Scope

1. Bio-based polymers: synthesis, modification and blends
   1. Biopolyesters (PLA, others)
   2. Bio-based polyurethanes
   3. Bio-based epoxy resins
   4. Polysaccharide-based materials: starch-based blends, celluloses
   5. Lignin-based polymers
   6. Bioplastics from protein matrices
   7. Bioplastics from fatty acids
2. Structural biomaterials
   1. Cellulose/ics
   2. Chitin
   3. Protein-based fibres: silk, wool, keratin, protein nanofibres...
3. Biocomposites
4. Biopolymers for advanced applications
   1. Packaging
   2. Membrane
   3. Shape memory
   4. Biomedical
   5. Electronics
5. Sustainability of biopolymers
   1. Biotechnological production of bioplastics
   2. Marine degradation: Plastics life/UC Santa Barbara
   3. (Bio)degradability
   4. Recyclability
   5. LCA of bio-based polymers
6. Biopolymers in the industry: including both biopolymer providers and end-users with interest in new biopolymer solutions