy-duty, and shipping. This e-meeting will feature expert lectures from Tec4Fuels and Shell on key challenges and opportunities related to standardization, certification, and regulatory frameworks — crucial elements…