China–Europe Workshop on Green Carbon Science Development and Popularization
Against the global backdrop of carbon neutrality and carbon circular economy transition, the development, conversion and utilization of green carbon resources are central to the low-carbon upgrading of the chemicals, materials, and energy systems. Notably, China and Europe are highly complementary in green, low-carbon, and sustainable science and technology, making them natural allies in advancing sustainable industrial solutions.
The workshop is expected to attract 80-100 delegates and will be dedicated to the conversion and utilization of green carbon resources—including biomass, carbon dioxide, and recyclable rubber and plastics. The program will be structured around two core themes: green biomanufacturing and green chemical catalysis.
We cordially invite you to deliver an invited thematic talk including content on science popularization approaches and outreach activities. The organizing committee will provide conference materials and working lunches.
Guiding Organization
China Association for Science and Technology
Host Organizations
Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC)
Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (DECHEMA, inviting)
Industrial Biotechnology Cluster (CLIB), Germany
Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (QIBEBT, CAS)
Executive Organizer
Committee on Green Carbon Resources Utilization, CIESC
Association of Chinese Chemists and Chemical Engineers in Germany (München, inviting)
Date
29 November - 2 December 2026
Venue
Smartvillage Bogenhausen, Rosenkavalierplatz 13, 81925, Munich, Germany
Chairmen
Professor Xuefeng LU
Chairman, Committee on Green Carbon Resources Utilization, CIESC
Director General, QIBEBT, CAS
Professor Volker Wendisch
Vice Chairman, CLIB, Düsseldorf, Germany
Scientific Director of Center for Biotechnology, Bielefeld University, Germany
Contact
We would appreciate speakers or participants from European countries.
Please confirm your participation and proposed presentation title by 30 September, 2026.
For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Xutong Yang via email at yangxt@qibebt.ac.cn or by telephone at +86-13906423996.
Program (ongoing updates)
China–Europe Workshop on Green Carbon Science Development and Popularization
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29 November 2026, Sunday | ||
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Registration | ||
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30 November 2026, Monday | ||
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9:30-9:45 |
Opening Ceremony | |
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9:45-12:35 |
Keynote Lectures | |
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12:35-14:00 |
Networking Lunch | |
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14:00-18:00 |
Green Biomanufacturing Session |
Green Chemical Conversion Session |
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1 December 2026, Tuesday | ||
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9:30-12:30 |
Green Biomanufacturing Session |
Green Chemical Conversion Session |
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12:30-14:00 |
Networking Lunch | |
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14:00-18:00 |
Green Biomanufacturing Session |
Green Chemical Conversion Session |
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2 December 2026, Wednesday | ||
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Departure | ||
Representative Speakers (ongoing updates)
Green Biomanufacturing Session
Conveners: Professor Frank Hollmann, TU Delft, Netherland
Professor Min Jiang, Nanjing Tech University
Professor Fuli Li, QIBEBT
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Name & Title |
Presentation Title & Working Organization |
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Xuefeng Lu |
Green carbon resources utilization for reshaping energy and material systems Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Volker Wendisch |
TBD Bielefeld University, Germany |
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Frank Hollmann |
TBD TU Delft, Netherland |
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Min Jiang |
Biodegradation and UPcycling of waste plastics Nanjing Tech University |
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Fuli Li |
Bioconversion of CO2and H2to ethanol by Clostridium ljungdahl Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Yongjin Zhou |
Methanol bioconversion for chemical production Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Qiang Hu |
TBD Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology |
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Chunxiang Fu |
Genetic Modification of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks for Enhanced Biovalorization Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Fei Tao |
Carbon-Negative Synthetic Biology for Bioplastic Manufacturing Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Jianming Liu |
Abiotic-Biotic Synergy Overcomes Thermodynamic Constraints for CO2 Biomanufacturing Westlake University |
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Jun Ni |
Design and creation of high-efficiency photosynthetic microbial systems Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Kai Wang |
From 2G to 3G Biomanufacturing: Advancing towards a Sustainable Future Imperial College London, UK |
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Mingfeng Cao |
A genetic toolbox for metabolic engineering of xylose-utilizing yeastScheffersomyces stipites Xiamen Univeristy |
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Ren Wei |
Recent Advances in Enzymatic Plastic Recycling and Upcycling University of Greifswald, Germany |
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Ruiyong Zhang |
Green technologies for the control of biofouling and biocorrosion Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Shanshan Luo |
Building artificial photosynthesis: from light reactions to dark reactions Tsinghua University |
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Shuangyan Tang |
Improving enzymatic degradation of unpretreated poly(ethylene terephthalate) Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Tianyuan Su |
Biodegradation and Carbon Recycling of Polyester Plastics Shandong University |
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Yingang Feng |
Whole-Cell Saccharification of Lignocellulose and Its Compatibility with Downstream Biomanufacturing Fermentation Processes Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Yongyu Zhang |
Tapping the Carbon Sequestration of Macroalgal Forests: A Viable Path to Global Cooling Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Zhiyong Cui |
Engineering Acid-Tolerant Microbial Cell Factories for Succinic Acid Biomanufacturing Shandong University |
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Fang Chen |
Agentic AI for Scientific Intelligence in Biomanufacturing: Progress, Paradigms, and Emerging Horizons |
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Xiang Gao |
Inorganic-biological artificial photosynthesis Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
Green chemical catalysis
Conveners: Professor Valentin Valtchev, CNRS, France
Professor Yujie Xiong, Anhui Normal University
Professor Haiping Yang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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Name & Title |
Presentation Title & Working Organization |
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Valentin Valtchev |
TBD Normandy University, France |
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Haiping Yang |
Biomass Thermochemical Conversion for Green Fuel and Carbon-Contained Materials Huazhong University of Science and Technology |
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Feng Wang |
Catalytic Biorefinery of Lignocellulose Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Jian Liu |
Learning from Nature: Bioinspired Catalysis for Green Carbon Conversion and Science Communication Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Jie Ding |
Beyond Single-Atom Catalysts: Catalytic Pairs for Complex Chemical Transformations Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Germany |
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Ruixia Liu |
Green Medium-Driven Carbon Cycle: Resource Utilization from Organic Solid Waste to CO₂ Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Weiran Yang |
Biobased Adipic Acid Synthesis Method by Carbonylation Strategy Nanchang University |
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Wenjie Tao |
The demand-driven esterification reactions of biobased green carboxylic acid molecules, scale-up process, and their application research Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Xiao-Feng Wu |
Carbonylative transformation of alkanes Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Xiaoyan Sun |
Cracking the Black Box of Catalysis: A New Dialogue Between Mass Spectrometry and Artificial Intelligence Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Xiujie Li |
Light Alkane Dehydrogenation Enabled by CO2: Catalytic Pathways and Mechanistic Insights Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Yujie Xiong |
CO2-to-X via Integrated Catalytic Systems: Research and Outreach Anhui Normal University |
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Zhan Shi |
AI-Driven Spatiotemporal Modelling and Spatial Planning of Agricultural Biomass for Sustainable Bioenergy Systems University of Padua, Italy |
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Zhen Fang |
hio-mediated reductive depolymerization of lignin and high-value utilization of lignocellulosic biomass Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing Shandong Provincial Laboratory |
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Zeying Zhao |
Risk Assessment and Green Mitigation of Macro/Microplastic Pollution in Dryland Farmland Lanzhou Univeristy |
