Franco-British Seminar on Platform Molecules from Biomass – Challenges and Bilateral Opportunities
Franco-British Seminar on Platform Molecules from Biomass – Challenges and Bilateral Opportunities
York, 16th March 2010, Kings Manor
Teesside, 17th March 2010, Centre for Process Innovation Teesside bioethanol refinery
York, 17th January 2010, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence
Event jointly organised by:
Pr. James Clark and Ms Sarah Lumley Holmes, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence of the University of York,
Mickael Haustant, Science and Technology Dept, French Embassy in London,
Fabien Deswart, British Embassy in Paris,
Johan De Conink with the support of Pr Daniel Thomas and Christophe Luguel, Champagne-Ardenne-Picardy Industries and Agro Research Cluster.
This scientific seminar focused on talks and discussion about the relevant technical expertise and activities of the UK and French delegates in the areas of the production of platform molecules from biomass (Champagne-Ardenne-Picardy Industries and Agro Research Cluster and collaborators) and downstream chemistry of platform molecules (York Green Chemistry and Green Chemistry Network and collaborators). The aim of this seminar was to explore and identify opportunities for collaborative research on new supply chain partnerships aimed at producing the next generation of green and sustainable (bio) products that are both economically and environmentally viable, and meet the expectations of customers.
The first day of the Event comprised a series of talks and discussions and took place in the Kings Manor, one of York’s most historic and beautiful buildings. This has been followed by an official visit to York Minster (one of the World’s great cathedrals) and dinner in the evening in York. The second day included visits of the Ensus’ bio refinery and the Centre of Process Innovation of Teesside, as well as a visit to the new Wolfson Green Chemical Technologies Laboratory at the University of York, along with further discussions.
| Tuesday 16th March – Kings Manor, YorkKings Manor, YorkKings Manor, York |
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| Wednesday 17th March - Teesside, Central York and University of York’s Chemistry Department | |
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