International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites by Forest Products Society

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MAY 16-18, 2011 MADISON, WISCONSIN USA

11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

WOOD & BIOFIBER PLASTIC COMPOSITES

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM

The International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites on May 16-17, 2011 will bring together international experts from the scientific, technical, and commercial communities to encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on the latest ORGANIZED BY advances and future opportunities for these materials. In addition to the conference, a USDA FOREST PRODUCTS Nanotechnology in Wood Composites SymposiumLABORATORY will be held on May 18, 2011. A select FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY group of speakers willTHE inform attendees on the latest research on applying nanotechnology to wood-based composites. MADISON, WISCONSIN

Learn more at WoodandBiofiBerComposites.org Learn more at WoodandBiofiBerComposites.org The International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites on May 16-17, 2011 will bring together international experts from the scientific, technical, and commercial communities to encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on the latest advances and future opportunities for these materials. In addition to the conference, a Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium will be held on May 18, 2011. A select group of speakers will inform attendees on the latest research on applying nanotechnology to wood-based composites.

WOOD & BIOFIBER PLASTIC COMPOSITES

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM

11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

PROGRAM OUTLINE

MADISON, WISCONSIN USA

MAY 16-18, 2011

SYMPOSIUM

CONFERENCE

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MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011 – 0 AM

CONFERENCE

7:3

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OPENING PLENARY SESSION  M

Welcome

Research to Innovation to Commercialization of Biofiber Composites

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30 A

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Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast

:15 A

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Mohini Sain, University of Toronto

WPCs in Europe

Marc Thometschek, BEOLOGIC nv

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Coffee break

M :00 P – 12 M A 5 11:1 5 PM – 1:2 M P 0 12:0

Poster Introductions

Recent Developments and Innovation in the WPC Industry in China Wayne Song, Futuresoft Technologies Inc. (FTI)

Luncheon

CONCURRENT SESSIONS  SESSION IA: NEW CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES

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Introduction by Session Moderator

Quantitative Analysis of the Effect of Fiber Dispersion on the Mechanical Properties of Woodfiber Composites

Recent Development in WPC Litigations and Knowledge Learned on How to Avoid Them

B. Cheng and Mark T. Kortschot, University of Toronto

Anatole A. Klyosov, MIR International

Investigations on the Influence of Compounding and Injection Molding Processes on the Wood Particle Geometry and the Distribution in Wood Polymer Composites

Biofiber Composites Patent and Trademark Review – 2001-2010

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SESSION IB: PERSPECTIVES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND DEVELOPMENTS

Dilpreet S. Bajwa, Greenland Composites Inc.; Sreekala Bajwa, University of Arkansas

Timo Grueneberg, Virginia Tech; Holger Militz, Marcus Müller, and Andreas Krause, University of Goettingen; Leif Steuernagel, PuK Technical University of Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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3:00 3:30

Kalin Semrick and John Nairn, Oregon State University

Refreshment Break

Green Hybrid Bio-Composites from Polyhydroxy-butyrate-co-valerate (PHBV) Wood Fiber and Talc

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Sanjeev Singh and Farhang Pourboghrat, Michigan State University; Amar Mohanty and Manju Misra, University of Guelph

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A New Hydrophobic Lignocellulose Filler for use as a Bio-Friendly Filler for Plastics Joachim P. Roesler and Hans E. Korte, New Polymer Systems, Inc.

Optical Measurement of Local Strain Development in the Wood-Matrix Interphase in Wood-Plastic Composites

Fluid Assist Injection Molded Parts and Applications with FibreTuff – A Natural Fiber Composite

Matthew Schwarzkopf, Lech Muszyński, John Nairn, Xiang Lin, and Farzana Hussain, Oregon State University

Robert Joyce, Innovative Plastics and Molding

Fiber Structure and the Effect on the Micromechanics of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

Marketing and Standards in the Asian Market

Toni P. Antikainen, Antti Kivioja, and Mark Hughes, Aalto University

5:00

Speaker to be announced

Takeyasu Kikuchi, WPC Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)

Reception with Exhibits and Poster Presentations An informal reception will feature poster presentations and industrial exhibits by researchers and suppliers of materials, equipment, products, and technical services.

