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June 6-8, 2011 • Sheraton Crystal City • Arlington, VA (Washington, DC)

Dear Colleagues,

Please join us in Washington D.C. this June for TAPPI’s 2011 International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials. We have worked diligently with this year’s Technical Program Committee to develop a unique program showcasing world-class research in nanomaterials as well as near-commercial applications.

Although the event’s name has changed, this year’s program continues our annual focus on environmental health and safety risk assessment issues as well as inter-national standards for nanomaterials, which becomes increasingly important as nanomaterials enter the marketplace. As has become a tradition, the Technical Program Committee has invited several keynote speakers to address some of the most critical issues surrounding nanotechnology of renewable materials.

We know that you will find value in this year’s program. Please plan on joining us this June.

Conference Co-Chairs:Sean Ireland, Verso Paper CorpTed Wegner, USDA Forest Products LaboratoryWorld Nieh, USDA Forest Services

In its sixth year, TAPPI’s annual nanotechnology event has been renamed the International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials. This change in title reflects both the expanding applications of cellulose beyond its fledgling origins in the pulp and paper industry, to the medical and automotive industries as well as application in the military. With increasing global interest in renewable materials to displace many of the fossil-fuel derived chemicals and polymers, nanotechnology applications with other biomass substrates are increasing.

As nanotechnology moves from the research labs to industrial manufacturing to consumer products, new issues and discussions arise. Expanded sessions at this year’s event include presentations on:

Environmental Health & Safety• Managing Environmental Risks and Rewards• Consumer Perception & Regulation• National and Internationals Standards

Production of Nanomaterials & Market Applications• Domestic and Military Applications• Public-Private Partnerships• Wood Products• Nanocellulolse and the Biorefinery

As in past conferences, the latest in technical advances in nanomaterials will be addressed in several sessions. Leading experts in their fields will present work on:

Technical Advances in Characterization and Performance of Nanomaterials• Surface Modifications• Nanocomposites• Nano-enable Coatings & Functionalities• Interfacial Nanomechanics• Characterization Techniques• Organized Structures and Interactions• Biomimicry and Self-Assembly• Computer Modeling

Continue your stay at the Sheraton Crystal City for these not-to-miss events!

• Learn more about the Renewable Chemicals Live Conference, June 9-10, 2011 www.renewablechemicalslive.org

• Workshop on International Standards for Nanocellulose June 9, 2011 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

This workshop will bring together international experts to coordinate international efforts for standards development in the area of nanocellulose materials. Participants will address: 1) priority areas for international standards development, 2) the state of science behind these priority areas and 3) discuss a path forward to effectively develop international standards for nanocellulose. Results of the workshop may be used in our future international efforts.

Outcomes of this workshop will be written as a report and will be used to guide nanocellulose international standards development. Learn more at http://tappinano.org

Separate registration is required for both events.



Join the Discussion – Three TAPPI Nanocellulose Standards Under Development TAPPI, an ANSI-accredited, standards developing organization, is working with a community of

volunteers to develop three different standards for nanocellulose materials. If you are interested in participating in these activities, please contact [email protected].

• Nanocellulose Nomenclature and Terminology - This standard will address nomenclature and terminology for manufactured cellulosic fibers from plants and microorganisms with two dimensions in the nanoscale (1-100 nm per the ISO definition). The scope shall cover the entire supply chain beginning with manufactured nanocellulosic raw materials to derived materials and products, ending with product end-of-life of nanocellulose derived products.

• Representative Cellulosic Nanomaterials For Environmental, Health And Safety Studies - This standard will address base-case cellulosic nanomaterials that will be used for environment, health and safety (EHS) evaluations.

• Methodology For The Classification And Categorization Of Nanocelulose -This standard will provide guidance on the preparation of comprehensive technical specifications for the characteristics of manufactured nanocellulose and their measurement methods in order to ensure the delivery of product that gives a consistent response in processing and/or final performance.

Mike JacksonPresident and Chief Executive OfficerVerso Paper Corp.

Importance of Nanotechnology/Nanomaterials to the Forest Products Industry of the 21st Century Monday, June 6, 2011 8:00AM

In November of 2006, Mike Jackson became President and Chief Executive Officer of Verso Paper Corp., headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. In less than two years, Verso became public and trades on the NYSE under the VRS symbol. Verso is a leading North American supplier of coated papers that are used primarily in media and marketing applications, including catalogs, magazines and commercial printing applications such as high-end advertising brochures, annual reports and direct mail advertising.

