Bio-based Materials, Cellulose & Biocomposites

MARCH 10-12, 2026 | RALEIGH, NC
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Bio-based Materials,
Cellulose & Biocomposites

This session is focused on recent developments in biobased materials, bio- and nano-composites and their applications. Other topics of interest include use of bio derived materials in different processes, sustainability, supply chain security, circular economy, and environmental impacts. The session will include research presentations from academic and industry experts from around the world and a poster session reception. Please submit an abstract describing your research in this area and join us at this important event.

Submit Your Abstract - Due January 9

Please first review the information for authors — abstract submission guidelines.

Topics & Application Areas

Bio-Based Materials Innovations & Applications
Cellulose-based materials and composites
Lignin based aromatics and composites
Sustainable Composite Materials and Supply Chain
Circular Economy and Recycling
Bio-based Materials Applications in Agriculture and Foods
Novel Bio derived material Applications in Building Materials, Automotive, Marine and Wind Industries
Environmental Impact Assessment of Bio-Based Products/Processes
Other

>Symposium Co-Chairs

Halil Tekinalp

R&D Scientist

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Susan MacKay

Senior Program Manager

University of Maine

Key Speakers Include

Plant Fibers with In-situ Supramolecular Interfacial Modifications for Biocomposites

Lu Wang

Assistant Professor,

University of Tennessee

Cellulose Biobarriers for Sustainable Consumer Products

Jeff Youngblood

Professor,

Purdue University

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	Monday June 9
1:30	Innovative Biomaterials and Cellulose Nanomaterials Applications

2025 Symposium Program
	Monday June 9

1:30	Innovative Biomaterials and Cellulose Nanomaterials Applications	Room 310
	Session chair: Susan MacKay, University of Maine, US; Halil Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	ReGreen our Earth and your Pocket A. Dimoula, Paramount Planet Product, US
	Novel paper-based packaging for food crisping applications in microwave heating T.A. Dankovich, J.S. Levine, Folia Materials Inc, US
	Fabrication of Enhanced Polyamide 6 Composites with Chitin Nanowhiskers: A Sustainable Approach to Filler Driven Crosslinking R. Panackal Shibu, J.L. Shamshina, Texas Tech University, US
	Structure-Property Relationship of Cellulose Nanofiber-Reinforced PVP Nanocomposites L-C Yeh, H. Chen, T-C Huang, H-J Sue, Texas A&M University, US
	Innovative Lightweight Bio-Based Foams: In Situ Mycelium Growth in CNF-Enabled Lignocellulosic Scaffolds for Sustainable Thermal and Sound Insulation M. El Hajam, W. Sun, I. Hafez, C. Howell, M. Tajvidi, University of Maine, US
	Technoeconomic analysis of refined cellulose functional additives produced using novel dewatering techniques S.G. MacKay, C. Walker, A. Buzzelli, D. Coughlin, University of Maine, US