Bio-based Materials, Biofuels, & Cellulose

Biofuels and Bioproducts

Symposium Co-Chairs

Helen Zha
Assistant Professor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Key Speakers

Bioengineering Protein Universe: Food, Feed, Materials
Melik Demirel
Professor, The Pennsylvania State University

Biopolymers for materials, tissues and foods towards a sustainable future
David Kaplan
Professor, Tufts University

Lignin - Potential Sources for Carbon Nagative Building Materials
Zhiyong Cai
Project Leader, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Sustainable composite development through use of different form and scale of cellulose fibers and their applications via additive manufacturing from a yacht roof mold to a 3D-printed house
Halil Tekinalp
Assistant Professor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Super Strong Wood Materials for A Sustainable Built Environment
Jiaqi Dai
CTO, InventWood

Recent Development in Microfibrillated Cellulose and Mineral/Microfibrillated Cellulose Composite Materials
Yun Jin
Research Scientist, FiberLean

This session is focused on recent developments in biobased materials and biofuels. Other topics of interest include sustainability, circular economy, and environmental impacts. The session will include research presentations from academic and industry experts from around the world and a poster session reception. Please submit an abstract describing your research in this area and join us at this important event.

Back to Top ↑ 2023 Symposium Sessions
1:30	Bio-based Nanomaterial
4:00	Bio-based Materials - Posters
	Tuesday June 20
10:30	Bio-based & Bio-inspired Materials

2023 Symposium Program
	Monday June 19

1:30	Bio-based Nanomaterial	Chesapeake C
	Session chair: Helen Zha, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
1:30	Recent Development in Microfibrillated Cellulose and Mineral/Microfibrillated Cellulose Composite Materials Y. Jin, D. Skuse, S. Ireland, FiberLean® Technologies Ltd., UK
1:55	Sustainable composite development through use of different form and scale of cellulose fibers and their applications via additive manufacturing from a yacht roof mold to a 3D-printed house H.L. Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
2:20	Lignin - Potential Sources for Carbon Nagative Building Materials Z. Cai, Q. Yan, Forest Products Laboratory, US
2:45	Super Strong Wood Materials for A Sustainable Built Environment J. Dai, InventWood, US
3:10	Metal Cation Enabled Production of Hydrophobic and Water-resistant Lignocellulosic Packaging Materials and Tableware X. Zhang, Mississippi State University, US

4:00	Bio-based Materials - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	Universal Precursor for Efficient Sugar Synthesis Z. Na, C.C. Keen, National University of Singapore, SG
	Total value chain testing solutions for biodiesel and bioethanol production – from feedstock to final blend C. Stephan, N. Lancaster, PerkinElmer Inc, CA
	Tuesday June 20

10:30	Bio-based & Bio-inspired Materials	Chesapeake 11
	Session chair: Helen Zha, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
10:30	Biopolymers for materials, tissues and foods towards a sustainable future D. Kaplan, Tufts University, US
10:55	Bioengineering Protein Universe: Food, Feed, Materials M. Demirel, The Pennsylvania State University, US
11:20	Circular Biomaterials at Industrial Scales S. Lomnes, Ecovative Design, US
11:45	Sustainable Synthesis of Silk-Inspired Polymers A. Connor, M. Koffas, R.H. Zha, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US