CERNET Project

CERNET: biogeniC gasEsous caRbon conversion into high added value chemicals and ingredients through a bio-based NETwork

Programa: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024

Duración: 48 months, June 2025 – May 2029

Socios: CIRCE (Coordinator), ACEA, KIV, ENVIP, PGBS, IDELUX, ADM, ADM RAZ, ADM BAZ, NIC, ACIES, BMAT, GALERA, CARTIF, UVIC, TECNO, BER, STAM, DREVEN, ENCO and FBCD as affiliated entities.

Objetive: The overall objective of CERNET is to improve the sustainability of bio-based processes and products by implementing innovative CCU systems to produce chemicals and ingredients making use of Biogenic Gaseous Carbon (BGC). This approach will enable the demonstration of 4 novel and competitive Bio-Based Value Chains (BBVC) impacting in the European plastics, cosmetics, chemicals and food sectors.

This main objective will be achieved through the following specific goals:

-To develop and scale conversion technologies to obtain sustainable chemicals and ingredients using biogenic CO2 and CH4 as sources from bio-based industries processes.

-To enhance bio-based value chains performance by integrating renewable resources and developing upstream and downstream technologies that maximize chemicals and ingredients’ quality.

-To demonstrate 4 sustainable Bio-Based Value Chains (BBVCs) from biogenic gaseous carbon emissions over the entire cycle from feedstock to end use.

-To ensure social, environmental, economic and safe aspects are integrated in the design of the BBVC and demonstrate their sustainability following European frameworks.

-To support uptake of CERNET solutions by the design of bio-based business models for industrial symbiosis towards sustainable chemical and ingredients production considering carbon certification.

-To ensure the replication of CERNET value chains and solutions through the use of digital tools and communication and dissemination strategies.

Tecnopackaging’s Role: Validation of PHA in flexible polymeric materials for agricultural applications (development of polymeric formulations, development of film prototypes and bags).