{"id":49,"date":"2026-03-13T12:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/convegni.unica.it\/htc2027\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:19:35","slug":"call-for-abstracts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/convegni.unica.it\/htc2027\/call-for-abstracts\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Abstracts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the <strong>5th International Symposium on Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC 2027)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symposium will bring together the international community working on <strong>hydrothermal carbonization, hydrochar materials, and related thermochemical conversion technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accepted contributions will be presented as <strong>oral presentations or posters<\/strong> during the symposium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submission Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The online abstract submission system will open on 1 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/convegni.unica.it\/htc2027\/abstract-submission\/\">Submit your Abstract<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symposium Topics<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abstracts are invited on, but not limited to, the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"wp-block-icb-cards  align\" id='icbCards-582c8a29-1bf6-4e63-a6e0-83a2987a4a2a' 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Abstracts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the role of each author in the submission;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a short biography and profile photo of the corresponding and presenting authors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the title of the contribution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the preferred presentation format;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the most relevant symposium topic;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the abstract text;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>three to six keywords;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>one optional figure or graphical abstract and its caption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The corresponding author must also be included in the complete author list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abstract submission opening \u2014 <strong><strong>1 September 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abstract submission deadline \u2014 <strong><strong>15 January 2027<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notification of acceptance \u2014 <strong><strong>15 March 2027<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early registration deadline \u2014 <strong><strong>15 April 2027<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symposium dates \u2014 <strong><strong>8-11 June 2027<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abstract Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authors are kindly requested to follow these guidelines when preparing their abstract:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum length: <strong>400 words<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language: <strong>English<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keywords: <strong>minimum 3, maximum 6<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abstract should clearly state:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>objectives of the work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>methodology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>key results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>main conclusions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authors may upload one optional figure or graphical abstract. If a figure is uploaded, a caption must also be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">References are not required and should be included only when essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short biography of no more than 100 words and a recent profile photo must be provided for the corresponding and presenting authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presentation Formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authors may indicate their preferred presentation format during submission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oral presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected contributions will be presented during thematic scientific sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Poster presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poster sessions will provide opportunities for interactive discussion and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scientific Committee reserves the right to assign the final presentation format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the <strong>Scientific Committee<\/strong> based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>scientific quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relevance to the symposium topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clarity of presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process by 15 March 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submission Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The online abstract submission system will open on 1 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/convegni.unica.it\/htc2027\/abstract-submission\/\">Submit your Abstract<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the 5th International Symposium on Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC 2027). 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