[box_header title=”ByPalma” bottom_border=”1″ top_margin=”page-margin-top”]ByPalma is the only conference of its kind solely focusing on the byproducts of palm plantation around the globe and their current and potential applications. This includes all Palmae family, such as Date palms, Coconut palms, Oil palms, Doum palms, sugar palm…etc.
The 1st round was in December 2018 in Aswan, Egypt and it was a great success. With more than 250 attendees, from 94 research institutions, companies, NGOs and international organization, representing more than 30 countries. The 2nd round took place online in partnership with University Putra Malaysia, with more than 160 attendees from 14 research institutions, 53 universities, 12 companies, and 9 industry associations, representing more than 25 countries.[box_header title=”Conference Theme” bottom_border=”1″ top_margin=”page-margin-top”]“Palm Byproducts Towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy”[box_header title=”Main Aims” bottom_border=”1″ top_margin=”page-margin-top”]To bring together researchers and practitioners working in the area of industrial utilization of palm byproducts and provide a live dialogue and exchange of experience between them. To rediscover palm by-products and maximize their added-value via industrial engineering technological advancement that can help in the environmental sustainability and circular bio economy. To establish an international network of scientists, engineers, artisans, and industry professionals active in the area of palm byproducts R&D, manufacturing, and crafts.[box_header title=”Conference Topics” bottom_border=”1″ top_margin=”page-margin-top”]Include but not limited to research of palm byproducts in the following areas;
Construction and building engineeringPulp and paperSustainable packagingTextiles and fibersBiocomposites design and engineeringFood productsLumber substitutesNano cellulose and nano compositesOrganic fertilizersNatural fodder and silageBiofuel and biocharBiotechnology engineeringModern and traditional crafts3D printing material engineeringPharmaceutical and cosmeticsEnvironmental management of palm wasteNatural catalysis from palmsLife cycle assessment of palm fiber compositesMarket trends for palm byproducts[box_header title=”Palm Species ” bottom_border=”1″ top_margin=”page-margin-top”]The Conference includes the byproducts of all the
Palmea family including but not limited to the following types :Oil palm Date palm Coconut palm Doum palm Sugar palm Queen palm Manila palm Betel nut palm Arenga saccharifera Arenga pinnata Palmyra palm Screwpine Calamus latifolius Calamus ovatus Calamus rotundatus Ceroxylon andicola Chamaerops humilis Copernicia ceribera Malabar palm Dragon’s blood palm Heterospathe elata Sago palm Nipa palm Vegetable ivory Bush palm Cabbage palm Fish-tail palm Phoenix rupicola