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The Department of Forest Biomaterials boasts a one-ton on-campus recycling facility and two major laboratory complexes that emulate state-of-the-art industry conditions in both the wood products and paper science sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biltmore Hall is our main building with nearly 83,000 square feet of teaching and extension space,<\/strong> including numerous laboratories devoted to wood, forest biomaterials, and paper science and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hodges Wood Products Laboratory<\/strong> is a 21,000-square-foot facility that contains a range of production woodworking equipment, testing machines and instrumentation for investigating the characterization, physical and mechanical properties of wood, forest biomaterials and energy products, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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• CNC routers<\/li>
• Finishing room<\/li>
• Four universal and several other testing machines<\/li>
• Conditioning chambers<\/li>
• Woodworking equipment<\/li>
• Hot presses for making plywood, particleboard and fiberboard<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  The Robertson Pulp and Paper Laboratory Complex<\/strong> includes research facilities and equipment, plus a new three-story lab addition. The Paper and Pulp Testing Laboratory is home to the fully-functioning, reduced-scale Baby Wolfpack pilot paper plant<\/strong>, and houses specialized paper testing, recycling and pulping facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Our Forest Biomaterials and Bioenergy Laboratories<\/strong> accommodate a variety of research equipment, including an array of chemical analysis laboratories, two high-field NMRs<\/strong> and a multitude of surface characterization tools. The complex mirrors modern industry facilities and allows students and faculty to innovate and test new materials while gaining experience under actual industry conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  From small-scale laboratory testing to pilot-scale production of large quantities, our services help industry partners discover solutions to pulp and paper challenges. <\/span>

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  Our services range from informal talks and tours to detailed analysis of technical and production challenges, supplemented with testing and wood utilization techniques. <\/span>

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  Our lab supports the growing tissue and personal care industries through education, research and service. Join the consortium for access to additional training. <\/span>

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