Performance of Eco-Friendly Biofiber Filled-Thermoplastic (HDPE) Composites

Pankaj K. Aggarwal and Ajay Karmarakar, Institute of Wood Science & Technology (Bangalore, India)

Synthesis of Cellulose Filled-HDPE Composites using Polymerization Filling Technique Ajay Karmarkar, Institute of Wood Science & Technology (Bangalore, India)

Tanin as a Raw Material for Synthesis – New Thermal Stabilizer for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Hussein Ali Shnawa, University of Basrah

Effect of Extractives on the Mechanical Properties of Binderless Fiberboards from Plantain Fibers Catalina Álvarez Lopez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana; Orlando Rojas, University of North Carolina; Piedad Gañán, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Effect of Wood Fillers Type and Different Modifiers on the Properties of WPC Flat Pressing Pavlo Bekhta and Pavlo Lyutyy, National University of Forestry & Wood Technology of Ukraine

Effects of Compatibilizers in WPC in Regard to Their Molecular Properties

Christoph Burgstaller and W. Stadlbauer, Transfercenter für Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Influence of WPC Formulation on Water Vapor Absorption Characteristics

Christoph Burgstaller, B. Priller, W. Stadlbauer, Transfercenter für Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Increasing Temperature Tolerance of DDGS Fiber

Hugo Castillo and Sheldon Q. Shi, Mississippi State University

Corn Protein-Based Adhesive from DDGS

Qiang Gao, Sheldon Q. Shi, and Li Jianzhang, Mississippi State University

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Measuring Fracture Toughness of WoodPlastic Composites by Orthogonal Cutting

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Flexible Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) / Wood Flour Composites: Processing and Characterization José D. Ambrósio, Lidiane C. Costa, Alessandra A. Lucas, Marcelo A. Chinelatto, Henrique Finochio, Rubens E. dos Santos, Federal University of São Carlos – UFSCar

Thermal Characterization and Surface Chemistry of Fungi Decayed Wood Species Based Wood-Plastic Composites James S. Fabiyi, Federal University of Technology (Akure, Nigeria); Armando G. McDonald, University of Idaho

CONFERENCE

The Performance of Foaming Agents in Natural Fiber-Polypropylene Composite

A. Jahan Latibari, S. Abanga, S.J. Sepidehdam, and M. Roohnia, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

The Impact of Fiber Refining on the Performance of Cellulosic Fiber-Polypropylene Composite A. Jahan Latibari and Sh. Badamchizadeh, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

The Effect of Type Wood Particles and Coupling Agent Content on Properties of Composites Produced from Recycled Polypropylene and Eucalyptus Wood in Air-Forming Production

Abolfazl Kargarfard, Iran Research Institute of Forests & Rangelands; A. Jahan-Latibari, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

Effects of Compatibilizers Derived from Wood Chemical Components on Viscoelastic Properties of Wood-Plastic Composites

Masahiko Kobayashi, Makoto Kiguchi, Yutaka Kataoka, Sumire Kawamoto, Forestry & Forest Products Research Institute

Production of Nanocomposites Based on Lignocellulosic Wastes for Biomedical Applications

Alcides Leao and B.M. Cherian, UNESP – Sao Paulo State University; S.F. Souza, J.J.T. Ranzani, C.V.S. Brandao, and M. Ferreira, UFABC – Universidade Federal do ABC

Polymer Composites for Structural Improvement of Timber Buildings Kay-Uwe Schober, Mainz University of Applied Sciences

Mechanical Characterization of Individual Wood Flour Particles using an Optical Strain Measurement Method Matthew Schwarzkopf, Lech Muszynski, and Farzana Hussain, Oregon State University

Influence of Cellulose Content on Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic) Acid / Cellulose and Low-Density Polyethylene / Cellulose Composites Dmitri Shumigin, E. Tarasova, A. Krumme, and P. Meier, Tallinn University of Technology

The Properties of Wood-Plastic Composites using Chemically Treated Wood Flour Masahiro Takatani, Takashi Hashimoto, and Akira Ichikawa, Kin-ki Daigaku University

Eucalyptus Microfibers and Nanofibers for Reinforcement of Polymeric Nanocomposites Gustavo H.D. Tonoli, Universidade Federal de Lavras; L.A. Caixeta, J.M. Marconcini, A.C. Corrêa, Embrapa Instrumentação Agropecuária; M.A. Pereira-da-Silva, Universidade de São Paulo; L.M. Mendes, Universidade Federal de Lavras; Luiz H. Capparelli Mattoso, Embrapa Instrumentação Agropecuária

