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ExpoGPA 2026: The fair that unites the plastics, rubber and cable industry of Latin America

Part of ExpoGPA 2026: The fair that unites the plastics, rubber and cable industry of Latin America

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Advances in Polymer Blends: Plastic Lumber and Circular Economy

23 Apr 2026 3:30 PM
23 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
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📅 Date: April 23

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

🎯 Title: Wood-Plastic Composites as an Innovation Opportunity in Sustainable Materials

👨‍🏫 Speaker:

Dr. Mayra Eliana Valencia

PhD in Engineering with emphasis on Materials Engineering, Master in Engineering, and Materials Engineer. School of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Industrial University of Santander (UIS).


📌 Description

In this webinar, Dr. Mayra Eliana Valencia will present an in-depth analysis of the opportunities and challenges of wood-plastic composites as a key alternative for the development of sustainable materials within the circular economy framework. The session will cover the potential of plastic and lignocellulosic waste valorization, innovation possibilities in materials and products, as well as the technical challenges associated with formulation, processing, and industrial adoption of these composites.

✅ Key Topics:

  • Wood-plastic composites as a sustainable alternative in the circular economy.
  • Valorization of plastic and lignocellulosic waste.
  • Innovation in sustainable materials and products.
  • Technical challenges: formulation, processing, and industrial adoption.

🎯 Target Audience: Materials engineers, industrial professionals, sustainable product designers, environmental managers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers interested in innovation and the circular economy.

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Products — Escuela de Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Ciencia de Materiales - UIS