{"674858":{"#nid":"674858","#data":{"type":"news","title":"RBI Initiative Lead Profile: Blair Brettmann","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBlair Brettmann, associate professor, Solvay Faculty Fellow, and Raymond and Stephanie Myers Faculty Fellow in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, co-leads the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials initiative with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/will-gutekunst\u0022\u003EWill Gutekunst\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrettmann\u2019s current research focuses on developing technologies that enable multicomponent, rapidly customizable product design, with a specific focus on polymer systems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrettmann received her Ph.D. in chemical engineering at MIT in 2012 working with the Novartis-MIT Center for Continuous Manufacturing under Bernhardt Trout. Later, she worked on polymer-based wet coatings and dispersions for various applications at Saint-Gobain Ceramics and Plastics. She went on to serve as a postdoctoral researcher in the Institute for Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago with Matthew Tirrell. Below is a brief Q\u0026amp;A with Brettmann in which she discusses her research focus areas and how they influence the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials research at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your field of expertise and at what point in your life did you first become interested in this area?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy expertise is in polymer science and materials design for manufacturability. I got excited about this area after my Ph.D. when I worked for Saint-Gobain and saw firsthand the challenges of bringing new products to market, especially those made of complex mixtures of materials.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat questions or challenges sparked your current renewable bioproducts research? What are the big issues facing your research area right now?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESustainability of materials and process is a top priority right now across many industries, and renewable bioproducts research is helping to improve this. But it is still tough to design and scale up products made with these materials because of the heterogeneity of the raw bio-based materials and recycled materials that now serve as the raw materials. Engineers are essential to design systems that can be robust despite the heterogeneities and still produce consistent, high-quality products.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat interests you the most in leading the research initiative on the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials? Why is your initiative important to the development of Georgia Tech\u2019s Renewable Bioproducts research strategy?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most promising directions to decrease the impact of plastics on the environment is to replace some of the synthetic plastic materials with natural products, such as cellulose from wood. My initiative aims to build better connections between polymer scientists working to design improved plastics and experts in bio-based materials to seed research that can work toward this goal. Polymers also serve as important tools to improve the properties of cellulose and wood-based products and can enable new materials with increased functionality that still have sustainable materials at their core.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the broader global and social benefits of the research you and your team conduct on the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe work to improve the sustainability of material products while addressing specific challenges related to manufacturing and scale-up, which can speed up the adoption of these more sustainable products in industry. We take a wide view of the problem and have even worked on a project to understand consumer choices in recycling: If people don\u2019t recycle the material, our efforts to make recyclable products will not have an impact!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your plans for engaging a wider Georgia Tech faculty pool with the broader renewable bioproducts community?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing symposia, social events, and student-centered networking, I will bring the broad Georgia Tech Polymer Network community together with the RBI community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your hobbies?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWater polo and swimming. I train with the Atlanta Rainbow Trout, who practice at the Georgia Tech pool.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho has influenced you the most?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;I\u2019m constantly learning from people around me!\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBlair Brettmann, \u0026nbsp;co-leads the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials initiative with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/will-gutekunst\u0022\u003EWill Gutekunst\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E. 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In this brief Q\u0026A, Brettmann discusses her research focus areas."}],"uid":"36413","created_gmt":"2024-05-22 19:19:46","changed_gmt":"2024-05-22 19:31:17","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674058":{"id":"674058","type":"image","title":"Blair Brettmann","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBlair Brettmann, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech (Photo credit: Garry McLeod\/Lawrence Livermore National Lab)\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1716404905","gmt_created":"2024-05-22 19:08:25","changed":"1716405503","gmt_changed":"2024-05-22 19:18:23","alt":"Image of Blair Brettmann, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech","file":{"fid":"257526","name":"BlairBrettmann_Profile_Pic.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/22\/BlairBrettmann_Profile_Pic.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/22\/BlairBrettmann_Profile_Pic.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2241576,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/05\/22\/BlairBrettmann_Profile_Pic.png?itok=lwS-iX-T"}}},"media_ids":["674058"],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[{"id":"141","name":"Chemistry and Chemical Engineering"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188020","name":"go-rbi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPriya Devarajan || \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERBI\u003C\/a\u003E Communications Program Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"674862":{"#nid":"674862","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Undergraduates Venture on Field Trips for Real-World Experiences","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStudents in the Pulp and Paper Certification Program at Georgia Tech had real-world experiences outside the classroom this spring. Over 30 students taking the \u003Cem\u003EEmerging Technologies in the Manufacture of Forest Bioproducts\u003C\/em\u003E course (CHBE\/ME 4730\/8803) took field trips to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.greif.com\/locations\/austell-ga-tube-plant\/\u0022\u003EGreif\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E Austell location and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.granbio.com.br\/en\/\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.granbio.com.br\/en\/\u0022\u003EGranBio\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E Thomaston facility in Georgia. The course is taught by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/chris-luettgen\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChris Luettgen\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of the practice and initiative lead for the process efficiency \u0026amp; intensification of pulp paper packaging \u0026amp; tissue manufacturing initiative at Georgia Tech\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the Sweetwater Mill, one of Greif\u2019s three paper mills in Austell, students saw the pressure cylinder machine, a pre-coater that smoothens the board for printability, and a curtain coater that makes value-added products such as one-sided chipboard packaging for retail displays. The mill runs 100% recycled fiber into stock cores, gypsum board liners, and chipboard packaging. The tour included converting the machine roll (called a parent roll) into smaller rolls that will be further converted at downstream customers\u2019 locations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the GranBio\u2019s facility in Thomaston, Tech students were able to see a biorefinery at work where a wide variety of lignocellulosic feedstocks, including wood chips, were getting converted into multiple bioproducts. They had a firsthand look at the SEW (sulfur dioxide, ethanol, and water) process, which was quite different from the traditional kraft pulping process. It creates a highly acidic mush, with a high pH, instead of fiber, which could then be used to make biofuels and other value-added products. In addition, they were able to discuss the recent DOE award to scale their process to a 100 ton\/day biomass to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).