19:00 Meetingpoint the evening before the conference: Siegburg Brauhaus, Holzgasse 37-39, 53721 Siegburg, https://www.siegburger-brauhaus.de
Day 1, 11 June 2024 (08:50 – 18:00 CET)
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08:50 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Conference Opening |
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09:00 | Oliver Schmidt Deputy Mayor of the City of Siegburg ![]() ![]() Welcome to All Participants |
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Future of Chemical & Plastic Industry (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Christopher vom Berg and Lara Dammer nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:10 | Reinhold Lang Johannes Kepler University Linz / Institute of Polymeric Materials and Testing ![]() ![]() Perspectives for an ‘All-Circular’ Plastics & Carbon Economy – CO2 as Renewable Feedstock & New Industrial Commodity Abstract |
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09:30 | Hans Rovers New Normal Consulting ![]() ![]() The Future of the European Petrochemical Industry Abstract |
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09:50 | Ivana Krkljus BASF ![]() ![]() The Net-Zero Chemical Industry of the Future meets Transformation: Discussion and Opening of New Perspectives Abstract |
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10:10 | Lars Börger Industry Insider ![]() ![]() On the Chemical Industry of the Future and Why it has Already Begun – an Expert View |
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10:30 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
10:50 | Coffee Break | ||
Circular Economy & Renewable Carbon (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Michael Carus and Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:20 | Mathias Kaldenhoff SAP ![]() ![]() From Design to Reverse – a Digital 360° View On Supply Chain Abstract |
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11:40 | Dominik Müller UPM Biorefining ![]() ![]() Working Towards a Net Zero Circular Economy for the Fashion and Sporting Goods Industry Abstract |
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12:00 | Titta Rosvall-Puplett SYENSQO ![]() ![]() Accelerating SYENSQO’s Sustainable Renewable Carbon Strategy Abstract |
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12:20 | Patrick Gloeckner Evonik Operations ![]() ![]() Collaboration now! Towards a Circular Economy Abstract |
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12:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
13:00 | Lunch Break | ||
Chairperson(s) Michael Carus and Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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14:30 | Fabien Ramos DG Clima, European Commission ![]() ![]() European Perspective on Sustainable Carbon Management |
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14:50 | Algreit Dume DG Grow, European Commission ![]() ![]() Transition Pathway: Towards a Competitive and Resilient EU Chemical Industry |
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15:10 | Michael Carus nova-Institute / RCI ![]() ![]() Evaluation of Future Scenarios for the Chemical Industry, Biomass Availability and Competition to Sustainable Aviation Fuels |
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15:30 | Philippe Dewolfs TÜV Austria ![]() ![]() Launch of the OK Renewable Carbon Share Certification Scheme Abstract |
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15:50 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
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16:10 | Philippe Dewolfs TÜV Austria ![]() Michael Carus |
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16:20 | Coffee Break | ||
Bio-based Economy in China (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Asta Partanen nova-Institute ![]() Gillian Tweddle |
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16:40 | Ann Zhang nova-Institute ![]() ![]() The Progress and Insights of China’s Bio-based Polymer Market Abstract |
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17:00 | Bernhard Urwyler Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology & Urwyler ChemPro ![]() ![]() What Can we Learn from China to Accelerate the Industrialisation of Bio-based Building Blocks? Abstract |
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17:20 | Susan Zhu Zhongke Guosheng Technology ![]() ![]() Market Applications of Bio-Based Furan Materials Abstract |
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17:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
Fine Chemicals & Functional Applications (Parallel-Session: Small Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Nadja Wulff and Ángel Puente nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:20 | José Barbosa CeNTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials ![]() ![]() Blue Economy Synergy: Transforming Marine Resources into Sustainable Fashion Solutions Abstract |
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11:40 | Christian Hübsch UPM Biochemicals ![]() ![]() UPM BioMotion Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF): A New and Innovative Material Class Designed to Increase Sustainability of Rubber and Plastic End-use Applications Abstract |
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12:00 | Natnael Behabtu IFF ![]() ![]() Sustainable Solutions that Transform Consumers’ Lives and Experiences: Material Innovation, Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Examples Abstract |
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12:20 | Saugata Nad Dow ![]() ![]() Defining Future of Cleaning in Home Care – New Surfactants Enabling Lower Carbon Footprint of Cleaning Products Abstract |
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12:40 | Alastair Sanderson Unilever ![]() ![]() Flue2Chem: Is CCU working? Abstract |
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13:00 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
13:20 | Lunch Break | ||
Adhesives and Coating (Parallel-Session: Small Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Nadja Wulff and Ángel Puente nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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14:30 | Adrian Brandt Henkel ![]() ![]() Progress and Challenges on the Transition Toward Renewable Carbon at Henkel Adhesive Technologies |
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14:50 | Eric Brouwer Cargill Bioindustrial ![]() ![]() Bio-Based Solutions for High-Performance Coatings and Adhesives Abstract |
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15:10 | Jacco van Haveren Wageningen Food and Biobased Research ![]() ![]() Circular Design of Coatings and Composites Abstract |
