biowaste

Green chemistry and the ocean-based biorefinery

Research into renewable chemicals, fuels and materials sourced from the oceans at Memorial University and elsewhere is employing green chemical technologies for the transformation of algae and food industry waste streams into useful products. A very small proportion of biomass utilization research is currently focused on these feedstocks and efforts focused in this area could reduce land space competition between food and chemical/fuel production.

10th Asia-Pacific Congress on Catalysis (APCAT-10) - Biomass Conversion and Polymer Degradation Symposium, Singapore, 4-7 Aug 2025

🗓️Key dates: 

  • Abstract submission deadline: 20 May 2025 [click Here to submit]
  • Notification of acceptance: 24 Jun 2025
  • Deadline for early bird registration: 30 Jun 2025
  • Event date: 4-7 August 2025

📍Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

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UBQ™: Plastic Substitute Made From Household Waste

UBQ™ is a bio-based thermoplastic produced entirely from unsorted household waste, including organic materials and unrecyclable items. This innovative material can seamlessly integrate into existing manufacturing processes, replacing oil-based resins across industries. By adopting UBQ™, manufacturers reduce landfill waste, lower the carbon footprint of their products, and contribute to a circular economy.