2023 Nano Post Conference Proceedings
2023 Nano Post Conference Proceedings
Monday 12 June 2023
Session 1: Opening Session and Keynote
“The 10 Year Journey of a Biomaterials Company”
Gurminder Minhas, Managing Director, Performance Biofilaments
Tuesday 13 June 2023
Session 2: CNC Nanocomposites
Session Chair : Francesco D'Acierno, INRAE
- The Improvement of Cementitious Material Properties by Addition of Nanocellulose
Jeffrey Youngblood, Purdue University - Understanding The Role of Cellulose Nanocrystals on The Hydration of Portland Cement: Investigation with Tricalcium Silicate as A Model Component
Sreenath Raghunath, Bioproducts Institute, University of British Columbia - Nanocellulose-Nanolignin Polymer Composites Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications
Fernanda Brito, Bioproducts Institute, University of British Columbia - Cellulose Nanocrystals as Modifier for Oxidation Stability and Tribology in Hyaluronic Acid Suspensions
Zhiyu Wang, The University of British Columbia
Session 3: Design and Production of Nanocellulose Films
Session Chair: Rakibul Hossain, University of Maine Co-Chair: Nabanita Das, University of Maine
- Production Of Translucent Films from Cellulose Filaments for Packaging Applications. Part 1: Development of Properties
Francois Drolet, FPInnovations - Production Of Translucent Films from Cellulose Filaments for Packaging Applications. Part 2: Manufacturing Process
Francois Drolet, FPInnovations - Nanocellulose Paper Barrier Coatings
Ronald Sabo, US Forest Products Laboratory - Influence Of Fibril Morphology on The Barrier Properties of Microfibrillated Cellulose Coatings and Films
Robyn Hill, University of Birmingham
Session 4: CNM Self- Assembly and Related Properties
Session Chair: Matteo Hirsch, EPFL
- How Electrolytes Vary the Suspension Structure of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Christine Browne, Monash University - Rheology, Self-Assembly, And Colloidal Stability of Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals
Madeleine Hallman, Bioproducts Institute, University of British Columbia - Rheological Considerations for Advanced Manufacturing with Cellulose Nanocrystals
Michael Bortner, Virginia Tech
Session 5: CNC Based Packaging Materials and Films
Session Chair: Lauren Geurds, The University of Queensland
- Comparison Of Cellulose- Based Films for Barrier Packaging Applications
Vesa Kunnari, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland - Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) Reinforced Bio- composite Coating for Perishable Fruits
Muhammad M. Rahman, Rice University - Controlling Droplet Contact Angle with Micropatterned Nanocellulose Films
Christine Browne, Monash University
Session 6: Nanocellulose for Construction
Session Chair: Ronald Sabo, US Forest Products Laboratory
- Use Of Nanofibrillated Cellulose in Concrete: Reducing Corrosion and Cracking While Improving Adhesion and Mechanical Performance
Keith Gourlay, Performance Biofilaments - Upgrading Regular Wood- Fiber Insulation Panels to Structural Wall Sheathing Enabled by Cellulose Nanofibrils
Rakibul Hossain, University of Maine - Strategies On Improving Flame Retardancy of Cellulose Nanofibrils Aerogel
Feng Jiang, University of British Columbia
Session 7: CNM Characterization and Regulatory Aspects
Session Chair: Anderson Veiga, University of British Columbia
- Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of Cellulose Nanofibrils with Enzymatic Pre- treatment
Valdeir Arantes, University of Sao Paulo - Automated Morphological Analysis of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Thomas Parton, University of Cambridge - Designing A Physical and Chemical Characterization Strategy for Cellulose Nanomaterials to Meet Regulatory Requirements in Multiple Markets
James Ede, Vireo Advisors
Session 8: Lunch with Presentation Sponsored by Fiberlean® Technologies Ltd. How is MFC Revolutionizing Paper, Packaging, Building Materials, and More?
