Nanocellulose
UMaine PDC supplies cellulose nanomaterials world-wide
Cellulose Nanomaterials for Research
The UMaine Process Development Center supplies cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) to academic, public, and private research groups interested in evaluating and developing applications for these materials. Cellulose nanomaterial varies on the amount (from 0.25 pounds to metric tons) and solids content (dry, 15%, 3%).
We offer several types of cellulose nanomaterials:
- CNF – cellulose nanofibers
- CNC – cellulose nanocrystals
- TOCN – Tempo-oxidized cellulose nanofibers
Nanocellulose Projects at UMaine
The Process Development Center is the only facility in the United States that can manufacture cellulose nanofibers (CNF) at a rate of one ton per day.
UMaine Projects: With this capacity, the PDC has been utilizing CNF in various projects throughout the University. To learn more about nanocellulose, and what innovations the University of Maine is pursuing with this technology, visit the Nanocellulose Valley website.
PDC Cellulose Nanomaterials Forum
Save the date for the next CNM Forum
- August 23-25, 2022
- Wells Conference Center, University of Maine
Previous Events
- 2021 Cellulose Nanomaterial Researchers Forum
- 2019 Cellulose Nanomaterial Researchers Forum
- 2018 Inaugural Cellulose Nanomaterial Researchers Forum
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