
VERDEDRIVE
As global energy consumption continues to rise, the world faces increasing challenges in meeting energy demands sustainably. Fossil fuels, which account for approximately 80% of the world’s energy, are both finite and environmentally damaging. Biodiesel, a renewable liquid fuel produced through transesterification of triglycerides and alcohol, offers a promising alternative to conventional diesel.
The VERDEDRIVE project focuses on harnessing by-products to create eco-friendly and sustainable diesel. By conducting a comparative study of oils derived from alternative natural crops—such as rose petals, sour cherries (Oblaćinska višnja), maize, local soybean variants, and Cynara cardunculus—the project seeks to identify the most suitable raw materials for green diesel production.
VERDEDRIVE takes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating precision agriculture and surveillance technologies with cutting-edge methods in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Computer Engineering. This comprehensive framework ensures an efficient and sustainable process for biofuel production.
Strategically aligned with the growing demand for renewable energy, VERDEDRIVE aims to drive innovation in the biofuels sector while contributing to the global transition toward greener and more sustainable energy solutions.
Impact
The VERDEDRIVE project is set to have a transformative impact on sustainable energy production and environmental conservation. By harnessing by-products like stone fruit seeds, sunflower and soybean cakes, and acid oils, VERDEDRIVE aims to create a renewable green diesel alternative. This innovative approach integrates advanced methodologies from various disciplines—chemical engineering, biotechnology, and environmental science—to optimize production processes, minimize costs, and maximize resource efficiency. Beyond biofuel production, the project emphasizes the full utilization of residual materials, such as glycerol, proteins, and polyphenols, for applications in cosmetics, food industries, and animal feeds, fostering a circular economy. By employing life-cycle analysis (LCA) and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA), VERDEDRIVE ensures that its processes are environmentally sustainable and economically viable, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in biofuels. This initiative not only addresses the rising global demand for renewable energy but also drives innovation, enhances agricultural practices, and boosts the competitiveness of the biofuel sector while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.
Our Role
Innovation Hive plays a pivotal role in the VERDEDRIVE Horizon project by contributing its expertise in bioinformatics, numerical modeling, and sustainability assessment to advance green diesel production. Its tasks include creating a comprehensive database and conducting market analysis using bioinformatic algorithms, isolating valuable oil fractions, and optimizing catalyst performance. Innovation Hive also spearheads innovative techniques, such as non-thermal synthesis of biodiesel through electrical discharge and developing a “green algorithm” for sustainable production. Through numerical modeling of catalytic biodiesel production and green diesel combustion, multi-objective optimization, and life-cycle sustainability assessments, Innovation Hive ensures the project’s processes are both efficient and environmentally sound. Additionally, it engages in dissemination activities to maximize the project’s impact and visibility.
VERDEDRIVE
Project Name: Harnessing by-products for the creation of eco-friendly and sustainable diesel fuel
Project ID: 101179991
Start Date: 01/01/2025
End Date: 31/08/2028
Coordinator: 🇬🇷 PANEPISTIMIO DYTIKIS ATTIKIS / Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
Partners: 🇬🇷 REZOS BRANDS ANONYMI EMPORIKI ETERIA IDON DIATROFIS
🇧🇬 VENUSROUZES LABSOLUTIONS
🇨🇾 Y.S. CYPRIOT CATALYSTS LIMITED
🇬🇷 INNOVATION HIVE – KYPSELI KAINOTOMIAS
🇷🇸 FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE
🇹🇷 FIRAT UNIVERSITESI
🇷🇸 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE – UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE
🇧🇪 UNIVERSITEIT GENT
🇧🇬 VENUSROUZES LABSOLUTIONS
🇨🇾 Y.S. CYPRIOT CATALYSTS LIMITED
🇬🇷 INNOVATION HIVE – KYPSELI KAINOTOMIAS
🇷🇸 FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE
🇹🇷 FIRAT UNIVERSITESI
🇷🇸 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE – UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE
🇧🇪 UNIVERSITEIT GENT
Project's Social: Pending
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