Session Chair: Jimmy Jong, FPInnovations
Dave Skuse, Vice President of Technology
Session 9: CNC Application Is Emulsion
Session Chair: Douglas Fox, American University
- Bicontinuous Emulsions from Renewable Nanoparticles
Yi Lu, University of British Columbia - Design Rules for Cellulose Nanocrystal-Stabilized Emulsions and Dry Oil Powders
Emily Cranston, University Of British Columbia - Pickering Emulsions of Cellulose Oxalate from Norway Spruce Bark
Isabella Kwan, KTH Royal Institute of Technology - Tunable Pickering Emulsions Based on Cellulose Nanomaterials and Cellulose Derivatives
Francesco D'Acierno, INRAE
Session 10: Polymer Composites
Session Chair: Meghan Lamm, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- One-Pot Syntheses of Functionalized Nanocelluloses for Advanced Elastomers and Hydrophobic Applications
You-Lo Hsieh, University of California Davis - Wet And Spray-Dried Cellulose Nanofibrils as Nucleating Agent for Biopolymer Composites
Hidayah Ariffin, University Putra Malaysia - Hybrid Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites: Impact of Varying the Cellulose Material (CM) Source
Amber Hubbard, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Session 11: Special Topics- Development of CNM Use in Targeted Applications
Session Chair: Amir Sheikhi, Penn State University and Co-chair: Carolina Ordonez, Queen’s University
- Biohybrid Melanized Cellulose Nanofiber Foams Towards Water Purification
Kevin DeFrance, Queen's University - Lignocellulosic Bioplastic as A Promising Active Food Packaging
Nasim Amiralian, University of Queensland - Cellulose Nanomaterials in Single and Coaxial Filaments Produced by Wet Spinning for Biomedical Applications
Eupidio Scopel, Institute of Chemistry - Unicamp - High-Barrier Plasticized Cellulose Nanocrystal Film
Warren Batchelor, Monash University
Session 12: Panel Discussion on International Nanomaterial Regulations and Ongoing Characterization Challenges
Moderator: Maria Soledad Peresin, Auburn University
Panelist:
- Linda Johnston, National Research Council of Canada
- Michael Goergen, U.S. Endowment
- Heli Kangas, Valmet
- James Ede, Vireo Advisors
- Djordje Vladisavljevic, Health Canada
Session 13: Student Rapid Fire
Moderator: Emilien Freville, University Grenoble Alpes CNRS
- Alyson Manley, University of Maine
- Ariane Fernandes, University of British Columbia
- Giuliana Franco, University of British Columbia
- Parisa Bayat, University of Ottawa
- Qiyao Sun, ETH Zurich
- Runru Liu, University of British Columbia
- Tiinamari Seppänen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
- Kevin Oesef, University of British Columbia
- Anderson Veiga, University of British Columbia
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Session 15: Special Topics: Dispersion of CNMs In Polymer Matrices or Elastomers
Session Chair: Johan Foster, University of British Columbia
- Exploring The Use of Urea as An Additive to Prevent Nanocellulose Aggregation and Improve Dispersion In A Thermoplastic Matrix
Beatrice Swensson, KTH Royal Institute Of Technology - Surfactant-Free Emulsion Polymerization Based on Cellulose Nanocrystals
Chuanwei Miao, FPInnovations - Pilot-Scale Preparation of a Surface Modified Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNF) Composite Feedstock
Meghan Lamm, Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Aqueous Polymer Modifications to Cellulose Nanofibrils to Create Poly (Lactic Acid) Composites
Megan Lamm, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Session 16: Packaging I
Session Chair: Keith Gourlay, Performance Biofilaments
- Microfibrillated Cellulose for Next-Generation Sustainable Packaging
Dave Skuse, Fiberlean Technologies Ltd. - Update On Commercialization of Cellulose Nanomaterials Toward Tree Fruit Frost Protection and Thermal- Insulation Packaging Applications
Xiao Zhang, Washington State University - Air Dried Clay/Lignocellulose Foam for Fire-retardant Thermal Insulation
Yeling Zhu, University of British Columbia - Barrier Properties of Nanocellulose Films
Warren Batchelor, Monash University
