Room: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 3CV.4
Processes and concepts
Roadmap Valorization of Hemp and Cannabis in an Integrated Biorefinery
Short Introductive summary
Hemp and cannabis biomass are emerging as strategic raw materials for sustainable biorefineries. However, current research focuses only on isolated valorization pathways, limiting economic viability and industrial scalability. This paper proposes a comprehensive action plan for the valorization of medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp using a multi-product biorefinery approach that links biochemical conversion and material recovery. The strategy integrates biomass characterization, fractionation, process integration, and product pathways according to circular bioeconomy principles. This roadmap supports the efficient use of biomass and lays the groundwork for future industrial implementation in emerging bioeconomies.
Presenter
María Paula DIAZ CASTILLO
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, COLOMBIA
Presenter's biography
Chemical Engineer and PhD candidate developing methodological frameworks for sustainable biomass-based process synthesis. Her research advances context-adapted value chains through integrated technical, economic and environmental assessment toward circular bioeconomy development.
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Co-authors:
J.C. Manosalva Barrera, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
J.A. Dávila Rincón, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
C.A. Cardona Alzáte, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Manizales, COLOMBIA
Session reference: 3CV.4.11