Before joining Verso, Jackson spent 29 years with Weyerhaeuser Company, headquartered in Federal Way,

Washington. Prior to retiring from Weyerhaeuser, he served as Senior Vice President of Cellulose Fibers and White Papers. In that role he was responsible for the company’s Cellulose Fibers, White Papers, Newsprint and Liquid Packaging Board businesses. During his tenure with Weyerhaeuser, Jackson received two President’s Awards for outstanding performance in businesses for which he was responsible. He also recently served as Chairman of NORPAC, Weyerhaeuser’s joint venture with Nippon Paper.

In 2009, the Association of Suppliers to the Paper Industry (ASPI) chose Jackson as its Customer Executive of the Year, in recognition of outstanding contributions to the pulp and paper industry.

Jackson is currently on the board of directors of SupplyOne, Inc. and the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA). He is Co-Chair of the AF&PA Political Action Committee and served as Past Co-Chair of AF&PA’s Printing-Writing Paper Group and its executive committee, as well as Past Chair of AF&PA’s Recycling Committee. Jackson is also a past board member of the Electronic Documents Systems Foundation (EDSF).

KEyNOTE SPEAKERS

Vicki Stone Director of the Nano Safety Research Group, Heriot-Watt University; Director of Toxicology for SAFENANO; and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal Nanotoxicology

Assessing the Potential Toxicity of a Variety of Nanomaterials Monday, June 6, 2011 12:30PM

Vicki Stone is Director of the Nano Safety Research Group at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh; Director of Toxicology for SAFENANO, and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Nanotoxicology. Stone has published over 100 publications pertaining to particle toxicology over the last 13 years, including journals such as Nature, Nature Nanotechnology and The Lancet. Her collaborations span Europe, the USA and Asia. She has provided evidence for the government commissioned reports published by the Royal Society (2003) and the on Environmental Pollution (2008).

Stone is chair of the British Toxicology Society Speciality Section on Nanotoxicology; member of the UK Government Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollution (COMEAP);

advisory board member for the Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (CEINT; funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency); and advisory board member for the European project Nanotest.

Her current projects investigate the mechanism of toxicity of a panel of nanoparticles in macrophages, hepatocytes, gastrointestinal epithelium, endothelium and lung, interactions between nanoparticles and proteins and how this influences toxicity, and development of in vitro alternatives using microfluidics. In addition Vicki collaborates with ecotoxicologists to investigate the impacts of nanoparticles on aquatic invertebrates.

The nanotoxicology work at Heriot-Watt University involves funding from Research Councils (NERC and EPSRC), the European Commission (ENRHES, ENPRA, InLiveTox and NanoImpactNet), charities (The Colt Foundation and The Cunningham Trust), the UK Government (Defra commissioned reports REFNANO, EMERGNANO, HARN, and CELLPEN) and industry (Unilever and GlaxoSmithKline). This funding currently exceeds £1.3 million.

Stone worked previously at Edinburgh Napier University (1996-2010, postdoc, lecturer, senior lecturer, reader and then professor), University of Birmingham (1995-1996 postdoc), Pasteur Institute (1994-1995 postdoc), University of Birmingham (1991-1994 PhD).

Mike RocoSenior Advisor for Nanotechnology at the National Science Foundation (NSF)

NSF Programs and the Future of Nanotechnology Research and Development Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:00AM

Mihail C. Roco is the Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a key architect of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. Prior to joining National Science Foundation, Dr. Roco was Professor of mechanical and chemical engineering. He is the founding Chair (August 2000) of the U.S. National Science and Technology Council’s Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology (NSET).

Dr. Roco was a researcher in multiphase systems, visualization techniques, computer simulations, nanoparticles

and nanosystems. He is credited with thirteen patents, contributed over two hundred archival articles and in twenty books including: “Particulate Two-phase Flow” (1993) and more recently “Managing Nano-Bio-Info, Cognition Innovations” (2007), “Mapping Nanotechnology Knowledge and Innovation: Global and Longitudinal Patent and Literature Analysis” (2009), “Regional, State and Local Nanotechnology initiatives in the Unites States” (2009) and “Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020” (2010).

Dr. Roco is a corresponding member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences. He is a Fellow of ASME, Fellow of AIChE, and Fellow of the Institute of Physics. He leads the Nanotechnology Group of the International Risk Governance Council. Dr. Roco was elected as Engineer of the Year by the U.S. Society of Professional Engineers and NSF in 1999 and again in 2004. He was awarded the National Materials Advancement Award from the Federation of Materials Societies in 2007 “as the individual most responsible for support and investment in nanotechnology by government, industry, and academia worldwide”.