Session 17: Advancing Commercial Production of Nanomaterials
Session Chair: Jimmy Jong, FPInnovation
- Effect of Enzyme Hydrolysis Incubation pH and Temperature on Production of Microfibrillated Cellulose from Mechanical Pulp Fines
Mariana Frias De Albuquerque, University of British Columbia - Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose (MFC) - Progress Towards Continuous Production
David Cowles, Valmet - Producing Microfibrillated Cellulose Using a Stirred Media Mill Grinder
Lewis Taylor, Fiberlean - Producing Microfibrillated Cellulose using a Stirred Media Mill Grinder
Lewis Taylor, Fiberlean
Session 18: Advanced Characterization Strategies for CNM Distribution and Other Properties
Session Chair: Wenjing Sun, EPFL
- Contrast-Enhanced Micro- Computed Tomography and Scanning Electron Microscopy for Visualization of Microfibrillated Cellulose In Paper
Samira Gharehkhani, Bioproducts Institute, University Of British - Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Visualization of Pulp Fibres by X-Ray Micro- Computed Tomography
Anderson Veiga, University of British Columbia - Analysis Of Cellulose Nanomaterial Systems Via Advanced Autofluorescence Spectroscopy
Marcus Johns, University of British Columbia
Session 19: CNC Structures and Fundamentals
Session Chair: Megan Roberts, University of British Columbia
- Hairy Cellulose Nanocrystals: Fundamentals and Emerging Applications
Amir Sheikhi, Penn State University - Crosslinked CNC Bouligands
Douglas Fox, American University Columbia - Microstructure And Mechanical Properties of Surfactant Lamellar Phases Added by Nanocelluloses
Caio Otoni, Federal University of São Carlos
Session 20: Lignin-Based Nanomaterials
Session Chair: Eero Kontturi, Aalto
- Production Of Ph-Stable Lignin Nanoparticles in High Yield Via an Innovative Green Approach and Their Application in The Dying of Textiles
Valdeir Arantes, University Of Sao Paulo - Scalable Production of Lignin Nanoparticle Synthesis Via Sub-Critical Water Reaction
Philip McMichael, University of British Columbia - Lignosulfonate Addition in An Enzymatic Pre-Treatment for The Co-Production of Lignocellulose Nanofibers
Ran Bi, University of British Columbia - Physical Properties of Spray- Deposited Nanocomposite Sheets Based on Cellulose Nanofiber and Lignin Particle
Yasuaki Inoue, Monash University
Session 21: Lunch with Presentation Sponsored by GranBio and Birla Carbon - From Trees to Tires: Development and Scale-Up of the Nanocellulose Dispersion CompositeTM
- Kim Nelson, Chief Technical Officer, GranBio Technologies
- Lewis Tunnicliffe, Product Design and Development Manager, Birla Carbon
Session 22: CNC-Based Nanocomposites
Session Chair: Oliver Musl, University of British Columbia
- Synergistic Reinforcement Polyamide 6 Using Cellulose Nanocrystals and Wood Fibers
Adel Jalaee, University of British Columbia - Revolutionizing Nanocellulose-Reinforced Composites Through the Manufacturing Renew3D Program
Soydan Ozcan, Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Biomimetic Crosslinked Cellulose Nanocrystal Microbeads for Personal Care Products
Gili Bar, University of British Columbia - Cellulose Nanocrystal - Shape Memory Photonic Thermoplastic Composites for Information Encryption
Zongzhe Li, University of British Columbia
Session 23: Applications in Electronics
Session Chair: Eupidio Scopel, Institute of Chemistry Unicamp
- Preparation Of Biomass- Templated Composite Solid- State Electrolytes and Their High Lithium-Ion Transference
Hao Zhang, Åbo Akademi University - Terahertz Complex Conductivity of Nanocellulose-PEDOT: PSS Composite Films
Jarkko J. Saarinen, University of Eastern Finland - Regenerated Bacterial Cellulose Fibres
Miguel Gama, University of Minho
Session 24: New Methods in CNM Material Characterization
Session Chair: Amir Sheikhi, PennState University
- Cellulose Nanofibrils from Wood and Bark: Comparison of Fibril Properties
Didik Supriyadi, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences - Hierarchical Control of Swelling in Pulp Fibers
