Forest biomaterials include any organic materials that can be cultivated or extracted from nature\u2019s ecosystems. The Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State specializes in sustainable, renewable forest biomaterials such as wood, paper and value-added biomaterials produced by large and small industries across North Carolina and throughout the US. These renewable biomaterials are used for construction of sustainable housing, low carbon bioenergy, recyclable pulp and paper products, and value-added chemicals and composites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, we try to find new uses for what was previously seen as waste from pulp and paper manufacturing processes. A number of our innovative projects investigate the fundamental and applied aspects of new cellulose and lignin-based biomaterials, including novel chemical approaches, polymeric phase behavior and process development.<\/p>\n\n\n

Forest Biomaterials Research Features<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n March 13, 2025<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n
Advancing Sustainability: The 2025 Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) Conference<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t
The Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) is a leading global university-industry partnership in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University. SAFI is dedicated to researching, developing, and…<\/span>
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\n February 19, 2025<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n
Lucian Lucia Recognized by TAPPI<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t
Our research-driven faculty often generate awards for themselves and the department. That was recently the case when TAPPI awarded the 2025 Research and Development Division Award and the William H.…<\/span>
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\n October 10, 2024<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n
Undergrads Published in TAPPI Journal<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t
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…<\/span>
Meet Our Experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At the College of Natural Resources, our faculty are at the forefront of education and research in the field of biomaterials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hasan Jameel<\/a>, Jordan Family Distinguished Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Nathalie Lavoine<\/a>, Assistant Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lucian Lucia<\/a>, Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lokendra Pal<\/a>, Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sunkyu Park<\/a>, Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joel Pawlak<\/a>, Associate Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Richard Venditti<\/a>, Elis-Signe Olsson Professor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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