Seasonal Workshops Series - Winter Workshop

Processing meet Structuration: Shaping Sustainable Polymeric Composites

Date: February 29, 2024   |   Time: 09:00 to 17:30 (UTC+1)   |   Location: Riad Science 2, Conference Room, Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir, 43150, Morocco

Workshop Overview:

The Warmer Workshop is the Winter Workshop of the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat-RC) at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P). Under the theme of “Processing meet Structuration: Shaping Sustainable Polymeric Composites,” this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the dynamic relationship between processing techniques (coextrusion, reactive extrusion, microwaves, electrospinning, etc.) and material structuration. Experts will present valuable insights into the latest advancements in high-tech applications and ecological preservation.

This one-day event is open to Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, scientists, researchers, and professionals in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, and Engineering. The program is available in a hybrid format, enabling both in-person and remote participation.

Program Schedule:

Morning Session

Time	Speakers & Talks
09:00 – 09:15	Prof. Youssef HABIBI Opening Words
09:15 – 10:15	Prof. Abderrahim Maazouz (INSA Lyon – Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, France) Multi-scale investigation and fundamental studies on interface/interphase in multilayered polymer systems towards better controlling coextrusion process for high-tech applications
10:15 – 11:15	Prof. Fouad Erchiqui (School of Engineering, UQAT, Québec, Canada) Potential contribution of microwaves to the manufacture of biocomposite products and the protection of ecological heritage
11:15 – 11:30	Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30	Prof. Hamid Kaddami (University Cadi Ayyad, Morocco) Nanocellulose with controlled structure and properties: production and functional applications

Afternoon Session

Time	Speakers & Talks
14:30 – 15:30	Dr. Prof. Fouad Laoutid (MateriaNova – University of Mons, Belgium) Reactive Extrusion: a versatile process for the development of functional polymeric materials
15:30 – 16:30	Dr. Nabil Saouaf & Dr. Ahmed Ben Elarroubia (The Moroccan Federation of Plasturgy – Morocco) Oxodegradable plastics in Morocco: A success story of academic/industry partnership
16:30 – 17:00	Coffee Break
17:00 – 17:30	Prof. Youssef HABIBI (UM6P - SUSMAT-RC, Morocco) Electrospinning processing for the manufacturing of composite functional fibers

Moderators:

Prof. Larbi Oularbi & Prof. Hamid Kaddami

Highlights:

• Engaging Presentations
• Eco-Friendly Initiatives
• Networking Opportunities

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