Adhesive-free Bio-based Suspended Ceiling Tiles using Nanocellulose

In a study published by BioResources, Nadir Yildirim of The University of Maine created adhesive-free bio-based suspended ceiling tiles using nanocellulose. These tiles, called ArboTile, are comparable to current ceiling tiles available commercially. In addition to being bio-based, the nanocellulose tiles:

• are reversible with two different textures on either side of the tile;
• have a high light reflectance value (LRV) of over 85%
• are 20% more fire resistant than traditional tiles;
• have higher water resistance than traditional tiles;
• require no additional coatings;
• are mildew and mold resistant; 
• are light-weight; and,
• are manufactured with solar energy