\u0026nbsp; The company explained that they were still in site selection and would be hiring engineers in the near future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Pulp and Paper Certification\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Engineering \u003C\/a\u003Eat Georgia Tech offers a certificate program in pulp and paper. The certificate consists of 12 credit hours focused on forest bioproduct topics, including lecture- and laboratory-based courses. Since its inception in 1990, more than 100 students have completed their certification.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe foundational course in the program introduces students to the history of pulp and paper manufacturing from its origins and covers the forest bioeconomy, wood structure, chemistry, and fiber morphology, and goes through the unit operations utilized to transform lignocellulosic feedstocks into value-added products, including chemical and mechanical pulping, recycled fiber operations, chemical recovery, bleaching, stock preparation, and papermaking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe emerging technologies course focuses on the future of bioproducts industries. Case studies on the use of biomass in the production of value-added products are covered. Included are fluff pulp and dissolving pulps, alternative fibers, specialty papers, packaging, and printed electronics, biorefining technologies, nanocellulose and bio composites, and renewable polymers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pulp and paper laboratory course introduces students to pulping operations, bleaching, hand sheet formation, pulp and paper physical properties, and recycled fiber. The final course allows students to pursue research on special problems under supervision from an RBI-affiliated faculty.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents in the program can demonstrate their proficiency in pulp and paper science and engineering and are in high demand for their expertise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStudents in the Pulp and Paper Certification Program at Georgia Tech had real-world experiences outside the classroom this spring. Over 30 students taking the \u003Cem\u003EEmerging Technologies in the Manufacture of Forest Bioproducts\u003C\/em\u003E course (CHBE\/ME 4730\/8803) took field trips to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.greif.com\/locations\/austell-ga-tube-plant\/\u0022\u003EGreif\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E Austell location and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.granbio.com.br\/en\/\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.granbio.com.br\/en\/\u0022\u003EGranBio\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E Thomaston facility in Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Over 30 students taking the Emerging Technologies in the Manufacture of Forest Bioproducts course (CHBE\/ME 4730\/8803) took field trips to Greif\u2019s Austell location and GranBio\u2019s Thomaston facility in Georgia."}],"uid":"36413","created_gmt":"2024-05-22 20:36:20","changed_gmt":"2024-05-22 20:50:37","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[{"id":"141","name":"Chemistry and Chemical Engineering"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188020","name":"go-rbi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto: priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPriya Devarajan\u003C\/a\u003E || \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERBI\u003C\/a\u003E Communications Program Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675697":{"#nid":"675697","#data":{"type":"news","title":"RBI Initiative Lead Profile: Will Gutekunst","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/will-gutekunst\u0022\u003EWill Gutekunst\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech, co-leads the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials initiative along with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/blair-brettmann\u0022\u003EBlair Brettmann\u003C\/a\u003E at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (RBI). Gutekunst\u2019s research\u0026nbsp;explores the design of novel monomers for the design of recyclable polymers for a circular economy, fluxional materials, and 3D-printable ceramics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow is a brief Q\u0026amp;A with Gutekunst where he discusses his research focus areas and how they influence the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials initiative at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your field of expertise and at what point in your life did you first become interested in this area?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy graduate training is in synthetic organic chemistry, and I focused on basic science problems at that time. Toward the end of my Ph.D., I became interested in applying my skill set to new research directions that could have a more direct impact on society. This led me to pursue postdoctoral research in polymer chemistry, which has been a source of inspiration ever since.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat questions or challenges sparked your current renewable bioproducts research? What are the big issues facing your research area right now?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy first project in this space was initiated shortly after I arrived at Georgia Tech through RBI funding opportunities, and it has continued to be a theme ever since. One of the critical problems in my research is identifying monomers that can polymerize and depolymerize on command. This involves balancing the driving force of polymerization (enthalpy) with the unfavorable process of confining multiple monomers to a single chain (entropy). While we are making considerable progress in engineering appropriate polymerization enthalpies into monomers, the entropic side of the problem remains a significant challenge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat interests you the most in leading the research initiative on the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials? Why is your initiative important to the development of Georgia Tech\u2019s renewable bioproducts research strategy?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most exciting aspect of the initiative is the ability to bring together multiple strengths of Georgia Tech to work on a central goal. Solving problems at this interface involves the collaborative efforts of researchers in chemistry, processing, separations, and even data science. Identifying and gathering synergistic teams is critical to address this problem and additional goals in renewable bioproducts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the broader global and social benefits of the research you and your team conduct on the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of this research is to develop materials that are more recyclable and are derived from abundant feedstocks, which are two big problems rolled into one. The eventual product of this research will be access to materials that are more compatible with the environment while also drastically reducing the waste output of society.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your plans for engaging a wider Georgia Tech faculty pool with the broader renewable bioproducts community?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough the merger of the Georgia Tech Polymer Network with RBI, we can start to forge collaborations across a broader swath of the Georgia Tech community. This includes the organization of workshops, making connections between different student groups, and the development of center grants to tackle grand challenges in the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your hobbies?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my free time, I enjoy reading (non-science), pottery, and hiking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho has influenced you the most?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy Ph.D. advisor (Phil Baran) and my postdoctoral advisor (Craig Hawker) both stand out in their impact on my scientific career. Through their guidance, I learned how to properly think about science and to always look ahead for the next big problem.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/will-gutekunst\u0022\u003EWill Gutekunst\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech, co-leads the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials initiative along with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/blair-brettmann\u0022\u003EBlair Brettmann\u003C\/a\u003E at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (RBI).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow is a brief Q\u0026amp;A with Gutekunst where he discusses his research focus areas and how they influence the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials initiative at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Will Gutekunst, associate professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech, co-leads the interface of polymer science and wood-based materials initiative along with Blair Brettmann at the Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI). 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Williams Museum of Papermaking team as its education curator. At the museum, she creates and manages programs that include educational tours, private and public workshops on papermaking, specialized workshops through creative collaborations with artists, collaborations with other campus units for STEAM activities, and community events for kindergarten through senior adult audiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I didn\u0027t know a whole lot about papermaking when I first started here,\u0022 admits Doll, \u0022but I knew how to be an education curator.