The 9th NWBC in Stockholm 24-26 March 2020 will present the latest ideas and developments in biorefinery separation and conversion processes as well as new bio-based products from the wood biorefinery: energy, chemicals and materials.
Topics: The conference will cover new research results and industrial experience related to biorefining based on wood and/or on pulp mills:
Biorefinery systems and processes
Biorefinery products: chemicals, materials and fuels
Apart from technical/scientific process/product subjects, the following aspects will also be addressed:
Scholarship award: The foundation Troëdsson Paper Engineering Travel Grant announces via RISE a scholarship award for a postgraduate student who participates in NWBC 2020 with a presentation. The winner is appointed based on performance, the subject's assessed importance and quality. The scholarship applies for a 3-month stay at the RISE Bioeconomy division.
Award: Forest Products Engineers in Finland (PI) announces the Johan Gullichsen Award for a meritious presentation in the field of science and technology of forest products industries given at NWBC 2020. The prize is amounts to 2 000 EUR and is awarded to a young scientist or research student.
No-Fee possibility: Sponsor contributions will be used to fund no-fee participation in the conference for selected research students at universities within EU, UK and Scandinavia who get a presentation for NWBC 2020 approved. This includes conference fee and evening activities, but not travel or accommodation costs.
Travel costs: Forest Products Engineers (PI) supports the travelling costs of selected young scientists and research students from Finland (PI membership required)
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