The Expert Forum on Hydrothermal Processes is an established international conference series bringing together experts from research and industry. The forum covers the entire value chain of hydrothermal conversion – from feedstocks, processes and technologies to products, framework conditions and legal aspects. It aims to foster scientific exchange, highlight innovations and support the development of sustainable hydrothermal pathways.

Topics

• Hydrothermal liquefaction towards renewable fuels and chemicals
• Hydrothermal biomass fractionation & chemical synthesis
• Hydrothermal pathways for value-added materials
• Pathways for aqueous phase treatment and valorization

Target Group

• Researchers and scientists in bioenergy, chemistry, process engineering and environmental sciences
• Industry representatives, technology developers and plant engineers
• Companies and practitioners working on hydrothermal technologies and applications
• Policymakers, authorities and funding organisations
• Consultants and project developers involved in hydrothermal value chains

1. Hydrothermal liquefaction towards renewable fuels and chemicals

Scientific Expert: Assoc. Prof. Patrick Biller (Aarhus University, Denmark)

This session invites abstract submissions on hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) as a key technology for producing renewable fuels and chemicals. Contributions from research and industry are welcome, addressing process development, product upgrading, scale-up, system integration, as well as economic and regulatory aspects. Innovative concepts, pilot and demonstration projects, and interdisciplinary perspectives are particularly encouraged.

2. Hydrothermal biomass fractionation and chemical synthesis

Scientific Expert: Prof. Andrea Kruse (University of Hohenheim, Germany)

This session calls for contributions on hydrothermal biomass fractionation and the synthesis of sustainable chemicals. Both fundamental and application-oriented submissions are welcome, covering reaction mechanisms, catalysis, process design and product development. Contributions that bridge scientific research and industrial implementation are especially encouraged.

3. Hydrothermal pathways for value-added materials

Scientific Expert: Prof. Markus Antonietti (Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany)

Abstract submissions are invited on hydrothermal pathways for the production of functional and value-added materials. Topics include material design, synthesis routes, structure–property relationships and emerging applications in research and industry. Both innovative fundamental studies and practice-oriented contributions with clear transfer potential are welcome.

4. Pathways for aqueous phase treatment and valorization

Scientific Expert: Andrea Salimbeni (RE-CORD, Italy)

The treatment and valorization of aqueous phases remains a major challenge in hydrothermal processes. This session invites contributions addressing technological, chemical, biological or system-based solutions. Submissions may cover treatment concepts, resource recovery, process integration as well as economic and environmental assessments.