A new generation of biobased packaging produced from CO2
The FWO Bioeconomy project Promipol aims to create biobased molecules for foodpackaging applications. It is essential for the academic researchers to connect with industrial practitioners to understand the needs and specifications to which these materials need to adhere. Therefore, we organize a stakeholder event to discuss state-of-the-art research and interact with (food)packaging specialists.
In case you want to join last minute, please connect with info@pack4food.be
Program:
14h30 Doors open & registration
15h00 Tour at CAPTURE research labs
15h30 Presentations + Discussions
Welcome - Prof. Siegfried Vlaeminck (UAntwerpen)
Introduction to CAPTURE, focus on CO2 to product & plastics as a resource - Dr. Ilse Christiaens (CAPTURE)
Overview of the PROMIPOL project – Prof. Korneel Rabaey (UGent)
Proteins and PHAs as building blocks for bioplastic – Prof. Joost Brancart (VUB)
Applications of microbe-based polymers – Prof. Peter Ragaert (UGent / Pack4Food)
Production and applications of PHAs - René Rozendal (Paques Biomaterials)
Panel discussion with the speakers - moderator: Dr. Myrsini Sakarika (UGent)
17h30 Networking and drinks
18h30 End
