Message from the Chair:
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is emerging as a key technology for the sustainable management of biomass and organic waste, offering a pathway to produce carbon-rich solids (hydrochar) as well as liquid products (process water) containing valuable compounds. As technological innovation progresses, so does the commercial viability and market interest in HTC-derived materials.
This webinar will explore the latest advancements in HTC technologies, the expanding range of product applications, and their market readiness. A special focus will be given to how current and upcoming environmental policies—such as the EU Green Deal, carbon reduction targets, and circular economy strategies—are shaping the innovation, investment, and large-scale adoption of HTC.
Join industry leaders, researchers, and policy experts to explore how technology, product development, and regulation converge to drive HTC’s role in the green transition.
Date: 19 November 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. CET | 9:00 a.m. EST
Webinar ID: 842 5867 9526
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Register now for free!

Program:
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Speaker/Presentation
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Time in CET
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Time in EST
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Dr. Silvia Román Suero Chair Introduction
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3:00–3:10 p.m.
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9:00–9:10 a.m.
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Dr. Judy Libra Sustainable Carbon Solutions Using HTC Technology: Products and Market Potential
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3:10–3:30 p.m.
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9:10–9:30 a.m.
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Dipl. Ing. Marc Buttmann TerraNova®ultra Hydrothermal Carbonization Industrial Implementation and Business Model
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3:30–3:50 p.m.
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9:30–9:50 a.m.
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Dr. Fritz Keller Carbon Sequestration as a Climate Protection Measure: Creating Value from New Business Models with HTC
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3:50–4:10 p.m.
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9:50–10:10 a.m.
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Q&A Session
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4:10–4:25 p.m.
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10:10–10:25 a.m.
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Dr. Silvia Román Suero Closing of Webinar
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4:25–4:30 p.m.
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10:25–10:30 a.m.
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Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Silvia Román Suero (Chair), Applied Physics Department, University of Extremadura, Spain;
- Dr. Judy Libra, Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie e.V. (ATB), Department Systems Process Engineering, Max-Eyth-Allee 100, 14469 Potsdam, Germany;
- Dipl. Ing. Marc Buttmann, TerraNova Energy GmbH, Germany;
- Dr. Fritz Keller, 4C-Chem GmbH, act4carbon e.V., Germany.
For more information on the webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Processes-16.