Dr. Leo ChristodoulouDirector, Defense Sciences OfficeDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Tuesday, June 7, 201112:30 pm

Dr. Leo Christodoulou has an extensive record in materials processing and its influence on the microstructure and properties of materials. His expertise encompasses the synthesis, processing, and performance of metallic, intermetallic, and composite materials. His specific interests focus on understanding microstructural evolution through processing and prediction of properties (in particular fracture, e.g., creep, fatigue, brittle fracture, hydrogen embrittlement, and stress corrosion cracking). He is also the co-inventor and primary developer of a class of materials known as XD Alloys.

As a program manager and, currently, Director of DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office, Dr. Christodoulou has applied his research expertise to developing revolutionary, new materials capabilities for the U.S. military. He pioneered the accelerated development of multifunctional materials to realize a revolutionary class of unmanned micro air vehicles culminating in the “Wasp,” which is being used by U.S. forces today. His Prognosis program, which is transitioning to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy, exploits the basic scientific understanding of damage accumulation in materials to define the true state of individual weapon platforms based on actual missions and usage, and will dramatically extend the useful fleet life of those platforms. His Structural Amorphous Materials program has developed an entirely new class of materials – amorphous metals

– that have demonstrated exceptional damage tolerance and corrosion resistance for a wide variety of applications. And his Hardwire armor program, currently being used to protect U.S. troops in Iraq, rapidly identified and exploited commercially available materials – arranged in new and unique architectures – to provide outstanding vehicle armor capabilities.

Dr. Christodoulou obtained his bachelor’s degree and doctorate in metallurgy from Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, England. His research in environment-sensitive fracture of engineering materials continued at Carnegie Mellon University as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Dr. Christodoulou joined Martin Marietta Laboratories in 1981 as a scientist, eventually reaching the post of Project Director, Composites. He subsequently rejoined the Department of Materials at Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine as a member of the academic staff in 1995 and was conferred the title of Reader, Materials Processing and Performance, in 1997. In 1998 he was appointed visiting professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and in 1999 he joined DARPA Defense Sciences Office as a program manager in the Structural Materials R&D area. He currently serves as the Director, Defense Sciences Office.

Dr. Christodoulou has authored or co-authored more than 60 technical papers and is a named co-inventor on more than 20 U.S. Patents and their foreign equivalents. For his work in the field of metallurgy and materials science, he has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Metals, and is the recipient of the Federation of Materials Societies 2006 National Materials Advancement Award. He has received a number of awards, including the Grunfeld Metal and Prize, Institute of Materials, 1996; Jefferson Cup, Martin Marietta Corporation, 1987; Inventor of the Year, Martin Marietta Corporation, 1987; and several Outstanding Achievement and Excellence Awards.

Tom LindströmDirector of the Biofibre Materials Research Centre (BiMaC Innovation), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH); Senior Research Scientist, Innventia AB

NanoCellulose Research and Developments at Innventia Wednesday, June 8, 2011 8:00AM

Tom Lindström’s interests span from physical and surface science of cellulosic fibers including nanocellulosics and bio-(nano)composite materials. He is a fellow of TAPPI and the International Academy of Wood Science; a George Jayme medalist (ZellCheming); and an Ekman medallist (SPCI).

TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable MaterialsTentative Technical Program (Subject to Change)

12:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch Session 5: Lunch and Keynote Presentation

Session Chair: J.A. Shatkin, CLF

Keynote Presentation: Assessing the Potential Toxicity of a Variety of Nanomaterials Vicki Stone, Director of the Nano Safety Research Group, Heriot-Watt University; Director of Toxicology for SAFENANO; and Editor-in-chief of the Journal Nanotoxicology

Monday, June 6, 20118:00 – 8:45 AM Session 1: Welcome and Keynote Presentation Session Chair: S. Ireland, Verso Paper

Keynote Presentation: Importance of Nanotechnology/Nanomaterials to the Forest Products Industry of the 21st Century Mike Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Verso Paper Corp.

Welcome & Introductions: Conference Co-chairs

9:00 – 10:30 AM Session 2: Managing Environmental Risks and Rewards

Session Chair: J.A. Shatkin, CLF

Toxicology of Cellulose Nanowhisker Based Nanocomposites, J. Foster, A. Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg

Ensuring the Safety of Manufactured Nanocrystalline Cellulose: A Risk Assessment under Canada’s New Substances Notification Regulations, B. O’Connor, FPInnovations

US Safety Research for Nanotechnology Innovation and Commercialization. S. Tinkle, Deputy Administrator of NNCO

10:30 – 11:00 AM BREAK

11:00 – 12:30 PMSession 3: Nanocomposites I

Session Chair: J. Simonsen, Oregon State University

Bio-inspired Mechanically-adaptive Polymer / Cellulose Nanofiber Nanocomposites, C. Weder, Adolphe Merkle Institute

