Nanocellulose Valley CNF

03/05/2024

The Ecology Learning Center visit yesterday was amazing! The students were able to tour the UMaine Process Development Center and make their own CNF creations.

Bananas T. Bear also joined in to give them a true Black Bear welcome!

Thank you Rural Aspirations Project for all your help making this visit possible!

02/12/2024

U.S. Senators just announced that the University of Maine Orono will be receiving $745,869 to develop "more sustainable, recyclable, and biodegradable forest-based packaging". The UMaine Process Development Center plays a crucial role in this transition from plastic to bio-based packaging with its thermoforming abilities, research in barrier coatings, and more. We are excited about the support this grant provides to boost the work happening here!

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/collins-king-announce-17-million-to-support-maine-forest-products-economy

01/25/2024

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to bring CNF to high school students in Buckfield, Greenville, and Guilford. After learning some background knowledge about CNF, the students were excited to dive in and experiment with it!

The UMaine Process Development Center looks forward to more outreach events to share knowledge and boost excitement about this amazing material!

01/19/2024

Our Pilot Freeze Dryer at the UMaine Process Development Center!

11/20/2023

Making paper at the UMaine Process Development Center that will be coated with CNF!

11/20/2023

Making CNF at the UMaine Process Development Center!

11/20/2023

'The Maine Question’ asks if Maine can lead a revolution in consumer goods with nanocellulose.

In every plant and tree exist tiny fibers called nanocellulose, a building block like no other with the potential to be the next material that changes the world. This plant matter, which is a billionth of a meter in length, can be used to make packaging, building products, insulation, water filters, medical tools and countless other products. An abundant, biodegradable and renewable material, nanocellulose has the potential to replace plastic as a key component in consumer goods.

In every plant and tree exist tiny fibers called nanocellulose, a building block like no other with the potential to be the next material that changes the wo...