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The Challenge: Scaling in sugar evaporators, a major bottleneck in cane sugar production, is primarily caused by calcium and magnesium hardness naturally present in the extracted juice. Traditionally, chemical softening has been a go-to solution to tackle this kind of challenge, but it suffers from drawbacks like waste generation and pH control challenges. Enters Ion Exchange: Proven successful in the beet industry, ion exchange offers a cleaner and more efficient alternative. However, adapting it to cane's complex juice matrix has been elusive due to organic fouling and higher operating temperatures. The Innovation studied: We present a novel ion exchange technology specifically tailored for cane juice softening. Our poster unveils: • The Scientific Underpinning: Explore the ion exchange principles and their application in cane juice softening, delving into the selection of optimal resins and regeneration strategies. • Experimental Prowess: Witness the details of our pilot-scale trials at operational sugar mills. We'll showcase data on hardness removal efficiency, resin performance, and operational stability. • ROI Revelation: Unmask the financial muscle of this technology. We'll present a comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) analysis at industrial scale, factoring in capital expenditure, operating costs, and sugar yield improvement. Impactful Outcomes: Beyond environmental benefits like reduced waste and water usage, the innovation promises: Enhanced Evaporator Efficiency: Minimized scaling translates to extended run time and reduced cleaning downtime. • Improved Sugar Quality: Consistent juice quality leads to superior sugar crystal formation and purity. • Boosted Profitability: The compelling ROI makes this technology a lucrative proposition for any cane sugar mill. This poster unveils a game-changer for the cane industry. demystifying the science, showcasing successful trials, and quantifying the economic benefits, this demonstration could pave the way widespread adoption of this sustainable and cost-effective solution. In conclusion the poster shows how Ion exchange can revolutionize cane juice softening and usher new era of efficiency and profitability for the industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Enzymatically catalyzed reactions are highly efficient but higher scale extrapolation is limited to a certain class of stable and easily recyclable enzymes. Homogeneously and/or heterogeneously catalyzed reactions are often limited by the multiphasic nature of catalytic systems and/or variations in the distribution of active sites. For these reasons, the development of highly selective and efficient hybrid catalysts is especially needed, and it is now well admitted that disruptive innovation is highly desirable in process engineering, (bio)catalyst design and materials science. Optimal integration of all types of catalysis is the key for efficient global implementation of sustainable processes. This review gives an overview of all the pathways that integrate chemical and biological catalysis, beginning with combined chemoenzymatic processes in cascade to progressively open the field of hybrid catalysis in a one-pot concomitant execution. We have emphasized the factors that have to be considered to understand the catalytic synergy between these systems. A better understanding of hybrid catalytic systems is an essential tool not only in the choice of the best route of their implementation but also in the synthesis of a wide range of fine chemicals in many fields, with a particular emphasis on their production from renewables.