Royal Society of Chemistry Symposium 2008: The Sustainability Challenge
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Royal Society of Chemistry Symposium 2008: The Sustainability Challenge
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Introduction:
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The 2008 Royal Society of Chemistry Speciality Chemicals Symposium will highlight the approaches being taken by the industry in response to environmental concerns and long-term sustainability. The Symposium will be held in conjunction with the Chemspec Europe and Chemsource Exhibitions organised by dmg world media to be held in Munich, Germany on 18th and 19th June 2008 which will attract a broad range of visitors from across the fine and speciality chemicals industry.
The Main themes are:-
* Speciality Chemicals from Renewable Raw Materials (RRMs)
* Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
* Reducing Environmental Impact
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Conference ID:
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RSC003
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Dates:
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18 – 19 June 2008
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Location:
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Exhibition:
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The Chemspec and Chemsource exhibitions are open as follows:-
Wednesday 18 June 9.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday 19 June 9.30am – 4.00pm
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Programme
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June 18
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Session 1
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Renewable Raw Materials in the Speciality Chemicals Industry
Chairman: Dr Gareth Jenkins, Excelsyn, UK & RSC Speciality Chemicals Sector
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10.00am
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How to Identify and Evaluate Sustainable Materials for the Chemical Industry
Peter Saling, BASF, Germany
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11.00am
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Opportunities for the Production of Fine and Specialty Chemicals from Renewable Raw Materials
Pierre Gallezot, CNRS, France
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12.00am
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Surfactants Based on Renewable Resources for Personal Care and Home Care
Dr Ansgar Behler, Cognis, Germany
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Session 2
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Reducing the Impact of Solvents
Chairman: Dr Bruce Lane, RSC Speciality Chemicals Sector
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1.00pm
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A Comprehensive Framework for the Environmental Assessment of Solvents
Professor Konrad Hungerbühler, ETH Zürich, Switzerland
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2.00pm
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Ionic Liquids and their Potential Role in Speciality Chemicals
Dr Neil Winterton, Liverpool University, UK
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3.00pm
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Continuous Crystallisation Technology
Professor Xiong-Wei Ni, NiTech Solutions Ltd, UK
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June 19
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Session 3
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Sustainable Manufacturing
Chairman: Dr Gareth Jenkins, Excelsyn, UK & RSC Speciality Chemicals Sector |
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10.00am
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Sustainable Manufacturing – Profit from the Future
Dr Malcolm P Wilkinson, Chair IChemE Sustainability Subject Group, UK
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10.45am
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Green Chemistry at Pfizer
Dr James Long, Pfizer, UK
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11.30am
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Lessons Learned Through Measuring Green Chemistry Performance – The Pharmaceutical Experience
Dr Richard Henderson, GlaxoSmithKline, UK
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Session 4
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Sustainable Manufacturing (continued)
Chairman: Dr Bruce Lane, RSC Speciality Chemicals Sector
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12.15pm
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Recycling Precious Metals Using Functionalised Silica Scavengers and Catalysts
Dr David Astles, PhosphonicS Ltd, UK
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1.00pm
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Evolving Enzymes for Highly Efficient Chemical Processes
Pascal Duenkelmann, Julich Chiral Solutions GmbH, Germany
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1.45pm
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Detoxifying Waste Water through Immobilized Laccase Based Bioremediation
Dr Rob Onderwater, Wetlands Engineering SPRL, Belgium
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2.30pm
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Developing a Toolbox for Application of Novel In-situ Product Removal Methods in Fermentative Processes
Dr Jean-Marie Bassett, TNO Science & Industry, The Netherlands
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