AGENDA - Polymer Additives Academy 2026

Thanks to the collaboration between Greenchemicals & Polichem, SUPSI University, KraussMaffei Extrusion and the Department of Energy – Politecnico di Milano, we are proud to announce the fourth edition of the Polymer Additives Academy, dedicated to all professionals and students in the plastics industry. As usual, it will be free of charge.

The response we have received over the previous editions has made one thing clear: there is a large audience interested in going deeper on the topics that shape our industry. That enthusiasm is what drives us to keep investing in this project, year after year.

What’s new in 2026

This edition comes with a few changes, designed to make the Academy more focused and easier to follow.

First, we have moved from four sessions to three, each dedicated to a specific vertical theme. All sessions will take place in the afternoon, making it more practical to attend – whether in person or online – without having to set aside a full day.

Second, and perhaps most importantly, this year we have introduced a scientific committee, which is playing a central role in shaping the agenda and organising the event. The committee is made up of: Micaela Lorenzi, CEO of Greenchemicals; Prof. Andrea Castrovinci and Prof. Fabio Parolini from SUPSI University; Massimo Ricci, Expert Sales Manager at KraussMaffei Extrusion; and Prof. Lidia Castoldi from the Energy Department of Politecnico di Milano.

Third, at the end of each session, there will be a round table, a dedicated moment for Q&A and open discussion with the speakers. Because the best insights often come from the conversation after the presentation.

And to close each session in the right spirit: a happy hour for all attendees. 🥂

We are genuinely excited about this edition, and we can’t wait to welcome you.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/paCpPRo4zFkPh9sYA

Need more information? Contact our Marketing Manager, Sofia Luise, at luise@greenchemicals.green

10^th September, 2026 – Fire safety for buildings and public environments

Mendrisio – Department of Environment Constructions and Design, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

2 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Time	Speech	Speaker
2:00 p.m.	WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION	Francesco Frontini - Director of the Institute for Applied Sustainability in the Built Environment / Member of the DACD Executive Committee
2:10 p.m.	Fire Safety Requirements for Construction Products: Regulations and Performance Criteria	Jürgen Troitzsch, Fire and Environment Protection Service FEPS
2:30 p.m.	Fire testing: assessment of product fire performance, including fire spread, heat release, smoke density and toxicity	Giombattista Traina, Head of laboratory at Istituto Giordano
2:50 p.m.	Fire Performance Assessment of BIPV: Current Challenges and Emerging Testing Approaches	Prof. Fabio Parolini, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland – SUPSI
3.10 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.	COFFE BREAK	--
3:30 p.m.	Flame retardant additives for expanded polymers	Micaela Lorenzi, CEO of Greenchemicals
3:50 p.m.	PV Panels on flat roofs. Latest fire safety developments	Emanuela Gallo - Technical Affairs Manager EUMEPS
4:10 p.m.	Reduced-scale Single Burning Item (miniSBI): a laboratory-scale tool for rapid pre-screening and accelerated R&D toward EN 13823	Prof. Andrea Castrovinci, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland – SUPSI
4:30 p.m.	ROUND TABLE / Q&A	--
From 5 p.m.	Visit to the laboratory and Networking Cocktail	--

Dr. Jürgen Troitzsch is founder of FEPS and an internationally recognized expert in fire safety, flammability testing, plastics, and flame retardants. Author, editor, and conference chair, he has delivered more than 250 presentations worldwide and edited the Plastics Flammability Handbook.

Eng. Giombattista Traina heads the Reaction to Fire Laboratory at Istituto Giordano and serves as Senior Lead Researcher. Active in European and international standardization, he contributes to CEN, ISO, and other technical committees focused on fire safety, construction products, and photovoltaic systems.

Fabio Parolini is an engineer and researcher at SUPSI’s Innovative Building Envelope Team. With expertise in renewable energy and fire safety in photovoltaics, he focuses on building envelope development, applied research, and experimental projects aimed at improving energy performance and safety.

Micaela Lorenzi is CEO and co-owner of Greenchemicals. An industrial chemist specialized in polymers, she has over 15 years of experience in flame retardants and plastic additives. She holds several patents in HBCD-free solutions, dosing technologies, PET recycling, and innovative flame-retardant systems for polymers.

Emanuela Gallo is Fire Experts & Technical Affairs Manager at EUMEPS. She holds a degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science focused on fire performance. With experience in academia, fire testing, and over ten years developing fire-resistant materials in industry, she supports the development of safe, high-performing fire protection solutions.

