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2nd Microwave Commercialisation Workshop

Thursday 9 May 2019, 10.00AM to 1.30pm

Speaker(s): Various industrial and academic speakers

Taking microwave technology from the lab to industrial scale

A free half-day symposium supported by the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)

The Microwave Commercialisation Club (MCC) is a multidisciplinary team including experts in microwave technology, chemical engineering, biomass chemistry and process management. Its aim is to support the transition of microwave technology into chemical and allied industries.

Join us for our second workshop, which will include talks from our club members, GCCE researchers and industrial end users, plus the opportunity to tour the facilities at the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC). A free buffet lunch will be provided.

Followed by club members meeting

Who Should Attend?

  • Microwave manufacturers
  • Chemical and other manufacturing companies with an interest in green chemical manufacturing
  • Food, agricultural and waste industries where biomass-rich waste can become valuable sources of renewable chemicals
  • Energy companies in which biomass derived fuel sources are required to move towards more sustainable sources of fuel


We welcome proposals for short talks and posters.

Please contact hannah.briers@york.ac.uk if you wish to present at this event.

Find out more and register your place for free by 2 May 2019 at 
https://mccworkshop2.eventbrite.co.uk

Small travel grants are available—please contact alice.fan@york.ac.uk

Location: Biorenewables Development Centre, Chessingham Park, Dunnington, York, YO19 5SN

Admission: FREE