The 3Bs Materials 2027 conference topics are as follow
Bioresources, Renewable Feedstocks and Biomass Valorisation
- Agricultural, forestry and agro-industrial residues
- Lignocellulosic biomass, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin
- Starch, proteins, oils, waxes and other bio-derived compounds
- Extraction, fractionation and purification of bio-based building blocks
- Biomass conversion and resource-efficient valorisation processes
- Marine biomass, algae and other renewable biological resources
- Biorefinery concepts and integrated valorisation strategies
- Feedstock availability, variability, traceability and quality
- Sustainable sourcing and environmental assessment of bioresources
Biobased Polymers, Plastics and Material Building Blocks
- Bio-derived monomers, intermediates and chemical building blocks
- Biobased polymers and renewable-content plastics
- Polysaccharides, proteins and other naturally derived macromolecules
- Polymer modification, functionalisation and compatibilisation
- Structure–property relationships and material characterisation
- Blends, formulations, additives and performance enhancement
- Barrier, thermal, mechanical and rheological properties
- Material durability, ageing and long-term performance
- Comparison of renewable and fossil-based feedstocks and materials
Biocomposites, Natural Fibres and Hybrid Materials
- Natural fibres from plant and other renewable sources
- Fibre extraction, treatment, modification and functionalisation
- Biocomposites and partially or fully biobased composite systems
- Bio-derived matrices, reinforcements and fillers
- Fibre–matrix interfaces and interfacial adhesion
- Hybrid composites combining renewable and conventional constituents
- Mechanical, thermal, acoustic and functional performance
- Moisture resistance, ageing, durability and degradation
- Lightweight structures and application-oriented composite design
Advanced Biobased Materials, Surfaces and Functional Coatings
- Functional and high-performance biobased materials
- Bio-derived coatings, paints, inks, adhesives and sealants
- Surface modification and functionalisation
- Barrier materials for oxygen, moisture, oils and other substances
- Bio-based films, membranes and separation materials
- Bio-derived additives, plasticisers and functional agents
- Water-repellent, fire-resistant and protective surface treatments
- Antimicrobial and other specialised functions for non-medical applications
- Smart, responsive and multifunctional materials
Sustainable Processing, Manufacturing and Scale-Up
- Sustainable extraction, synthesis and material processing
- Compounding, extrusion, moulding and forming technologies
- Fibre processing, impregnation and composite manufacturing
- Coating, lamination, film production and surface treatments
- Additive manufacturing using biobased feedstocks
- Process optimisation, modelling and digital manufacturing
- Scale-up, pilot production and industrial demonstration
- Quality control, reproducibility and feedstock variability
- Energy, water and material efficiency in manufacturing
- Process safety, economic feasibility and industrial implementation
Applications of Biobased Materials in Industry and Emerging Technologies
- Sustainable packaging and food-contact materials
- Construction, building products and insulation
- Textiles, clothing and technical fibres
- Automotive, transport and lightweight components
- Agriculture, horticulture and land-management applications
- Consumer goods, furniture and household products
- Electronics and emerging technology applications
- Product design, prototyping and performance testing
- Industrial demonstrators and technology transfer
- Market adoption, standards, certification and regulatory considerations
Bio-circularity, Biodegradation and End-of-Life Strategies
- Circular design principles for biobased materials
- Reuse, repair and lifetime extension
- Mechanical, chemical and other recycling approaches
- Recycling of biocomposites and mixed-material products
- Biodegradation mechanisms and testing methods
- Industrial and home compostability, including relevant standards
- Organic waste treatment and resource recovery
- End-of-life pathways and waste-management systems
- Life-cycle assessment and environmental trade-offs
- Circular business models and material-flow strategies
Bioinspired Design, Sustainability Assessment and Industrial Innovation
- Bioinspired material architectures and design principles
- Resource-efficient structures and multifunctional material design
- Eco-design and design for circularity
- Life-cycle assessment and environmental footprinting
- Carbon footprint, renewable carbon and resource efficiency
- Sustainability indicators and comparative assessment
- Techno-economic analysis and industrial feasibility
- Environmental trade-offs and unintended consequences
- Standardisation, certification and sustainability claims
- Innovation pathways, industry–academia collaboration and technology transfer
