Note: Only projects for which we have been authorized to disclose the nature of the work accomplished are listed below.

Applied Research Projects Developed

• Development of a non toxic, biodegradable and renewable electrical insulating oil suited for cold climates
• Washable rust preventive treatment developed from vegetable oil
• Fatty acid purification process with the recycling of complexing agent
• Emulsified recycled oils as heating fuel
• Biodiesel formulation with antioxidants
• Study of the Rancimat Test Method in Measuring the Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel Esters and Blends
• Development of new tensioactive and rheological agents targeting the food and cosmetic industries
• Study on the use of oleochemical plasticizers for polyethylene recycling
• Development of a process for selective oxidation of oleic acid into two high value added products: azelaic acid and pelargonic acid.

Technical Assistance Projects Developed

• Biodiesel micro-scale production demonstrations
• Diagnosis of a temperature variation in a production process and solution research
• Supervision of application tests for bitumen cold coating including an oleochemical carrier
• Pre-feasibility study of biodiesel micro-production projects
• Evaluation of mink fat as oleochemical feedstock
• Demonstration of the use of Biodiesel and biolubricants in the fishing industry (Projet Biopêche)
• Adaptation of an oil deodorization method for the treatment of used oils used as raw material