TAPPI Nano is the preeminent conference on nanotechnology related to renewable nanomaterials. Vireo Advisors is taking a leadership role in program development, focusing on product stewardship, bio-based and sustainable materials, regulatory requirement, and health and safety sessions at the heart of this program.
Read MoreVireo has been working for the past decade to establish safety and support commercialization for microfibrillated cellulose, cellulose nanocrystals and a host of other emerging biomaterials. Our lead scientists are sharing their experience and provide practical guidance in presentations, posters, discussion panels and networking events at the 2023 TAPPI Nanotechnology Conference.
Read MoreGreen Science Alliance Co., Ltd. has established a manufacturing process which mixes nanocellulose with biodegradable plastics such as poly lactic acid (PLA), poly butylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), poly butylene succinate (PBS) and others.
Read MoreScientists at Costa Rica’s National Laboratory of Nanotechnology (LANOTEC) are extracting nanocellulose from the peel and stubble of pineapple waste to be used in pharmaceutical, food and medical applications.
Read MorePeople around the world will be celebrating nanotechnology on this day, as well as raising awareness by demonstrating how it is used in products, and examining the challenges and opportunities of the future of nanotechnology.
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule: ‘Chemical Substances When Manufactured or Processed as Nanoscale Materials, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements’ in the Federal Register today.
Read MoreAlan Rudie and Dan Blessing talk about the exciting prospects of nanocellulose in Wisconsin:
Read MoreKeeping you up to date with the most exciting nanocellulose applications!
Read MoreA publication in Cellulose this month investigated the effects of physical and chemical characteristics on cellulose nanomaterial toxicity.
Read MoreThis year I wore the 5+ year member ribbon at the TAPPI Nanotechnology Conference. Since my first meeting in 2009 (thank you for inviting me Lori Sheremeta!), the meeting has grown from mostly academic reports and basic nanocellulose science to a diverse range of topics on the technologies, applications, characterization and safety!
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