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Biocomposites - Find the real alternative to plastic!
Plastics can be replaced by biocomposites with wood or natural fibre

Day 1, 14 November 2019

		22:00	German Bowling
		21:00	Innovation Award Ceremony with presentation by Peter von Hoffmann, Coperion (DE)
		20:00	Dinner Buffet and Life Music
		18:35	Beer on tap
		18:25	Jeremiah Dutton Trifilon Trifilon BioLite – Market-tested Biocomposites made with Hemp Fibers
		18:15	Elaine Chow Lingrove Lingrove makes Ekoa® Veneer Plant Fibers and Plant Resins
		18:05	Erik Pijlman KNN Cellulose Recell® Biocomposite, the Competitive Alternative
		17:55	Mårten Hellberg OrganoClick A Burial Coffin Made with OrganoComp® and 3D Fiber Molding
		17:45	Sebastian Meyer Golden Compound The “OK Compost Home” Certified Coffee Capsule “Home Cap”
		17:35	Christian Fischer Bcomp PowerRibs – Sustainable Light-weighting by Bcomp
		17:25	Levin Batschauer Coperion Processing of Bio-based and Biodegradable Products – Sustainable Compounding Co-rotating Twin Screw Extruders
		17:15	Michel Carus nova-Institut Asta Partanen nova-Institut Introduction and moderation

Innovation Award Competition
		17:00	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
		16:40	Inna Knelsen ISCC System Sustainability Certification Solutions for Biocomposites with ISCC Abstract
		16:20	Hans Korte DR. HANS KORTE Innovationsberatung Holz & Fasern How the Environment Benefits from a Wood-based Composite Nail Compared to a Steel Nail Abstract
		16:00	Michael Carus nova-Institut Sustainability of Natural Fibres and Biocomposites
			Chairperson Inna Knelsen ISCC System

Sustainability
		15:15	Discussion with all speakers of the Session, Afterwards Coffee Break
		14:55	Sophie Luz BioMat at ITKE / University of Stuttgart Re-thinking Sustainability in the Building Industry: BIO-Materialisation & Digitalisation
		14:35	Henry Chinedu Obasi Federal University of Technology, Owerri Exploring the Tensile and Physical Properties of Polypropylene Biocomposites Filled with Carbonised Coconut Shell Particles Abstract
		14:15	Victor Agbakoba Nelson Mandela University 3D Printable Bio-based Nanocomposites Filaments Containing Nanocellulose Derived from Forestry Waste Residues: Production and Analysis Abstract
		13:55	Jürgen Leßlhumer Kompetenzzentrum Holz Weathering-resistant Powder Coating of WPC – Challenges and Results Abstract
		13:35	Arne Schirp Fraunhofer WKI How Durable are Extruded Wood-polymer Composite (WPC) Sidings with Fire-retardants? – Reaction-to-fire Performance of WPC before and after Artificial Weathering Abstract
			Chairperson Andreas Haider Kompetenzzentrum Holz
	Parallel session: Latest Scientific Research on Biocomposites / Room ADELHEID
		15:30	Coffee Break
		15:15	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
		14:55	Céline Barth BIO-LUTIONS BIO-LUTIONS – Renaturing the World of Materials
		14:35	Thomas Kristiansen Borregaard Sprucing up Bio-composites Abstract
		14:15	Anselm Wohlfahrt Institut für Holztechnologie Dresden Mushroom-based Material as a Plastic Alternative Abstract
		13:55	Maija Pohjakallio Sulapac Sulapac Material Innovations that Leave no Microplastics Behind Abstract
		13:35	Sebastian Meyer Golden Compound Sunflower Seed Shells: a Unique Rawmaterial for Biocomposites Abstract
			Chairperson Asta Partanen nova-Institut

Packaging
		12:05	Lunch Break
		11:50	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
		11:30	Lisa Wikström VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Biocomposites in Circular Economy Abstract
		11:10	Michael Carus nova-Institut Market trends in the Bioeconomy, Bio- and CO2-based Polymers and Renewable Carbon
		10:50	Ana Ibáñez Garcia AIJU - Technological Institute for Children`s Product and Leisure Let’s Play to be More Sustainable Abstract
		10:30	Joanna Bogdanska Third Eye Design Joanna Bogdanska How to Sell Sustainability Abstract
		10:10	Asta Partanen nova-Institut Market Development, Trends and Consumer Perception of Biocomposites
			Chairperson Michael Carus nova-Institut

Markets & Sustainable Circular Economy
		10:00	Michael Carus nova-Institut Welcome and Introduction to the Conference

Day 2, 15 November 2019

	17:40	Final come together
	17:25	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
	17:05	Marc Thometschek Beologic Beograde, Biodegradable Compounds with a Matching Look
	16:45	Amélie Tribot Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS Valorization of Kraft Lignin and Corn Cob by-Products into PLA-Matrix based Biocomposites: Characterisation of Injected-moulded Specimens Abstract
	16:25	Andreas Haider Kompetenzzentrum Holz PLA/PHA Bio-based Blends for Injection Moulding and 3D Printing Process Abstract
	16:05	Florian Graichen Scion Biobased Composites – the Good – the Bad and the Ugly – Lessons Learned over the last 15 Years Abstract
		Chairperson Jeremiah Dutton Trifilon
	15:35	Coffee Break
	15:20	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
	15:00	Jeremiah Dutton Trifilon BioLite, This Swedish Company is Calling it a ‘Second Generation Biocomposite Abstract
	14:40	Dirk Zimmermann Amorim Biocomposite Innovation with Natural Cork – Natural Born Technology with AMORIM Abstract
	14:10	Ralf Ponicki UPM Biocomposites UPM Formi; Successful Replacement of Fossil Based Plastics by Using Sustainable Formi Products Based on Cellulose Fibre Abstract
		Chairperson Arne Schirp Fraunhofer WKI

WPC and NFC Granulates for Injection Moulding, Extrusion and 3D Printing
	12:40	Lunch Break
	12:25	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
	12:05	Peter Ooms Lorenz Kunststofftechnik Newly Developed Thermosets with Natural Fibre Reinforcement Lower Production Costs Abstract
	11:45	Per Brynildsen Kebony Kebony – A Sustainable Technology for Exterior Wood Products Abstract
	11:25	Daniel Lang Cordenka Dirk Punke BÜFA Thermoplastic Composites Cordenka Cellulose Fibres – Properties and Opportunities in Plastic Reinforcements Abstract
	11:05	Werner Klusmeier Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Application of Natural Fibre Materials in the Interior of a Car – Status and Development Abstract
		Chairperson Hans Korte DR. HANS KORTE Innovationsberatung Holz & Fasern
	10:35	Coffee Break
	10:20	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
	10:00	Elizabeth Eaves Avantium Renewable Polymers Humins – A Novel and Versatile Raw Material for Bio-based, Sustainable Composites Abstract
	09:40	Nina Graupner HSB – City University of Applied Sciences Natural Fibre-reinforced Composites for Structural Applications Based on Novel Low Twisted Bast Fibre Yarns Abstract
	09:20	Martin Zahel Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Functionalisation of Cellulosic Fibres via Reactive Extrusion Abstract
	09:00	Kirsi Immonen VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Improving the Performance of Wood Fibre Reinforced PLA Biocomposites Abstract
		Chairperson Peter Ooms Lorenz Kunststofftechnik

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