Abstract:
New Zealand possesses a clean, green image – one that is globally recognised, and of importance to a variety of stakeholders, from the tourism industry to our research pioneers. As we expand our industrial capabilities, factors such as environmental and economic sustainability become paramount. Dr Alisyn Nedoma will discuss how supercritical uids – occasionally referred to as “green solvents for the future” – can be essential to emerging industrial processes. This session will explore: • An introduction to supercritical uids and current industrial applications, such as power generation, industrial food processing, and pharmaceutical production. • How New Zealand industries can bene t from these processes – Dr Nedoma will propose the possibilities of supercritical uids in creating a greener, more versatile, plastic electronics industry. She will also utilise her expertise in polymers to explore other high value applications in an open brainstorming session. This session aims to consider how the use of supercritical uids and processes can extend, and even create, new manufacturing industries in New Zealand, ultimately contributing to signi cant investments into our social and economic capital.