\u0022 Her ability to swiftly absorb the history and concept of papermaking and translate it into engaging educational experiences has been instrumental in her success. Below are a few highlights of Doll\u2019s projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMuseum Tours\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDoll\u2019s daily activities include \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/guided-tours\u0022\u003Eeducational tours\u003C\/a\u003E of the papermaking museum for groups of all ages. The tours range from introducing the papermaking process to elementary and middle school students to sharing the history and heritage of papermaking with adults. In addition, she conducts virtual programs for groups interested in the history of paper and the technological advances of the papermaking process since its invention many centuries ago.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkshops\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDoll is the point of contact for public and private workshop bookings. She also develops the concepts for these sessions, catering to groups with various interests (e.g., Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, people with disabilities, teachers, artists, college students, and public groups). This spring, Doll\u2019s workshops included Suminagashi, Production Papermaking, Petal Fold Book, Paper Casting, and Magic Box: Jacob\u2019s Ladder.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to conceptualizing and conducting tours and workshops, she designs curricula and other \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/teachers-handbook\u0022\u003Eresources\u003C\/a\u003E involving paper art and science for K-12 teachers to integrate into their art classes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBig Paper Workshop \u2013 Convening Artists, Educators, and Community Members for a Transformative Experience in Papermaking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis spring, Doll and her colleague \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/jerushia-graham\u0022\u003EJerushia Graham\u003C\/a\u003E created a communal workshop called \u201cBig Paper.\u201d Offered on multiple days, this project included five college groups from Georgia and Alabama and community groups from metro Atlanta who got to create a large sheet of paper from pulp. Participants beat plant material by hand to prepare the fiber and worked with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.balbogalleries.com\/\u0022\u003ETom Balbo\u003C\/a\u003E, founding director of the Morgan Conservatory, to create a huge 4\u2019x6\u2019 sheet of paper that was mailed back to them once it was dry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough her work at the museum, Doll has cultivated relationships with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/instructors\u0022\u003Evarious artists\u003C\/a\u003E, all of whom collaborate with the museum to conduct workshops and create and showcase art exhibits.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdditional Collaborations Across Campus\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDoll partners with other units on campus to create programs. She collaborated with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.library.gatech.edu\/research-help-support\/instruction\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Library\u003C\/a\u003E on a program called \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/taxonomy\/term\/21\u0022\u003ETech\u0027s Tactile Thursdays.\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d Hosted on the first Thursday of each month, it allows students, faculty, and staff to work on hands-on projects related to paper and provides an opportunity for the largely technology-focused participants to take a break from their routine, relax, and explore their creative side and enhance their well-being.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoll also has been an active educator at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/paper-museum-teaches-papermaking-georgia-tech-science-and-engineering-day\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Science and Engineering Day\u003C\/a\u003E, which is part of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ATLScienceFestival\u0022\u003EAtlanta Science Festival\u003C\/a\u003E. This \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/science-and-engineering-day-georgia-tech\u0022\u003Eyear\u003C\/a\u003E, more than 3,000 K-12 students and parents visited Georgia Tech\u2019s campus to engage in hands-on STEAM activities. Representing the museum, Doll worked with families to make prints on a clamshell printing press featuring a custom-designed Buzz image (designed by Doll) on a postcard for the kids to take home. The activity showcased the rich history of the printing press and modern technology with a photopolymer printing plate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough these diverse projects and initiatives at the museum, Doll continues to make a difference in the world of papermaking. Looking ahead, she hopes to expand the museum\u2019s educational initiatives as well as the education team and its resources, and she envisions broadening the museum\u2019s reach and impact by offering free programs to schools through grants. She is also working with Georgia Tech faculty and researchers on museum research into the art of nano cellulose and plans to establish a paper and natural dye garden for teaching.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/anna-doll\u0022\u003EAnna Doll\u003C\/a\u003E is the education curator at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ERobert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking\u003C\/a\u003E, located in Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E. 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The Renewable Bioproducts Institute was a gold sponsor of the annual event that focused on the topic - \u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding from the Bottom Up: Shaping a Sustainable World using Renewable Nanomaterials.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ERBI\u2019s Executive Director \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/j-carson-meredith\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E was a keynote speaker at the conference and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/meisha-shofner\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeisha Shofner\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering served as the conference chair. Conference attendees had an opportunity to participate in an academic tour of RBI that included a tour of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERobert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, located within the Renewable Bioproducts Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDuring a session on water treatment and recovery, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/zhaohui-julene-tong\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZhaohui Tong\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor and RBI initiative lead for Waste Valorization in Food-Energy-Water and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/yongsheng-chen\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYongsheng Chen\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Bonnie W. and Charles W. 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In addition to convening the world\u2019s leaders and climate experts, The Exchange will address the social and practical challenges created by climate change \u2014 including commercially viable research and ideas that lead to immediate action on local and global levels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cToday\u0027s climate issues are urgent, and environmental justice and ecological sustainability necessitate action from leaders across the world,\u201d said Chaouki Abdallah, executive vice president for research at Georgia Tech. \u201cAs a core partner of The Exchange, Georgia Tech will provide research expertise in the areas of energy, urban planning, bi\u00ad\u00adological ecosystems, public policy, and more, and we look forward to playing an instrumental role in bringing its mission to fruition.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers are studying glacial melt, coral growth, sea level rise, and other climate concerns in the state of Georgia and around the world and will share their data and research results with partners at The Exchange.\u0026nbsp;Likewise, research at The Exchange will be applicable for towns and cities across Georgia, allowing state leaders to take advantage of economic opportunities that arise when climate change is addressed head on.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to contributing critical research across the many areas of climate change, Georgia Tech leads major initiatives that are focused on solving the crises laid out in the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/g2rt.