Laboratory Senior Responsable
Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Department
Chemical engineering is at the forefront of the fight against climate change and pollution, playing a crucial role in the transition to a more sustainable future. Chemical engineers are developing innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impact of industry and promote the circular economy.
Key Contributions:
Development of biofuels and biodegradable materials:
Chemical engineers are researching and developing biofuels from renewable sources, as well as biodegradable materials to replace conventional plastics, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and reducing waste accumulation.
Carbon capture and utilization technologies:
Work is underway to develop technologies to capture carbon dioxide emissions from industrial plants and convert them into useful products, such as fuels or construction materials, thereby contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases.
Advanced recycling processes and circular economy:
Chemical engineers design and optimize recycling processes to recover valuable materials from waste, promoting the circular economy and reducing the need to extract new resources.
Water desalination and wastewater treatment:
Technologies are being developed to desalinate seawater and treat wastewater, ensuring access to drinking water and reducing water pollution.
Impact on Sustainability
Chemical engineering is essential for:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Minimize waste generation and pollution.
- Promote the use of renewable energy and sustainable materials.
- Ensure the availability of drinking water.
References:
Chemical engineering can lead industry to a more sustainable future – UPRESS URL:
La Ingeniería Química y su Contribución a los ODS – CODDIQ URL: https://www.coddiq.es/noticias/la-ingenieria-quimica-y-su-contribucion-a-los-ods/
Ingeniería Química en Procesos Sostenibles – UTM URL https://www.utm.mx/ing_quimica_procesos_sostenible.html Imagen Central de biomasa: https://www.fundacionendesa.org/content/dam/fundacion-endesa-com/actividadesyvisitas/ai-energia-biomasa.jpg
