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USDA Forest Products Lab
the Madison, Wisconsin-based federal research center continues its position as a leading nanocellulose (CNC/CNF) R&D hub, with 2026 publications on processing methods and downstream applications for wood-fiber-derived nanoscale materials.
- Country
- United States
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Coverage
| CN | EU | US | |
|---|---|---|---|
| cellulose-lignin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Verifiable facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation | U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service | research.fs.usda.gov |
| Research focus | wood and fiber utilization research, including nanotechnology and nanocellulose R&D | research.fs.usda.gov · highperformr.ai |
| Facility | Nanocellulose Pilot Plant, Centennial Research Facility, Fiber Processing Pilot Plant, Fire Test Lab | research.fs.usda.gov · highperformr.ai |
| Grant | P3Nano program provided over $25 million for research; funding sources include USDA Forest Service and competitive federal grants medium confidence | research.fs.usda.gov · govinfo.gov · highperformr.ai |
| Publications | Over 130 peer-reviewed publications via P3Nano; FPL releases periodic technical publications and annual reports medium confidence | research.fs.usda.gov |
| Principal staff | Dr. Cynthia D. West (Director), Dr. Robert J. Ross, Kenneth Zwick, and various research scientists including Dr. Robert J. Moon, Dr. Richard Bergman, Dr. Nicole M. Stark, Dr. J.Y. Zhu, and others | research.fs.usda.gov · govinfo.gov · highperformr.ai |
| Headcount | Approximately 80 research scientists and 168 support staff (approx. 248 total) medium confidence | research.fs.usda.gov · govinfo.gov · highperformr.ai |
Independent sources: govinfo.gov · highperformr.ai · research.fs.usda.gov
Technologies
| Name | Cluster | Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulose, fibers & wood chemicals | cellulose-lignin | Medium | → |
Compiled by BIOECON from primary sources.
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