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November 7-9, 2017 • Norfolk, VA

Innovations in Bioproducts & Bioeconomy

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Comprehensive Technical ProgramPeer-reviewed presentations and case studies focus on the latest bioenergy and bioproducts technologies and processes.

Keynote Presentation Domtar’s Mark DeAndrea addresses the transformation of pulp and paper and the opportunities that exist with biomaterials.

Bio Case StudiesIndustry leaders share details about their bioprojects.

Special Programs and EventsBiorefinery Committee Meeting, Rapid Fire Showcase, Student Poster Session/Competition and the free PEERS Biorefinery Bridge Sessions offer additional insight and analysis into the emerging bioeconomy.

Networking OpportunitiesMultiple events scheduled throughout the Conference allow you to meet new and old friends and build lasting business relationships. Events include the popular Young Professionals Mixer, Conference Dinner, Receptions and more.

Conferenceat-a-GlanceIBBC is co-located with TAPPI’s PEERS Conference* and IBBC attendees can now attend PEERS at no extra charge! Monday, November 6th8:30am - 5:00pm PEERS/IBBC Biorefinery Bridge Sessions

5:00pm - 6:30pmReception Tuesday, November 7th8:30am - 12:00pm PEERS/IBBC Biorefinery Bridge Sessions

12:00pm - 1:30pmLunch

1:30pm - 3:00pm Keynote Presentation – Domtar

3:30pm - 5:00pm Rapid Fire Poster Showcase

5:30pm - 6:30pm Reception and Student Poster Session & Competition

6:30pm - 7:30pm Young Professionals Mixer Wednesday, November 8th8:30am - 12:00pm Technical Sessions

12:00pm - 1:30pmLunch

1:30pm - 5:00pm Technical Sessions

5:00pm - 6:00pm Biorefinery Committee Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm IBBC Conference Dinner at Varia** Thursday, November 9th8:30am - 12:00pm Technical Sessions

12:00pm IBBC Conference Concludes*PEERS begins 2 days prior to IBBC and runs from November 5-8, 2017. PEERS complimentary conference access must match the same level as IBBC registration (ie. one day, full day, exhibits only, etc.).

**Additional registration fee required. Fee: $65

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IBBC 2017 International Bioenergy & Bioproducts ConferenceNovember 7-9, 2017 • Norfolk, VA

November 7-9, 2017 • Norfolk, VA

Innovations in Bioproducts & Bioeconomy

Gain new insights on the latest technical findings, best practices and production methods for using renewable materials from biomass to support the growing bioeconomy.

Conference Highlights

Keynote SpeakerTuesday, November 7th • 1:30pm-3:00pm

Mark DeAndreaVP & Business Unit Leader, BioMaterials, Domtar

Transformation of Pulp and Paper and the Opportunity Called Biomaterials

Rapid Fire ShowcaseTuesday, November 7th • 3:30pm-5:00pm Students will present an overview of their posters during the Rapid Fire Showcase and then discuss their posters that evening during a reception. Posters include:

• Creating a Talent Pipeline for the Bioeconomy in the Midwest Diana Nastasis, Courtney Breckenridge, Jacqueline Phlman, NCERC at SIUE

• Screening of Picochlorum Oklaomenis (PO) Microalgae as Raw Materials for Biodiesel Production and Treatment for Animal wastewater Maria Antonieta Marin Flores, OSU

• Techno-economic Feasibiliy of Alkali Extraction of Hemicellulose Prior to Bioethanol Production for Switchgrass, Sugarcane Bagasse, and Popular Wenhui Geng, NCSU

• Low-energy Catalytic Electrolysis for Simultaneous Hydrogen Evolution and Lignin Depolymerization Xu Du, Wei Lieu and Yulin Deng, Georgia Institute of Technology

• Biorefinery Approach Using Agro-Residues for Optimum Extraction for Reduction Sugars for Bio-ethanol Prior to Pulp and Paper Making Shuank Malik and Soumya Basu, Forest Research Institute

Student Poster Session & Competition and ReceptionTuesday, November 7th • 5:00pm-6:30pm Students will present technical posters focusing on projects or research in bioenergy and bioproducts.

Young Professionals MixerTuesday, November 7th • 6:30pm-7:00pm Young Professionals have the opportunity to network with their peers and meet new business contacts.

