JEC Conference: Green is the New Black: Natural Fibers & Bio-Based Polymers for Bio-composites

This session focuses on novel composite materials based on renewable resources as well as negative emission technologies/materials Composite materials based on natural resources are increasingly utilized as these products significantly offset the use of fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in comparison with conventional composite materials. However, the inclusion of natural fibers and bio-based polymers introduces several challenges, such as excess water absorption and low thermal properties, which need to be overcome to produce materials with comparable properties to the conventional composite materials. Speakers Dr Wridzer BAKKER, CEO - Plantics B.V. Mr Karim BEHLOULI, Managing Director - Eco-technilin Mr Tom CLAESSEN, Business Development Humins - Avantium Renewable Polymers BV Dr Burcu KARACA UGURAL, Co-Founder & CTO - BPREG Mr Marc THOMETSCHEK, CEO - Beologic NV Mr Adam THOMSON, Director - Vehicle Concepts & Body Engineering - Volta Trucks Moderator Prof Ignaas VERPOEST, Emeritus Professor - Composite Materials Group , KU Leuven