Agricultural and Forestry Residues used on the Production of Lignocelullosic Panels and Composites in Minas Gerais State – Brazil

Lourival Marin Mendes, Gustavo H.D. Tonoli, Lina Bufalino, and Fábio Akira Mori, Universidade Federal de Lavras; José Benedito Guimarães Júnior, Universidade Federal do Piauí; Rafael Farinassi Mendes, Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz”

Developing a Sustainable Material: PHB/Wood Flour/Cell Debirs Composite

Meng-Hsin Tsai, Long Jiang, and Michael P. Wolcott, Washington State University

Physical and Mechanical Properties of HDPE / Clay / Wood Flour Foamed Nanocomposite Ali Varshoee Tabrizy, Behzad Kord, and Vahid Chamany, Islamic Azad University, Chaloos Branch

Preparation and Properties of Composites Made from Wood Fiber and Maleic Anhydride Grafted PP / PE Blends Qingwen Wang, Hua Gao, and Shujuan Sui, Northeast Forestry University

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Wheat-Straw-PP Composite Produced by Hot-Pressing Method

Weihong Wang, Senglin Yuan, Qingwen Wang, Northeast Forestry University

Effects of Hot Water Treatment of Raw Bark, Coupling Agent, and Lubricants on Properties of Bark / HDPE Composites

Martin Claude Ngueho Yemele, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune du Québec; Ahmed Koubaa, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue; Alain Cloutier, Patrice Soulounganga, and Tatjana Stevanovic, Université Laval; Michael P. Wolcott, Washington State University

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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of ABS / PLA / Pulp Composites

Keun Young Lee, Yeon Jong Ryu, Jun Hee Ko, and Jin-San Yoon, Inha University

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Deformation of Glucose in the Amorphous State

Xiumei M. Zhang, Northeast Forest University; M.A. Tschopp and Sheldon Q. Shi, Mississippi State University; J. Cao, Northeast Forest University

Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fiber Thermoplastic Composites

Benoit Ringuette and Denis Rodrigue, Université Laval; Yaolin Zhang and James Deng, FPInnovations

Tensile Properties of Wood Fiber / Polyethylene Composites: Evaluation of Impact of Fiber Treatment, Fiber Content, and Coupling Agent Yaolin Zhang and James Deng, FPInnovations; Benoit Ringuette and Denis Rodrigue, Université Laval; Xiang-Ming Wang and Gilles Brunette, FPInnovations

Kenaf Bast Fiber – PLA Composites

Jinshu Shi, Sheldon Q. Shi, and H. Michael Barnes, Mississippi State University

Kenaf Fiber and Soy Protein Based Biocomposites

Kaiwen Liang and Sheldon Q. Shi, Mississippi State University

Surface Hydrophobizition of Natural Fiber

Yan Shen, Kaiwen Liang, and Sheldon Q. Shi, Mississippi State University

Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of a Microcellular PHBV-PBAT Blend and its Hyperbranched Polymer-Nanoclay Nanocomposites

Alireza Javadi, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Institute for Discovery; Yottha Srithep, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Craig M. Clemons, USDA Forest Products Laboratory; Shaoqin “Sarah” Gong*, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Institute for Discovery; Lih-Sheng Turng, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

Plastic Lumber from Recycled Plastics and Agriculture Wastes

G.A. Jiménez, F. Barrantes, L. Jiménez, M. Víquez, and Patricia Alvarado, Universidad Nacional Costa Rica

Effect of Cellulose Nanowhiskers (CNW) on Crystallization Kinetics of Semicrystalline Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Elena Ten, Washington State University

An Investigation of Fabrication Thermal Insulation Wood-Based Composite using Nanotechnology

Reza Zahedsheijani, Mohammad Layeghi, Hosein Yousefi, and Mehdi Faezipour, University of Tehran and Arian Saeed INC.

