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130 devices / $ 10 million of state-of-the-art equipment at your disposal, for each stage of your innovation.
CNETE has a large collection of process and analysis equipment. Process equipment is available on the laboratory and pilot scale.
CNETE’s recognized expertise has made it possible to conduct a number of development and technology transfer projects in the biomethanation sector. To support its expertise, CNETE has three platforms dedicated to anaerobic digestion: a laboratory, a 300-litre pilot, and a 4 500-litre mobile platform.
Using its in-depth knowledge and expertise, the CNETE team has developed a computer tool which operates as a decisional simulator for calculating the supply of the digester and acts as a tutorial for decision-making and the realization of daily operations. Among its advantages, this tool makes it possible to calculate the optimal mixture and dilution of inputs during process insertion. In addition, it sets operational guidelines according to more than 14 physical and chemical parameters simultaneously and it generates recommendations in the event where parameter levels are inconsistent at the time of definition.
CNETE can therefore support your projects by offering the following services:
Development and optimization of biological processes for the digestion, fermentation, and production of compounds with an industrial interest for various sectors:
CNETE’s accredited microbiology, molecular biology, and fermentation laboratory is compliant with containment standards, enabling it to work with a number of microorganism strains and hence offer your company a greater potential for development. In addition, the laboratory features state-of-the-art equipment, from the laboratory scale to a semi-industrial production scale.
Development and optimization of membrane filtration, extraction, concentration, and purification processes:
This important area of research at CNETE extends particularly to the following sectors:
The increase of GHG emissions and its repercussions on the climate are pushing industrialized countries to develop solutions enabling the reduction, sequestration, and capture of these gases. CNETE positions itself among pioneers in this area by proposing innovative approaches regarding GHG reduction, sequestration, and capture.
Certain approaches such as hollow fiber membrane filtration and the development of new mixed organometallic membranes make membranes more specific and more efficient. The same holds for the development of photo-catalysis processes enabling the destruction of VOCs and the development of new gas biofiltration processes.
These approaches can be applied now and in the future within a number of industrial activities, including
Nanotechnologies represent all techniques enabling the manufacture, observation, and measurement of objects, structures, and systems whose size varies between 1 and 100 nm and whose properties stem specifically from this nanometric size. According to 2010 estimates presented by the DIRECTION RÉGIONALE DE L’INDUSTRIE, DE LA RECHERCHE ET DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT (regional department of industry, research, and the environment) in its report on issues and challenges of the nanotechnologies industry, the global market for nanotechnologies should reach between 1 and 3.5 trillion euros in 2015. Currently, almost 15% of industrial activities use nanotechnologies.
CNETE has been working in this line of research for a few years now, focusing more specifically on the detection, analysis, and characterization of nanomaterials. The objective of this work is to better understand its impact and interactions in the environment. Furthermore, CNETE has recently been carrying out research work to develop functionalities that are transferable to materials and coatings in order to make them interactive with their environment (microspheres, media for microorganisms, paint, photo-catalytic coating, and biosensors).
CNETE possesses an impressive collection of specialized equipment in analytical chemistry (see the list of equipment with a hyperlink to analytical chemistry equipment). With its experienced team, CNETE excels in the development of analytical methods for the detection, quantification, and characterization of specific compounds. Given this knowledge and expertise, the CNETE team can support your projects in the spheres of product development, molecular characterization, enhancement of the kinetics of production, and compound degradation, as well as in the areas of validation and quality control.
Development and optimization of membrane filtration, extraction, concentration, and purification processes:
This important area of research at CNETE extends particularly to the following sectors: