The purpose of the conferences is to take stock of the innovative technology used to boost activities in the fields of green chemistry and white biotechnology around the world, to share knowledge and encourage the creation of new R&D projects involving the academic world, research centres and industrial players in the sector. 

Green chemistry is set to play an important role in the evolution of industry. More specifically, the use of plant-based resources, one of the foundations of the concept of “green chemistry”. Many green chemistry processes make use of white biotechnology tools, and light will be shed on the importance of this technological synergy within the context of industry and factories in the future.  

In fact, biotechnology is a way of using biomass or its waste material renewably to produce molecules with high added value for different applications, ranging from pharmaceuticals, agri-food, and cosmetics to plastics, materials and energy. For many years, our universities and research centres have been honing their expertise in, among other fields, microbial biotechnology, from basic handling in the laboratory through to industrial applications. These initiatives have helped come up with new materials (biomaterials) and biotechnological processes, for example, based on the use of renewable raw materials that will ultimately replace or complement certain processes. There will be presentations illustrating applications that are already underway, as well as the skills of different academics in the field. 

There will be several opportunities to discuss the issues, and a round table event will give participants the chance to ask any questions they may have.

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Call - Poster session

Walloon PhD students and researchers working in any aspects of biorefining, green chemistry or white biotechnology are encouraged to actively participate to the event, to present their work and expertise to the other stakeholders of the green economy, to meet potential employers and investors, and to learn about the business context of this field of activity.

PhD students and researchers are encouraged to submit their abstract for a poster presentation of their research.
The best poster will be awarded a prize of 400 € supported by MATERIA NOVA Research Center. Two to four selected PhD students will have the opportunity to present their work orally.

The main factors considered to qualify abstracts for acceptance are as follows:

• Clarity
The objectives of the research are clearly described.

• Significance
The research makes a significant contribution to biorefining, « Green chemistry or White biotechnology”.

• Methods
The methods used (including the design, implementation, and analysis) are appropriate to achieving the objectives of the research.

• Presentation
The abstract is logical, clearly written, easy to understand and free of grammatical or typographical errors.

 

Link to abstract submission: here.

Information to provide to fill in the form:

1. Title of Poster (50-word limit)
2. Authors and Affiliations
3. Abstract Text (500-word limit) (Tables and graphics are not recommended , as they are extremely difficult to align in the space available)
4. Select Poster / Oral presentation
5. First author position with respect to PhD and experience
Master / PhD  / Post-Doc  / Other
6. Years or research experience: 1  2  3  4   >5

Deadlines:

Deadline for submissions of abstracts: 15/04/2017
Paper acceptance notifications: 30/04/2017

Source and further information are available here