{"id":45,"date":"2026-03-13T12:51:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/convegni.unica.it\/htc2027\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:16:43","slug":"about-the-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/convegni.unica.it\/htc2027\/about-the-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>International Symposium on Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC)<\/strong> is a global scientific event dedicated to the advancement of research and technological development related to <strong>hydrothermal carbonization and hydrochar-based systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symposium brings together <strong>researchers, engineers, industry representatives, and policymakers<\/strong> working on thermochemical conversion processes, carbon materials, and sustainable waste management solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By providing a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, the symposium aims to foster collaboration between <strong>academic research, industrial innovation, and environmental policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symposium Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hydrothermal carbonization fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hydrochar characterization and stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTC reactor and process engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>environmental assessment and life cycle analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>applications of hydrochar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>industrial HTC technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTC within circular bioeconomy systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Hydrothermal Carbonization?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is an emerging thermochemical process that converts wet biomass and organic residues into <strong>hydrochar<\/strong>, a carbon-rich material with a wide range of potential applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HTC technologies are attracting increasing attention due to their ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>valorize <strong>wet biomass and organic wastes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>produce <strong>carbon-rich materials<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contribute to <strong>carbon sequestration strategies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support <strong>circular bioeconomy systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>integrate into <strong>sustainable waste management frameworks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochar and HTC-derived products are being explored for applications in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>soil amendment and carbon storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>environmental remediation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>energy systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advanced materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>water treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Growing International Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past decade, the HTC research community has expanded rapidly, driven by increasing interest in <strong>sustainable carbon management, circular economy strategies, and biomass valorization technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Symposium on Hydrothermal Carbonization serves as a focal point for this community, enabling the exchange of knowledge and the development of new collaborations across disciplines and sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Editions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HTC Symposium is an international conference series that rotates across continents, reflecting the growing global interest in hydrothermal carbonization technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous editions were held in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>London, United Kingdom (2017)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Berlin, Germany (2019)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seoul, South Korea (2023)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Orleans, United States (2025)<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HTC 2027 \u2013 Cagliari, Italy<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>5th International Symposium on Hydrothermal Carbonization<\/strong> will take place in <strong>Cagliari, Italy<\/strong>, hosted by the <strong>University of Cagliari<\/strong> and organized by the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hydrochar.org\">Hydrochar Network<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2027 edition will bring the HTC community to the <strong>Mediterranean region<\/strong>, creating new opportunities for collaboration between researchers and industries working on biomass conversion, waste valorization, and carbon materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symposium will feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>keynote lectures by leading researchers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oral and poster presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>thematic scientific sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>opportunities for networking and collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HTC 2027 aims to strengthen the international HTC community 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