Nanotechnology - A Transformative Opportunity Learn about: What is nanotechnology? How can the forest products industry use nanotechnology? What are cellulose nanomaterials? nanotechnology? How can the forest products industry use
Open our Minds… to new possibilities. See the world differently.
The Forest Products Industry is poised to unlock big innovations using the tiny yet powerful science of nanotechnology. Maniac World
What is nanotechnology? U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative:
The science, engineering, and technology conducted a the nanoscale – about 1-100 nanometers (1 meter = 1 billion nanometers).
How can it help the Forest Products Industry? Producing & Using Renewable and Sustainable Nanomaterials Cellulose Nanomaterials • Extracted from woody biomass, grasses • Bacterial, algae and tunicate sources also being studied Clays & Minerals • Working on layer-by-layer deposition and have shown improved strength with Kaolin clays on coated papers • Applications include: barriers, tougher coatings, flame resistance, higher stiffness on lighter weight coated paper and board
Cellulose nanomaterials from trees Trees are made of the most abundant biopolymer on earth – cellulose. New technology allows us to access the basic components of cellulose called cellulose nanomaterials. These components can be used to develop amazing new products that will change our lives and help sustain our planet. Whispering Crane Institute
Why trees? There are more forests today than 100 years ago in the U.S. Annually, there are over 1.5 BILLION trees planted in the U.S. alone, and Europe experiences similar growth and sustainability. These new trees generate oxygen and remove carbon dioxide to help the earth combat climate change. These trees also become the source of thousands of diverse products we depend on every day…
Oxygen
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Water
Cellulose Nanomaterials from Trees
Innovation Opportunity Cellulose nanomaterials can produce renewable materials for a broad range of applications Cellulose fibers in trees are also a source for making everyday products better, and creating new classes of sustainable products that protect the environment and create jobs. Cellulose nanocrystals, as small as a few atoms, are exceptionally strong structures -even more so than steel -- yet very light. They are the key to creating high-tech materials for cutting-edge, biodegradable products of the future. Cliff Haven Church Blog
Opportunities For Renewable Nanomaterials Light Weight Nano Composites Batteries and Super-Capacitors High Efficiency Filters Reinforced Polymers Bio Plastics Nano Coatings Sensors Flexible Displays Photonic Devices Nano Membranes Multifunctional Packaging
Cellulose Nanomaterials can be produced in tens of millions of ton quantities
Printing
Aerospace Industry
Wood Construction
Academia
Packaging
Automotive Industry
Chemical Industry
Automation Machinery
Wood Composites
Services Consulting Energy
Information Technology
High Volume Cellulose Nanomaterials - Potential Applications- World Estimates extrapolated using GDP (except Cement and Automotive Applications)
Market and/or Application
Market Penetration Low Tonnes (Millions) 0
Reasonable Tonnes (Millions) 4.13
High Tonnes (Millions) 8.25
Automotive Body
2.7
3.5
9.0
Automotive Interior
0.4
0.6
0.7
Packaging Coatings
4.0
5.3
6.3
Paper Coatings
1.4
2.4
3.4
Paper Filler
1.4
2.4
3.4
Packaging Filler
1.4
2.4
3.4
Replacement for Plastic Packaging
1.8
4.2
7.4
Plastic Film Replacement
1.7
3.4
5.1
Hygiene and Absorbent Products
1.9
3.2
6.5
Textiles for Clothing
1.3
2.5
3.8
TOTALS
18.3
32.8
56.5
Cement
Reference: John Cowie, E.M. (Ted) Bilek, Theodore H. Wegner, and Jo Anne Shatkin, "Projections of Cellulose Nano-Material Enabled Products - Part 2. Volume Estimates," in press 2013.
Low Volume Cellulose Nanomaterials - Potential Applications- World Estimates extrapolated using GDP (except Cement and Automotive Applications)
Market and/or Application
Market Penetration Low Tonnes (Millions)
Reasonable Tonnes (Millions)
High Tonnes (Millions)
Wallboard Facing
0.025
0.051
0.076
Insulation
0.222
0.556
0.778
Aerospace Structures
0.003
0.008
0.013
Aerospace Interiors
0.023
0.032
0.046
Aerogels for the Oil and Gas Industry
0.694
1.389
2.083
Architectural Paint
0.023
0.056
0.093
Special Purpose Paint
0.056
0.083
0.111
Paint for OEM Applications
0.028
0.056
0.083
TOTALS
1.075
2.230
3.284
Reference: John Cowie, E.M. (Ted) Bilek, Theodore H. Wegner, and Jo Anne Shatkin, "Projections of Cellulose Nano-Material Enabled Products - Part 2. Volume Estimates," in press 2013.
Cost
(logarithmic scale)
Nanomaterials Cost versus Performance Carbon Nanotubes Up to $100,000/kg Cellulose Nano Crystals
Wood flour $0.10 - $0.20/kg Organoclays ~ $2.00/kg
Performance
(logarithmic scale)
Incentives for:
Producer
Consumer
User
Division Mission Why We are Here
Division To serve as the leading globalMission forum for the community of individuals, organizations and institutions seeking to collectively advance the use of nanotechnology within the forest products industry, and support the development, production and use of renewable or sustainable Demo Concept Lab Scale Product Scale nanomaterials for all industries.
Division Vision What Is Important To Us The International Nanotechnology Division works to: • Advance Research and Development • Educate and Network • Develop Applications, Standards & Resources
Division Top Priority: Raise Awareness
Division Leadership
Chair Sean Ireland Verso Paper Corp.
Co-Chair Phil Jones Imerys
Secretary Ted Wegner USDA Forest Service
The Technical Program Team Team Leaders Robert Moon US Forest Service
Team Activities Guide Annual Conference Planning • Recommend Locations and Co-chairs for future conferences • Coordinating with Division Leadership Identify/Coordinate Special Topic Symposiums • ACS-Cellulose Session • e.g. Colloids, biocomposites, etc.
Yaman Boluk University of Alberta
Identify/Coordinate Course for Development or Offering • TAPPI, Other Societies, Associations • Sessions at Conferences, online tools • Technical: (processing, applications characterization, etc.
Marketing and Promotions Team Team Leaders
Team Activities Promoting Nanotechnology •
John Cowie Cowie & Company LLC
Campus Outreach (University, High School, Middle School) •
Patrice Mangin University of Quebec-Tres Revoirs
Developing materials to promote the Division and Nanotechnology
Developing grade-level materials and curriculum to promote nanotechnology
Industry Outreach • Engaging professionals from the forest products and other industries
Product Resources & Development Team Team Leader
Team Activities Books and Publications • Cellulose Nanomaterials Book
Standards and TIPs Development • TAPPI Terminology Standard • International Nanotechnology Standards Coordination Committee Hosting 3rd Workshop Mike Bilodeau, University of Maine Webinar Coordinator Sandeep Kulkarni Pepsico
Education – Webinars, Course Development • Webinar Series • Nano360 Newsletter
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2014 International Nanotechnology Conference on Renewable Materials 23-26 June, 2014 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Vancouver, BC Canada "We All Meet at the Atom!" Sean Ireland
Nanotechnology, Forest Products and the Future: Small Technology. Big Impact for Our Planet. The world will continue to demand more sustainable, green products, and the forest products industry is ready to provide them while ensuring sound environmental stewardship.
The TAPPI International Nanotechnology Division is ready for this challenge