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeneration 2 Reinvented Toilet (G2RT)\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 a solution to the world\u2019s water and sanitation problem \u2014 is led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/yee\u0022\u003EShannon Yee\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech. This cost-effective, globally scalable reinvented toilet with built-in human waste treatment will ensure that drinking water stays clean and will improve public health around the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is also a leading partner of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/10\/12\/new-international-center-will-support-collaborative-solutions-improve-health-worlds\u0022\u003EOcean Visions\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 UN Decade Collaborative Center for Ocean-Climate Solutions, an international center headquartered at the Georgia Aquarium that aims to co-design, develop, test, fund, and deliver scalable and equitable ocean-based solutions to reduce the effects of climate change and build climate-resilient marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Championed at Georgia Tech by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/lozier-dr-susan\u0022\u003ESusan Lozier,\u003C\/a\u003E dean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E, the Center also supports opportunities to accelerate ocean-based carbon dioxide removal research and advance sustainable ocean economies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are looking forward to contributing and demonstrating some of the engineering sustainability solutions that have been developed at Georgia Tech with New York City and the world,\u201d said Yee. \u201cMany of the technical and economic solutions that serve the state of Georgia, the coastal city of Savannah, and the urban center of Atlanta can also serve the urban harbor of New York City.\u0026nbsp;Similarly, the innovations and economic opportunities that address climate change can be shared with and benefit Georgia. This collaboration embodies the concept of an exchange\u0026nbsp;where we share with one another.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs The Exchange\u2019s anchor institution, Stony Brook University will build and operate the center which will be located on Governors Island in New York City. The center is slated to open in 2028.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is becoming clear year after year in New York, and around the world, that the impacts of climate change are real and are here,\u201d said Kevin Reed, associate dean for Research and associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook. \u201cBy partnering with communities, industries, governments, and universities, The Exchange will help to accelerate the implementation of urban solutions to these climate impacts through an interactive research ecosystem where community engagement is paramount. As a climate scientist, I recognize that New Yorkers need solutions to the climate crisis now, and The Exchange will help to make that a reality.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech will be a key partner for the New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange), a first-of-its-kind international center for developing and deploying dynamic solutions to the global climate crisis. 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the other (co-led by Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/david-flaherty\u0022\u003EDavid Flaherty\u003C\/a\u003E) is\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHarnessing Electrostatics for the Conversion of Organics, Water and Air: Driving Redox on Particulate Liquids Earthshot (DROPLETS).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDebaronizing Large-scale Processes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENEETER will coordinate a research team from across the nation focused on replacing bulk heating for chemical processes with electrified means, providing a new way to do chemistry, and decarbonizing large-scale processes in the chemical industry. The Department of Energy has committed $19 million over four years for the center.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThis center is an exciting opportunity to advance innovative methods for performing important chemical reactions with heat derived from electricity instead of burning fossil fuels,\u201d Sholl said. \u201cOur world-class team will combine powerful fundamental insights with leadership-class computing to push forward use of mechanochemistry and resistive heating to achieve chemical outcomes that are simply not possible with traditional heating methods.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESholl, who also serves as interim executive director of the University of Tennessee Oak Ridge Innovation Institute, will lead the NEETER effort to harness the expertise of more than 20 co-principal investigators from two other national laboratories and several universities. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn addition to ORNL, other center investigators come from DOE\u2019s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory at Stanford University and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Delaware State University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Princeton University, the University of Houston, and the University of Maryland.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe scientists, in addition to using their own laboratories, will use DOE Office of Science user facilities, including ORNL\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, Spallation Neutron Source, High Flux Isotope Reactor, and Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences. 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This EERC will employ new kinds of chemical catalysis as one pathway toward electrifying the delivery of process heat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIndustrial heat involves the burning of fossil fuels, which contributes massive amounts of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. About 40% of those emissions come from chemicals and refining procedures. 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The aim is to control chemical reactivity through temperature and pressure, by rapid heating in the Joule heating case, or by mechanical collisions in the case of mechanocatalysis.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENEETER\u2019s mission is \u201cTo understand and control spatial and temporal non-equilibrium heat transfer to enable transformational breakthroughs in energy- and atom-efficient endothermic catalytic reactions beyond limitations of thermodynamic and kinetic equilibrium to decarbonize the US chemical 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Recently, two Georgia Tech Postdoctoral Fellows, Nasreen Khan (Paper Museum\/RBI) and Daniel Vallejo (School of Chemistry and Biochemistry) sought to uncover more about a loom in the museum\u2019s collection, connected with the history of the Indian subcontinent and Gandhi.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDard Hunter and Background of the Loom\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the 1930s, Dard Hunter traveled to Asia and the Indian subcontinent (I.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kashmir) to document hand papermaking techniques and collect tools and paper samples.\u0026nbsp;At that time many people, including Mahatma Gandhi, aimed to revitalize the Indian hand papermaking tradition by supporting and creating schools to teach the craft [1-3]. Dard Hunter visited several papermaking villages and schools, including those helped founded by Gandhi. Hunter brought a loom back to America that was used to weave a chapri (paper-mold cover or screen), but the information of the specific origins of this loom was lost.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s Missing?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Hunter and other researchers documented and studied hand papermaking tools and materials of this region and time, it was primarily from a historical and cultural perspective [1-5]. Much of their focus has been on the plant materials used to make the paper and molds [1-5]. However, some parts of the handmade molds in Asia were known to also use biological materials sourced from animals, such as silk and animal hair [1-4]. Since the exact origin of the loom and the fibers used to construct the paper mold was not known, the museum was interested in learning more about this object.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith scientific tools, the study aimed to understand more about the fibers commonly used in traditional handmade paper-mold covers in the 1930s Indian subcontinent by using scientific tools. With the availability of high-resolution microscopy technologies and historical documentation at Georgia Tech and the Museum, researchers aimed to either prove or disprove whether the origin of preserved fibers on the loom was from an animal and determine with historical context where the loom was acquired.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we did and what we discovered\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre the Fibers Really Horsehair?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn forensic analysis, typically the first step to identify unknown fiber or hair samples is to conduct microscopy. Microscopy, or the science of using microscopes to view samples \u0026amp; objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye, is the gold standard for analyzing and identifying unknown fibers by comparison to a library of known reference materials. This is possible because hair from different sources or animals have different \u201cmorphologies\u201d, or physical features, that help identify their origin. Thanks to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mill.mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe Materials Innovation and Learning Laboratory (MILL)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a hub of scientific equipment for hands-on scientific training of undergraduates at Georgia Tech, the researchers were able to use two different microscope techniques: Light microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Thanks to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/littlecreekfarmconservancy.