Novel Composite Materials Fabricated from Wood, Polypropylene, and Biochar

Patrick Quigley, Gloria Oporto, David DeVallance, and George Cheng, West Virginia University

The Effect of Hydrothermal Pre-Treatment on the Chemical Characteristics of the Xylem of Silver Birch Akio Yamamoto, Eero Kontturi, Anti Rohumaa, Mark Hughes, and Tapani Vuorinen, Aalto University

Development of a Scalable Manufacturing Process to Dry Cellulose Nanofibril Suspensions and Characterization of the Resulting Nanofibrils Yucheng Peng, Alper Kiziltas, Douglas J. Gardner, and Yousoo Han, University of Maine

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CONFERENCE

7:3

8:25

Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast

CONCURRENT SESSIONS  SESSION IIA: INSIGHTS INTO MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE

M :25 A

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8:3

9:00

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9:00

Introduction by Session Moderator

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Deformation of Glucose in the Amorphous State

Sustainability in Packaging – Using Wood Flour and Biopolymers to Reduce the Content of Fossil-Based Polymers in Packaging Applications

X.E. Zhang, Northeast Forest University; M.A. Tschopp and Sheldon Q. Shi, Mississippi State University; J. Cao, Northeast Forest University M

30 A

9: M–

SESSION IIB: APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSING

Speaker to be announced

Clive Copsey, Rexam PLC

Recycled Plastics for Wood and Natural Fiber Composites: An Optimized Preparation Process Tim Goertemiller, Milacron LLC

9:30

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Effects of Interphase Properties on the Mechanical Behavior of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Sandeep S. Nair and Siqun Wang, University of Tennessee; Donna C. Hurley, National Institute of Standards & Technology; David P. Harper, University of Tennessee

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NewWood: Manufacturing WPC Panels from Post-Consumer Recycled Materials Lincoln B. Ferris, NewWood Manufacturing, Inc.

Coffee Break Effect of Moisture on Mechanical Properties of Extruded Wood Polypropylene Composite Material

Processing Behavior, Morphology and Benefits of using Low-Density Hollow Glass Microspheres in Polymer Wood Composites

Sandeep Tamrakar and Roberto A. LopezAnido, University of Maine

Steve E. Amos, Andy D’Souza, and Baris Yalcin, 3M Energy and Advanced Materials; Craig M. Clemons, USDA Forest Products Laboratory

Modeling the Creep Flexural Response of FRP-Reinforced Wood-Plastic Composite Wood-Plastic Composites from Uni-Axial Data Panels for Structural Applications Scott E. Hamel, University of WisconsinMadison; John C. Hermanson, USDA Forest Products Laboratory; Steven M. Cramer, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Douglas J. Gardner, Yousoo Han, and Christopher West, University of Maine

Processing Effects on Mechanical Properties and Creep Behaviors of WoodMicrobial Polyester Composites

Development of WPC for Injection Molding Applications

Meng-Hsin Tsai and Michael P. Wolcott, Washington State University

Christoph Burgstaller and W. Stadlbauer, Transfercenter für Kunststofftechnik GmbH

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CONFERENCE

1:25 1:30

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Carbon Fibers from Biomass Lignin

Effect of Boron Compounds on Physical, Mechanical, and Fire Properties of WoodPlastic Composites

David P. Harper and Darren A. Baker, University of Tennessee

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Damage Accumulation and Degradation of Mechanical Properties in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Highly NonLinear Cellulosic Fibers Liva Rozite, Luleå University of Technology; Roberts Joffe, Luleå University of Technology and Swerea SICOMP; Birgitha Nyström, Swerea SICOMP

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Nadir Ayrilmis, Turgay Akbulut, and Turker Dundar, Istanbul University; Robert H. White, USDA Forest Products Laboratory; Fatih Mengeloglu, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University; Zeki Candan, Umit Buyuksari, and Erkan Avci, Istanbul University

Laboratory and Field Evaluations of the Decay Resistance of WPC Rebecca E. Ibach, USDA Forest Products Laboratory; Marek Gnatowski and Grace Hui, Polymer Engineering Company Ltd.

