From fruit processing waste to sustainable biodiesel feedstock Researchers from the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, together with partners from Innovation Hive (Greece) and the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, presented new results within the VERDEDRIVE project at the 52nd International Conference of Slovak Society of Chemical Engineering (SSCHE 2026). The study explored the valorization of sour cherry pits (Oblačinska cultivar, Pr

As the demand for cleaner and more efficient energy solutions increases, biodiesel continues to emerge as a viable alternative to conventional diesel fuel. A recent study explores the performance, combustion behavior, and emission characteristics of biodiesel blends derived from cottonseed (CSOME), neem (NOME), and orange peel oil methyl esters (OPOME) in compression-ignition (CI) engines. Why These Biodiesel Feedstocks? Each feedstock contributes distinct fuel properties tha

We are pleased to share that the VERDEDRIVE project was presented by our partner Rezos Brands SA- European R&D Department at two important European events! 📌 19–20 November 2025 - GuardAgents Kick-off Meeting REZOS BRANDS showcased VERDEDRIVE during the kick-off meeting of the GuardAgents project, held at the Conference & Cultural Center of the University of Patras, Greece. The event provided an excellent opportunity to present the project’s vision and explore potential