The AINIA technology centre has launched the Comboi project, the aim of which is to develop innovative technologies for the capture and bioconversion of CO₂ and methane, the main components of biogas, into biobased products with high added value.
Using synthetic zeolites, porous materials that act as “molecular sponges,” the CO₂ generated during anaerobic digestion is captured and concentrated. This CO₂ is then transformed using biotechnology into products such as alternative proteins for the food sector, biodegradable biopolymers (PHA) and biomethanol, of interest to the chemical and energy industries.
This initiative promotes sustainability and the circular economy, offering alternatives to the traditional use of biogas and contributing to the decarbonisation of the atmosphere.
The COMBOI project is supported by the Valencian Regional Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism, through IVACE, and is funded by the European Union through the Valencian Community FEDER Programme 2021-2027.