Focus on the Future with TAPPI Nano 2019
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As the importance of nanotechnology, and nanoscience, continues to grow around the world, TAPPI’s International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials is theconference to attend in 2019.
Nanotechnology is being applied across multiple fields, including chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering. It’s no wonder then that TAPPI Nano 2019 continues to promote greater understanding of the renewable and recyclable benefits of nanocellulose.
This year’s conference promises to provide up-to-the-minute, relevant information on a host of nano topics. In fact, many of the more than 300 technical papers submitted for presentation consideration discuss technical advancements in production, from industrial or pilot-scale production to industrial applications and end uses. Peer-reviewed presentations will include a variety of technical topics that encompass areas beyond paper and packaging—including automotive and other manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, and lignin and hemicellulose nanomaterials.
Why Japan?
Japan’s
high level of engagement in research and the transition to production was one
of the primary reasons that it was selected as the location for the 2019
conference. According to Conference Co-Chair Alan Rudie, Ph.D., assistant
director, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Japan is a leader in taking
nanomaterials from laboratory to production. "They are using nanocellulose in a
variety of products right now, including shoes, pens, composites for electronic
circuit boards, food additives, and automobiles, to name just a few." This
year’s theme is "Unlocking Product
Potential with Renewable Nanomaterials."
Co-Located with Nanocellulose Forum
Locating the conference in Chiba — which is in the Tokyo Bay area — also
offered the opportunity to co-locate with the Nanocellulose Exhibition,
organized by Nanocellulose
Forum (NCF). NCF was established in 2014 by the Japanese government and theNational
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to
accelerate research
and development, industrialization, and standardization of cellulose nanofibrils
and cellulose nanocrystals. NCF includes representation from 223
different industries, 86 researchers, five ministries, and 51 local Japanese
governments, and conducts activities for technology transfers, sample transfers,
and exploration of new business opportunities.
Register Now to Lock In Early Bird Rates
Early bird discounted registration ends 1 May 2019, so registertoday. To learn more about the 2019 International Conference on Nanotechnology
for Renewable Materials, and for program updates as they develop, visit conference.tappinano.orgfor details.
