We are delighted to invite you to iCAST/SCHEMA’s Creative Hub workshop on ‘‘Enzymatic Depolymerisation: Steering the Field for Academic-Industry Collaboration’’.
This workshop aims to address the pressing global challenge of plastic waste by exploring innovative and sustainable solutions, specifically focusing on enzymatic depolymerisation. We will bring together experts and stakeholders from the plastic waste management, biotechnology, chemicals, polymers, and resin manufacturing industries, as well as academic researchers. The workshop will cover a wide range of topics, including the basics of enzymology, types of enzymes used in depolymerisation, optimisation and scaling up of reactions, opportunities for new enzymes and industrial applications of depolymerised materials. Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights, experiences, and best practices, and we aim to generate a technical report on the prospects of enzymatic depolymerisation for a sustainable future. Additionally, we hope to inspire the formation of an active networking group and provide a platform for developing future collaborative projects.
Expected outputs
- Generating a summary report (or white paper) on the prospects of enzymatic depolymerisation for a sustainable future.
- Inspiring attendees to form an active networking group.
- Providing a platform for developing future collaborative projects.
Provisional agenda
11:00 – 11:05: Welcome and introduction
Kick off the workshop with a brief welcome and introduction to the day’s agenda and objectives.
11:05 – 11:30: Talk 1 (Academic/RFI) — TBC
An academic expert or representative from a Rosalind Franklin Institute (RFI) will provide insights into the current state of enzymatic depolymerisation research and its potential.
11:30 – 12:00: Talk 2 (Industry perspective—challenges and opportunities) — TBC
A speaker from the industry will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing enzymatic depolymerisation technology at scale.
12:00 – 12:45: Group exercise (Ideation phase)
Participants will engage in a collaborative ideation session focused on identifying challenges in enzymatic depolymerisation and brainstorming potential solutions.
12:45 – 13:45: Lunch break
13:45 – 14:30: Group exercise (Feedback session-open discussion)
Groups will share their ideas and feedback from the ideation phase.
14:30 – 15:00: Next stage planning and collaborative project discussion
Planning the next steps and discussing potential collaborative projects to advance the field of enzymatic depolymerisation.
15:00: Concluding remarks and closing of the workshop.
The workshop will be held at iCAST Creative Hub, 10 Carriage Works, Unit 7B, London St., Swindon SN1 5FB.
If you would like to join us, please fill out this Registration Form or email us at icast@bath.ac.uk to reserve a space.
