Biography:
Jean-Paul Lange is Professor in Chemical Biorefining at the University of Twente, the Netherlands, where he is exploring thermo-chemical and catalytic processes to convert biomass and plastic waste to fuels and chemicals. He recently closed 35 years of career as senior Principal Science Expert at Shell Research & Technology. His research embraces heterogeneous catalysis, chemical engineering, conceptual process design, manufacturing economics and technology strategy. Jean-Paul Lange is co-author of >120 patent series, 85 scientific publications, 10 book chapters and co-editor of one scientific book.
Title : Valorizing lignocellulose to Ethylene Glycol: catalysis, catalyst deactivation and conceptual process design