30th September 2026 | 12:00–13:45
What makes a bio‑based material work in real products is often the “ingredients” inside it, the bio‑based additives and components that deliver performance, safety, durability and processability. In this second Bio‑Based Pathways webinar, we’ll explore how bio‑based ingredients are being developed and used to enable next‑generation materials that can meet demanding application requirements while reducing reliance on conventional, high‑impact chemicals. ECOFUNC’s work includes examples like developing bio‑based alternatives designed to meet strict performance expectations (e.g., safer flame‑protection approaches for bio‑based polymers).
Why attend
- Get a clear, practical view of how bio‑based ingredients can enhance material performance and usability in real applications.
- See what “next‑gen” looks like in practice, with examples of ingredient innovation that supports safety and performance needs (including bio‑based solutions designed for polymer systems).
- Understand what matters for adoption, from performance expectations to the kinds of proof points needed when moving from promising ideas toward broader use.
We will discuss the role of bio‑based ingredients that help shape how materials behave and perform, such as bio‑based components used to improve safety and functionality in polymer systems, and what it takes to translate these ingredient concepts into materials that can meet real application expectations. We will also highlight how ingredient innovations fit into the broader push for high‑performance, more sustainable materials in demanding sectors, including construction-related applications.
Agenda
12.00 Welcome and introduction
12.05 Giulia Spezzati, AVIENT CORPORATION – Avient’s bio-based innovation journey. Bridging R&D, European collaboration and market needs.
12.20 Amaia Butron Janices, TECNALIA – Development of an all-natural intumescent retardant.
12.35 Julio Gomez Cordon, AVANZARE, Stylianos Pathariotis, MNLT INNOVATIONS – THERMOFIRE: innovative biobased solutions for transport industries and their way to the market through standardization.
12.50 Estelle Liautaud, SPECIFIC POLYMERS – TBC
13.05 Jeremie Pichereau, KRATON – Pine chemistry in biobased raw materials for concrete admixtures.
13.20 Zoubir El Hachemi Metni, LEITAT – Chemical modification of waste cooking oil for sustainable construction materials.
13.35 Closing remarks and end of webinar.
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