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELittle Creek Farm Conservancy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Decatur and Kristine Parson, the researchers were able to obtain reference materials for tail and mane horsehair from two horses: Angus and Lightening.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EClick the link below to continue reading the story.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking houses hand papermaking artifacts from around the world. Dard Hunter, a renowned paper historian and founder of the museum, collected many of these objects throughout the early 1900s as he sought to gain more knowledge about this craft.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Robert C. 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During Brettmann\u2019s faculty mini-sabbatical, she collaborated with researchers from LLNL\u2019s Energetic Materials Center to refine material manufacturing techniques.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to LLNL materials scientist Kyle Sullivan, who sponsored Brettmann\u2019s mini-sabbatical, she helped his team take a fresh look at their methodology, enabling them to identify ways to streamline a highly complex process.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany of our material development activities start with multi-faceted problems,\u201d Sullivan said. \u201cWe were eager to draw from Blair\u2019s experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing to help us identify an efficient methodology to apply to our research.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrettmann\u2019s research focuses on material processing, including how a material\u2019s properties influence the optimal processing approach, as well as how novel processing techniques can be used to develop materials with the features needed for specific applications. Her goal is to better understand options for real-time monitoring of material processing, including effective data collection tools, as well as knowing which experimental data would be beneficial to analyze. As she heads back to Georgia Tech to start another academic year, Brettmann is hoping that the insight she gained during her mini-sabbatical will help her research team as they test new analytical techniques for their material formulation experiments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDobbs spent her summer at LLNL investigating material formulation techniques. She helped design and conduct experiments that explored ways to optimize material mixing and she developed a new process for analyzing experimental data. 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He also serves as Director of Industry Strategic Partnerships in the Georgia Tech Professional Education Division.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis areas of interest include: Recycled fiber, renewable cellulosic feedstocks, tissue manufacturing and converting and manufacturing leadership \/ operations excellence.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/chris-luettgen\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher Luettgen\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;professor of the practice at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=4348ebe002\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 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21:11:46","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674915":{"id":"674915","type":"image","title":"chrisluettgen.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPortrait of Chris Luettgen\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1725916139","gmt_created":"2024-09-09 21:08:59","changed":"1725916139","gmt_changed":"2024-09-09 21:08:59","alt":"Portrait of Chris 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Issue 18, Summer 2023\u0026nbsp;and was written by Jan Kohzer, Patritsia Stathatou, \u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/finder.oldendorff.com\/files\/pdf\/offices\/germany_administration_public-relations.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/finder.oldendorff.com\/files\/pdf\/offices\/germany_administration_public-relations.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScott Jones\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oldendorff.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOldendorff Carriers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E is one\u0026nbsp;of the world\u0027s largest dry bulk shipping companies, shipping and transhipping over to 300 million tons of bulk cargo every year and operating\u0026nbsp;around 700 ships.\u0026nbsp;Since 2018, Oldendorff vessels have been equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems, commonly known as \u2018scrubbers\u2019.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese devices remove sulfur and particular matter from the exhaust gas stream in the funnel and enable the use of HFO while fully complying with the MARPOL Annex VI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince their implementation, concerns have been raised by several parties, mostly NGOs and environmental advocates, about the potential impact of scrubbers\u2019 operation on marine life and water quality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough some research papers had been written on the topic, we realized that none drew clear\u0026nbsp;conclusions and none were based on a full lifecycle assessment. There was a gap in the science that needed to be filled with high-quality data taken from independent in-situ testing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was therefore decided in July 2021 to run our own study to measure all air and water emissions generated by an Oldendorff vessel when operating a scrubber. This would enable us to compare these emissions with those resulting from other fuels used by the same vessel, and enabling an apples-to-apples comparison based on actual, onboard data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe were very lucky to get \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/patrisia-stathatou\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Patritsia Stathatou\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E onboard for this project, currently with Research Faculty at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who at that time was a postdoctoral researcher at the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur \u201cHedwig Oldendorff\u201d was selected as the guinea pig. Before any samples could be taken, several measuring instruments and sensors had to be installed onboard.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, we had to organize logistics and travel arrangements for Patritsia and for Ievgenii Petrunia, Senior Technical Manager from our Fleet Department who is collaborating with Patritsia on this project, so they could get onboard and perform the required research activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe entire preparation process spanned more than a year, given the multitude of factors that had to be taken into consideration, including:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2013 Ensuring that the monitoring equipment onboard was properly installed and fully operational.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2013 The vessel had to be at a suitable position to enable testing under different conditions and speeds without affecting our obligations towards our charterers. Also, it was important that Patritsia and Ievgenii could disembark from the vessel within a maximum of six days, together with several boxes of water and oil samples. The testing of these samples was time-critical, as they had to be sent to a laboratory in Greece for relevant analyses within a specific and narrow timeframe.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2013 Very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) had to be bunkered at a convenient location, shortly before the commencement of the study, as its quality could deteriorate if left unused for a couple of weeks. In parallel, enough time had to be allowed for the timely availability of the laboratory test results. Before that, the crew had to prepare and clean one of the heavy fuel oil (HFO) tanks onboard.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2013 Research personnel had to obtain visas and needed to be available at short notice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2013 Last but not least, there were a lot of auxiliary equipment and supplies which had to be shipped to the vessel on time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEventually, the chance to send Patritsia and Ievgenii came along. Patritsia has kindly shared her experience with us:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u201cAfter two years of preparing and organizing this study, here I am, finding myself in China for the very first time, standing aboard the huge bulk carrier vessel, \u201cHedwig Oldendorff\u201d, with its awe-inspiring length overall of 299.95 meters! Hedwig was about to start her six-day journey from Taicang to the bustling port of Hong Kong with me onboard. During these six days my mission was to measure gas and particulate matter emissions both below and above the scrubber, at different engine modes and speeds, while the vessel was operating with HFO, and at the same time collect and prepare seawater and wash water samples from the scrubber operation. I also had to measure similar emissions under the same engine modes, while the vessel was burning marine gas oil (MGO) and VLSFO and collect samples for subsequent analysis from all the fuels, lubricants and cylinder oils used during the trip, to enable the renowned apples-to-apples comparison mentioned above.