On the 10th of June 2025, NewWave partners gathered in the thriving City of Valencia (Spain) to attend an event organized in the context of the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, the largest conference in Europe bringing together Biomass and Bioeconomy topics.

Bert van de Beld (BTG Biomass Technology Group) talked about the Thermochemical Fractionation (TCF) of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks. This talk introduced the TCF process developed within the NewWave project, enabling the efficient separation of Pyrolytic Sugars (PS) and Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO) from woody biomass.

David Contus (AEP Polymers) talked about FPBO-derived glycols as building blocks for polyurethaness. David explored the synthetic pathways for converting PS and FPBO into bio-based polyols. He focussed also on tailoring product performance for use in polyurethanes, addressing industrial processing needs, and demonstrating how NewWave is bridging the gap between lignocellulosic feedstocks and high-value polymer applications.

Dieter Breukers (TransFurans Chemicals) talked about Furan Pathways from Pyrolytic Sugars: Sustainable Routes to HMF, 2-MeTHF, and THFA. This talk showcased the downstream valorization of pyrolytic sugars through catalytic synthesis of furans and furfurals—specifically HMF, 2-MeTHF, and THFA. As a key innovation line in NewWave, these biobased derivatives open up sustainable alternatives for solvents, fuel additives, and specialty chemicals, with process efficiency and scalability at the core.

Sebastian Ospina (Blue Synergy SL) discuessed about the assessment of Sustainability and Market Viability of Thermochemical Biorefinery Products. Concluding the session, this presentation offered an integrative assessment of the environmental and economic dimensions of the thermochemical pathways developed in NewWave.

NewWave was also present in the Exhibition area with a visibility point, where we distributed leaflets and brochures about the latest demo results.