EUBCE 2018 26 th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition 14-18 MAY COPENHAGEN - DENMARK Bella Center Copenhagen CALL FOR PAPERS
Call for papers TABLE OF CONTENT Welcome to EUBCE 2018 3 Conference Topics 4 Helpful hints for Abstract Submission 6 EUBCE indexed in SCOPUS 7 Apply for Peer Review 7 Apply for Student Awards 7
WELCOME TO EUBCE 2018 Biomass utilisation for multitude of products continues to grow in the rapidly developing bioeconomy. This growth brings many new challenges with the scaling up of existing technologies and the emergence of new ones that benefit from new innovations. Biomass provides a vital source of renewable energy, fuels, chemicals and materials for replacing fossil fuels that are responsible for a large part of the climate change we are already experiencing. In Stockholm at the 25th EUBCE the key question of "the indispensable role of biomass" was at the centre of key political, industrial and scientific discussions during opening, throughout the conference, and closing the conference. We now look forward to the 26th EUBCE in 2018 in Denmark and to the many vibrant topics that will be included in the agenda. The core of the traditional EUBCE conference will be held over 4 days. There will however be an extension to the core conference and exhibition in order to showcase the many achievements in the field of full scale biomass utilisation in Denmark that are an integral and major part of the country becoming fossil-free by 2050. Members of the national organising committee will organise special technical visits to sites in the centre of the country where biomass is the key renewable feedstock into processes producing renewable energy, biofuels, biochemicals and biomaterials as well as integrating bioproducts into traditional established fossil-based systems. We hope that you will take advantage not only of the well established annual EUBCE event in 2018, but also of the added opportunity to get close to the fruits of well designed polices and the deployment of scaled up biomass utilisation technologies in Denmark in May 2018. EUBCE 2017 Conference Opening 3
CONFERENCE TOPICS TOPIC 1: BIOMASS RESOURCES 1.1 Biomass potentials and biomass mobilisation Assessments of biomass potentials and land availability at regional, national and international levels; Assessment of recoverable biomass potential; Biomass logistics; Spatial modelling and remote sensing; Resources mapping. 1.2 Biomass feedstock, residues and by-products Supply of residues and by-products from agriculture and forestry; Biomass mobilisation: characterisation, harvest technologies, logistics and storage. 1.3 Biomass crops and energy grasses Agricultural production of non-woody plant biomass: plant breeding, cultivation, characterisation and harvest technologies, logistics and storage; Novel crops and alternative cropping systems; Biomass plantations increasing sustainability. 1.4 Algae production systems Identification, assessment and optimisation of algae strains; Technologies and systems for algae cultivation, nutrition and harvesting; Oil and chemical extraction. 1.5 Municipal and industrial wastes Potential of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) for bioenergy, biofuels and bioproducts; Availability of biowaste from MSW; Techniques for source separation; Industrial wastes; Sewage sludge, slaughterhouse waste; Integrated waste management systems. 1.6 Integrated biomass production for energy purposes Bioenergy production integrated into food and feed farming; Sustainable management practices for agriculture and forestry integrated with biomass production for energy and material uses; Multiple product opportunities; Agro-industry options and economic prospects; Social and environmental issues. TOPIC 2: BIOMASS CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEATING, COOLING AND ELECTRICITY 2.1 Production and supply of solid biofuels Technologies for solid biofuel production: chipping, pelletising, briquetting, etc.; Production and characterisation of solid biofuels from innovative feedstocks; Solid biofuel logistics and storage. 2.2 Biomass and bioliquids combustion for small and medium scale applications Innovative concepts for stoves, boilers, micro- and small-chp, steam and Stirling engines, Organic Rankine Cycles, etc; Abatement of corrosion and fouling; Emission control; Auxiliary equipment; Tri-generation (power, heat and cooling). 2.3 Biomass combustion in large utilities Co-firing plants; Process monitoring; Control systems; Abatement of corrosion and fouling; Emission control; Tri-generation (power, heat and cooling); High efficient, increased steam parameters plants. 