Realizing the full potential of Maine’s burgeoning bio-alternative industries requires continual research on its scientific underpinnings. Goal 1: Research ObjectiveContinue industry-leading research on nanocellulose, biofuels, and bio-derived polymers (i.e., plastics and rubbers derived from plant and algae resources).Goal 2: Enterprise ObjectiveContinue improving the production and properties of bio-alternatives for use in a wide variety of