Foaming of Cellulosic Nanofibril Reinforced SMA Composites, D. Aydemir, PhD, Bartin University and The University of Maine

Nanocrystalline Cellulose Self Assembly: Control, Mechanism and Applications, J. Bouchard, FPInnovations

11:00 – 12:30 PMSession 4: Nanomaterials and Barriers

Session Chair: T. Lyons, Imerys

Paper Composites and Coatings for Improved Wet Strength and Water Barrier Properties, J. Catchmark, Penn State University

A New Type of Filler-Nanocellulose Composite Substrate for Printed Electronics Applications, J. Sievanen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Barrier properties of Nanofibrillated Cellulose/Clay Films for Applications in Packaging Materials, T. Thi Thu Ho, EMPA



2:00 – 3:30 PM Session 6: Nanomaterials Characterization Techniques I

Session Chair: Y. Boluk, University of Alberta

Study of Near-infrared Spectroscopy on the Paper Properties of Populus×Euramericana, L. Meng, Chian Beijing Forestry University

Commercially-Applicable Nanomaterials for Inclusion in Forest Products, M. Bruce Lyne

Cellulose Nanocrystal Size Distribution Determination by Transient Electric Birefringence, J. Simonsen, Oregon State University

2:00 – 3:30 PM Session 7: Production of Renewable Nanomaterials

Session Chair: W. Tze & S. Ramaswamy, University of Minnesota

Nanocomposite Materials from Renewable Sources, A. Dufresne, PhD, Grenoble Institute of Technology

Effect of Refining Pretreatment on Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibrils by Mechanical Process, A. Kumar Bharimalla, Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, A. K. Bharimalla, Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology

Effect of Preparation Method on Rheological Properties of Cellulose Nanofiber, H. Jung Youn, Seoul National University

3:30 – 4:00 PM BREAK

4:00 – 5:30 PM Session 8: Consumer Perception/Regulation & Nanomaterials

Session Chair: L. Sheremeta, Alberta Innovations

Title TBA, L. Bergesen, Bergeson and Campbell

Title TBA, T. Thomas, U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Title TBD, C Geraci, NIOSH

4:00 – 5:30 PM Session 9: Nanocomposites II

Session Chair: O. Rojas, NC State University

Shear-Based Orientation of High Strength Cellulose Nanocrystal Films, J.Youngblood, Purdue University

Processing of Multilayer Nanofibrillated Cellulose Laminates, J., Purdue University

Nanoscale Infrared Spectroscopy of Biopolymetric MaterialsR. Shetty, Anasys Instruments

Monday June 8, 2011

5:30 – 7:00 PMSession 10: Conference Poster Session and Student Poster Competition

Session Chair: S. Wang, University of Tennessee – Student Competition

Amaranth Protein Films Reinforced with Starch Nanocrystals, A. Dufresne, PhD, Grenoble Institute of Technology

Bondx; Activated Transgenic Fibers, as Wet Strength Agent, A. Heyman, BondX Technologies Ltd.

Properties of Microfibrillated Cellulose Sheets Prepared by Ozone Oxidation and Mechanical Grinding, S. Lee, Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Cellulose Nanofibers Reinforced Thermosetting Composites, E. Erbas Kiziltas, University of Maine

Conductivity of Paper Containing PEDOT: PSS and MWCNT, E. Montibon, Karlstad University

Thermo-Responsive Polymer Brushes Grafted from Cellulose Nanocrystals and Their Interfacial Behavior, J. Zoppe, PhD, NC State University Department of Forest Biomaterials

Rheological Behavior of Cellulose Nanocrystals Filled Polymer Aqueous Suspensions, A. Dufresne, PhD, Grenoble Institute of Technology

The Structures and Properties of Nano Crystal Cellulose from Coniferous Bleached Kraft Pulp, H. Zhang, Beijing Forestry University

Covalent Coupling of Proteins to Nanocellulose Derivatives – New Method for Preparation of Bioactive Surfaces, S.A. Varjonen, Aalto University

Study of Use of Silicon Dioxide as Nano Fillers in Rice Straw Pulp Obtained by Catalyzed Acetic Acid Pulping for Manufacturing of Paper, A. Sanjay, K. Sinha, S.L.I.E.T. Longowal

Nano-Engineering for Photovoltaic Applications, J. Xiong, Los Alamos National Laboratory

The Hydrophilic Property of Polysulfone Membrane Blended with Cellulose Nanofibers, S. Li, Beijing Forestry University

Potential of Pea Starch Nano Crystals: A Comparison with Other Common Sources, D. Le Corre, LGP2

Nanoparticle Immunoassay Labeling Techniques for Locating Ink Penetration in Paper Fibers at the Nanoscale, B.V. Ramarao, State University of New York