2.4 Gasification for power, CHP and polygeneration Fundamental studies; Technology development; Gas cleaning and upgrading; Gas utilisation in engines, turbines and fuel cells. By-product utilisation. 2.5 Gasification for synthesis gas production Fundamental studies; Technology development; Gas cleaning, reforming and upgrading for BTL and SNG applications; By-product utilisation. 2.6 Anaerobic digestion for biogas production and biogas upgrading Anaerobic digestion process characterisation; Advanced plant and fermenter concepts; Optimising conversion, improving design and process integration; Dry fermentation and thermophilic processes; Anaerobic digestion of innovative feedstocks (straw, waste, algae, etc.); Biogas utilisation for power, CHP and poly-generation; Biogas upgrading to biomethane; Biomethane injection into the grid. 4
CONFERENCE TOPICS TOPIC 3: BIOMASS CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES FOR FUELS, CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS 3.1 Production of thermally treated solid biofuels Thermal treatment before densification; Thermal upgrading of solid biofuels: Torrefaction, hydrothermal carbonisation, charcoal production, etc.; Process optimisation; Products characterisation. 3.2 Pyrolysis Production of liquid bioenergy carriers from solid biomass: Fundamentals and studies; Technology development; Process improvement, optimisation and modelling; Biocrude purification, upgrading and utilisation (combustion, chemical extraction, gasification, etc.); By-product utilisation. 3.3 Biomass hydrothermal liquefaction Hydrothermal liquefaction, production of liquid bioenergy carriers; Broadening feedstock base (lignocellulosic feedstock, algae ); Fundamentals and studies; Technology and process improvement; Biocrude production, purification, upgrading; Value-added compounds extraction; Energy balance and techno-economic analysis. 3.4 Oil-based biofuels Innovative processes for the production of oil-based fuels (biodiesel, aviation fuel, etc.) from oilseeds, algae, wastes, etc; Biofuel blending, distribution and logistics. 3.5 Bio-alcohols from lignocellulosic biomass and pretreatment Lignocellulosic ethanol, other alcohols: pre-treatment of lignocellulosic biomass, cellulose hydrolysis, C6 and C5 fermentation; Innovations in bio-alcohol production from starch and sugar plants. 3.6 Biorefineries Combined production of fuels, chemicals and materials from biomass; Process design and business development; Process and technology integration into biorefineries; Biofuels from biochemical, chemical and catalytic conversion of sugars; Thermochemical conversion of biomass to syngas, bioenergy carriers, synthetic fuels. 3.7 Production and application of biobased chemicals Ethylene, Propylene, Furans, Hydrogen, specialist chemicals, etc.; Production of bio-fertilizers, Bio-plastics etc. TOPIC 4: BIOMASS POLICIES, MARKETS AND SUSTAINABILITY 4.1 Market implementation, investments & financing Challenges of scale-up and market introduction of new technologies; Financial support schemes; Economic viability of bioenergy projects; Risk assessment of financing; Global bioenergy markets; commodities trading, contracting and long distance transport; Externalities assessment; Market stimulation policies; Innovative business models; Partnerships programmes for supply security; Initiatives for decarbonisation of the economy. 4.2 Sustainability and socio-economic aspects Sustainability schemes, biobased feedstocks and final products certification; National and international sustainability standards; Benefits and socio-economic opportunities; Competition and risk mitigation of the increased use of biomass; Bioenergy, food security and local, traditional use of biomass; Bioenergy and rural development. 4.3 Environmental impacts of bioenergy Impacts on land (including compost, digestate, biochar, agricultural intensification, soil health), water and air emissions of biomass conversion technologies; Land use change impacts, monitoring indirect land use impacts; Life Cycle Analysis; Agro-environmental assessments in temperate and tropical regions; Impact of biomass production on ecosystem services; Biomass production, energy and water interactions. 4.4 Climate impacts of bioenergy Climate impacts of bioenergy production; Climate change mitigation potential; Carbon capture and storage potentials in soils, biomaterials, etc.; Bioenergy and CCS; Life Cycle Analysis; Assessing direct and indirect land use change potential; Carbon storage; Assessing GHG of biomass pathways; Carbon pricing. 4.5 Resource efficient bioeconomy Approaches for efficient management of natural resources (land and water); Resource efficient agriculture and forestry; Optimum biomass utilisation for bioenergy, biofuels, biorefinery; Resource efficient value chains; Circular economy and cascading use of biomass; Competion and risk mitigation of the increased use of biomass; Biomass use for food, feed, fibre, fuel, health, bio-materials and green chemistry. 