{"id":13565,"date":"2018-07-26T12:34:07","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T16:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/?page_id=13565"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:55:33","slug":"sustainable-life-cycle-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/research\/areas-of-research\/sustainable-life-cycle-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Techno-Economics and Environmental Life Cycle Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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Taking a Closer Look at Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the world delves deeper into solving the grand challenges of society, like the future of sustainability and forest biomaterials, it\u2019s important to look at the economic impact of those solutions. By analyzing true costs at each stage of the product or process through life cycle analysis, it\u2019s easier to determine the actual value and impact of new technologies. Sustainable techno-economics and environmental life cycle innovation give researchers a broader perspective and a more complete view of the project, from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our faculty are keen to assess the value and impact of industry practices and standards. From examining process simulations of pulp and paper mills to investigating new ways to integrate geographic information systems (GIS) with LCA modeling, their expertise is impacting the industry\u2019s rapidly changing future.<\/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 sustainable techno-economics and environmental life cycle innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n