Concept

CONCEPT

IRODDI aims to develop new biobased products using Free Fatty Acids (FFAs) contained in the residual side streams of the refining process of oils and fats, as well as develop innovative technologies for isolation of valuable minor compounds contained in them using softer operational conditions

In the last steps of the refining process of oils and fats, compounds that are responsible for the odor, color, and unacceptable flavor in oil are removed

IRODDI will take advantage of those side streams called deodorization distillates (DODs)

Due to the conditions of the distillation process, some fractions of important minor components are also separated

IRODDI will develop soft greener processes to extract high-value compounds contained in DODs

Valuable compounds such as tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols, and free esterified, hydrocarbons such as squalene, plus mono- and diglycerides, FFAs, and triglycerides are found in the DODs

IRODDI will demonstrate the  applicability of the bioproducts obtained: food-grade detergents (surfactants), biolubricants (base-oils), adhesives (polyols), and cosmetics (squalene)

VISION

Contribute to moving to a bio-refinery based sustainable model, close loops with circular bioeconomy, maximize the efficient use of available resources

Demonstration of the applicability of these bioproducts in different industrial sectors to contribute -through the bioeconomy- to a sustainable and circular EU by replacing fossil-based materials for bio-based alternatives

Food industry

Bio-compatible and eco-friendly surfactants

Cosmetics industry

Squalene

Adhesive, lubricants industries

Biodegradable base-oils and polyurethanes

Food industry

Bio-compatible and eco-friendly surfactants

Cosmetics industry

Squalene

Adhesive, lubricants industries

Biodegradable base-oils and polyurethanes

TEAM

IRODDI’s team is composed of highly complementary partners spread around Europe

Fundación Tecnalia Research & Innovation
Private, independent, non-profit applied research centre of international excellence. Legally a Foundation, TECNALIA is the leading private and independent research and technology organisation in Spain and one of the largest in Europe. Two areas of TECNALIA will be involved in the IRODDI project, the Advanced Materials and Processes for Energy & Environment Business Area and the Circular Economy group. 

Fat Institute of the Spanish National Research Council
CSIC is the largest public institution dedicated to research in Spain and the third largest in Europe. Belonging to the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness through the Secretary of State for Research, Development and Innovation, its main objective is to develop and promote research that will help bring about scientific and technological progress. The Fat Institute (Instituto de la Grasa – IG) It is the only Spanish centre involved in fats and oils research from different points of view (technological, chemical, biochemical and nutritional). 

Ionic Liquids Technologies
IoLiTec is a dynamic, innovative and goal-oriented company whose activities go far beyond the production and sale of ionic liquids. In addition to a steadily growing standard product range of currently about 350 selected ionic liquids and 2000 custom synthesis products for various applications, IoLiTec actively pursues its own internal R&D projects to identify new applications and open up new markets for ionic liquids and products derived there from. 

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the largest applied research organization in Europe. FRAUNHOFER IVV is a leading R&D institute in the area of process engineering and packaging. One major field of expertise of the Fraunhofer IVV is the development and optimisation of food processing and the products obtained. In addition, a major focus of the institute is the utilization of biogenic raw materials and residues from food industry for energy recovery and technical applications. In this area, current activities include the enzymatic modification of oils. 

Feyecon Development & Implementation B.V
FeyeCon is a private company located the Netherlands with a vast experience in process and product development based mostly on supercritical carbon dioxide technologies (Sc-CO2). It is active in the fields of extraction, fractionation, impregnation, particle formation, drying and foaming. FeyeCon has developed processes particularly advantageous for products used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, textile and food industries, including those related to the refinement of renewable biomasses and oils (oil extraction, oil fractionation and particle formation). 

Sophim France
Sophim France is a small company placed in France specialized in the manufacture of natural ingredients for the cosmetic industry. Its core business is based on innovative distillation, esterification and hydrogenation processes. Sophim have experience in the production of natural vegetable squalane for cosmetics. The main raw materials for the process come from Free Fatty Acids (FFA) which are processed with chemical esterification with glycerol, stripping and molecular distillation mainly. 

Jowat SE
Jowat as medium-sized, family-owned enterprise is one of the top adhesive manufacturers around the world. These are mainly used in woodworking and furniture manufacture, in the paper and packaging industry, for graphic arts, in the textile, automotive as well as in the electrical industry. The supplier of all adhesive groups is manufacturing almost 100,000 tons of adhesives per year. A global sales structure with more than 20 Jowat sales organisations plus partner companies is guaranteeing local service with close customer contact. 

Kliner-profesional, S.A.
Kliner Profesional is a chemical company of cleaning and industrial maintenance products as detergents, water repellent, bactericides, descalers, dewaxers and products for metal treatments in diverse areas such as automotion, industry, construction, collectivities or food industry. They have an important department of R&D working in the creation of new products in collaboration with their clients. In addition, the company is certificated with ISO 9001 which defines Quality Management System, and with ISO 14001, which defines Environmental Management Systems. 

Zero emissions engineering B.V.
Zer0-E is a leading engineering and technology company that inspires innovative solutions across the globe that contribute to its goal of a low carbon, sustainable future the areas of Green Building and Cities (Construction/Installation, Architectural BIM, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy) and Sustainable Processes (Bio-Materials & Bio-Fuels, Process Engineering, Circular Economy). Zer0-E approach is based on a collaborative and innovative model where citizens, businesses and governments are a fundamental piece of its sustainable value chain. 

Spanish Technology and Innovation Platform “Biomass for the Bioeconomy
BIOPLAT is a public-private organization covering activities in the field of biomass in its broadest sense, in terms of biomass resources (all types of recoverable organic matter), transformation technologies and applications (bioenergy, bioproducts, biomaterials and biochemicals). It also covers aspects of sustainability and regulatory framework; and carries out its activity in relation and collaboration with other related national and European technology platforms. 

Sophim Iberia SL
Sophim Iberia is a small company placed in Spain specialized in the manufacture of natural ingredients for the cosmetic industry, with expertise on the concentration of natural antioxidants, mainly squalene. The main raw materials for the process come from Free Fatty Acids (FFA) which are processed with chemical esterification, transesterification, purification and finally a triple distillation. The final products coming from the process are methyl esters and the concentration antioxidants.