4.6 Biomass strategies and policies Bioenergy policies and targets for 2030 and beyond; Bioenergy contribution to a low carbon economy and Emissions Trading Scheme, LULUCF emissions; National, regional, local bioenergy and bioeconomy strategies; Support programmes; Agriculture, forestry and rural development; Strategies for international cooperation; Biomass utilisation concepts for bioenergy and biobased products; Strategies for the integration of bioenergy into a bio-based economy. TOPIC 5: BIOENERGY INTEGRATION IN ENERGY SYSTEMS 5.1 Strategies for bioenergy integration into energy systems National strategies for the integration of bioenergy and high share of renewables; ; Planning for integrated bioenergy projects; Concepts and approaches for flexible bioenergy integration; Renewable energy communities and buildings; Bioenergy and offgrid systems; Biomass energy storage in integrated systems; Bioenergy in rural electrification concepts. 5.2 Technological options for energy grid balancing Electricity and gas grid balancing concepts; Renewable energy and distributed systems integration; Technological options for the integration of high-share of renewables; Integrated bioenergy hybrid technologies; Integrated solutions balancing the energy system; Poly-generation energy networks; Biogas integration into gas grids. 5
Helpful Hints for Abstract Submission IMPORTANT DATES 06 November 2017 Deadline for submission of abstracts November-December 2017 Abstract review and evaluation by the Programme Committee December 2017 Notification letter to correspondig authors From March 2018 Online submission of manuscript for the Conference Proceedings IMPORTANT CONTACTS For questions concerning abstracts papers@etaflorence.it Corresponding authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission by email through the address biomass.conference@etaflorence.it 1. Abstract submission Authors wishing to contribute to the EUBCE 2018 Conference Programme should submit an extended abstract by 06 November 2017. Extended abstracts shall be written in English and must include a summary (approx. 1,200 characters) followed by short sections addressing: the purpose of the work and approach the scientific innovation and relevance the (preliminary) results and conclusions The total length should not be more than four A4 pages. Authors also need to provide: Applicable topic (1 to 5) and sub-topic number (e.g. 1.2) Full paper title Full name, affiliation, address, phone/e-mail of one author for all correspondence For all other authors, full name, affiliation and e-mail Industry-oriented abstracts must include at least 1 Industry co-author. Only extended abstracts complying with the above requirements can be considered. The abstract should not exceed one page (size A4, 210 x 297 mm) in pdf file. In addition, authors may add up to 3 explanatory pages (as pdf file). The person uploading the abstract in the User Area is automatically set as contact person for the abstract. Therefore please log-in as the person wishing to be the contact person. Please also make sure that your abstract *.pdf file is not password protected. Each abstract will be reviewed by at least three independent experts from the international biomass research and industry community. Accepted papers will be presented orally in either plenary, oral and poster sessions. Authors will be notified of the decision of the Programme Committee in January 2017. For any questions concerning abstract submission please contact: ETA Florence EUBCE Programme Secretariat Anna Salimbeni Telephone: +39 055 5002280 ext 218 e-mail: anna.salimbeni@etaflorence.it or biomass.conference@etaflorence.it 6
Helpful Hints for Abstract Submission PLEASE NOTE Citability of Papers: All submitted final papers of plenary, oral and poster presentations will be published online and coded by a digital identifier (DOI code) provided by the German National Library of Science and Technology. This guarantees an unequivocal and permanent identification and citability of all papers of the EUBCE Conference Proceedings. Peer Review: A selected number of the highest scored abstracts will be invited to be peer reviewed and published by the renowned scientific journal Biomass & Bioenergy visit the website. The Conference Proceedings will be indexed by SCOPUS. EUBCE Student Awards: The annual EUBCE Student Awards have been established in 2011 to encourage highquality work amongst young researchers. All matriculated students may apply with their submitted abstract. The awards will be granted in recognition of the most remarkable and outstanding research work in the field of Biomass. For more information about the application procedure please visit the website. 