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15:30 | Thomas Lüder Beckers-Group ![]() ![]() Sustainable Raw Materials for the Coatings Industry – Opportunities from Segregated Supply Chains Versus Mass Balancing Abstract |
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15:50 | Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session | ||
16:10 | Coffee Break | ||
Future of European Chemical Industry (Parallel-Session: Small Hall) |
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16:40 - 18:00 | Algreit Dume and Maarit Nyman DG Grow, European Commission ![]() ![]() Workshop on the Transition Pathway for the Chemical Industry |
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18:00 - 19:15 | Ivana Krkljuš BASF ![]() ![]() Panel Discussion with Ivana Krkljuš, BASF (DE) and five panelists: René Backes, DBFZ (DE), Raoul Meys, carbonminds (DE), Christian Krüger, BASF (DE), Alastair Sanderson, Unilever (UK) and René Bethmann, Vaude (DE): How to Accelerate the Market Penetration of LowPCF Products? |
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18:00 | Networking and Beer on tap | ||
19:30 | Dinner Buffet in the Conference Centre |
Day 2, 12 June 2024 (09:00 – 18:00 CET)
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09:00 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Day Opening |
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Building Blocks and Polymers (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:10 | Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Market Update on Bio-based Polymers: Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2023-2028 |
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09:20 | Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() ![]() Algae-based Polymers |
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09:30 | Doris De Guzman Green D Market Analytics ![]() ![]() Renewable Chemicals 2024: Bio-Manufacturing Build-Up |
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09:50 | Alexander Krapivin Royal Cosun ![]() ![]() Galactaric Acid as a Platform Molecule Based on Sugar Beet Pulp Abstract |
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10:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
10:50 | Coffee Break | ||
Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:20 | Lars Knutstad Genomatica ![]() ![]() Geno BDO – Market Conditions Strengthen Low Carbon Technologies Abstract |
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11:40 | Thomas Voessing Covestro ![]() ![]() Bio-based Aniline: Scale-up of a Sustainable Innovative Route to a Strategic Raw Material Abstract |
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12:00 | Maelenn Ravard TotalEnergies Corbion ![]() ![]() Lowering the carbon footprint with renewable carbon in PLA Abstract |
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12:20 | Daniel Zehm Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP ![]() ![]() Next Generation Bio-Based Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers Based on FDCA Abstract |
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12:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
13:00 | Lunch Break | ||
Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Ángel Puente nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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14:20 | Andreas Kohl Verbio ![]() ![]() How Can Existing Renewable Streams of Molecules be Utilised by the Chemical Industry? Existing Biorefineries and Their Extension – An Update on the VerbioChem Project Abstract |
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14:40 | Maarten Rubens VITO ![]() ![]() Lignin Depolymerization and Upgrading Towards Sustainable Acrylic Based Materials Abstract |
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15:00 | Katrin Eckhardt amynova polymers ![]() ![]() Making the Switch from Fossil- to Bio-based Film-Formers and Rheology Additives Abstract |
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15:20 | Keith Wiggins Econic Technologies ![]() ![]() From Car Seats to Cleaning Products: Key Learnings From commercialisation of a CO2 Utilisation Technology |
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15:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
16:00 | Coffee Break | ||
Mechanical, Physical and Chemical Recycling (Parallel-Session: Small Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Lars Krause and Narendar Poranki nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:00 | Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Day Opening |
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09:10 | Constance Ißbrücker DIN CERTCO ![]() ![]() A Certifier’s Perspective on Material Recyclability Abstract |
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09:30 | Dimitri Daniels GreenDot ![]() ![]() Advanced Recycling of Mixed Plastic Waste: the Future Lies in Intelligent Combination of Processes Abstract |
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09:50 | Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Update on Global Capacities for Advanced Recycling |
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10:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
10:50 | Coffee Break | ||
Chairperson(s) Lars Krause and Narendar Poranki nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:20 | Roy Visser Avantium Renewable Polymers ![]() ![]() Recycling Opportunities for PEF Abstract |
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11:40 | Mathias Kirstein matterr ![]() ![]() Meeting Product Quality and Sustainability Targets in PET/Polyester Applications Using Back-to-Monomer Recycling Abstract |
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12:00 | Matthias Wilhelm Lober ![]() ![]() Alternative Waste Streams – Tackling Unused Waste Streams by Dissolution Recycling and Dedicated Sorting Abstract |
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12:20 | Florian Riedl APK ![]() ![]() Decolorised LDPE Recyclates from Post-Consumer Household Waste via the Solvent-Based Newcycling Technology Abstract |
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12:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
13:00 | Lunch Break | ||
Chairperson(s) Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() Lars Krause |
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14:20 | René Bethmann VAUDE Sport ![]() ![]() Beyond Bottles: The Polyester Journey into Sustainable Feedstocks and Future Market Trends Abstract |
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14:40 | Valerie Bloem BlueAlp ![]() ![]() Accelerating Plastic Recycling Abstract |
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15:00 | Niels Jan Schenk BioBTX ![]() ![]() Chemical Recycling of Hard to Recycle Mixed Waste Plastics Abstract |
