Session: Bio-Based Composites (2010 Annual Meeting)

Description:

Bio-based composites are materials composed of both a matrix and reinforcing phase, where at least one component of the composite is derived from plants, bacteria, animals, etc. The bio-based component can be a polymeric matrix (e.g., polylactic acid or triglyceride-based polyesters), polymeric filler, natural fibers (e.g., flax or jute), or other bio-based additives (e.g., chitin or lignin). Composites with forest resources have included wood, nanoparticles derived from cellulose or hemicellulose contained in wood and such. Contributions are being sought that address new developments concerning the chemistry, development, processing, structure, analysis, and properties of bio-based composites.

Sponsor:

Composites

Co-Sponsor(s):

Forest and Plant Bioproducts Division (17)

Chair:

Jie Feng
Post-Doc
University of Akron
Department of Polymer Engineering
Akron, OH 44325-0301
Phone Number: 330-972-5834
Email: jiefeng@uakron.edu

Co-Chair:

Katsuyuki Wakabayashi
Assistant Professor
Bucknell University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone Number: 570-577-3778
Email: kat.wakabayashi@bucknell.edu

Papers:

Evaluation of Thermosensitive Microparticle-Hydrogel Composite for Protein Delivery
Carl Beigie, Rowan University; Lussier Danielle, Rowan University; Sokal Tastiana, Rowan University; Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

High Performance Impact-Tolerant and Abrasion-Resistant Materials: Lessons From Nature
Qianqian Wang, University of California, Riverside; Dongsheng Li, University of California, Riverside; Michiko Nemoto, University of California, Riverside; Brian Weden, University of California, Riverside; Shinobu Heier, Thermo Fisher Scientific; Elaine DiMasi, Brookhaven National Laboratory; David Kisailus, University of California, Riverside

Mechanical, Structural and Thermal Properties of Polymer Composites Containing Short Ragweed Pollen Grains
Carson Meredith, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jung-Hyun Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brandon Suttle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Hyung-Ju Kim, Georgia Institute of Technology

Polylactic Acid-Clay Nanocomposites Via Solid-State Shear Pulverization
Alexander S. Fielding, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University

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