IBBC Conference DinnerWednesday, November 8th • 7:00pm-9:00pm Join friends and fellow attendees for dinner at Varia, an upscale Italian restaurant located at The Hilton Norfolk The Main. (Additional registration fee required. $65)

Exhibit AreaIBBC’s Exhibit Area is a great place to network and learn more about the latest in products and services available to the marketplace. The exhibits are also co-locatedwith PEERS allowing you to see more companies and expand your knowledge base of solutions.

IBBC 2017 International Bioenergy & Bioproducts ConferenceNovember 7-9, 2017 • Norfolk, VA

Innovations in Bioproducts & Bioeconomy November 7-9, 2017 • Norfolk, VA

Bio Case StudiesWednesday, November 8th 1:30pmExperts from leading companies will present case studies on specific bioprojects. Attendees will learn about successes as well as obstacles faced.

RISE BioeconomyPer TomaniRecent Lignin Activities at RISE Bioeconomy

Valmet, Inc.Kristin LindholmOperational Experience from Two Commercial Lignoboost Plants

SUNY-ESFAditi NagardeolekarLignin Recovered from Hot-water Extract of Angiosperm-Based Biomass Produced in 65 ft 3 Digester

Conference and Hotel Location

Hilton Norfolk The Main100 E. Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510Tel: 757.763.6200www.themainnorfolk.com

A block of discounted rooms for IBBC and PEERS have been reserved for Conference participants and guests. Discounted hotel rate ends October, 13, 2017.

Technical Program

IBBC 2017 International Bioenergy & Bioproducts ConferenceNovember 7-9, 2017 • Norfolk, VA

Monday, November 6, 2017

BONUS—PEERS Biorefinery Bridge Sessions 8:30 – 10:00 AM PEERS Opening Session & Keynote Robert C. Tiede, Executive Vice President & COO, Sonoco Products Company

10:30 – 12:00 PM Session 5: Nonwood Fiber Products

10:30 – 11:00 AM - Non Woods in Today’s Marketplace - Mark Lewis, Sustainable Fiber Technologies

11:00 – 11:30 AM - A Novel One Step Method to Prepare Carboxycellulose Nanofibers from Raw Biomass and Their Applications to Remediation for Heavy Metal Ions - Priyanka Sharma, Stony Brook University 11:30 – 12:00 PM - Characterization of Pre-Hydrolyzed Banana (Musa sapientum) Stem Pulp to Find out its Suitability as an Alternative Raw Material Atanu Kumar Das, PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Tbk

12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch

3:30 – 5:00 PM Session 10: Nonwood Pulping & Characterization

3:30 – 4:00 PM - Does the Kappa Number Method Accurately Reflect Lignin Content in Nonwood Pulps Sabrina Burkhardt, Sustainable Fiber Technologies 4:00 – 4:30 PM - Sugar Cane Straw in Raw Material for Pulp Production by the FibraResist Technology Cesar Meranda, FibreaResist 4:30 – 5:00 PM - Pilot Papermaking with Malaysian Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Pulp: Part 3 Robert W. Hurter, HurterConsult Inc.

5:00 – 6:30 PM Reception

7:00 – 9:00 PM PEERS Conference Networking Dinner (Additional $55 fee per person. Registration required)

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

8:30 – 10:00 AM Session 12: Biorefinery Bridge I • Session Chair: Danny Haynes, AkzoNobel

8:30 – 9:00 AM - Rapid Wood Fractionation ≤ 80°C for Sustainable Productions of Pulp, Cellulose and Lignin Nanomaterials, and Sugar/Biofuels Jonyong (J.Y.) Zhu, US Forest Service R&D, Forest Products Laboratory 9:00 – 9:30 AM - Ethyl Xylosides Formation in SEW (AVAP®) Fractionation of Sugarcane Straw; Implications for Ethanol and Xylose Recovery - Asif Sharazi, University of Maine 9:30 – 10:00 AM - Kinetics of Prehydrolysis Process of Eucalyptus Urograndis Wood Rafael dos Santos, IFSP - Federal Institute of São Paulo

10:00 – 10:30 AM Break

10:30 – 12:00 PM Session 16: Biorefinery Bridge II • Session Chair: Jonyong (J.Y.) Zhu, US Forest Service R&D, Forest Products Laboratory

10:30 – 11:00 AM - Developing Lignoboost for the End User Lignin Quality Requirements Kristin Lindholm, Valmet, Inc. 11:00 – 11:30 AM - Characterization and Properties of Crosslinked Carboxymethylated Himicellulose Hydrogels - Wenhui Geng, NCSU 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Kinetics of Deacetylation of Northeast Hardwood Joseph Genco, University of Maine

