Keeping up with the latest developments in sustainable materials can be challenging in a field that is evolving so rapidly.
The ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ brings together leading researchers, industry professionals and experts from European research projects to share knowledge, exchange ideas and explore the innovations shaping the future of sustainable materials.
Through a series of online lectures, participants will gain insights into topics such as biopolymer development, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, biodegradability, circular economy solutions, market uptake and policy developments. The series also aims to strengthen collaboration between projects, organisations and stakeholders working towards common sustainability goals.
As part of this effort, the lecture series will also encourage collaboration with other European research and innovation initiatives through invited speakers, joint activities and knowledge-sharing opportunities. The first lecture is organised in collaboration with the Horizon Europe project Bio2PEs, reflecting the shared commitment of both projects to advancing sustainable and bio-based materials.
Whether you are a researcher, student, industry professional or innovation stakeholder, the lecture series offers an opportunity to learn from experts, discover emerging trends and connect with others working in the field.
Lecture #1: Spinning a Yarn: 30 Years of Spinning High Performance Cellulose Fibres
What can cellulose fibres be used for?
From filtration systems that separate oil from water to energy storage technologies and advanced sustainable products, cellulose is proving to be far more than a traditional natural material.
In this first lecture, Prof. Steve Eichhorn, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Bristol, will take participants through 30 years of research and innovation in cellulose fibre development, exploring how advances in fibre spinning technologies have expanded the possibilities for sustainable manufacturing and high-performance applications.
About the Speaker
Prof. Steve Eichhorn is Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Bristol and a leading expert in sustainable materials, cellulose fibres and advanced manufacturing. His research spans more than three decades and focuses on the development, processing and application of bio-based materials. Throughout his career, he has held academic and leadership positions at the University of Manchester, the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol, and has received several international awards for his contributions to materials science. In 2025, he was elected Fellow of both the Royal Academy of Engineering and the American Chemical Society, becoming the first UK-based scientist to receive the latter distinction.
Date: 9 July 2026
Time: 13:00โ14:00 CEST
๐๐ฝRegister for the first lecture, here.
Join us for the first lecture of the series and discover how one of nature’s most abundant materials is finding new applications in some of today’s most innovative technologies.
