Date:
Monday, 11 September, 2017 to Wednesday, 13 September, 2017
The conference has the aim to provide a forum for researchers, students and companies from all over the world to exchange up-to-date ideas and opinions on current research and new applications of biopolymers and biocomposites
Topics
- Bioplastics from natural polymers, directly extracted from biomass:
- Polysaccharides
- Proteins
- Bacterial polymers
- Thermoplastic and thermosetting bioplastics, indirectly produced from biomass:
Poly(lactic acid) and Bio-polyesters.
Glyceride based materials from vegetable oils
Materials based on polyols extracted from biomass
- Bioproduction, biotech & biodegradability:
- Biocatalysis and biotechnological production
- Enzymatic production and modification
- Biodegradation, eco-toxicity, LCA
- Multiphase systems:
- Bio-based blends
- Biocomposites and nano-biocomposites
- Industrial applications
- Bio-based and/or biodegradable packaging
- Bio-based building materials
- Materials for health-care
- Valorization of agro-residues and wastes for synthesis of monomers and chemicals
Location:
MiCX Congress Centre
Country:
Belgium
City:
Mons