2. How is your abstract evaluated? 1. Abstract review process process and notification of acceptance The Programme Committees will review all abstracts that have been submitted on time and in the correct format. Paper Reviewers can recommend abstracts for plenary, oral or poster presentation or otherwise reject abstracts which do not possess the quality required for presentation or are not relevant to the topics of the conference. Abstracts are reviewed on a scale of 1 to 10: 1 being very poor and 10 being excellent. The three selection criteria are: CONTENT In line with the selected subtopic Relevance for other groups active in biomass Clearly understandable and direct to the point INNOVATION Advancement in terms of progress and novelty QUALITY Scientific quality as well as the probability of a good presentation at the conference. The plenary and the oral presentations are reserved for contributions covering a wider scope which are of interest to a broader audience and address the progress and novelties within the topic. Poster presentations are mostly dedicated to issues of interest for specialists in a particular field. The reviewed abstracts, together with the recommendations of reviewers and any additional comments are made available to the Topic Organisers. The TO s will prepare session proposals, identifying the abstracts they wish to include in their session. The final decision regarding each abstract will be discussed in a meeting of Topic Organisers in December 2017. Corresponding authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission by email through the address biomass.conference(at)etaflorence.it. Save this address in your email address book to make sure you receive our messages. And as an added measure, please make sure to check your spam folder for email notifications regarding abstract review results! 3. Presenter s registration The presenting authors (the presenter) must register and pay the conference fee within one month of their receipt of the notification letter to guarantee their place in the conference programme. The presenter is entitled to a non-transferable registration discount within this one-month period. Detailed information will be given together with the notification letter. 7
Inclusion of EUBCE proceedings in Scopus. The European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings will be indexed in Scopus. Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. Recognizing the high scientific level of this conference, the proceedings will be an important addition to Scopus, bridging the gap between research and application. Citation of the proceedings will therefore increase the visibility of all papers. All submitted final papers of plenary, oral and visual presentations will be also coded by a digital identifier (DOI code) provided by the German National Library of Science and Technology. This guarantees an unequivocal and permanent identification and citability of all papers of the Conference Proceedings. Apply for Peer Review Each year, the Scientific Committee selects a number of abstracts to be submitted as full-length journal papers for peer review and publication by the renowned scientific journal Biomass & Bioenergy The paper will be as well included in the EUBCE proceedings. To apply for the Peer Review Process please tick the corresponding box while submitting your abstract via Online abstract submission on this website. Please note that only extended abstracts (one page plus three explanatory pages) are eligible to be invited for the Peer Review Process. Apply for Student Awards In order to apply for the EUBCE Student Awards applicants must: submit an extended abstract (one page abstract plus a maximum of 3 explanatory pages) to the 26th EUBCE via the Online Abstract Submission Form of this website by 6 November 2017 be officially matriculated students, including PhD students, by May 2018 be within the age limit of 30 years old for students be within the age limit of 35 years old for PhD students Add a letter of recommendation by a student s supervisor(s) or head of department stating the name of the applicant and the institution where the research work is supervised, confirming that the applicant is an officially matriculated student. Recommendations should include a report of up to one A4 page that outlines how the research work will make an outstanding contribution to the discipline and what the specific contribution of the applicant is. Send the short curriculum vitae with the date of birth of the applicant to biomass.conference(at)etaflorence.it. 8