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Monday - 04/11/2024 09:57
Following a scientific seminar on sustainable green development for agriculture held on September 19, 2024, a delegation of Japanese scientists and enterprises visited the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences (SCLS) at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) on the morning of October 30, 2024. The purpose of the meeting, held both in-person and online in Room C3-309, was to discuss potential research collaborations in developing and applying technology for Agricultural Residues treatment. The discussion was conducted in a warm and open atmosphere, with important representatives from both sides in attendance.
The Delegations of Scientists and Enterprises from Both Sides Discuss Collaborative Research Project
Representing SCLS were respected scientists such as Assoc.Prof. Phan Trung Nghia (Department of Chemistry), Assoc.Prof. Dang Trung Dung (Department of Chemical Engineering), and other scientists from the Paper and Packaging Technology group, including Assoc.Prof. Phan Huy Hoang, Assoc.Prof. Le Quang Dien, and Assoc.Prof. Dang Viet Hung.
The Japanese delegation was represented by Mr. Seiichi Kuriyama - General Executive Officer, Carbon Neutral Manager of Fujikin Incorporated, Ms. Kaoru Kato - officer of the Partnership Program Division from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and officials and executives from Japanese companies and governmental agencies including KPMG, Kusaso Sakko Inc., and scientists from Hokkaido University.
At the beginning of the meeting, Assoc.Prof. Dang Trung Dung presented an overview of SCLS, highlighting its development history and organizational structure. SCLS currently attracts approximately 1,800 students each year across programs ranging from standard to advanced, including an advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry program in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, Australia.
Assoc. Prof. Phan Trung Nghia Outlines Project Implementation Plan
Subsequently, scientists from SCLS and JICA exchanged views on the objectives of a long-term collaborative research project, with the following goals and expected outcomes:
Project Objectives: Focus on developing lignocellulosic agricultural residues processing technology to create value-added products and bio-based materials for agricultural applications. The project aims to establish a circular supply chain and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to sustainable agricultural development.
Expected Outcomes: Both sides aspire to develop a technological process for producing nanocellulose from agricultural residues in Vietnam, which will be used to create bio-composite films for fruit preservation and nano-biocomposite materials. The project aims to publish 20 scientific papers and file 1–2 patent applications.
Prototype Products Made from Agricultural Residues
Project Location: The project will be implemented in various regions across Vietnam, including the Central Highlands (for coffee grounds and sugarcane bagasse processing), Hung Yen, Hoa Binh, and Dong Nai (for banana plant applications).
SCLS Scientists Propose Expected Research Activities
Project Activities: Activities will include research on producing nanocellulose from agricultural residues, developing bio-composite films, and applying them in preservation and nano-biocomposite material production.
The Meeting Conducted in Both Offline and Online Formats
Through this discussion, both sides identified numerous common interests, laying the foundation for a strong partnership aimed at developing sustainable agricultural waste processing technology. This collaboration opens up opportunities for future research, development, and application of advanced technologies in high-value bio-based products.
