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
Vacant: Co Team Leader from
Europe or South America
NANO360° is a free e-mail resource providing members and non-members with
comprehensive knowledge of global events, publications and announcements on sustainable
nanomaterials. The mission of Nano360° is to provide our members with knowledge of global
events, publications and announcements on sustainable nanomaterials. This newsletter is a great
way to stay informed.
Topics include:
Research and Discoveries
New Reports
New Peer-Reviewed Publications
Nanocellulose in the News
Nano Happenings across the Globe
Other
Content Submissions should be emailed to nano360@tappi.org
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2014 International Nanotechnology
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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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