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Biomass as a Sustainable Feedstock for Biochemicals in Upcoming Biorefineries

Turning Biomass into Biochemicals for the Future Bioeconomy

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  • Mode: Virtual / Online
  • Type: Mentor Based
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  • Duration: 3 Days 1.5 hr per Day
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  • Time: IST

About This Course

Biomass is emerging as a key alternative to fossil-based resources for producing fuels, chemicals, polymers, solvents, and platform molecules. In upcoming biorefineries, diverse biomass sources such as crop residues, forestry waste, algae, food waste, and lignocellulosic materials can be processed into high-value biochemicals through biochemical, thermochemical, and catalytic routes.

Aim

This workshop aims to introduce participants to the role of biomass as a renewable feedstock for producing biochemicals in next-generation biorefineries.

Workshop Objectives

  • Understand biomass types and their suitability as biochemical feedstocks.
  • Learn pretreatment and conversion methods for lignocellulosic biomass.
  • Explore fermentation and catalytic pathways for biochemical production.
  • Evaluate sustainability, yield, and process efficiency in biorefineries.
  • Understand scale-up and commercialization challenges for bio-based chemicals.

Workshop Structure

Day 1: Biomass Feedstock & Biorefinery Fundamentals

  • Introduction to biomass and biorefineries
  • Types of biomass: lignocellulosic waste, agricultural residues, algae, food waste
  • Biomass composition: cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, proteins, oils
  • Sustainable feedstock selection and availability
  • Hands-on: Select biomass feedstock for biochemical production
  • Tools Used: Canva, Jupyter Notebook, Python, Excel / Google Sheets, Google Scholar, PubMed

Day 2: Biomass Conversion into Biochemicals

  • Pretreatment methods: physical, chemical, biological
  • Conversion routes: fermentation, enzymatic hydrolysis, catalytic conversion
  • Biochemicals: organic acids, bioethanol, bioplastics, biosurfactants, enzymes
  • Role of microbes, enzymes, and catalysts
  • Hands-on: Design a biomass-to-biochemical conversion workflow
  • Tools Used: Jupyter Notebook, Python for data plotting, Excel / Google Sheets, BioRender, Miro / Jamboard

Day 3: Biorefinery Applications & Product Development

  • Integrated biorefinery concept
  • Product recovery, purification, and downstream processing
  • Sustainability, circular economy, and waste valorization
  • Lab-to-market pathway for bio-based chemicals
  • Hands-on: Develop one biorefinery-based biochemical product concept
  • Tools Used: Python, Jupyter Notebook, Excel / Google Sheets, Canva, BioRender, LCA calculator template, product concept template

Who Should Enrol?

  • Undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Industrial Biotechnology, or related fields.
  • Professionals working in bioenergy, biochemicals, waste valorization, fermentation, sustainability, or industrial biotechnology sectors.
  • Researchers interested in biorefineries, biomass conversion, green chemistry, and circular bioeconomy.
  • Individuals with a keen interest in sustainable manufacturing and renewable feedstock innovation.1111111111111111111111

Workshop Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify suitable biomass sources for biochemical production.
  • Understand major conversion technologies used in biorefineries.
  • Explain how biomass is transformed into value-added chemicals.
  • Evaluate sustainability and commercial potential of biomass-based processes.
  • Propose biorefinery pathways for renewable biochemical production.

Meet Your Mentor(s)

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Mr. Indra Neel Pulidindi

Scientific consultant
Jesus’ Scientific Consultancy for Industrial and Academic Research (JSCIAR)

Dr. Indra Neel Pulidindi works as an assistant professor at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) & Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, India. He serves as a Scientific Consultant at JSCIAR, India. He has also been rendering his services as a . . . Visiting Professor at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, in the research group of Professor Sabu Thomas. His specialisation lies in Composites (CFRPs), Biofuels and Biochemicals, Catalysis, Fuel Cells, Carbon materials and Heteropoly Acids. He has published 79 research papers, 8 books, 14 book chapters and secured a patent (6 patents filed). He has guided several PhD, Master’s and Undergraduate students. Given his vast teaching and research experience, Dr. Neel looks forward to adding value to esteemed institution, namely, SMCH and SIMATS where he is currently employed.

Fee Structure

Student Fee

₹2499 | $60

Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher Fee

₹3499 | $70

Academician / Faculty Fee

₹4499 | $89

Industry Professional Fee

₹5499 | $100

What You’ll Gain

  • Live & recorded sessions
  • e-Certificate upon completion
  • Post-workshop query support
  • Hands-on learning experience

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