8 August 2024 | Non classé
Author: Annabelle St-Pierre, Researcher at Innofibre For over a decade, Innofibre has been exploring the phosphorylation process of cellulose to impart various desirable properties such as flame resistance, super absorbency, and strong cation exchange...
6 August 2024 | Non classé
Author: Maude Tessier-Parenteau, Eng., researcher at Innofibre Thermochemical conversion of biomass: ashes have much to say about it Thermochemical conversion of biomass is a key research focus at Innofibre. The center operates several equipment used for...
1 August 2024 | Non classé
Author : David Myja, Innofibre researcher Wood and its components, including cellulose fibers, are major assets in the ecological transitions taking place at this moment. Cellulose products are gradually replacing petroleum-based plastics, especially in the...
30 July 2024 | Non classé
Author: Julien Bley, Engineer, Researcher at Innofibre Decarbonizing various industrial sectors poses numerous challenges. In the packaging industry, replacing plastic with bio-sourced products can encounter obstacles when specific barrier properties are...
30 July 2024 | Non classé
By Mélanie Trudel, Researcher, Innofibre In Quebec, cedar is a conifer commonly used in landscaping. This tree, which can reach several meters in height, requires annual trimming. These cedar residues generate tons of biomass each year. Given the amount of...
26 July 2024 | Non classé
Author : Éric Denoes, Researcher at Innofibre The textile industry generates large amounts of wastes, especially in the steps involved in the clothing manufacturing process, which leads to large quantities of unwanted textile remnants (scraps and offcut)....