12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch

IBBC Begins

1:30 - 3:00 PM Session 1: IBBC Opening Session and Keynote Presentation

Mark DeAndrea, VP & Business Unit Leader, BioMaterials, Domtar

3:00 - 3:30 PM Break

3:30 – 5:00 PM Session 2: IBBC – Rapid Fire Showcase • Session Chair: Jean Pierre Bousquet, Valmet

5:00 – 6:30 PM IBBC Poster Session & Competition and Reception

6:30 – 7:30 PM Young Professionals Mixer

BONUSBRIDGE

SESSIONS

IBBC 2017 International Bioenergy & Bioproducts ConferenceNovember 7-9, 2017 • Norfolk, VA

Technical Program

Wednesday, November 8, 20178:30 – 10:00 AM Session 3: Biomass I • Session Chair: Danny Haynes, AkzoNobel

8:30 – 9:00 AM - Economic Feasibility of De-ashing of Low-value Forest Residues for Bioenergy Applications Sudhagar Mani, University of Georgia 9:00 – 9:30 AM - Potential of Sugarcane Wastes for Ethanol 2G Production Larisse Batalha, Federal University of Vicosa 9:30 – 10:00 AM - TMP-Bio Process for Lignocellusic Biomass - Zhirun Yuan, FPInnovations

10:00 – 10:30 PM Break

10:30 – 12:00 PM Session 4: Biomass Torrefaction • Session Chair: Sudhagar Mani, University of Georgia

10:30 – 11:00 AM - Multi-Objective Optimization of Torrefactied Biomass to Displace Coal in the Electricity Generation - Maria Herrera, North Carolina State University 11:00 – 11:30 AM - Safety Evaluation for the Conversion Process, Storage, Handling, Transportation and Utilization of Torrefied Biomass - Justin Price, Evergreen Engineering LLC 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Open

12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 PM Session 5: Bio Case Studies • Session Chair: Scott Curry, CQ Strategy Ltd.

1:30 – 2:00 PM - Recent Lignin Activities at RISE Bioeconomy - Per Tomani, RISE Bioeconomy 2:00 – 2:30 PM - Operational Experience from Two Commercial Lignoboost Plants Kristin Lindholm, Valmet, Inc. 2:30 – 3:00 PM - Lignin Recovered from Hot-Water Extracts of Angiosperm-Based Biomass Produced in 65ft3 Digester - Aditi Nagardeolekar, SUNY-ESF

3:00 – 3:30 PM Break

3:30 – 5:00 PM Session 6: Biochemicals • Session Chair: Adriaan Van Heiningen, University of Maine

3:30 – 4:00 PM - Greener Method for Tannin and Lignin Extraction From the Yellow Birch Bark Adrien Faye, National Research Council of Canada 4:00 – 4:30 PM - Imagine Chemistry - Danny Haynes, AkzoNobel 4:30 – 5:00 PM - Mapping Lignin Properties as a Strategy to Develop its Valorisation Pathways Olumoye Ajao, Natural Resources Canada, CanmetENERGY

5:00 – 6:00 PM Biorefinery Committee Meeting

7:00 – 9:00 PM IBBC Conference Dinner at Varia (Additional $65 fee per person. Registration required)

Thursday, November 9, 2017

8:30 – 10:00 AM Session 7: Bioconversion • Session Chair: Jonyong (J.Y.) Zhu, US Forest Service R&D, Forest Products Laboratory

8:30 – 9:00 AM - A Three-Step Ferric Catalyzed Process for Phenolic Monomers and Free Sugars from Industrial Biomass Residues - William Joe Sagues, University of Florida 9:00 – 9:30 AM - Direct Carbonisation of Spray Dried Spent Liquors from Wood Pulping Janea Koehnke, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences 9:30 – 10:00 AM - Kinetics of Alkyl Xylosides Decomposition in SO2-Alcohol-Water Spent Liquors for Solvent and Xylose Recovery - Asif Sharazi, University of Maine

10:00 – 10:30 PM Break

10:30 – 12:00 PM Session 8: Bioprojects • Session Chair: Danny Haynes, AkzoNobel

10:30 – 11:00 AM - Brands and Biorefineries: Driving Value in Bio-Based Products Timothy Staub, Green Biologics 11:00 – 11:30 AM - Forest Plantation and Harvesting Systems for Eucalyptus Biomass Investments in Florida USA - Jeff Wright, Durania LL 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Creative US and International Debt and Equity Funding Mechanisms for Bioeconomy Technology Companies and Projects - Mark Riedy, Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP

12:00 PM IBBC Concludes