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20.03.2023

From Greenhouse Gas to Garment – Session on CO2-to-Polymers and Materials

Meet the leading experts at the Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023, 19–20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany and online

 

++ Final program ++ Innovation Award nominees ++ Almost  130 participants from 21 countries already registered ++

 

 

The only way for chemicals and plastics to become sustainable, climate-friendly and part of the circular economy is the complete substitution of fossil carbon with renewable carbon from alternative sources: biomass, CO2 and recycling. We see strong investment in all three sectors, with growth rates far exceeding that of fossil polymers - i.e. fossil polymers are being substituted in the market. The use of CO2 as chemical feedstock for building blocks and polymers has been intensively diversified.

Several successfully implemented technologies used at commercial level are in place and many more at the laboratory and pilot phase. Besides the long-established use of CO2 for the synthesis of polycarbonates, also polyurethanes are based on it.

The following speakers will give insights on how a building block can be variously transformed into a polymer and material, including chemical and biotechnological conversion methods:

 

Session on CO2-to-Polymers and Materials

Pauline Ruiz,
nova-Institute (DE)

CO2 Utilisation for Chemicals and Materials – An Overview on Technologies, Key Players, Markets and Trends

Liz Manning,
Econic Technologies (UK)

Application of CO2 Containing Polyols

Abstract

Jan Thiel, Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University (DE)

Application of CO2-containing Thermoplastic Polyurethane Yarns in Elastic Textiles

Abstract

Floris Buijzen,
Borealis (AT)

Turning Carbon Emissions into Running Shoes

Abstract

Heleen De Wever and Deepak Pant,  Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)

Electrochemical Production of C1 Chemicals and their Bioconversion to Polymers

Abstract

Expanding the CO2 Horizon – Six nominees for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2023”

 

From Innovation to Policy – The Full Program of the Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023

Sponsoring and Exhibition Opportunities

 

Become a sponsor of the conference!

 

Would you like to become a sponsor of the conference? Join us as a sponsor and find a range of sponsoring opportunities that will provide you with maximum visibility and impact at the conference. We are always open to new ideas and would welcome to implement them with you. For more information please see https://co2-chemistry.eu/sponsoring or contact Guido Müller

Become an exhibitor of the conference!

The fee of a booth (6 m2) is only 1,100 € (excl. 19% VAT). This includes table, table cloths, a pin board, a chair and a power connection, provided by the organiser. Also, one entrance ticket to the conference is included. You are welcome to use your own booth system. Simply book your booth at https://www.co2-chemistry.eu/exhibition-booking and send Dominik Vogt a printable logo and your company profile for an optimal advertisement on our conference website.

 

Call for Posters

Want to present a poster at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 31 March 2023
Submit your poster now!

Conference Registration

You are welcome to register now! Registration fee is 945 EUR (excl. 19% VAT) for both days and 450 EUR (excl. 19% VAT)) for the virtual option.