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15:20 | Michael Carus nova-Institute / RCI ![]() ![]() RCI Position Paper on Chemical and Physical Recycling & Latest Status Mass Balance & Attribution |
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15:40 | Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session | ||
16:00 | Coffee Break | ||
Innovation Award for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2024” (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Asta Partanen and Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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16:30 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Innovation Award Introduction |
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16:40 | Eric Appelman Aduro ![]() ![]() HydrochemolyticTM Technology (HCT) for Advanced Plastic Recycling |
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16:50 | Ida Rask Kongsgaard Again ![]() ![]() Acetic Acid and Other Chemicals Derived from CO₂ |
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17:00 | Katrin Eckhardt amynova polymers ![]() ![]() Starch-Based Polymer Family Amylofol® |
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17:10 | Balázs Miklós Hepp eChemicles ![]() ![]() SolarCO2Value – Conversion of Captured CO₂ to CO |
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17:20 | Josefin Larsson Reselo ![]() ![]() Rubber Made from 100% Birch Bark |
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17:30 | René Bethmann VAUDE ![]() ![]() First-ever Wood-based Polyester Textile Product |
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17:40 | Voting | ||
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17:50 | Christoph Gürtler Covestro ![]() ![]() Innovation Award Ceremony |
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18:00 | Networking | ||
19:00 | Meeting Point for Networking: Sion im Carré, Neue Poststraße 15, 53721 Siegburg |
Day 3, 13 June 2024 (09:00 – 15:30 CET)
Consumer Perspective & Certification (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Lara Dammer and Nicolas Hark nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:00 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Day Opening |
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09:10 | Patrick Van Waes CovationBio|PDO ![]() ![]() Consumer Acceptance of Bio-based Materials is key to the Shift to a Circular Bioeconomy. A USA Footwear Consumer Research Case Provides More Insights Abstract |
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09:30 | Erica Ording FrieslandCampina ![]() ![]() A Brand Owner’s Perspective: Barriers & Opportunities for Bio-Based Materials Abstract |
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09:50 | Asta Partanen nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Biomass Certification – a Solid Basis for Reliable Sustainability Claims |
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10:10 | Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session | ||
10:30 | Coffee Break | ||
Policy Perspective (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Lara Dammer and Nicolas Hark nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:00 | Christopher vom Berg nova-Institute / RCI ![]() ![]() Work and Impact of the Renewable Carbon Initiative |
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11:20 | Martin Clemesha Braskem ![]() ![]() The Need of Harmonised Policies for Biofuels and Biomaterials Abstract |
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11:40 | Ivana Krkljus and Christian Krüger BASF ![]() ![]() How to Enable Business and Climate Benefits While Going Circular? Abstract |
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12:00 | Mauro Cordella DG Env, European Commission ![]() ![]() Policy Perspective on Bio-based and CO2-based Materials and Recycling |
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12:20 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
12:40 | Lunch Break | ||
Biodegradation (Parallel-Session: Small Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Pauline Ruiz and Achim Raschka nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:00 | Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Day Opening |
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09:10 | Andreas Künkel BASF ![]() ![]() Polymer Biodegradability 2.0: A Holistic View on Polymer Biodegradation in Natural and Engineered Environments Abstract |
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09:30 | Miriam Weber and Christian Lott HYDRA Marine Sciences ![]() ![]() The Path Through the Jungle to Realise the Potential of Biodegradable Plastic in the Environment – Towards a Catalogue of Biodegradable Materials in Relevant Conditions |
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10:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
10:30 | Coffee Break | ||
Recyclability of Biopolymers, Focus: PHA (Parallel-Session: Small Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Rick Passenier GO!PHA ![]() ![]() |
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11:00 | Rick Passenier GO!PHA ![]() ![]() Unlocking the Circular Potential: Exploring the Recyclability of Biopolymers |
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11:20 | Jan Pels TORWASH ![]() ![]() Chemical Recycling of PLA/PHA Composites by TORWASH Abstract |
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11:40 | Fred D. Pinczuk Beyond Plastic ![]() ![]() Commercialisation of PHA Products and Their Impact on Recyclability, Current Infrastructure, and Solutions |
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12:00 | Laurens Welles Renewi ![]() ![]() Organic Recycling Through Biorefinery Abstract |
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12:20 | Panel Discussion with all Session Speakers of the Session | ||
12:40 | Lunch Break | ||
Sustainability & Life Cycle Assessment (Grand Hall) |
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Chairperson(s) Michael Carus and Nadja Wulff nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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13:50 | Daniel Bochnitschek AllocNow ![]() Dominik Auer Abstract |
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14:10 | Verena Koch Peter Greven ![]() Pauline Ruiz Abstract |
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14:30 | Kathleen Meisel DBFZ ![]() ![]() Sustainable Chemistry: Life Cycle Assessment of High-Demand Biopolymers for Petrochemical Substitution Abstract |
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14:50 | Jan Harm Urbanus TNO ![]() ![]() Pathways to sustainable plastics – A Comparative Analysis of Bio- and CO2-based Feedstocks for Virgin Sustainable Plastics Production in Function of Application Abstract |
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15:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
15:30 | Final Get Together |