Innovative Strategies for Isolating Starch Nanocrystals, D. Le Corre, LGP2

Cellulose Nanocrystals Compatibilization and Evaluation of their Dispersion in Organic SolventsG. Chauve, FPInnovations and J. Bras, Grenoble INP – Pagora



Tuesday June 7, 20118:00 – 8:45 AM Session 11: Keynote Presentation

Session Chair: W. Nieh, USDA Forest Service

Keynote Presentation: NSF Programs and the Future of Nanotechnology Research and Development Mike Roco, Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology at the National Science Foundation (NSF)

9:00 – 10:30 AMSession 12: Organized Structures & Interactions

Session Chair: J. Catchmark, Penn State

Nano-Fibrillar Cellulose as Strength Additive in Filler-Rich SC Paper, K. Torvinen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Neo-Organized Material, Z. Bachar, Universite De Toulouse-UMR

Surface-Engineered Cellulose Nanofibrils as Template for Crystallization of Hydroxyapatite, P. Qu, Beijing Forestry University

9:00 – 10:30 AMSession 13: Biomimicry & Self-Assembly of Renewable Nanomaterials

Session Chair: C. Meredith, Georgia Institute of Technology

Method to Predict the Structure-Property Functional Relationships in Bio-Nano-Composites, S. Ramaswamy, University of Minnesota

Bondx; Activated Transgenic Fibers, as Wet Strength Agent, A. Heyman, BondX Technologies Ltd.

Implementation of Thin-Layer Molecular Self-Assembly Technologies into Current Paper Making Processes - Results of Pilot and Full Plant Trials, G. A. Grozdits, School of Forestry, LA Tech

10:30 – 11:00 AM BREAK

11:00 AM – 12:30 PMSession 14: Composites IIISession Chair: R. Moon, Purdue University

Cellulose Nanocrystals for Battery Separators, J. Simonsen, Oregon State University

A Raman-Tensile Study of Load Transfer in MFC/PLA Composites, W. Tze, University of Minnesota Nano Crystalline Cellulose Composite Foams From Renewable Resources, S. Lapidot, Melodea Ltd.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PMSession 15: Interfacial Nano-Mechanics

Session Chair: S. Wang, University of Tennessee

Applications of Nanoindentation-Based Mechanical Spectroscopy in Forest Products Research, J. E. Jakes, US Forest Products Laboratory

Cellulose Nanocrystals and Self-Assembly at Interfaces, O. J. Rojas, North Carolina State University CNC Adhesion, R. R. Lahiji, National Institute for Nanotechnology

12:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch

Session 16: Lunch and Keynote PresentationSession Chair: B. Sastri, Department of Energy

Keynote Speaker: Title TBA, Dr. Leo Christodoulou, Director, Defense Sciences Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

2:00 – 3:30 PMSession 17: Renewable Nanomaterials Surface Modification and Functionalization

Session Chair: R. Ramarao, SUNY

Nanosilver-Reinforced Antimicrobial Cellulose Fiber, J. Y. Chen, University of Texas at Austin

Cellulose Whiskers from the Forest, A. J. Ragauskas, IPST @ Georgia Tech

Hydrogels Prepared from Wood Hemicellulose and Cellulose Nanocrystals, M. A. Tshabalala, USDA Forest Products Laboratory

Surface Modification and Dispersion of Nanocrystalline Cellulose in Organic Media, Y. Boluk, National Institute for Nanotechnology, National Research Canada and Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta

2:00 – 3:30 PMSession 18: Public-Private Partnerships for Advancing Renewable Nanomaterial Research, Development and Applications

Session Chair: J. Cowie, Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance

How Collaborating Makes You Competitive: The SRC Model, C. Merzbacher, SRC (Semiconductor Research Corporation)

Strategic Centres for Science, Technology and Innovation in Finland, A. Harlin, VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland)

Oh, Say, Can You See? How To, And How Not To, Start A Nanotechnology Company, N. Kane, Advanced Diamond Technologies Inc. – USA

Title TBA, R. Berry, FPInnovations - Canada

3:30 – 4:00 PM BREAK

4:00 – 5:30 PMSession 19: Nano-enabled Coatings & Functionalities I

Session Chair: N. Savage, US EPA, ORD, NCER

Functionalized Carrier Systems for Cellulose Nanofibrils, A. Kiziltas, University of Maine

Surface Structure Control Using NFC Embedment in a Discretely Bimodal Porous Coating Layer, C. Ridgway, OMYA Development AG

Nano-Fibrillated Cellulose as a Paper Surface Treatment for Iinkjet Printing, D. W. Bousfield, University of Maine

4:00 – 5:30 PMSession 20: Nanocellulosics and the Biorefinery

Session Chair: A. Ragaukaus, IPST @ Georgia Tech

EMBRAPA-BIOFIBRAS, J. Saraiva Morais, Embrapa Cotton

In-Situ Surface Modification of Cellulose Nanofibrils in a Drying Process for Their compatibility and Reactivity, Y. Han, PhD, AEWC Center, University of Maine

SP1, A Molecular Scaffold for Cellulose Based Bio-Composites, Y. Nevo, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem at Rehovot

»» Dinner Cruise at 6:15 PM, board buses from hotel at 6:00 PM.



