614 Biobased Materials III: Lignin-Based Materials

Thursday, November 20, 2014: 8:30 AM
M103 (Marriott Marquis Atlanta)
Description:
Lignin is one of the three biopolymers present in forest biomass. It is rich in aromatic and various antioxidants and can act as a platform for various novel materials. This session is intended to focus on lignin based biomaterials, nanocarbons and nanocomposites.

Sponsor:
Forest and Plant Bioproducts Division
Co-Sponsor(s):
Biorefinery Technologies for Forest Based Lignocellulosic Biomass (T4A), Biomaterials (08B)

Chair:
Amar K. Mohanty
Email: mohanty@uoguelph.ca

Co-Chair:
Manju Misra
Email: mmisra@uoguelph.ca


8:30 AM
(614a) Upgrading Lignin Antioxidant Properties By Selective Dissociation of Wheat Straw Lignin Linkages
Mohammadali Azadfar and Shulin Chen

8:55 AM
(614b) Engineered Kraft Lignin Particles for Foam Stabilization
Stephanie Lam, Andrew Tibbits and Orlin D. Velev

9:20 AM
(614c) Charaterization of Biochar from Loblolly Pine: Changes in Carbon Structure and Consequent Effects on Applications As Sorbents for Aromatic Contaminants
Junyeong Park, Kwang Hun Lim, Martin A. Hubbe, Orlando J. Rojas and Sunkyu Park

9:45 AM
(614d) Phase Behavior of Kraft Liqnins with a Tunable, Renewable Solvent System
Adam S. Klett and Mark C. Thies

10:10 AM
(614e) Production and Evaluation of Bioplastic Blends from Phbv, PCL, Epoxidized Natural Rubber and Lignin
Ben Adams, Manju Misra and Amar K. Mohanty
See more of this Group/Topical: Forest and Plant Bioproducts Division - See also ICE
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