The USDA Forest Products Laboratory and Forest Products Society is pleased to announce that abstracts are being accepted to present at the 2017 Advancements in Fiber-Polymer Composites Symposium, May 16-18, 2017, in Madison, Wis., USA. The submission deadline is November 15.

 

This Symposium attracts hundreds of researchers, engineers, suppliers, producers, and educators to collaborate on the latest advances and future opportunities for fiber-polymer composites. 

 

Abstracts that  address the following general interest topics are encouraged:

• Advanced reinforcements in fiber-polymer composites
• Biopolymer matrices
• Processing and drying of nanocellulose
• Novel additives and processing techniques
• Modification of natural fiber and nanocellulose for enhanced performance
• Recycling
• Future markets/applications.

 

Learn more information about the Advancement in Fiber-Polymer Composites Symposium, including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, program, workshops, and hotel accommodations.