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Innofibre takes part in the National Bioeconomy Campaign
Innofibre Takes Part in the National Bioeconomy Campaign As a recognized research center, Innofibre – Cellulosic Innovation Centre is actively participating in the national campaign to promote the bioeconomy in Canada, led by Bioindustrial Innovation Canada...
A thousand and one ways to enhance the value of willow!
A thousand and one ways to enhance the value of willow! Author: Mélanie Trudel, researcher at Innofibre In Quebec, there are more than forty species of native willows. The cultivation of shrub willows has gained popularity in recent years due to its many...
The Future of Waste Sorting…
The Future of Waste Sorting… By Cyrine Boussabbeh, Researcher, Innofibre What to do with the growing amounts of municipal, industrial, and commercial waste? This is the question we constantly ask ourselves to find solutions to divert them from landfills,...
The Unseen Damage of the Sun
The Unseen Damage of the Sun By Caroline Lachance, Technician, Innofibre Nowadays, everyone is aware of the damage that the sun can cause to the skin, such as cancer. Sunscreens are applied to block the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays before they penetrate the...
Milkweed: it’s fine to value the silk, but valuing the whole plant is better!
Author: Annabelle St-Pierre, Researcher at Innofibre Milkweed has gained in popularity in Quebec (Canada) ever since people have begun to recognize of the value of its silk. This plant generates a lot of interest for the textile industry for the manufacturing...
The Forest at use for the Iron and Steel Industry!
Author: William Belhadef, researcher at Innofibre Is it possible to imagine a future for biocoal in the iron and steel industry? Over the past 15 years, the popularity of biocoal (commonly called charcoal) has been increasing at a rapid pace, with ten times...
Versatile Wood Materials through Innovative Treatment
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...
Ashes have much to say
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...
Cellulose Foams, a New Ally to Support the Ecological Transition
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...
Innovation in Coating Preparation at Innofibre
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...
The Hidden Side of Cedar
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...
Thermoforming : New Opportunities for Unwanted Fibers
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)....