BDDC researchers presented at the first International Forest Biorefinery Conference (IFBC) which took place in Thunderbay, Ontario from May 9 - 11, 2017. The IFBC provided the latest updates on the latest advances in the field of forest biorefinery, bioenergy and bioeconomy.

BDDC researchers presented four oral presentations and three poster presentations.

More information about the IFBC can be found here.

Oral Presentations:

"Lignin in Biobased Materials Uses: Opportunities and Challenges in Novel Value-Added I(ndustrial Applications"

Manjusri Misra

"Sustainable Biocomposites from Toughened Polypropylene and Biocarbon from Pyrolyzed Biomass for Automotive Parts Uses"

Ehsan Behazin, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty

"Polymeric Additives Based on Glycerol From Biorefineries for Improving Toughness on Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA)"

Oscar Valerio, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty

"Performance Comparison of Nanocellulose Produced from Forestry and Agricultural By-products"

Baraka Gitari, Tao Wang, Manjusri Misra, Amar, Mohanty

 

Poster Presentation

"Biocarbon as a Green Substitute for Mineral Filled Automotive Parts"

Ehsan Behazin, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty

"Biopolyesters Derived from Biorefinery as Impact Modifiers for Biodegradable Poly(Butylene Succinate) Bioplastic"

Oscar Valerio, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty

"Characterization of Biochars from Pyrolysis of Soy Hulls and Coffee Chaff"

Peter Quosai, Andrew Anstey, Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra