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BISC-E Ευρωπαϊκός διαγωνισμός καινοτομίας στη Βιοοικονομία για φοιτητικές ομάδες

Η Σχολή Χημικών Μηχανικών του Εθνικού Μετσόβιου Πολυτεχνείου στο πλαίσιο δράσεων του Ελληνικού Τεχνολογικού Βάθρου για την Αειφόρο Χημεία SusChem GR αναλαμβάνει και φέτος την εθνική διοργάνωση του πανευρωπαϊκού διαγωνισμού BISC-E (Bio–based Innovation Student Challenge Europe). Πρόκειται για μια δράση που προάγει την καινοτομία, θέτοντας βιο-βασισμένες λύσεις σε ζητήματα που αφορούν το περιβάλλον, την οικονομία ή την κοινωνία… Read More »

Happy Holidays!

We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for an incredible year of growth and achievements. None of this would have been possible without the hard work of our team and the unwavering support of our partners. We hope this festive season… Read More »

Bioindustry 4.0 training workshop

27th of January 2025, Bioindustry 4.0 invites you to a training workshop. AI and Digital Transformation in bioindustry: Hands on advanced modelling and digital twinning training for industrial bioreactors and metabolomics. Workshop objectives: • Understand the role of AI in transforming bioindustrial processes. • Learn about the application of digital twins in industrial bioprocess optimization. • Explore twinning technologies… Read More »

Safety and Sustainability by Design (SSbD) captures the attention of the Greek value chains

Some 65 delegates from industry, academia and consulting attended physically a packed program on 11th December 2024 in Athens, where the European context, the principles and initiatives of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) were elaborated for three value chains of priority: Packaging, Construction Materials and Fragrances. Some 40 more attended via online connection, including speakers from abroad.… Read More »

Workshop on SSbD – On-line Participation

SusChem Greece is hosting Workshop on Safety and Sustainability by Design – SSbD. Make sure to attend it today! This workshop will focus on the framework for: ✔️ Construction Material Chemicals ✔️ Packaging Materials ✔️ Industrial Fragrances Supported by the European Chemical Industry and the European Commission, the event will explore the development of new chemical substances, materials,… Read More »

Open Session, EFCE Sustainability Section at the 6th Gas Treatment Conference in Doha, Qatar

Doha, Qatar, Monday 2nd December 2024 Prof. Antonis Kokossis and Prof. Soheil Mansouri, co-chairs of the Sustainability Section of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE), are proud to announce the successful hosting of a special session focused on advancing sustainability efforts at the 6th Gas Treatment Conference, held at Qatar University. This session, which was dedicated to promoting… Read More »

Workshop Safety and Sustainability by Design (SSbD)

The Greek National Technology Platform of Sustainable Chemistry (SusChem GR) and the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) co-organise an informative day event entitled “Safety and Sustainability by Design (SSbD)”, focusing on three value chains of priority to Greece: (i) Construction Material Chemicals, (ii) Packaging Materials, (iii) Industrial Fragrances.  The event is set to attract business leaders, government and… Read More »

The FLEXIZYME Website is Now Live

We’re Excited to Announce that the Official FLEXIZYME Website is Now Live!  Welcome to your go-to hub for learning about our pioneering work in sustainable fatty amine production and cutting-edge biotechnological innovations. What you can expect: Project Updates: Stay informed about the latest developments in FLEXIZYME. Industry Transformation: Discover how FLEXIZYME is reshaping industries. Our Goals: Dive into… Read More »

Sustainable production and recycling of plastics: process, product and technological innovations – EFCE Spotlight Talks, November 5th 14:00 – 16:00 CET

Webinar Announcement: Sustainable production and recycling of plastics: process, product and technological innovations The production of plastics continues to rely heavily on virgin fossil feedstocks, resulting in significant waste that often ends up in landfills, contaminates oceans, or is incinerated. Unlike the traditional linear economy model of “make, use, and dispose,” the circular economy challenges us to extend… Read More »

Reduced order modelling for mixing processes – EFCE Spotlight Talks, November 6th 09:20 – 11:00 CET

Webinar Announcement: Exploring Reduced Order Modeling in Industrial Mixing Processes Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) is a powerful mathematical technique that simplifies complex systems by reducing the number of variables or equations needed for accurate representation. By identifying key features that dominate system behavior and ignoring less significant details, ROM enables faster calculations with minimal loss of accuracy. In… Read More »

How to teach sustainabil(it)y – EFCE Spotlight Talks, November 13th 09:00 – 11:15 CET

With an expected 9 billion people sharing our planet in the future, the importance of sustainability and sustainable development has never been more critical. Chemical engineering must play a pivotal role in creating an economically viable and environmentally friendly chemical industry. This Spotlight will focus on how the need for sustainability influences the education and training of current… Read More »

1st SUSTENS Meeting 4-5 June 2025 VIRTUAL

Professor Kokossis will participate as a plenary speaker at the 1st SUSTENS Meeting, taking place virtually on June 4-5, 2025, alongside distinguished scientists and researchers. The meeting will focus on five key topics: Process Design, Sustainable Energy & Circularity, Machine Learning, Green and Innovative Technologies, and Biotechnology—each critically relevant in today’s context of sustainability and technological advancement. More… Read More »

30 x 30 – Οι άνθρωποι και η παραγωγή χημικών. Μία μακρά ιστορία που διαμορφώνει το μέλλον της βιομηχανίας

Την εορταστική εκδήλωση των 30 ετών ζωής και δράσης του Συνδέσμου Ελληνικών Χημικών Βιομηχανιών (ΣΕΧΒ) υποστήριξε το Εθνικό Βάθρο για την Αειφόρο Χημεία SusChem Greece, του οποίου ο ΣΕΧΒ αποτελεί ιδρυτικό μέλος και σημαίνων βιομηχανικός πόλος. Οι δύο οργανισμοί συμπορεύονται στον διπλό μετασχηματισμό της ελληνικής χημικής βιομηχανίας, σύμφωνα με τον πρόσφατο Οδικό Χάρτη Μετάβασης προς χημικά, υλικά και διεργασίες που… Read More »

BISC-E Finals

The final round of the Bio-based Innovation Student Challenge Europe (BISC-E) competition will be live streamed on the BIC YouTube channel. The live stream begins at 9:30 CET on Friday 27 September. Click here to watch. During the final round, each of five finalists will present their business case including a SWOT analysis to a panel of Industry Member experts, who will… Read More »

European Sustainable Chemistry Stakeholder Event, 7 November in Brussels

New date for the European Sustainable Chemistry Stakeholder Event. Now, 7 November instead of 27 September 2024, always in Brussels. Are you nterested in the discussions on the present and future of EU funding and the chemical sector’s needs for the Horizon Europe Framework Programme 10 (FP10)? Join us on November 7, 2024, at Le Plaza Hotel in Brussels,… Read More »