Topics

Plenary & parallel sessions will be organized to cover the following subject areas:

Industrial Enzymes

Novel biocatalysts for specific applications; robust enzymes for polymer and textile bioprocessing; extremozymes.

Natural and Bio-based Polymers and Fibres

Emerging natural, genetic engineered, biomass/fermentation-derived polymers and fibres; biodegradable polymers; self-assembling polymers; functionalisation of (bio)polymers; renewable sources of polymers and chemicals; valorisation of waste materials.

Biofunctionalization of Synthetic Materials

Surface modification, functionalization of synthetic polymers and fibres through biocatalysis; biologically active surfaces and interfaces.

Sustainable Processes

Biocatalytic process design; upscaling of bioprocesses to industrial level; combination of biotechnological, chemical and physical (plasma) processes; low health, environmental impact processes; textile bioprocessing; wastewater treatment (bioadsorption/biodegradation).

Smart Materials through Nanobiocatalysis

Immobilization/incorporation of enzymes into nanostructured materials; applications (proteomics, biofuel cells, antifouling, bioconversion, biosensing, bioremediation).

Nano/Bio-materials and Applications

Bio-inspired, bio-mimicking approaches to material design; nanostructured materials (particles, fibres, etc.); regenerative medicine; drug/actives encapsulation and delivery; cosmetics; detergency.