Topics of interest include, but are not limited to

 

Industrial Enzymes

  Novel biocatalysts for specific applications

  Robust enzymes for polymer and textile bioprocessing

  Extremozymes

 

Natural and Bio-based Polymers and Fibers

  Emerging natural 

  Genetic engineered

  Biomass/fermentation-derived polymers and fibers

  Biodegradable polymers

  Self-assembling polymers

  Functionalization of (bio)polymers Renewable sources of polymers and chemicals;      

   valorization of waste materials

 

Biofunctionalization of Synthetic Materials

  Surface modification

  Functionalization of synthetic polymers and fibers through biocatalysis

  Biologically active surfaces and interfaces

 

Sustainable Processes

  Bio-catalytic process design

  Upscaling of bioprocesses to industrial level

  Combination of biotechnological, chemical and physical processes

  Low health and environmental impact processes

  Textile bioprocessing

  Wastewater treatment (bio-adsorption/biodegradation)

 

Smart Materials through Nano bio-catalysis

  Immobilization/incorporation of enzymes into nanostructured materials

  Applications (proteomics, biofuel cells, antifouling, bioconversion, biosensing,

                        bioremediation)

 

Nano/Bio-materials and Applications

  Bio-inspired, bio-mimicking approaches to material design Nanostructured materials 

    (particles, fibers, etc.)

  Regenerative medicine

  Drug/actives encapsulation and delivery

  Cosmetics

  Detergency