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Sustaining a Future on Renewable Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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Forest Biomaterials Research Features<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Third Annual Forest Biomaterials Graduate and Undergraduate Symposium<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

This past spring, the Department of Forest Biomaterials hosted its third annual Graduate and Undergraduate Symposium. The event was highly successful, showcasing outstanding student research, strong student engagement, and meaningful collaboration between academia and industry. The symposium opened with remarks from Department Head Dr. Jingxin Wang, who highlighted the department’s recent accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and…<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n \n

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NC State Hosts ISWFPC 2025: A Global Gathering on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

In June 2025, NC State University proudly hosted the 22nd International Symposium on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry (ISWFPC). For nearly four decades, ISWFPC has been the premier international forum for advancing research in wood, fiber, and pulping chemistry, bringing together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to explore the frontiers of lignocellulosic science and sustainable…<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n \n

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

The fiber-based material, which is fully recyclable and biodegradable, could someday replace plastic foam materials used in cushioning and insulation for packaging.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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