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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

		10:00	Michel Carus nova-Institut Welcome and Introduction to the Conference

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

Packaging
		13:35	Sebastian Meyer Golden Compound Sunflower Seed Shells: a Unique Rawmaterial for Biocomposites Abstract
		13:55	Maija Pohjakallio Sulapac Sulapac Material Innovations that Leave no Microplastics Behind Abstract
		14:15	Anselm Wohlfahrt Institut für Holztechnologie Dresden Mushroom-based Material as a Plastic Alternative Abstract
		14:35	Thomas Kristiansen Borregaard Sprucing up Bio-composites Abstract
		14:55	Céline Barth BIO-LUTIONS BIO-LUTIONS – Renaturing the World of Materials
		15:15	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
		15:30	Coffee Break
	Parallel session: Latest Scientific Research on Biocomposites / Room ADELHEID
		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
		13:55	Jürgen Leßlhumer Kompetenzzentrum Holz Weathering-resistant Powder Coating of WPC – Challenges and Results 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
		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
		14:55	Hanaa Dahy BioMat at ITKE / University of Stuttgart Re-thinking Sustainability in the Building Industry: BIO-Materialisation & Digitalisation
		15:15	Discussion with all speakers of the Session, Afterwards Coffee Break

Sustainability
		16:00	Michael Carus nova-Institut Sustainability of Natural Fibres and Biocomposites
		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
		16:40	Inna Knelsen ISCC System Sustainability Certification Solutions for Biocomposites with ISCC
		17:00	Discussion with all speakers of the Session

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

Day 2, 15 November 2019


High-performance Applications and Latest Innovations
	09:00	Kirsi Immonen VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Improving the Performance of Wood Fibre Reinforced PLA Biocomposites Abstract
	09:20	Martin Zahel Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Functionalisation of Cellulosic Fibres via Reactive Extrusion 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
	10:00	Elizabeth Eaves Avantium Renewable Polymers Humins – A Novel and Versatile Raw Material for Bio-based, Sustainable Composites Abstract
	10:20	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
	10:35	Coffee Break
	11:05	Werner Klusmeier Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Application of Natural Fibre Materials in the Interior of a Car – Status and Development Abstract
	11:25	Daniel Lang Cordenka Dirk Punke BÜFA Thermoplastic Composites Cordenka Cellulose Fibres – Properties and Opportunities in Plastic Reinforcements Abstract
	11:45	Per Brynildsen Kebony Kebony – A Sustainable Technology for Exterior Wood Products Abstract
	12:05	Peter Ooms Lorenz Kunststofftechnik Newly Developed Thermosets with Natural Fibre Reinforcement Lower Production Costs Abstract
	12:25	Discussion with all speakers of the Session
	12:40	Lunch Break

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