From harvesting to processing and developing innovative products and assets from macaúba

This activity is part of the panel: Macaúba Biorefinery – From Harvesting to Processing and Developing Innovative Products and Assets.

Objective: The panel aims to explore the various facets of macaúba utilization in biorefineries, covering advanced harvesting techniques, innovative transformation processes, and resulting products and components. With a focus on sustainability and the production of biomaterials, bioenergy, and other value-added products, this panel seeks to catalyze discussions among experts, researchers, and industry professionals. By highlighting macaúba's possibilities in the bioeconomy, the panel aims to inspire collaborations and initiatives that drive the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for the comprehensive use of this promising crop.

Simone Palma Favaro – Researcher at Embrapa Agroenergy

9:40 – 9:50 am – Discussant 1 – Professor Lucilene Silva de Oliveira - Adjunct Professor at the Department of Agronomy at UFV in the area of Physiology, technologies and post-harvest quality of fruits (UFV)

9:50 – 10:00 am – Discussant 2 – Peter Eisner - Deputy Director at Fraunhofer IVV - Head of Technolgy Transfer - Honorary Professor at TU Munich (Fraunhofer/IVV, Germany)

10:00 – 10:10 am – Discussant 3 – Sady Teresa Salinas Fleitas - General Manager (BISA S.A.)