Biocomposites - Find The Real Alternative to Plastics

Plastics can be replaced by biocomposites with wood or natural fibres

Biocomposites, especially wood and natural fibre plastic granulates, are being utilised for consumer goods such as music instruments, casings and cases, furniture, tables, toys, combs and trays. The unique look and touch convey high quality and value and are therefore well received by customers. These biocomposites offer a range of possibilities for product differentiation. The biocomposite markets continue to grow: They are stable in established markets like construction and automotive and show strong growth in the more recently developed markets for consumer goods and packaging. This provides ample opportunities for innovative applications from new players.

The “8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne” is the world’s largest conference and exhibition on this topic. More than 300 participants from all over the world and 25 exhibitors are expected to benefit from the rapidly growing interest for plastic alternatives.

Preliminary Programme Here:

• Franck Baradel, Omya International (CH): Enhancing Biopolymer Biocomposites with Functional Minerals

• Levin Batschauer, Coperion (DE): Processing of Bio-based and Biodegradable Products - Sustainable Compounding Co-rotating Twin Screw Extruders

• Michael Carus, nova-Institut (DE): Sustainability of Natural Fibres and Biocomposites

• Gary Chinga Carrasco, RISE PFI (NO): Biocomposites for 3D printing – Bioplastics and the Reinforcement Potential of Lignocellulosic Fibres and Lignin

• Jeremiah Dutton, Trifilon (SE): Trifilon Biocomposites – Advancing Sustainability & Performance with Hemp Fibres

• Andreas Haider, Kompetenzzentrum Holz (AT): PLA/PHA Bio-based Blends for Injection Molding and 3D Printing Process

• Jürgen Leßlhumer, Kompetenzzentrum Holz (AT): Weathering-resistant Powder Coating of WPC – Challenges and Results

• Hans Korte, DR. HANS KORTE Innovationsberatung Holz & Fasern (DE): How the Environment Benefits from a Wood-based Composite Nail Compared to a Steel Nail

• Daniel Lang, CORDENKA (DE): Cordenka Cellulose Fibres – Properties and Opportunities in Plastic Reinforcements

• Asta Partanen, nova-Institut (DE): Market Development, Volume and Trends of Biocomposites

• Heidi Peltola, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (FI): Improving the Performance of Wood Fibre Reinforced PLA Biocomposites

• Arne Schirp, Fraunhofer WKI (DE): How Durable are Extruded Wood-polymer Composite (WPC) Sidings with Fire-retardants? – Reaction-to-fire Performance of WPC before and after Artificial Weathering

• Amélie Tribot, Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS (FR): Valorization of Kraft Lignin and Corn Cob by-Products into PLA-Matrix based Biocomposites: Characterization of Injected-molded Specimens

• Dirk Zimmermann, Amorim (DE): Biocomposite Innovation with Natural Cork - Natural Born Technology with AMORIM 

Main topics of the conference:

• Market opportunities for biocomposites in consumer goods such as music instruments, casings and cases, furniture, tables, toys, combs and trays as well as rigid packaging

• Latest development in technology and strategic market positioning

• Trends in biocomposite granulates for injection moulding, extrusion and 3D printing

• Biocomposite Award Session: “Biocomposite of The Year 2019”

• Latest developments in construction and automotive

Topics of the conference

• Market opportunities for biocomposites in consumer goods such as music instruments, casing and cases, furniture, tables, toys, combs and trays as well as rigid packaging

• Latest development in technology and strategic market positioning

• Trends in biocomposite granulates for injection moulding, extrusion and 3D printing

• Biocomposite Award Session: “Biocomposite of the Year 2019”

• Latest developments in construction and automotive

Call for abstracts and posters

Abstract submission is open now. You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Submit your abstract here as soon as possible. Want to present a poster? Submit your poster here.

Innovation Award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019”

The Innovation Award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” will be granted to the innovative biocomposites industry for finding suitable applications and markets. Click here to lean more about the call for innovation!

Exhibition and sponsoring opportunities

Would you like to increase your visibility in public? You are very welcome as a sponsor of the conference! All sponsoring opportunities are available here.
The fee of a booth (6 m2) is 600 EUR (excl. 19% VAT). We provide you with a table, tablecloths, a pin board, a chair and a power connection. You are welcome to use your own booth system. 

After booking your booth, submit a printable logo and company profile to Mr. Dominik Vogt.

Organiser: nova-Institute

nova-Institute is a private and independent research institute, founded in 1994; nova offers research and consultancy with a focus on bio-based and CO2-based economy in the fields of food and feedstock, techno-economic evaluation, markets, sustainability, dissemination, B2B communication and policy.

Every year, nova organises several large conferences on these topics; nova-Institute has 30 employees and an annual turnover of more than 3 million €. Get the latest news from nova-Institute, subscribe here.