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EI was so excited at the beginning! We have spent two whole years\u0026nbsp;organizing this study and coordinating all the different components involved to make it happen, including identifying a suitable vessel, sourcing, shipping, and installing onboard the proper equipment, arranging a voyage of specific duration and conditions, synchronizing people\u2019s schedules, and much more. The prospect of embarking on this thrilling adventure seemed both intriguing and exhilarating in theory. I had convinced myself that I knew exactly what lay ahead, confident in my understanding of the tasks that awaited me. However, when reality kicked in, my initial enthusiasm swiftly transformed into daunting fear. As I navigated through the enormous vessel, enveloped in a world of massive roaring engines and intricate machinery, I started being overwhelmed by the complexity and scale of the operation. As I beheld the towering 20-meter vertical ladder, a crucial component of my mission to ascend and descend in order to reach the \u201cabove the scrubber\u201d sampling point and collect data under various conditions, I felt a wave of panic washing over me. The scorching heat, exceeding a blistering 45\u00b0C, made me sweat profusely, with my protective uniform and gear adding to my discomfort. The deafening roar of the engines filled the air, further amplifying my unease. Moreover, the vessel\u2019s constant swaying, as it gracefully rode the turbulent waves, was a detail that had completely eluded my imagination until that very moment. It was in that moment of intense apprehension that I realized the harsh truth: I was utterly ignorant of the true implications behind the phrases \u201cmeasuring emissions onboard\u201d and \u201ccollecting our own, actual data\u201d.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThankfully, five extraordinary individuals emerged like superheroes, summoned to alleviate my distress: Lengenii Petrunia, Senior Technical Manager at Oldendorff whose expertise was invaluable; Konfederatov Evgeni, the Master, and the core technical team of the vessel whose support and contributions were priceless: Liashko Igor, the Chief Officer, Omelyanenko Ivan, the Chief Engineer, and Zaytsev Serhiy, the Second Engineer.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EIt was through the tremendous support of this extraordinary team aboard, that my fear and discomfort gradually dissipated. Their wisdom, respect, and expertise helped me not only to successfully perform the required tests and collect the samples needed, but also to embrace the entire experience with joy. Surpassing my initial trepidation, I conquered my fears of climbing ladders, acclimated myself to the loud sounds of roaring engines, and grew accustomed to the high temperatures. I meticulously set up my own floating laboratory, where I enjoyed preparing and storing my water samples, and begun to like working at the sweating conditions close to the engine and the funnel. After the day\u2019s obligations were fulfilled, we continued our scientific endeavors well into the night. Together, under the dim glow of the vessel\u2019s lights, we toiled tirelessly, undeterred by the hardships that beset us. Though weariness occasionally led to inadvertent errors and moments of frustration, the satisfaction of pushing past our limits and advancing our understanding propelled us forward. As the days unfolded, Hedwig, transformed into a place I could call home.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpon our arrival at Hong Kong, I felt a mixture of satisfaction and pride for our collective efforts, accompanied by a subtle tinge of sadness that our journey had come to an end.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELooking back, I am immensely grateful for this transformative experience that pushed me beyond my comfort zone and allowed me to witness first-hand the intricacies of measuring onboard emissions and collecting actual data. This voyage was not simply a physical journey across the sea nor just another field trip for me; it symbolizes a remarkable chapter in my scientific endeavors, further shaping me as a researcher. I am looking forward to analyzing the results and sharing the outcomes of this unforgettable journey. Thank you Oldendorff!\u201d\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile we are now waiting for the results of our study, we would like to thank everyone involved.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe whole project really became a team exercise and without the help of our various colleagues from departments including Bunker Desk, Procurement, Chartering, Fleet, Crewing, IT, Ops and of course our crew onboard nothing would have been achieved.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis story originally appeared in Waterline, News from Oldendorff Carrier. 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The session also provides a chance for new students to share their project scope, goals and receive useful feedback.\u0026nbsp;This is the first of a series of Q\u0026amp;As from PSE students who share their experience at the 2023 RBI Spring Workshop on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/rbi\/spring2023-workshop-packaging-innovation-circular-economy\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPackaging Innovation and the Circular Economy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Elyssa Ferguson, a Mechanical Engineering graduate student shares her experience below.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETell us about yourself\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy name is\u0026nbsp;Elyssa\u0026nbsp;Ferguson. I earned my B.S. in mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). I am pursuing my M.S. in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech. I am an RBI Fellow, GEM Fellow, and Women of Woodruff (WoW) Fellow, and I work in the Water-Energy Research (WERL) Lab, under the direction of Akanksha K. Menon, assistant professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering. My research focuses on developing sustainably sourced natural fibers for thermal insulation in buildings. My project is a part of the Carbon-Negative Building Materials based on Engineered Wood for Structural and Thermal Insulation Applications project. Menon and I collaborate with Kyriaki Kalaitzidou, Rae S. and Frank H. Neely Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering and Joe F. Bozeman III, assistant professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Public Policy. I also work with graduate students, Elnaz Jamshidi from the School of Materials Science and Engineering and Arjun Thangaraj Ramshankar from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering on this project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow was your experience at the RBI workshop?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAttending the RBI workshop was a valuable learning experience. I learned about the variety of exciting work in the renewable packaging realm that is going on at Georgia Tech and other organizations. This work is driving sustainable innovation, yet there are challenges. The discussions regarding the barriers to innovation and areas for growth were very thought-provoking and motivating.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your main takeaway from the poster session?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the poster session, I shared information about my research and had the privilege to talk to many people in the industry. There is much interest in thermally insulating natural fibers for building applications and for other applications like cold-chain packaging and textiles. Speaking with the workshop participants during the poster session broadened my mind to the potential myriad of applications for natural-fiber-based thermal insulation on a global scale. I also learned more about the existing challenges researchers and industrial peers are facing \u2013 one being the lack of standardization of nomenclature and methodology. Receiving positive feedback on the design of my poster was also helpful. I deliberately designed a poster that incorporated aesthetics to convey my ongoing research. I plan to apply the helpful information and feedback that I received during the RBI workshop to my future work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat more would you like to see in future events at the Renewable Bioproducts Institute?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am very interested in seeing more seminars related to sustainable building materials, especially insulating materials, and textiles, as these topics are closely related to my research project. Fascinating work is happening at other universities and at companies in Georgia and around the world. 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Specifically, I work with the Garcia Gonzalez reaction and the Achmatowicz reaction.