Modern urban living: Contributions of science to sustainable solutions
The third and final BASF Creator Space Science Symposium took part in Shanghai, China on November 10-11, 2015, attracting 400 leading scientists, industry representatives and urban planning experts. Topic of the global conference was Urban Living: With increasing challenges related to infrastructure, mobility, waste management and quality of life, concepts of cities are being re-evaluated and researchers are expected to come up with tailored innovative solutions. Martin Brudermüller, Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), BASF SE, on “Modern urban living: Contribution of science to sustainable solutions”
Modern urban living: Contributions of science to sustainable solutions
The third and final BASF Creator Space Science Symposium took part in Shanghai, China on November 10-11, 2015, attracting 400 leading scientists, industry representatives and urban planning experts. Topic of the global conference was Urban Living: With increasing challenges related to infrastructure, mobility, waste management and quality of life, concepts of cities are being re-evaluated and researchers are expected to come up with tailored innovative solutions. Martin Brudermüller, Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), BASF SE, on “Modern urban living: Contribution of science to sustainable solutions”
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- 1. 150 years150 years Modern urban living: Contributions of science to sustainable solutions Dr. Martin Brudermüller Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officer, BASF SE 150 years150 Jahre 2
- 2. 150 years150 Jahre 3 150 years150 Jahre 21st century Era of Megacities 4 Tokyo 38.9New York 24.8 Mexico City 26.2 São Paulo 24.3 Lagos 22.6 London 10.1 Mumbai 29.7 Delhi 37.3 Shanghai 31.6 Beijing 25.3 Demographic forecast of selected megacities (million residents) Year 2013 2030 Source: United Nations World Urbanization Prospects: The 2011 Revision.
- 3. 150 years150 Jahre Science Symposium Four pillars 5 ■ Quality of life ■ Urban mobility ■ Water quality ■ Architecture Facts about urbanization Contributions of science Challenges of urbanization 1 2 3 6
- 4. 150 years150 Jahre Urbanization increases with population 7 1970 2014 7.2 2030 8.4billion people megacities 28 413 3.7 billion people billion people megacities megacities 40% 60% Source: United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2014 revision. 150 years150 Jahre Urbanization drives economic growth 8 Urbanized countries generate higher gross domestic products GDP 2011 per capita (USD) 0 20.000 40.000 60.000 80.000 0 20 40 60 80 100 Singapore China United States Japan Congo Germany Share of urban population in country (%) Source: United Nations Development Report
- 5. 150 years150 Jahre Urbanization drives personal wealth 9 Higher salaries in urban areas lead to an increasing share of people with consuming power World population (billion people) Urban population Rural population 0 6 4 2 8 3.2 4.7 7.9 Consuming class 199019501900 1970 2010 2025 4.2 bn people Challenges of urbanization 1 2 3 10 Facts about urbanization Contributions of science
- 6. 150 years150 Jahre Dynamic expansion Cost-efficient quick fixes needed 11 +40.000 km2 Floor space +50.000 Sky-scrapers 221 Cities ≥1 million people +5.000 km2 Road to be paved +170 Mass-transit systems +350 million Urban residents Until 2025 urbanization in China translates to… Source: McKinsey Global Institute, Preparing for China´s urban billion, 2009. 150 years150 Jahre Confined space Easening solutions needed 12 The Hu Huanyong Line Tengchong Aihui 6% of the population 94% of the population Shanghai 6,100 Beijing 5,500 Nanjing 4,800 Chongching 7,700 Source: Demographia World Urban Areas: 11th Annual Edition: 2015.01 Hongkong 26,400 people/km2
- 7. 150 years150 Jahre Complexity Integrated solutions needed 13 Integrate solutionsProvide resources Traffic management City growth Waste disposal Social integration Clean air Fresh water Healthy food Energy 14 Challenges of urbanization 1 2 3 Facts about urbanization Contributions of science
- 8. 150 years150 Jahre 1865 Science and technology Foundation for future innovation 15 Environmental catalysts Elastic textiles Foundation of BASF Magnetic tapes Insulating foams Bright colors 1956 19761934 19511897 Perlon® 3-Way catalystAudio tapes Styropor®Indigo 150 years150 Jahre 16 Advantages of water cleaning with membranes based on functionalized polymers Resource usage Water cleaning by membrane technology -30* -75* 30* Standard technology Operating costs Cleaning water Water flux Source: BASF SE internal R&D knowledge *R&D data
- 9. 150 years150 Jahre Resource usage Efficient energy transmission and cooling Magnetocaloric heat pump Highest energy efficiency High-temperature superconductors Highest power density 17Source: KIT (top left), Nexans (bottom left) Copper 1 - 5 A/mm² > 100 A/mm² 150 years150 Jahre Construction High-performing materials enable height 18 1 WTC 541 m Taipei 101 449 m Burj Khalifa 828 m 2004 2010 20141931 Empire State Building 443 m Taj Mahal 58 m 1648 Stone 1889 Eiffel Tower 324 m Steel Steel concrete Master builders solutions Reinforced concrete* * Contains also other reinforcing materials than steel: polymers or omposite materials.
- 10. 150 years150 Jahre Mobility Lightweight materials for new concepts 19 Replacing hang-ons Whole modules Established parts Structural parts Newvehicle concepts Replacing steel by fibre-reinforced composites enables CO2 reduction and new vehicle design 20252015 120g CO2/km * Under discussion. 75g* CO2/km 150 years150 Jahre Mobility Sensors enable autonomous driving 20 OEMTier 1 Xper YenZ TM ModuleSensorMaterial Passive 3D-distance sensor 2011
- 11. 150 years150 Jahre Quality of life Materials solutions that make our days 21 Quality food Technical solutions Functional clothing Personal and home care 150 years150 Jahre Our joint target Contribute to cities that are worth living in
- 12. 150 years150 Jahre 150 years