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8 May 2026
Processes Webinar | Applied Biocatalysis: Pathways to Sustainability and Decarbonization, 14 May 2026
Our current way of life is characterized by high standards in medical care, a demand for convenient solutions in our daily lives, and substantial energy consumption to sustain telecommunications and advanced technologies. This webinar will focus on biocatalysis as a sustainable pathway to a more environmentally friendly future. In this webinar, you will learn about the different stages of biocatalysis from three experts, ranging from fundamental molecular approaches to real-world applications for soil and sustainability.
Date: 14 May 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CEST | 9:00 a.m. EDT | 9:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 854 2150 6241
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in EDT |
| MDPI Host Processes and Webinar Introduction |
3:00–3:05 p.m. | 9:00–9:05 a.m. |
| Dr. Carminna Ottone Chair Introduction |
3:05–3:10 p.m. | 9:05–9:10 a.m. |
| Dr. Kírian Bonet-Ragel Synthesis of Bioplastics: From Crude HMF to 2,5-FDCA via Enzymatic Route |
3:10–3:30 p.m. | 9:10–9:30 a.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Claudia Bernal Decarboxylases as Green Biocatalysts for the Generation of C6 Chemical Precursors From CO2 |
3:30–3:50 p.m. | 9:30–9:50 a.m. |
| Dr. Francesca Demichelis Biomass Conversion Into Bio-Material and Bio-Energy for a Decarbonized Production System |
3:50–4:10 p.m. | 9:50–10:10 a.m. |
| MDPI Host Processes Journal Report |
4:10–4:20 p.m. | 10:10–10:20 a.m. |
| Q&A Session | 4:20–4:30 p.m. | 10:20–10:30 a.m. |
| Dr. Carminna Ottone Closing of Webinar |
4:30–4:35 p.m. | 10:30–10:35 a.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Carminna Ottone, School of Biochemical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile;
- Dr. Kírian Bonet-Ragel, Department of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain;
- Prof. Dr. Claudia Bernal, Chemistry Department. Universidad de La Serena, Chile;
- Dr. Francesca Demichelis, Department of Applied Science and Technology (DiSAT), Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
Relevant Special Issue:
“Advanced Catalytic Approaches for Sustainable Biofuel Production”
Guest Editor: Dr. Oyetola Ogunkunle
Submission deadline: 10 August 2026
