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Exilva Blog Publishes Article Written by PDC Director Michael Bilodeau

Borregaard’s Exilva blog, one of the web’s leading blogs on nanocellulose, has published an article written by Process Development Center Director Michael Bilodeau. The post, entitled “Improved Paper Surface Properties by Microfibrillated Cellulose,” discusses the innovative use of cellulose nanomaterials as a coating for paper products and the trials recently held by the PDC to evaluate this innovative process. You can […]

PDC Featured in Mainebiz Magazine Cover Story

The relationship between the UMaine Process Development Center and Twin Rivers Paper Co. is highlighted in the cover story of the August 22nd, 2016 issue of Mainebiz magazine. PDC Director Michael Bilodeau was interviewed for the piece, and is even featured on the magazine’s cover. Read the story here. Mainebiz is the premier source for reporting on Maine […]

Feds deliver $7.7MM to diversify Maine’s Economy

The Economic Development Administration announces a new plan and a series of grants intended to boost Maine’s forest products industry during an event held at the Process Development Center.

Effects of cellulosic nanofibrils on papermaking properties of fine papers, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2016

A paper co-authored by PDC researchers Donna Johnson, Mark Paradis, and Mike Bilodeau on the “Effects of cellulosic nanofibrils on papermaking properties of fine papers” is published in the June issue of the TAPPI Journal.

Sen. King highlights the PDC’s work

During an April 12th, 2016 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Maine Sen. Angus King highlights the Process Development Center’s support for Maine’s forest products industry.

The Nip Impressions newsletter highlights the Process Development Center’s latest projects

“In a state where pulp and paper mills are struggling to survive, innovations at the University of Maine Process Development Center offer economically stimulating and environmentally sustaining products from small, but significant, plant sources: one found in trees and plants and another in corn. Michael Bilodeau, PDC Director, cites two ongoing projects as currently being […]

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