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College of Natural Resources
Forest Biomaterials

Wood, Pulping and Bleaching Chemistry Research

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Driving Industry Improvements

Pulping and bleaching are an important process for turning raw materials like wood and grasses into paper or other commercial products. The Department of Forest Biomaterials pursues fundamental and applied research related to the characterization and manipulation of genetics for improved wood properties and enhanced pulping and bleaching techniques. Our specialties include lignin chemical characterization, novel analytical methods, solvent systems for cellulosic materials and biomass conversion to chemical intermediates.

Our research is vital to the future of the pulp and paper industries. Our research helps drive industry to increase efficiency and market value. Examples of recent projects include integrating black liquor gasification into a kraft mill and developing process modifications to pulping and bleaching to increase cost-competitiveness of these processes.

Forest Biomaterials Research Features

October 10, 2024

Undergrads Published in TAPPI Journal

Dr. Martin Hubbe is proud to announce the publication of two papers in the TAPPI Journal in September 2024 featuring undergraduate students Kensley Hamm, Daniel Kozel, Lucy Jones as well…

October 02, 2024

Port Strike Could Reignite Toilet Paper Shortage — But Don’t Panic, Expert Says

Whether the strike results in a toilet paper shortage depends on how long it lasts, according to one NC State professor.

August 18, 2024

Forest Biomaterials Hosts Congressional Staffers

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a group of North Carolina Congressional staffers, as well as a few NCSU research and extension administrators, took a tour of the varying College of…

Meet Our Experts

At the College of Natural Resources, our faculty are at the forefront of education and research in the field of wood, pulping and bleaching chemistry.