Cellulose Nanofibril-Reinforced Sodium Silicate-Wood Composites

Durability of PLA – Modified Wood Composites

Yucheng Peng, Yousoo Han, and Douglas J. Gardner, University of Maine

Kristoffer Segerholm, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Rebecca E. Ibach, USDA Forest Products Laboratory; Mats Westin, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden

Refreshment Break Dispersion of Cellulose Nanocrystals Modified with Carbohydrate-Based Bolamphiphiles in Organic Solvents

Surface Hydrophobizition of Natural Fiber Yan Shen, Kaiwen Liang, and Sheldon Q. Shi, Mississippi State University

Jae-Woo Kim, David P. Harper, and Joeseph J. Bozell, University of Tennessee

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Advanced Nanocomposites of Cellulose Nanowhiskers and Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Prepared by Sol-Gel Processing Method

Effects of Surface and Bulking Modification of Wood Particles with Chemicals on Properties of the Resulting Polypropylene Composites

Gilberto Siqueira and Kristiina Oksman Niska, Luleå University of Technology

Yanjun Xie and Qingwen Wang, Northeast Forestry University; Holger Militz and Carsten Mai, University of Goettingen

Effects of Biomax Strong as Modifier on Mechanical Characteristics of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) Composites

Surface Characterization of Weathered WPCs Produced from Esterified Wood Flour

Maryam Talimi and Ghaus Rizvi, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)

Liqing Wei and Armando G. McDonald, University of Idaho

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Introduction by Session Moderator

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SESSION IIIB: DURABILITY

Introduction by Session Moderator

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SESSION IIIA: ADVANCED REINFORCEMENTS / BIOPOLYMER COMPOSITES

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Luncheon

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 7:30

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Tour of the USDA Forest Products Laboratory Centennial Research Facility 7:30 AM Shuttle buses depart for the tour and symposium.

SYMPOSIUM

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Complimentary Continental Breakfast for tour and symposium participants 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Tour of the USDA Forest Products Laboratory Centennial Research Facility 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Board shuttle buses to the symposium or back to the hotel 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break

10:3

USDA Forest Products Laboratory Overview

Keynote Address: Nanotechnology Applications in Forest Products – Past, Present and Future

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Ted H. Wegner, USDA Forest Products Laboratory

Douglas J. Gardner, University of Maine

SESSION I  APPLYING NANOTECHNOLOGY TO WOOD COMPOSITES

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James F. Snyder, H. Dong, J. Steele, J.A. Orlicki, K.E. Strawhecker, L.J. Holmes, U.S. Army Research Laboratory; R.S. Reiner and A.W. Rudie, USDA Forest Products Laboratory

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Transparent Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanocrystalline Cellulose

Enhancing Durability of Wood-Based Composites with Nanotechnology Carol A. Clausen, USDA Forest Products Laboratory

Lunch (and Poster Session) Evaluation of Cellulosic Nanocomposite Biofilms Utilizing Polyvinyl Alcohol and Red Oak Residues Peter M. Jacobson, David B. DeVallance, and Gloria S. Oporto, West Virginia University

Production of Nanocomposites Based on Lignocellulosic Wastes for Biomedical Applications Alcides Leao and B.M. Cherian, UNESP – Sao Paulo State University; S.F. Souza, J.J.T. Ranzani, C.V.S. Brandao, and M. Ferreira, UFABC – Universidade Federal do ABC

Rheological, Mechanical, and Sorption Properties of Thermoplastic Starch / Cellulose Whiskers Nanocomposites Daniel do Carmo Horácio and Alessandra A. Lucas, Federal University of São Carlos – UFSCar; Fabiano Vargas Pereira, Federal University of Minas Gerias; Rosario E.S. Bretas, Federal University of São Carlos – UFSCar

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose / Nanoclay / Polypropylene Amir Nourbakhsh, Research Institute of Forests & Rangelands (RIFR); Alireza Ashori, Iranian Research Organization for Science & Technology (IROST); Ahmad-Jahan Latibari, Islamic Azad University, Mehrshahr Branch; Abolfazl Kargarfard, Research Institute of Forests &

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOOD & BIOFIBER PLASTIC COMPOSITES AND THE NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM

Rangelands (RIFR)

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Physical and Mechanical Properties of HDPE / Clay / Wood Flour Foamed Nanocomposite Ali Varshoee Tabrizy, Behzad Kord, and Vahid Chamany, Islamic Azad University, Chaloos Branch

Impact Properties and Characteristic Impact Resistance Model of Cellulose NanofibrilFilled Polypropylene Composites Han-Seung Yang, Douglas J. Gardner, and Jacques Nader, University of Maine

An Investigation of Fabrication Thermal Insulation Wood-Based Composite using Nanotechnology Reza Zahedsheijani, Mohammad Layeghi, Hosein Yousefi, and Mehdi Faezipour, University of Tehran and Arian Saeed INC.

