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7th Annual PDC Cellulose Nanomaterials Forum

August 27-28, 2025

Join us as part of Maine Forest Biomaterials Week! Explore the latest applications of cellulose nanomaterials, from packaging, composites, construction, agricultural and more. 

Registration is now open! Both the Thermoformed Molded Fiber Symposium and PDC Forum are included in one registration fee.

Confirmed Speakers

  • Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) in Molded Fiber Trays – David Cowles, Technology Specialist, Microfibrillated Cellulose, Valmet
  • Dr. Robert Moon, Materials Research Engineer, USDA Forest Products Laboratory
  • Dr. Nicole Stark, Supervisory Research Chemical Engineer, USDA Forest Products Laboratory
  • Dr. Caitlin Howell, Professor, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Maine
  • Dr. Will Gramlich, Associate Professor, Chemistry, University of Maine
  • Dr. Eric Landis, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maine

We are currently working on the program, please come back for more information as the event draws closer. Check out details from our previous events!