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Nanocellulose may help increase the yield from wild blueberry plants when used with liquid fertilizer applied to leaves, according to a new University of Maine study. Nanocellulose, a natural polymer derived from trees and plants that has many desirable properties, is used in research and development for a myriad of applications, such as packaging materials, […]

University of Maine engineers have created a grease-proof, water-resistant container from recyclable cellulose nanocomposites that could be the next big thing in takeout technology. 

The containers are constructed from cellulose nanofibril and other materials to improve water resistance. 

Takeout food is more popular than ever, but waste created by single-use plastic containers is environmentally harmful. University of Maine engineers have created a grease-proof, water-resistant container from recyclable cellulose nanocomposites that could be the next big thing in takeout technology. The demand for takeout, fast food and ready-made food has created an enormous plastic […]

News Center Maine reported that the University of Maine’s Process Development Center has a new machine that takes pulp and makes paper plates, bowls and cups. The goal is to eliminate plastics and instead use paper products that serve the same purposes. The machine is the first of its kind at any university in the […]

The machine's goal is to help eliminate the use of plastics and instead use paper products that serve the same purposes

This project focuses on using Maine forest products and innovative technology to expand the use of wood throughout the state.

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By Staff With a new federal funding award of $4.8 million, the University of Maine said last week it will step up research into the use of forest waste materials for renewable fuel, heating oil and biologically derived products. The funding from the Defense Logistics Agency will allow the UMaine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute to upgrade its facilities, and to support ongoing investigations, according to a news release. The center plans to begin adding and expanding its infr...

The Synthetic Crude Oil Pilot Plant (SynCOPP) designed for continuous production for 100 kilograms per day TDO oil. SynCOPP uses mixed-acids derived from sawdust processed in a companion Biomass to Bioproducts Pilot Plant at 1 ton per day feeding capacity. Photo by Amy Luce $4.8M will upgrade Forest Bioproducts Research Institute facilities, bolster bioproduct research The University of Maine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI) will upgrade its Techn...