Waste2BioComp Midterm Event: Innovating for a Greener Future
On 3 July 2024, the Waste2BioComp Project hosted its midterm event, “Innovating for a Greener Future,” at the UDC Ferrol Campus in Coruña, Spain. This half-day event brought together industry experts and researchers to showcase the latest advancements in biopolyester technology and its real-world applications in sectors like footwear, plastics, and textiles.
Attendees enjoyed insightful presentations from consortium members, including HSKL, Universidade da Coruña, CITEVE, Propagroup, and IVW. Industry leaders such as ADBioplastics, KOD Bio, Coltec, and CETIM also shared their innovative approaches to bringing biopolymers from research to market.
The event concluded with an exhibition featuring samples of ongoing work, offering participants a tangible experience of the future of sustainable materials.
Join us as we continue to drive innovation toward a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱
Schedule
09:30h
09:45h
R&D on biopolyesters in W2BC
Synthesis of biopolyesters | Wael Almustafa, HSKL
Microencapsulation with biopolyesters | Anja Schmidt & Danny Moncada, UDC
Nanoencapsulation with biopolymers | Liudmyla Gryshchuk, IVW
Applications of biopolyesters in plastics | Davide Crapanzano, PROPAGROUP
Applications of biopolyesters in textiles | Inês Leite, CITEVE
11:30h
Biopolymers from R&D to Industry
Improved PLA for use in different fields | Nadia Garcia, ADBioplastics
From Nature to Market | Teresa Martins, KOD Bio/NGC
(Bio)Coatings with Biopolyesters | Helena Silva, Coltec
Application of biopolymers in strategic sectors | Julio Fierro, CETIM
12:10h
Q&A and Roundtable
12:55h
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