JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX
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  Bio-based Materials,  
Cellulose & Biocomposites  



This session is focused on recent developments in biobased materials, bio- and nano-composites and their applications. Other topics of interest include use of bio derived materials in different processes, sustainability, supply chain security, circular economy, and environmental impacts. The session will include research presentations from academic and industry experts from around the world and a poster session reception. Please submit an abstract describing your research in this area and join us at this important event.

Submit your Abstract - due April 4

Please first review the information for authors — abstract submission guidelines.


Topics & Application Areas
  • Bio-Based Materials Innovations & Applications
  • Cellulose-based materials and composites
  • Lignin based aromatics and composites
  • Sustainable Composite Materials and Supply Chain
  • Circular Economy and Recycling
  • Bio-based Materials Applications in Agriculture and Foods
  • Novel Bio derived material Applications in Building Materials, Automotive, Marine and Wind Industries
  • Environmental Impact Assessment of Bio-Based Products/Processes
  • Other
 

Symposium Co-Chairs


Halil Tekinalp

Halil Tekinalp

R&D Scientist

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Susan MacKay

Susan MacKay

Senior Program Manager

University of Maine




 
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Symposium Sessions

Monday June 9

10:30Innovative Biomaterial Applications
1:30Cellulose Nanomaterials and Applications
4:00Bio-Based Materials, Cellulose & Biocomposities - Posters

Symposium Program

Monday June 9

10:30Innovative Biomaterial Applications
Session chair: Susan MacKay, University of Maine, US
Development of sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber, biolatex and other bioproducts from  new crop Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS). 
A.U. Buranov, Nova-BioRubber Green Technologies Inc, CA
ReGreen our Earth and your Pocket
A. Dimoula, Paramount Planet Product, US
Novel paper-based packaging for food crisping applications in microwave heating
T.A. Dankovich, J.S. Levine, Folia Materials Inc, US
Fabrication of Enhanced Polyamide 6 Composites with Chitin Nanowhiskers: A Sustainable Approach to Filler Driven Crosslinking
R. Panackal Shibu, J.L. Shamshina, Texas Tech University, US
1:30Cellulose Nanomaterials and Applications
Session chair: Halil Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Advantages of Microgravity Produced Bacterial Nano Cellulose
J. Scoccimerra, T. Thompson, S. Bankapur, Helogen Corporation, US
Structure-Property Relationship of Cellulose Nanofiber-Reinforced PVP Nanocomposites
L-C Yeh, H. Chen, T-C Huang, H-J Sue, Texas A&M University, US
Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals as Highly Luminescent Imaging Labels and Structure-Directing Agents for Solution-Processed Electronic Composites
N. Chaulagain, K.M. Alam, P. Kumar, J.C. Garcia, N. Kumar, S. Chitti, S.S. Aare, K. Shankar, University of Alberta, CA
Innovative Lightweight Bio-Based Foams: In Situ Mycelium Growth in CNF-Enabled Lignocellulosic Scaffolds for Sustainable Thermal and Sound Insulation
M. El Hajam*, W. Sun, I. Hafez, C. Howell, M. Tajvidi, University of Maine, US
Technoeconomic analysis of refined cellulose functional additives produced using novel dewatering techniques
S.G. MacKay, C. Walker, A. Buzzelli, D. Coughlin, University of Maine, US
4:00Bio-Based Materials, Cellulose & Biocomposities - Posters
Ecofirebuster – A Nanotechnology-Driven, Bio-Based Innovation for Advanced Fire Suppression
L. Sherpa, Ecofirebuster Inc., US
Controlled deposition of silver nanoparticles on nano-cellulose for engineering hygienic textiles
N. Uddin Ahamad, F. Sanjida, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh, BD
Biodegradable Materials from Black Soldier Flies for Multipurpose Applications: From Fly to Biodegradable Self-Standing Membrane
A. Francis, Addis Ababa University, ET
Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Phosphate as Novel Biomaterial for Bone Tissue Engineering
A. Sadik, N. Ahamad, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, BD
Desulphurization of Diesel Using Quaternised Maize Tassels
I.W. Mwangi, R. Nthumbi, K. Macharia, J.C. Ngila, Kenyatta University, KE
 

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