Thaddeus Maloney, Aalto University - Surface Modification of Cellulose Nanofibers:Mechanochemical Esterification & Trifluoroacetylation
Robert Nicholas, Purdue University - In Situ Assessment of Cellulose Reactivity Kinetics with DSC Heat Of Dissolution And Heat-Controlled Cross- Polarized Microscopy
Antti Koistinen, Aalto University
Session 25: New Technology Showcase
Session Chair: Jimmy Jong, FPInnovations
Exhibitors:
- Fiberlean – Dave Skuse
- Anomera – Timothy Morse
- ANPOLY – Eunji Seo
- Performance Biofilaments – Michael Liu
- University of Maine/ Valmet – Colleen Walker
- Surface Measurements Systems
Session 26: Safety and Regulatory Evaluation
Session Chair: Kimberly Ong, Vireo Advisors
- Safer-By-Design Toolbox to Advance Functionalized Cellulose Nanomaterials: Project Overview and Toolbox Methods
Yueyang Zhang, Vireo Advisors - Safer-By-Design Toolbox to Advance Functionalized Cellulose Nanomaterials: Toolbox Development and Life Cycle Risk Assessment
Kora Kukk, University of Maine - Microfibrillated Cellulose Products: Environmental and Regulatory Aspects
Dave Skuse, Fiberlean Technologies - Safety And Regulatory Aspects of Novel Biobased Materials: Challenges and Unusual Issues
Jo Anne Shatkin, Vireo Advisors
Session 27: Nanofibrillated Cellulose for Biomedical Applications
- Sustainable And Effective Antimicrobial Surface Based on Cellulose Thin Films
Zhenyu Zhang, University of Birmingham - 3D Extrudable Cellulose-Based Bioink with High Printability Mechanical Strength and Biocompatibility
Session 28: End User Panel
Moderator: Hamdy Khalil, Wood Bridge Foam Corporation
Panelist:
- Billy McCall, Kintra Fibers
- Jinghang Wu, BASF
- Matt Dalkie, Lafarge
Thursday 15 June 2023
Session 29: CNC Applications I
Session Chair: Adel Jalaee, University of British Columbia
- Nanocellulose Templated Polymer Brushes for The Guided Formation of Metallic Hybrids
Lauren Geurds, The University of Queensland - Biopolymer-Stabilized Emulsions for The Encapsulation of Trichoderma Conidia Towards Biological Control
Kevin De France, Queen's University - Synthesis And Characterization of Microencapsulated Controlled Release Fertilizers (Crfs) By Spray-Drying
Cesar Gutierrez, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad De Mexico - Interactions Between Cncs and Silk Proteins: Revealing the Parameters for Filament Formation
Ilona Leppanen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Session 30: Nanocellulose Foams and Their Applications
Session Co-Chair: Yeling Zhu, University of British Columbia
- Impact Of Coagulation Solvent Polarity on Porous Morphology Evolution in Cellulose Xerogels
Jeremiah Woodcock, National Institute of Standards and Technology - Oven-Dried Carboxymethylated Cellulose Nanofibril Foam with High Water Durability and Its Application for Dye Removal
Shin Young Park, Seoul National University - Preparation Of Low-Density Foamed Lignocellulosic Structures Enabled by Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNFs)
Wenjing Sun, EPFL - A supercritical CO2-based process to generate cellulose nanofiber/polylactic acid composites
Carl Tripp, University of Maine
Session 31: Surface Modified CNFs & CNF Production
Session Chair: Philip McMichael, University of British Columbia
- Survey On Electro-Mediated TEMPO-Oxidation of Cellulose
Neptun Yousefi, Aalto University - Optimization Of the Twin- Screw Extrusion (TSE) Process Stability for Cellulose Nanofibril (CNF) Production
Emilien Freville, University Grenoble Alpes CNRS
Session 32: CNC Applications II
Session Chair: Caio Otoni, Federal University of São Carlos
- Dialcohol Cellulose Nanocrystals Enhanced Polymerizable Deep Eutectic Solvent-Based Self-Healing Ion Conductors with Ultra- Stretchability and Sensitivity
Xia Sun, University of British Columbia - Understanding The Colloidal Stabilization Effect of Nanochitin Suspended with Carbon Nanomaterials Towards Energy Materials
Tianyu Guo, University of British Columbia - Thermo-Responsive Nanocellulose Hydrogels as A Universal Drug Release Platform
Qiyao Sun, ETH Zurich
Session 33: Packaging II
Session Chair: Feng Jiang, University of British Columbia
- Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNFs) Enabled Non-Conventional Food Serving Products
Carl Tripp, University of Maine - Nanolime Templated Cellulose Nanofibers for Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Food Packaging Films
Yaman Boluk, University of Alberta - Heterogeneous Chemical Grafting of Nanocellulose by Mechanochemistry: A Potential for The Packaging Industry
Julia Pescheux- Sergienko, University Grenoble Alpes, CNRS - Sustainable Production of Non-Wood MFC Biocomposites for Compostable Personal Care and Packaging Applications
Darren Martin, The University of Queensland
Session 34: Production of Specialty Nanomaterials
Session Chair: Dave Skuse, Fiberlean
Novel Method For Producing Ultra-Pure Nanocellulose Via Hydrothermal Pre-Treatment for Biomedical and Cosmetic Applications
Panu Lahtinen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Oil Phase Air Transport for Under-Liquid Biofabrication with Microbial Nanocellulose
Yi Lu, University of British Columbia
Redispersibility Of TEMPO Oxidized Cellulose Fibrils Via Spray-Freeze Drying
Hale Oguzlu, University of British Columbia
Flow-Assisted Assembly of Lignocellulose Nanofibrils (LCNF) Into Microfibers
Saeed Davoodi, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Session 35: Lunch with Presentation - Nanocellulose: Is It Really a Good Solution for Sustainable Packaging?
Session Chair: Johan Foster, University of British Colombia
Session 36: Lignin Structures for New Materials
Session Chair: Christine Browne, Monash University
- The Impact of Lignin Structure on Precursor & Activated Carbon Quality
Oliver Musl, University of British Columbia
Session 37: Production of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Session Chair: Nasim Amiralian, University of Queensland
- Hydrolysis With Hydrogen Chloride Gas as A Modular Step in Cellulose Nanocrystal Isolation
Eero Konturri, Aalto University - Cellulose Nanomaterials Isolated Via Facile Subcritical Water Treatment
Ruby Osei-Bonsu, Bioproducts Institute, University of British Columbia - Improving Cellulose Nanocrystal Performance Via a Sugar Precipitation Modification Route
Megan Roberts, University of British Columbia - High-Yield Production of Rod- Like and Spherical Nanocellulose by Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Valdeir Arantes, University of Sao Paulo
Session 38: Student Session: Career Roundtable
Moderators: Robyn Hill, University of Birmingham, Emilien Freville, University Grenoble Alpes CNRS
- Richard Greenwood, University of Birmingham
- Gaël Depres, Fedrigoni
- Gustavo Oliveira, BC Government
- Heli Kangas, Valmet
Session 39: Bio-Based Nanoparticles
Session Chair: Parisa Bayat, University of Ottawa
- Engineering Pore Structure and Heteroatom Doping of Chitin-Derived Biocarbon by Binary Molten Salt Templating for Enhanced Supercapacitor Performance
Pu Yang, University Of British Columbia - Effect Of Cellulose Nanofibrils and Lignin Nanoparticles on The Properties of Lightweight Materials For Oil/Water Separation
Polianna Ferreira, University Of Campinas
Session 40: Emerging Applications in Electronics and Water Treatment
Session Chair: Robyn Hill, University of Birmingham
- Recyclable Nanocellulose Composite Substrates for Flexible Electronics
Tia Lohtander-Piispa, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland - Cellulose Nanofiber Nanocomposite for Flexible and Wireless Electronics
Teahoon Park, Korea Institute of Materials Science - Nanocellulose-Based Membranes for Nutrient Capture
Alexey Khakalo, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd - Cellulose-based nanomaterials as supports and templates for inorganic particles for the absorption and catalytic oxidation of hazardous pollutants from wastewater
Yaman Boluk, University of Alberta
Session 41: Dewatering of Nanomaterials
Session Chair: Colleen Walker, University of Maine
- Electrochemical Dewatering of Cellulosic Nanomaterials
Santosh Vijapur, Faraday Technology, Inc. - Dewatering Micro- and Nano-Fibrillated Cellulose Membranes
Mike Reid, RISE Bioeconomy