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May 03, 2026

AOCS Annual Meeting 2026

AOCS advances the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants and related materials, enriching the lives of people everywhere. Learn more at aocs.org.

Evonik Cleaning Solutions Americas is proud to exhibit, sponsor, and present several exciting technical sessions during the AOCS Annual Conference Week 2026 in New Orleans, LA, May 2–6.

Join us to explore innovative cleaning technologies, learn about our probiotic cleaning solutions & methods, and connect with our experts onsite at booth #119 as we help shape the future of the industry.

Evonik Cleaning Solutions Presentations

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MON
MAY 4
1:35 –  1:55

Modeling, ML & AI in Surfactants I – Structure-Performance
Relationships – Surfactants & Detergents

Beyond DoE: Evaluating Laundry Detergent Performance and
Predicting New Formula Performance with Artificial Intelligence

Presenting Author: Eric R. Thienen, Evonik

Co-Author: Alicia Andrews‑Vafai, Citrine Informatics

TUES
MAY 5
11:15 – 11:35

Home Care I – Surfactants & Detergents

Elevating Cleaning Products by Irreversible Malodor Elimination

Presenting Author: Martha Hilton, Evonik

Co-Author: Meris Milek, Evonik

3:35 – 3:55

Home Care II – Surfactants & Detergents

Capturing the Long Game: Developing a Standardized Method
for Evaluating Microbial Cleaner Performance on Hard Surfaces

Presenting Author: Rachel Barbieri, Evonik

Co-Author: Meris Milek, Evonik

WED
MAY 6
9:35 – 9:55

General Surfactants & Detergents II – Surfactants & Detergents

Enhancing Cleaning Performance with
Surfactant‑Microbial Systems

Presenting Author: Meris Milek, Evonik

Co-Author: Rachel Barbieri, Evonik