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acs.joc.3c00675\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Epaper\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E I just published as the second author with my mentor Caria Evans (first author) is about converting amino acids \u2014 a renewable feedstock \u2014 to functionalities pyrroles that can be used for drug molecule development or other bio-active compounds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow was your experience at the RBI workshop?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI really enjoyed the RBI workshop. It was interesting to see other people\u2019s research and talk with fellow researchers on solving problems and potentially collaborating. 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At Scheller, we are committed to exploring ideas that educate and inform others about the profound impact of business on our lives and the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this episode, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/toktay\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBeril Toktay\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Regents\u0027 Professor and faculty director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERay C. 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Egertsdotter works closely with engineers to develop and implement novel \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/plant-science\/articles\/10.3389\/fpls.2019.00109\/full\u0022\u003Eautomation technologies\u003C\/a\u003E that can produce affordable, high-quality plants through a system based on fluidics technology, image analysis, and AI-based selection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SE Fluidics System is a unique facility developed at Georgia Tech for the fast processing of somatic embryos of any species. The system carries out rapid imaging of each embryo and then produces datasets to develop algorithms that select viable embryos for further processing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to cloning selected plants from breeding programs, SE can also be used to add desired characteristics to trees and plants. 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Therefore, it is of paramount importance to minimize energy and material input during the processing and maximize product value without compromising environmental health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat interests you the most in leading the research initiative on waste valorization in food-energy-water? Why is your initiative important to the development of Georgia Tech\u2019s Renewable Bioproducts research strategy?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am interested in valorizing low-cost and underutilized biomass waste (lignocellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, etc.) into value-added functional products for applications in the food, water, and energy sectors, such as bio-based membranes for contaminant removal and detection. My initiative aims to build connections among multidisciplinary experts from chemical engineering, environmental engineering, agricultural engineering, industrial and systems engineering, and other fields. Polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, and data science all play roles in achieving our goal. My research topic aligns very well with RBI\u2019s central strategic research areas, including the development of a bioeconomy, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable development goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the broader global and social benefits of the research you and your team conduct on waste valorization in food-energy-water \u0026nbsp;initiative?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe work on increasing the value of bio-based waste for bioproducts to provide clean water, improve food security, and minimize energy input. First, this promotes the efficient use of biomass resources and minimizes waste generation to form a circular economy. Second, it contributes to industrial decarbonization by providing alternative, renewable sources of energy and materials. Third, the utilization of bio-based waste supports several aspects of sustainable development by simultaneously addressing challenges such as waste variability, technological limitations, and economic viability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your plans for engaging a wider Georgia Tech faculty pool with the broader renewable bioproducts community?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI plan to leverage symposia from RBI and other sources, as well as existing sustainable centers like the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems, social events, and established networks. Additionally, I will reach out to other faculty through collaborations on integrated proposals from RBI and external sources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your hobbies?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my leisure time, I enjoy baking and cooking. I also enjoy traveling with my family.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho has influenced you the most?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have been influenced by several of my professors during my undergraduate and graduate studies and my first department chair at the University of Florida. 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"}],"uid":"36413","created_gmt":"2024-11-13 22:07:44","changed_gmt":"2025-12-02 05:19:01","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-13T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-13T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675633":{"id":"675633","type":"image","title":"julene tong2.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Julene Tong, Associate Professor and RBI\u0027s Lead for the Waste Valorization in Food-Energy-Water Initiative \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1731535837","gmt_created":"2024-11-13 22:10:37","changed":"1731535837","gmt_changed":"2024-11-13 22:10:37","alt":"Portrait of Julene Tong, Associate Professor and RBI Initiative Lead","file":{"fid":"259278","name":"julene tong2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/13\/julene%20tong2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/13\/julene%20tong2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":450425,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/13\/julene%20tong2.jpg?itok=A0o83ktc"}}},"media_ids":["675633"],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENews Contact: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPriya Devarajan\u003C\/a\u003E || RBI Communications Program Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"678527":{"#nid":"678527","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute Hosts APPTI\u2019s Workshop on Decarbonizing the Pulp and Paper Sector","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (RBI) hosted the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.appti.org\/\u0022\u003EAPPTI\u003C\/a\u003E Net Zero Workshop on Decarbonizing the Pulp \u0026amp; Paper Sector during the second week of August.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver 40 participants from more than 20 organizations participated in the event aimed to educate the pulp, paper, and tissue manufacturing community on current decarbonization technologies ready for immediate deployment, while also exploring the investments needed for future breakthrough innovations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe workshop kicked off with an overview of APPTI by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/chris-luettgen\u0022\u003EChris Luettgen\u003C\/a\u003E, managing director of APPTI and RBI\u0027s lead for process efficiency and intensification of pulp paper packaging \u0026amp; tissue manufacturing. Presentations and discussions revolved around three focus areas for decarbonization--Carbon Capture and Beneficial Use; Biogas Generation from Waste Streams; and Lime Kiln Alternatives to Fossil Fuels.\u0026nbsp;Presenters and panelists consisted of members from the Department of Energy\u2019s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO), academia (North Carolina State University, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=0f0b878fd1\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=0f0b878fd1\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003EAbo Academy\u003C\/a\u003E, University of Toronto, University of Minnesota), and industry (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=0ca683e58f\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=0ca683e58f\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003EVeolia\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=f72018c260\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=f72018c260\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003EValmet\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=661a92863d\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=661a92863d\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003EMetso\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=71ed4c7de7\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=71ed4c7de7\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003EFPInnovations\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nexightgroup.com\/\u0022\u003ENexight\u003C\/a\u003E, Beck and Associates).