Wednesday June 8, 20118:00 – 8:45 AM Session 22: Keynote PresentationSession Chair: A. Isogai, University of Tokyo

Keynote Presentation: NanoCellulose Research and Developments at Innventia Tom Lindström, Director of the Biofibre Materials Research Centre (BiMaC Innovation), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH); Senior Research Scientist, Innventia AB

9:00 – 10:30 AMSession 23: Nano-enabled Coatings & Functionalities II

Session Chair: P. Jones, IMERYS

Design and Fabrication of the Micro Sensor for Hydrogen Detection Using the MEMS Technology, J. Kim, Dept. of Materials Science & Engine, The University of Seoul

Polymer Adsorption on Nano Fibrillar Cellulose and its Effects on Suspension Rheology, K. Hlisnikovska, Karlstad University

Advance in MFC Coating Application: The Role of Additives and Chemical Treatments, M. Iotti, PFI AS

9:00 – 10:30 AMSession 24: Wood Products & Nanotechnology

Session Chair: W. Nieh, USDA Forest Service

Developing Fire Safe Wood Adhesives Based on Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) via Nanotechnology, A. Kaboorani, Universite Laval

Structure and Properties of Cellulose Nano-Crystallites, M. Ya Ioelovich, Designer Energy

Carbonaceous Nano-Fibrous Felts Developed from Alkali Lignin, L. Zhang, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

10:30 – 11:00 AM BREAK

11:00 AM – 12:30 PMSession 25: Computer Modeling-Multiscale Modeling Methods for Cellulose Structure and Aggregation

Session Chair: A. Martini, Purdue University

Modeling of Atomic-Scale Indentation of Crystalline Cellulose, A. Martini, Purdue University

MD Study of Surface Chemistry Effects in Oil Adhesion by Crystalline Cellulose, M. A. Quddus, North Carolina State University

Multiscale Modeling of the Hierarchical Structure of Cellulose Nanocrystals, P. D. Zavattieri, Purdue University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PMSession 26: Domestic and Military Applications/Market Opportunities

Session Chair: S. Ireland, Verso Paper Corp

Military and Defense Applications of Rewnewable Materials, S. Taubee, Army Research Lab

Applications of Soy Proteins, C. L. Salas, NC State University

Polymer Nanocomposites and Functional Aerogels Derived from Nanocrystalline or Nanofibrillated Cellulose, H. Dong, US Army Research Laboratory

12:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch

Session 27: Lunch and Keynote PresentationSession Chair: T. Wegner, USDA Forest Products Lab

Keynote Presentation: Title TBD, C. Teague, National Nanotechnology Office

2:00 PM – 3:30 PMSession 28: National & International Standards

Session Chair: C. Teague National Nanotechnology Office

International co-operation for the standardization of nano-scale cellulose materials, U. Forsstrom, VTT Technical Centre of Finland

Canadian Approach to International Standards, C. Willis, CWIC Inc

Title TBA, E. Fletty, TAPPI

Session 29: Characterization

Session Chair: H. Rosen

Thermal Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cellulose for Polymer Nanocomposite Applications, A. C. Finkle, University of Waterloo

New Approach to Classification of Cellulose Fibrils and Suitable Methods for their Characterization, A. Sneck, VTT Technical Centre of Finland

Characterization of Multilayer of Cationic Polymer and Cellulose Nanocrystals and its Effect on Paper Property, H. J. Youn, Seoul National University

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM BREAK

3:45 PM – 5:15 PMSession 30: Introduction to Environmental and Health Aspects of Nanotechnology

Session Chair: J. A. Shatkin, CLF Ventures

This session is intended for individuals interested in an introduction to potential health and environmental risk concerns raised by introducing nanotechnology into society and the economy. It will provide an overview of the emerging concerns regarding nanotechnology and nanomaterials and impacts for occupational and public health and the environment.

5:15 PM – ADJOURN

5:30 PM – Steering Committee Meeting

Dinner Cruise, Tuesday, June 7, 2011Buses depart from Sheraton at 6:00 pmCruise: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

Come aboard the Odyssey for a unique and memorable event on the water. Your cruise will include distinctive dining, live entertainment and spectacular city views.

