Research

Bioproducts

Pulp fiber Can-Mask
Biodegradable
Renewable, bio-based materials

Blood Response

Using wood based materials
Preventing / causing blood clotting

Pulp Fibers

Sourcing materials
Extraction and processing techniques

Active Materials

Conductive materials
Materials responsive to redox reactions
Energy storage / movement
Membrane development

Material – Body Interface

Engineering implantable materials
Wound healing scaffolds
Anti-bacterial / anti-fungal drugs and scaffolds
Anti-cancer

Polymer Systems

Modification of traditional polymers
New mixing / compositing methods
In situ polymerizations

Responsive Systems (Smart Materials)

Photo reactive systems and materials
Temperature / chemical responsiveness
Cell growth scaffolds

Scalable use of Wood-Based Materials

Coatings
Glues
Composites
Part development
Engineering materials (high strength, high modulus)

Cellulose Nanomaterials

New sources of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)
Characterization methods and detection methods
Novel nanocomposites
Safety / Toxicology / Compatibility

Sustained Drug / Small Molecule Release

Slow / sustained release
Peptide release
Bio-based materials
Bio-compatible materials