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Bioproducts
Pulp fiber Can-Mask
Biodegradable
Renewable, bio-based materials
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Blood Response
Using wood based materials
Preventing / causing blood clotting
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Pulp Fibers
Sourcing materials
Extraction and processing techniques
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Active Materials
Conductive materials
Materials responsive to redox reactions
Energy storage / movement
Membrane development
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Material – Body Interface
Engineering implantable materials
Wound healing scaffolds
Anti-bacterial / anti-fungal drugs and scaffolds
Anti-cancer
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Polymer Systems
Modification of traditional polymers
New mixing / compositing methods
In situ polymerizations
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Responsive Systems (Smart Materials)
Photo reactive systems and materials
Temperature / chemical responsiveness
Cell growth scaffolds
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Scalable use of Wood-Based Materials
Coatings
Glues
Composites
Part development
Engineering materials (high strength, high modulus)
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Cellulose Nanomaterials
New sources of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)
Characterization methods and detection methods
Novel nanocomposites
Safety / Toxicology / Compatibility
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Sustained Drug / Small Molecule Release
Slow / sustained release
Peptide release
Bio-based materials
Bio-compatible materials