The key benefit from this European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action network is to raise awareness across the wider scientific and industrial community of the potential of using native and regenerated cellulose-based fibres for a variety of emerging high technology and uses. Society is placing an increasing demand on materials and there is a need for industries to become more resource aware to make use of the potential in renewable, sustainable resources, such as wood. Within this network we lift up the potential of cellulose uses within the specific working groups focusing on: A. Fabric and Textile manufacture – the need to utilise alternative fibre sources from wood; B. Science and uses of nanocellulose – as with all other nanoparticulate science, the manufacture and use of nanocellulose provides a range of opportunities based on the surface properties of the material; and C. Cellulose foams and films – the use of biomaterial foams and films is becoming increasingly important and this working group will consider biocompatibility, biodegradability, thermal and chemical stability. The COST Action is arranging Meetings, Short Term Scientific Missions and Training Schools to increase collaboration between Junior and Senior researchers within Europe. [www.cost.eu/domains_actions/fps/Actions/FP1205; www.costfp1205.com]

Network with COST Action FP1205: Innovative applications of regenerated wood cellulose fibers

249th National Meeting (2015)

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