Andrea Castrovinci is Professor of Polymeric Materials at SUPSI. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Technology and specializes in polymeric materials and nanocoatings with flame-retardant and conductive properties. He is active in research, education, and innovation, and has co-founded three technology start-ups.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/paCpPRo4zFkPh9sYA

29^th October, 2026 – Phase-out and sustainable alternatives

Milan – Building BL25 – Politecnico di Milano – Energy Department

2:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.

Time	Speech	Speaker
2:30 p.m.	WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION	Director of Energy Dept. – Politecnico di Milano - Prof. Matteo Maestri
2:40 p.m.	Substitution of fluoropolymers – Wish or Reality?	Jaime Sales, Managing Director at ChemService
3:10 p.m.	PFAS-Free Nanoengineered coating for omni-phobic textiles	Prof. Anna Rita De Corso, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland – SUPSI
3:30 p.m.	Life Cycle Assessment as a Decision-Support Tool for Sustainable and Circular Polymers	Prof. Paola Gallo Stampino, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering G. Natta – Politecnico di Milano
3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.	COFFE BREAK	--
3:50 p.m.	Phase-out of FR molecules	Micaela Lorenzi, CEO of Greenchemicals
4.20 p.m.	How REACH influences the reformulation of a stabilizer package for polymers	Roberto Todesco, Senior Technical Specialist Additives – RTV consulting
4:40 p.m.	ROUND TABLE / Q&A	--
From 5:10 p.m.	Networking Cocktail	--

Dr. Jaime Sales is Managing Director of Chemservice Iberia and Director of the Advocacy Service Unit at Chemservice Group. With over 20 years of experience in chemical risk assessment and regulatory affairs, he has worked for industry, EU REACH Consortia, and the European Commission, including the Joint Research Centre in Ispra.

Anna Rita De Corso, is a senior researcher at University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Lugano. She obtained a master’s degree in industrial chemistry at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in 2000. Since 2014, he has been working at the Polymer Engineering Laboratory dealing with surface engineering, focusing on functional nanocoating.

Paola Gallo Stampino is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano and a member of the Mat4En2 research group. Her research focuses on sustainable materials for energy and environmental applications, as well as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies for products and industrial processes. She teaches sustainability-related courses across Engineering, Design, and Architecture programs and has authored more than 90 scientific publications.

Dr. Roberto V. Todesco has over 40 years of experience in polymer additives and stabilization. After roles at DSM, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, and Sabo International, he founded RVT Consulting in 2016. His expertise covers polymer stabilization, antioxidants, light stabilizers, surfactants, and additive technologies.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/paCpPRo4zFkPh9sYA

26^th November, 2026 – Solutions for a circular economy

Garlasco (PV) – Polichem (lab and plant production of Greenchemicals)

2:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.

Time	Speech	Speaker
2:30 p.m.	WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION	Micaela Lorenzi, CEO of Greenchemicals and Polichem
2:40 p.m.	Closing the carbon loop: the chemistry behind polymer circularity	Prof. Lidia Castoldi – Politecnico di Milano, Energy Dept, Laboratory of Catalysis and Catalytic Processes
3:00 p.m.	[title to be announced]	[speaker to be announced]
3:20 p.m.	Mechanical and chemical recycling: where do we stand today?	Massimo Ricci, Expert Sales Manager – KraussMaffei Extrusion
3:20 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.	COFFE BREAK	--
3:40 p.m.	Stabilisation of mechanically recycled polyolefins	Enrico Costantini, Plastic & Additive Consultant
4.10 p.m.	Additives for recycling	Valentina Pelliccioli, R&D Department at Greenchemicals
4:30 p.m.	ROUND TABLE / Q&A	--
From 5:15 p.m.	Networking Cocktail	--

Lidia Castoldi is Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano. Her research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for environmental protection, hydrogen production, CO₂ capture and conversion, advanced catalytic materials, space applications, and membrane technologies. She holds a PhD in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Massimo Ricci is Expert Sales Manager Italy at KraussMaffei Extrusion. With a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in plastics processing technologies, he combines technical expertise with commercial leadership, helping customers identify tailored solutions for extrusion applications.

Enrico Costantini is an Industrial Chemist with over 40 years of experience in polymers, additives and plastic formulations. Throughout his career, he has held senior R&D, technology, sales and marketing roles at Himont, Montell, Basell, LyondellBasell and SABO. Since 2019, he has worked as an independent consultant specializing in polymer science, stabilization and plastics applications

Valentina Pelliccioli is Regulatory and R&D Technician at Greenchemicals. She holds a PhD in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Milan and has postdoctoral experience in Italy and Germany. Her expertise includes organic synthesis, analytical characterization, research project management, and regulatory compliance.