Skip to main content
College of Natural Resources
Forest Biomaterials

Graduate Profiles

Bacterial cellulose

Mar 8, 2021

Bacterial Film Separates Water From Oil

Researchers used a material produced by the bacteria Gluconacetobacter hansenii as a filter to separate water from an oil mixture.
A stack of lumbar

Jan 25, 2021

Biomass: A Sustainable Energy Source for the Future?

From creating sustainable jet fuel to developing sustainable consumer goods, the College of Natural Resources is at the forefront of exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing renewable biomass.
NC State Building - Celebrating 2020 Doctoral and Masters Graduates - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jan 4, 2021

Celebrating 2020 Doctoral and Masters Graduates

 “A year to remember” rings particularly true for the 2020 class of graduates. Now in 2021, we consider the accomplishments of 10 doctoral and master’s students. Director of Graduate Programs,…
Tractor in a wheat field - How Animal Manure Could Help Reduce Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Nov 11, 2020

How Animal Manure Could Help Reduce Agriculture & Carbon Footprint

A new system developed by NC State researchers aims to decarbonize the agriculture industry.
Presentation - Newly Elected Graduate Student Association Officers - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Oct 12, 2020

Newly Elected Graduate Student Association Officers

The Forest Biomaterials (FB) graduate student association (GSA) is an organization dedicated to supporting graduate students and providing a means for connection in FB. To enrich the FB graduate experience,…
A picture of industrial hemp growing in a field - Industrial Hemp: A More Sustainable Option for the Hygiene Industry - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 18, 2020

Industrial Hemp: A More Sustainable Option for the Hygiene Industry

Researchers at NC State’s College of Natural Resources are using industrial hemp to develop tissue paper and other pro
Matthew holds beaker in lab

Jul 27, 2020

Exploring sustainable air travel with jet fuel from trees

Researchers in NC State’s Department of Forest Biomaterials are working to make jet fuel from a renewable resource: trees.
Lab Work - A Culture of Safety -Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 2, 2020

2020 Doctoral Graduate Students Research in Review

The Department of Forest Biomaterials is a research powerhouse with an ecosystem built for achievement and collaboration. Using fundamental science and applied engineering skills, coupled with financial and life cycle…
Dylan poses outdoors

May 6, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Developing Sustainable Technologies

College of Natural Resources graduate Dylan Brown’s passion is developing sustainable technologies. Read more about his journey.
Group Photo - 2020 Graduate Research Symposium: Forest Biomaterials - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Mar 27, 2020

2020 Graduate Research Symposium: Forest Biomaterials

On Wednesday, February 26th the annual CNR Graduate Research Symposium (Co-Sponsored by Eastman Chemical and the CNR Research Office) was held at Talley Student Union. Congratulations to all the winners…