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The PDC is one of the top suppliers of cellulose nanomaterials in the world, providing nanomaterials to researchers and application developers at hundreds of businesses, laboratories, and educational institutions in over forty countries.
Whether we’re trailblazing new nanotechnologies, performing sophisticated chemical analysis, or providing innovative pulp and paper solutions, the Process Development Center remains at the cutting edge of chemical engineering and material science.
The Process Development Center (PDC) offers a broad range of technical services and resources for our clients, both in traditional pulp and paper and in emerging process technologies and materials science.
Contact us for more information or to discuss your specific needs. We look forward to collaborating with you.
Colleen Walker
Director, Process Development Center
Paper Coated with Cellulose Nanofiber
Our nanocellulose store now offers two sample packs of CNF coated paper. The first sample pack contains papers with 90% fines CNF at three different coat weights, plus base paper. The second contains papers with 16gsm CNF on the surface at three different CNF processing (fines) levels, plus base paper.
Visit our Nanocellulose Store to learn more.
SEABIND by Soarce
We are excited to announce SEABIND: a new material available in our Nanocellulose Store made by Soarce offering an exceptional aspect ratio that can exceed 100 and a superior water retention value of 7,000%, available in both charged and uncharged forms.
Learn more about it and place your order here
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The “Maine” Question Podcast
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Can Maine lead a revolution in consumer goods with nanocellulose? – The Maine Question Podcast