BioSPRINT

Workshop #2: Catalysis and Process Intensification for Sugars Biorefining

Location: Newcastle University
Date: 25 May 2023
Meeting type: In person

The second workshop on “Catalysis and Process Intensification for Sugars Biorefining”  is part of the BioSPRINT Training education and capacity building programme.

Topics will cover:

  • The use of catalysis, kinetics, and in-situ separation methods to intensify sugar conversion and minimize the generation of waste by-products.
  • Hybridization of reaction and extraction techniques, which enable the in-situ removal of highly reactive target products, reducing reactor residence time and preventing further degradation.
  • The application of high throughput and machine learning methods to catalyst development, leading to more selective processes and efficient reactor designs that reduce energy consumption and downstream separation footprint.

The event is organised in collaboration with the IChemE Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Special Interest Group.

 We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Workshop Agenda (GMT) Speakers
9:30-10:00
Arrival and registration
10:00-10:10
Workshop opening and Welcome message

Prof Kamelia Boodhoo, Newcastle University

10:10-11:00
Machine Learning for Catalyst Development

Dr Markku Ohenoja, University of Oulu

11:00-11:40
Coffee break, networking and poster session
11:40-12:30

Sugar conversion kinetics

Ana Jakob, National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia

12:30-13:30
Lunch, networking and poster session
13:30-14:15

Overview of Process Intensification and Research at Newcastle

Prof Adam Harvey, Newcastle University

14:15-15:00
Process Intensification in BioSPRINT

Dr Fernando Russo Abegão, Newcastle University

15:00-15:30
Coffee break, networking and poster session
15:30-16:00
Citrus waste processing using microwave technology

Prof Avtar Matharu, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, University of York

16:00-16:20
Flash talks
16:20
Closing remarks