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23 July 2025
Polymers Webinar | Lignin-Based Polymers, 30 July 2025
We would like to invite you to an upcoming webinar that aims to highlight cutting-edge research on lignin-based polymers and their applications, specifically in the production of adhesives, polyurethane, and polystyrene. This event is being organized in conjunction with a Special Issue of Polymers focused on the sustainable use of lignin-based polymers in advanced materials. Three expert speakers will present their latest findings and insights on how lignin, the most abundant natural aromatic polymer, can provide enhanced performance, a reduced carbon footprint, and improved economics in comparison to conventional fossil-carbon based polymers. This webinar is a great opportunity for researchers, students, and industry professionals who are interested in biobased polymers and sustainable materials to learn, connect, and contribute to this rapidly evolving field. We look forward to your participation.
Date: 30 July 2025
Time: 3 p.m. CEST | 9 p.m. CST Asia | 9 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 847 9176 0880
Register now for free.
Program
|
Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in EDT |
|
Dr. Biljana Bujanovic (Chair) |
3:00–3:10 p.m. |
9:00–9:10 a.m. |
|
Dr. Prajakta Dongre |
3:10–3:30 p.m. |
9:10–9:30 a.m. |
|
Dr. Julia Figueiredo |
3:30–3:50 p.m. |
9:30–9:50 a.m. |
|
Ms. Jiae Ryu |
3:50–4:10 p.m. |
9:50–10:10 a.m. |
|
Q&A Session |
4:10–4:25 p.m. |
10:10–10:25 a.m. |
|
Dr. Biljana Bujanovic (Chair) |
4:25–4:30 p.m. |
10:25–10:30 a.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Feel free to register anyway; the session will be recorded, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Dr. Biljana Bujanovic, Supervisory Research General Engineer, USDA-Forest Service – Forest products Laboratory, Madison, United States;
- Dr. Prajakta Dongre, Wisconsin Energy Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison WI, United States;
- Dr. Julia Figueiredo, Forest Products Department, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;
- Ms. Jiae Ryu, Department of Chemical Engineering State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, United States.
Relevant Special Issue:
“Lignin-Based Polymers”
Guest Editor: Dr. Biljana Bujanovic
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025
For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/Polymers-4?subscribe.
If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact polymers@mdpi.com.
Polymers Webinar Secretariat
