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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.

Innovation, NanomaterialsJames EdeSeptember 6, 2018BioResources, ArboTile, Nadir Yildirim, Vireo Advisors, University of Maine, dhesive-free bio-based suspended ceiling tiles, nanocelluloseComment

NIST Researchers Develop New Composite Material using Wood Pulp and an Invasive Exotic Pest

Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new composite material using wood pulp and dried pieces of an invasive exotic pest called tunicates.

Innovation, Nanomaterials, Sustainability, EnvironmentJames EdeJune 18, 2018NIST, Vireo Advisors, tunicates, Johan Foster of Virginia Tech, Jeff Gilman, nanocellulose, wood pulpComment

“Nanowood”: Better than Styrofoam?

Researchers at the University of Maryland have created an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam using nano-size wood fibers.

Innovation, Nanomaterials, SustainabilityJames EdeApril 13, 2018nanowood, nanocellulose, University of Maryland, eco-friendly alternative to styrofoam, nano-size wood fibers, Vireo Advisors, Jeff Youngblood, Purdue University, insulation materials, non-toxic and sustainable, silica aerogel, sodium hydroxide, sodium sulphite and hydrogen peroxideComment

Sustainable Paper from Elephant and Cow Manure

Scientists from the University of Vienna have discovered a way of using the manure of cows and elephants in order to sustainably make paper.

Swedish Processum to lead major nanocellulose project

The Swedish company Processum has announced an 8 million Swedish Krona nanocellulose project which will develop new applications such as the test bed TinyBTalented on a large scale over the nest four years.

American Process Inc. and Birla Carbon Announce Joint Development Agreement for Combining Nanocellulose and Carbon Black

American Process Inc. (API) (Atlanta, GA) and Aditya Birla Group’s, Birla Carbon (Marietta, GA) recently signed a Joint Development Agreement to further efforts of combining carbon black and nanocellulose to improve the performance and sustainability of tires.

Events, Nanomaterials, NanotechnologyJames EdeMarch 2, 2017API, Aditya Birla Group, JDA, nanocellulose, tires, Bioplus nanocelluloseComment