Effect of Cellulose Nanowhiskers (CNW) on Crystallization Kinetics of Semicrystalline Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Elena Ten, Washington State University

SESSION II  APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSING METHODS

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Advancements in Nanocellulose Reinforced Thermosets Crystal Wu and Mohini Sain, University of Toronto

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A Novel Application of Cellulose Nanofibrils for Improving the Water Resistance of Commercial Paints Kristin Syverud, Paper and Fibre Research Institute (PFI AS)

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Artificial Ligaments / Tendons Based on Cellulose Nanofibers Aji P. Mathew, Luleå University of Technology

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A New Processing Method for Production of Dried Cellulose Nanofibrils with in situ Surface Modification and their Thermoplastic Composites Yousoo Han, Douglas J. Gardner, and Yucheng Peng, University of Maine

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Refreshment Break

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SESSION III  NANOCELLULOSE COMPOSITES

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An Investigation into the Mechanical Behavior of Surface-Modified Fibrillated Cellulose Reinforced Composites Mindaugas Bulota, Tuomas Hänninen, Anna-Stiina Jääskeläinen, Eero Kontturi, Mark Hughes, Aalto University

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Production and Characterization of Nano-Structured Carbons from Pine Wood Chips Qiangu Yan and Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Zhiyong Cai, USDA Forest Product Laboratory; Jilei Zhang, Mississippi State University

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Synthesis of Hybrid Porous Cellulose / Metal Nanocomposites Tao Wang, University of Notre Dame; Zhiyong Cai, USDA Forest Product Laboratory; Abhijit Biswas, University of Notre Dame

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Prediction of Storage Moduli of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3 hydroxyvalerate) / Cellulose Nanowhisker Composites Based on Nanowhisker Orientation Angle Elena Ten, Washington State University; Long Jiang, North Dakota State University; Michael P. Wolcott, Washington State University

5:30

Final Comments / Board shuttle buses to Hilton Hotel

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOOD & BIOFIBER PLASTIC COMPOSITES AND THE NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM

Plenary Session

In this session, attendees will hear from Mohini Sain, a leading innovator in biofiber composites on the need for innovation and what it takes to be successful. Also highlighted will be the latest developments in Europe from Marc Thometschek and in China from Wayne Song.

Session IA: New Characterization Techniques

Understanding material performance requires a well-characterized composite. Researchers are applying new, advanced techniques to better characterize fiber dispersion, strain distributions, material anisotropy, fracture toughness and more.

Session IB: Perspectives, Opportunities, and Developments

This session reviews intellectual property and describes recent litigation. Also highlighted are new opportunities and developments including a new hydrophobic lignocellulosic filler, an information database designed to help manufacturers replace glass with natural fibers, fluid-assist injection molding technology, and advances in composites for the aerospace and construction industries.

Session IIA: Insights into Mechanical Performance

What makes these materials tick and how does that affect material performance? This session describes how researchers are gaining a better understanding of the starting materials, processing and treatment effects, the interphase, and how performance can be understood and predicted.

CONFERENCE

The industry remains dynamic as new materials, processes, and products are developed. This session highlights optimized extrusion processing for recycled plastics, density reduction using glass microspheres, formulating for injection molding in automotive and other applications, using wood flour and biopolymers to increase sustainability in packaging, commercial panel manufacturing, and laminated panel products.

Session IIIA: Advanced Reinforcements/Biopolymer Composites

Wood flour is not the only wood-derived filler or reinforcement - nor are all matrices necessarily petroleum-based. This session highlights aspects relevant to the high-performance side of wood/natural fiber reinforcements as well as new composites with biopolymer matrices.

Session IIIB: Durability

The durability of these composites is complex and involves many, interacting variables. This session is entirely devoted to this important topic and includes the latest research on material effects, evaluation methods, and methods for optimizing durability.

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Session IIB: Applications & Processing

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About Conference & Symposium The International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites will be held on May 16-17, 2011 and will bring together international experts from the scientific, technical, and commercial communities to encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on the latest advances and future opportunities for these materials. In addition to the conference, a Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium will be held on May 18, 2011. A select group of speakers will inform attendees on the latest research on applying nanotechnology to wood-based composites. Learn more at www.woodandbiofibercomposites.org