CSP - BBEST 2017 - Brazilian Bioenergy Science and Technology Conference

Abstract

BBEST is an international conference on Bioenergy. Within the broad field of bioeconomythe 2017 edition of the BBEST will be coveri"ng topics related to how bioenergy emergesas a possible leverage for paving the global future, the novel synergy scenarios and the""many opportunities ahead.BBEST 2017 Policy Day will hold discussions about bioeconomy and its links to bioproducts,biotechnology," industrial innovation and sustainable development. Plenary andparallel sessions will bring together Brazilian and internationally leading scientists and thebusiness community to present the progress within FAPESP~s BIOEN program and itsinternational partnersh"ips on key topics.Issues such as responsible land use, crop productivity and resilient multifunctionallandscapes, harvesting techn""ology, impact of logistics and scale, integral biorefinerydevelopment, and emerging advanced materials and energy carriers for avia""tion, marineand road transport will be covered during the conference. Students and beginners willhave the opportunity to attend sp""ecial Tutorial sessions on a broad range of topics withimportant experts in the field.The Conference will have as its theme ""Desig""ning a Sustainable Bioeconomy"",subdivided into five main approaches:1. Biomass, agronomy, breeding, biotechnological aspects of en""ergy plants;2. Biofuel Technologies, including biomass process engineering and biofuelsproduction;3. Alcoholchemistry, Sugarchemi""stry, Oil Chemistry and Biorefineries;4. Engines and other conversion devices including aviation applications;5. Sustainability an"d Impacts.Detailed information about the event is available at www.bbest.org.br

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2017
Source ID
N629091712104

Entities

People

  • Rafael Ribeiro

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology