Variable Porosity Nanocellulose Solid Forms for Biomedical Applications
Principal Investigator: Michael Mason (Chemical and Biological Engineering, UMaine)
Partners: EMMC
Abstract: Dehydrated cellulose Nano-fiber (CNF) has several biomedical functions. In solid form, this includes the mimicking of natural bone. This projects seeks funding for GA support to assist in the investigation of solid-form CNF efficacy in order to generate the data needed to seek continued extramural funding, including commercialization opportunities within the Maine business community. The project goal is to develop the enabling technology necessary to generate controlled homogeneous and variable porosity CNF solid forms, mimicking natural bone.