LSIWC Researchers Participate in the Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference in Dresden

Leading Researcher Anna Andersone and Scientific Assistant Natālija Zaharova from the Lignin Chemistry Laboratory of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC) participated in the international Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference, held in Dresden, Germany, from 18–20 May 2026.

For the tenth consecutive year, the conference brought together researchers and industry experts in the field of green and sustainable chemistry, fostering scientific exchange and international collaboration.

During the conference, the researchers presented results from several projects, including project LZP-2024/1-0255, carried out in cooperation with Riga Stradiņš University:

• Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles japonica L.) Waste Biomass after Harvesting as a Source of Valuable Biologically Active Compounds with Nutraceutical and Antimicrobial Potential
• Preformulation Studies of Bioactive Compounds' Sustainable Drug Delivery Systems Based on Pectin Isolated from Chaenomeles japonica Fruits and Pomace
• Organo-Silicon Hybrid Materials Based on Forest Logging Residues, Bark and Technical Lignin for Soil Quality Improvement and Sorption of Oil Contaminants

The presented research explored the use of Japanese quince biomass and other biomass resources for the development of high-value-added products, as well as the application of novel sustainable materials for environmental quality improvement.

The conference confirmed the relevance of LSIWC research and highlighted opportunities for future collaboration in the fields of green chemistry and the bioeconomy.

"Many interesting studies were presented at the conference, and although numerous challenges remain unresolved, the replacement of outdated technologies with new, more environmentally friendly alternatives continues to progress successfully," noted Leading Researcher Anna Andersone.

The event also provided an opportunity to establish new contacts and strengthen cooperation within both ongoing and future research projects.