The only vessel designed specifically to travel beneath the historic bridges spanning the Potomac, the Odyssey offers exclusive river views of the nation’s greatest monuments from every table. You will be able to see the Jefferson Memorial,

the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Watergate Hotel. At times when wind and tide conditions prevent navigation to the Kennedy Center and Georgetown, an alternate route south on the Potomac and past historical Old Town Alexandria will be taken. This cruise route may change due to weather and cruise direction.

The Dinner Cruise is included in both of the conference All Inclusive Packages. Spouses can be registered separately online or by fax or phone. Registration includes drinks, dinner, entertainment, and transportation to and from cruise. Buses will depart and return to the Sheraton.



HOTEL INFORMATIONSheraton Crystal City1800 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington, VA 22202Telephone: 1-703-769-3942Fax: 1-703-769-3955Web site: www.sheraton.com/crystalcity

2011 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials attendees will receive a special discount rate of $219 plus tax a night single/double. Registrants will also receive complimentary Wi-Fi in their rooms. To qualify for this rate, make your reservation on or before May 5, 2011 and be sure to mention you’re attending the conference.

Located just minutes from Washington D.C., the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel is adjacent to the Crystal City Metro Station making the entire Washington D.C. metropolitan area at your disposal, with the Smithsonian Museum, Holocaust Museum, National Zoo, and the national monuments just a metro ride away. Plus, it is just one mile from the Ronald Reagan National Airport.

TAPPI PRESS BOOKSTOREPre-order these PRESS items when you register and receive the “Special Conference Pricing”. Pick them up when you arrive at the conference.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONThe Sheraton Crystal City is located one mile from the Ronald Reagan National Airport. Complimentary shuttle service is available to and from the airport.

Cancellation Policy:If you find that you have to cancel, your full registration fee will be refunded if TAPPI’s Registration Department receives written notification (fax acceptable at +1.770.209.7206 by 5/2/2011. Please note: There will be a 50% refund for all written cancellations made after 5/2/2011 but no later than 5 business days prior to the start of the conference (5/30/2011). Understandably, after this time, no refunds can be issued. Substitutions, however, will be accepted any time without a penalty.

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1. WHAT TYPE OF COMPANY DO YOU WORK FOR?(choose only one)

Pulp and Paper/Paperboard Manufacturing (1) Tissue Manufacturing (5) Paperboard Packaging Integrated Converting Plant (4AD) Paperboard Packaging Independent Converting Plant (4AO) Tissue Converting (4C) Paperboard Packaging Headquarters (4AH) Independent Consultant: Eng., Tech., Prod., or Research (2) Mfg. of Machinery, Equipment, Chemicals or Supplies (7) Woodlands Operation (3) Flexible Packaging Converting Plant (4BO) Flexible Packaging Headquarters (4BH) Dealer or Distributor of Supplies (8) University Professor (9A) Full Time Student (9B) University Library (9C) Press (10A) Library (10B) Association (10C) Government (10D) Retired (13) Nonwovens (14) Printing/Graphic Arts (15) Allied to the Industry (12) Industry Customer (end user) (16) Agricultural (Non-Forestry) (17) Energy Product Company (19)

2. WHAT IS YOUR PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION?(check one)

Librarian – Corporate (A) Technical Research (D) Marketing & Sales (G) Corporate Management (B) Engineering (E) Traffic & Shipping (H) Production (C) Purchasing & Stores (F) Other Management & Administrative Personnel (I) Other (J)

3. WHAT IS YOUR PRIMARY INDUSTRY? (check one)Pulp Mill Only (P)

Technical/R&D Facility/Headquarters (H) Paper/Paperboard Mill Only (R) Independent Operations or Converting Plant (O) Integrated Pulp/Paper/Paperboard Mill (D) Farm or Plantation (F) Energy Plant (Non-Integrated) (E)

4. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE CONFERENCE? tappi.org website Facebook Email Twitter Brochure LinkedIn Newsletter Colleague/Co-worker

5. WHEN CHOOSING A CONFERENCE THE MOSTIMPORTANT FACTOR TO ME IS:

Registration Fee Travel Costs Program Content Meeting Location Networking/Peer Interactions Access to new technology Access to customers

Do you require special accommodations forhandicapped access? Yes No

The contact information you provide may be used byTAPPI or it’s business associates to notify you of itemsthat may be of interest to you. I understand that undercertain laws and regulations, TAPPI must have writtenpermission in order to communicate with me via fax ore-mail. I hereby give TAPPI, TAPPI’s business associates,the TAPPI Foundation, and TAPPI’s Local Sectionswritten permission to communicate with me via:

Fax and/or E-mail

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Date: _______________________________________

* Member discounts are available to members of TAPPI and IUFRO. To qualify for member discount, please supply your TAPPI Member number above or your IUFRO Member number here:____________.

