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On the Frontline of Emerging Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a full-service hub home to international experts skilled in fundamental science and engineering, state-of-the-art equipment, testing facilities, and top-notch graduate students, the Department of Forest Biomaterials places a premium on original research. Not only do we maintain world-renowned research programs<\/strong> in the areas of wood products, paper science and engineering, sustainability, and forest biomaterials, we are dedicated to developing futuristic products and new processes that derive sustainable value from nature in an environmentally responsible way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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BioResources Journal<\/h2>\n

BioResources is an internationally recognized peer-reviewed, open access journal founded by our faculty that examines challenges and applications of the burgeoning biomaterials field.<\/p>\n \n

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Our faculty aim to advance science and create new knowledge for our industry partners<\/strong> while elevating the field of biomaterials at large. We call on NC State\u2019s proprietary strengths in new technologies and frequently work with the NC State Biotechnology team<\/a>, the College of Engineering<\/a> and other departments or units on campus to examine uncharted areas related to our fields. NC State\u2019s strength as a leader in nanotechnology and other 21st Century sciences contributes to our ability to push the envelope of research.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Forest Biomaterials Researchers Developing Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Foam Packaging<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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Forest Biomaterials Professor Nathalie Lavoine Wins NSF CAREER Award<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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Port Strike Could Reignite Toilet Paper Shortage \u2014 But Don\u2019t Panic, Expert Says<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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