{"id":6298,"date":"2025-03-06T12:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T10:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/?page_id=6298"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:08:52","slug":"biodegradability-of-waste-and-new-materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/en\/biodegradability-of-waste-and-new-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Biodegradability of waste and new materials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At GICOM, we specialize in measuring the biodegradability of biomaterials and the stability of waste. Our expertise is based on research and the development of advanced analytical methods, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Aerobic respirometric indices (IRD, AT4).<br>\u2714 Anaerobic biodegradability (BMP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"solutions-for-measuring-aerobic-biodegradability\">Solutions for measuring aerobic biodegradability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have our own system adaptable to various standards, particularly useful for organizations in the early stages of bioproduct development.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2022\/10\/respirometer2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2022\/10\/respirometer2.jpg 444w, https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/gicom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2022\/10\/respirometer2-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specialized-consulting-in-biodegradation\">Specialized consulting in biodegradation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the growing demand for sustainable and biodegradable materials, it is essential to have reliable tools to measure biodegradability. This information is key to designing more sustainable products and making informed decisions. Since 2026, the GICOM group has offered analytical services through the <strong>LaBioMat <\/strong>Service Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At LabioMat we offer consulting services to assess the biodegradation of organic by-products and optimize their management, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Composting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anaerobic digestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emissions in landfills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At GICOM, we specialize in measuring the biodegradability of biomaterials and the stability of waste. Our expertise is based on research and the development of advanced analytical methods, including: \u2714 Aerobic respirometric indices (IRD, AT4).\u2714 Anaerobic biodegradability (BMP). 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