**Non-US members, please add an additional US$14 for postage to total amount paid

METHOD OF PAYMENT (All fees must be paid in U.S. Dollars and must accompany registration forms)

Checks: Enclosed is check number ______________________ for the full amount of $_________________________________________ Please mail checks to TAPPI, P.O. Box 933644, Atlanta, GA 31193-3644, USA (Make checks payable to TAPPI, check must be in US dollars).

Wire Transfer: $_______________ was wired as payment on ______________ (date)Please bill my credit card: Amex Diner’s Club Discover MasterCard Visa

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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS? Call 1.800.332.8686 (US), 1.800.446.9431 (Canada) or +1.770.446.1400 (Worldwide)or email [email protected]

Cancellation Policy: If you find that you have to cancel, your full registration fee will be refunded if TAPPI’s Registration Department receives written notification (fax acceptable at +1.770.209.7206 by 5/2/2011. Please note: There will be a 50% refund for all written cancellations made after 5/2/2011 but no later than 5 business days prior to the start of the conference 5/30/2011. Understandably, after this time, no refunds can be issued. Substitutions, however, will be accepted any time without a penalty.

Refund: 100% - Cancellation received by 5/2/2011 50% - Cancellations received after 5/2/2011and no later than 5/30/2011. NO REFUND - Cancellations received after 5/30/2011.


June 6-8, 2011 • Sheraton Crystal City • Washington D.C. (Arlington, VA)

Registration Fee (circle all that apply) • All fees are in US Dollars Before May 10, 2011

After May 10, 2011

Member* Ultimate All Inclusive PackageIncludes conference registration, boat cruise, conference proceedings CD-ROM (shipped after the event)

$1,009 $1,172

Member* All-Inclusive PackageIncludes conference registration and boat cruise

$940 $1,103

Nonmember Ultimate All Inclusive PackageIncludes conference registration, boat cruise, conference proceedings CD-ROM (shipped after the event)

$1,399 $1,640

Nonmember All-Inclusive PackageIncludes conference registration and boat cruise

$1,330 $1,571

Speaker Ultimate All-Inclusive Package Includes conference registration, boat cruise, conference proceedings CD-ROM (shipped after the event)

$669 $769

Speaker All-Inclusive Package (Includes conference registration and boat cruise) $590 $690

Group Discount – Member* (price per person for 3+ from same company) $580 $700

Group Discount – Nonmember (price per person for 3+ from same company) $875 $1,055

Conference Only – Member* $775 $938

Conference Only – Nonmember $1,165 $1,406

Conference Only – Government Employee $580 $700

Student $100 $100

Student Poster Presenter (must be accepted by the Programming Committee) No Charge

Dinner Cruise Tickets $165 $165

Spouse/Guest Dinner Cruise (Name) _____________________________________ $135 $135

Workshop on International Standards for Nancellulose: June 9, 2011 8:00 am – 3:00 pm $85 per person (includes lunch)

Renew/Join TAPPI - Annual Membership** $174

Pre-Order these TAPPI PRESS items and pick them up when you arrive at the conference!2010 Intl Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry Proceedings CD (10NANOCD) $90

Nanotechnology - Health and Environmental Risks (11NANOENV) $39

Polymer Nanocomposites Handbook (11POLYNANO) $113

TOTAL DUE $

THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER 2011NANO1) Online – go to TAPPInano.org2) Phone 1.800.332.8686 (US), 1.800.446.9431 (Canada) or +1.770.446.1400 (Worldwide)3) Fax completed registration form by fax to +1.770.209.7206

For assistance with Wire Transfer call +1.770.446.1400 for detailsGENERAL INFORMATION (Please print or type. Submit a separate form for each attendee, spouse or guest.)Please circle: Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Sr. Jr.

First Name ___________________________________ MI _______ Last Name ___________________________________________

TAPPI Member # ___________________________________ Badge Name ______________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________________ State/Province _______________________________________

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Telephone _____________________________________________ Fax _________________________________________________

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15 Technology Parkway SouthNorcross, GA 30092 USA

TAPPI’s New International Nanotechnology Division is now recruiting volunteers who can help identify

advancements in renewable nanocellulose materials research, development and,

commercialization. To learn more or join this exciting new division of TAPPI,

email Mary Ann Cauthen, TAPPI Member Group Coordinator, at

[email protected].