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BioProducts & BioEnergy Sector
Lignocellulose Techno-Business Webinar
Bioconversion & Biorefinery Efficiency
Bob Ingratta , Project Lead
Feb. 19, 2009
Objective for today’s Webinar
Objectives:
1. Further discuss Bioconversion & Biorefinery
efficiency actions from the techno-business videoconference.
2. Provide additional expertise and broaden
participation to accelerate commercialization.
3. Help SMEs innovate and grow
Project supported by NRC-IRAP; BCIC; BCBN; CQVB
Agenda for today’s Webinar
Agenda:
1. Introduction – Bob Ingratta, Project Lead
2. Biorefinery priority – Richard Hallman, BCIC
3. Featured Speaker – Dr. Sheldon Duff, UBC
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Topic:
Research on Pretreatment and C5 fermentation.
4. Discussion
What Questions do we seek to
answer at the webinar?
BioConversion Strategic Platform Actions:
1. What Pre-treatment/separation & process efficiency
technology exists to improve lignocellulose yield and
quality?
2. What C5 fermentation technology research
improvements are under development?
3. What technology collaboration can accelerate
innovation?
4. How can we accelerate pilot plant scale tests?
5. What technology or partnerships are still needed?
Summary of Webinar Process
1. We believe this is a Process for Support and not just
a single meeting.
2. Our goal is to help sector research and SMEs
accelerate innovation and grow.
3. Your feedback at the end of webinar is needed –
Should we continue BC BioCleantech Forums on
the additional strategic platforms for growth?