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERBI\u2019s \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=bbbf078ce2\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=bbbf078ce2\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=7c6d826cda\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=7c6d826cda\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003EValerie Thomas\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=8e0bab3fd6\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b90abb4bcc0fb2b4d24d9cb5d\u0026amp;id=8e0bab3fd6\u0026amp;e=4c94adb1e1\u0022\u003ECyrus Aidun\u003C\/a\u003E were among the presenters. Meredith presented his research on felt design to prevent re-wet, while Thomas\u2019 talk was on the topic, life cycle assessment:\u0026nbsp;meeting policy benchmarks for decarbonization, and Aidun presented his work on multi-phase forming. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe workshop concluded with the net zero committee discussing key takeaways from the workshop and potential for a life cycle assessment on the paper industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe outcome of this two-day workshop is a strong feeling about the work RBI and APPTI are doing for the industry. The feedback I received was all very positive,\u201d said Luettgen.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI) hosted the APPTI Net Zero Workshop on Decarbonizing the Pulp \u0026amp; Paper Sector during the second week of August.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI) of Georgia Tech hosted the APPTI Net Zero Workshop on Decarbonizing the Pulp \u0026 Paper Sector during the second week of August."}],"uid":"36413","created_gmt":"2024-11-19 17:23:20","changed_gmt":"2024-11-19 20:24:50","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-08-28T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-08-28T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675664":{"id":"675664","type":"image","title":"APPTI Workshop Collage_0.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Left: Presentations by Chris Luettgen, Carson Meredith and Cyrus Aidun during the 2024 APPTI Net Zero Workshop\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1732037315","gmt_created":"2024-11-19 17:28:35","changed":"1732037730","gmt_changed":"2024-11-19 17:35:30","alt":"From the Left: Presentations by Chris Luettgen, Carson Meredith and Cyrus Aidun during the APPTI Net Zero Workshop","file":{"fid":"259315","name":"APPTI Workshop Collage_0.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/19\/APPTI%20Workshop%20Collage_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/19\/APPTI%20Workshop%20Collage_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":815572,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/19\/APPTI%20Workshop%20Collage_0.jpg?itok=te5Axh6J"}}},"media_ids":["675664"],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188020","name":"go-rbi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPriya Devarajan\u003C\/a\u003E || RBI Communications Program Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"678411":{"#nid":"678411","#data":{"type":"news","title":"A New Carbon-Negative Method to Produce Essential Amino Acids","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAmino acids are essential for nearly every process in the human body. Often referred to as \u2018the building blocks of life,\u2019 they are also critical for commercial\u0026nbsp;use in products ranging from pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, to cosmetics, animal feed, and industrial chemicals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAnd while our bodies naturally make amino acids, manufacturing them for commercial use can be costly \u2014 and that process often emits greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide (CO2).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn a landmark study, a team of researchers has created a first-of-its kind methodology for synthesizing amino acids that uses more carbon than it emits. The research also makes strides toward making the system cost-effective and scalable for commercial use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cTo our knowledge, it\u2019s the first time anyone has synthesized amino acids in a carbon-negative way using this type of biocatalyst,\u201d says lead corresponding author\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/peralta-yahya.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPamela Peralta-Yahya\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who emphasizes that the system provides a win-win for industry and environment. \u201cCarbon dioxide is readily available, so it is a low-cost feedstock \u2014 and the system has the added bonus of removing a powerful greenhouse gas from the atmosphere, making the synthesis of amino acids environmentally friendly, too.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acssynbio.4c00359\u0022\u003ECarbon Negative Synthesis of Amino Acids Using a Cell-Free-Based Biocatalyst,\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d published today in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/journal\/asbcd6\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EACS Synthetic Biology\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, is publicly available. The research was led by Georgia Tech in collaboration with the University of Washington, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the University of Minnesota.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Georgia Tech research contingent includes\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EPeralta-Yahya, a professor with joint appointments in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/pamela-peralta-yahya\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ChBE); first author\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShaafique Chowdhury\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Ph.D. student in ChBE;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERay Westenberg\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Ph.D student in Bioengineering; and Georgia Tech alum\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKimberly Wennerholm\u003C\/strong\u003E (B.S. ChBE \u201923).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECostly chemicals\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThere are two key challenges to synthesizing amino acids on a large scale: the cost of materials, and the speed at which the system can generate amino acids.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhile many living systems like cyanobacteria can synthesize amino acids from CO2, the rate at which they do it is too slow to be harnessed for industrial applications, and these systems can only synthesize a limited number of chemicals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ECurrently, most commercial amino acids are made using bioengineered microbes. \u201cThese specially designed organisms convert sugar or plant biomass into fuel and chemicals,\u201d explains first author Chowdhury, \u201cbut valuable food resources are consumed if sugar is used as the feedstock \u2014 and pre-processing plant biomass is costly.\u201d These processes also release CO2 as a byproduct.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EChowdhury says the team was curious \u201cif we could develop a commercially viable system that could use carbon dioxide as a feedstock. We wanted to build a system that could quickly and efficiently convert CO2 into critical amino acids, like glycine and serine.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team was particularly interested in what could be accomplished by a \u2018cell-free\u2019 system that leveraged some process of a cellular system \u2014 but didn\u2019t actually involve living cells, Peralta-Yahya says, adding that systems using living cells need to use part of their CO2 to fuel their own metabolic processes, including cell growth, and have not yet produced sufficient quantities of amino acids.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cPart of what makes a cell-free system so efficient,\u201d Westenberg explains, \u201cis that it can use cellular enzymes without needing the cells themselves. By generating the enzymes and combining them in the lab, the system can directly convert carbon dioxide into the desired chemicals. Because there are no cells involved, it doesn\u2019t need to use the carbon to support cell growth \u2014 which vastly increases the amount of amino acids the system can produce.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA novel solution\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhile scientists have used cell-free systems before, one of the necessary chemicals, the cell lysate biocatalyst, is extremely costly. 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Aidun: A Pioneering Force in Engineering Innovation at Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/aidun\u0022\u003ECyrus Aidun\u003C\/a\u003E has been a distinguished professor at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E since 2003. His career is marked by groundbreaking research and significant contributions to fluid mechanics and bioengineering, establishing him as a leading figure in these fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, Aidun has focused on industrial competitiveness. His efforts to reduce energy and water consumption in fiber composite products have attracted significant attention and funding. This research is critical for developing sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing processes while reducing environmental impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs principal investigator, Aidun has received funding for major projects from the Department of Energy\u2019s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE-EERE, with Devesh Ranjan as co-principal investigator), the DOE\u2019s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (with Art Rangauskas at the University of Tennessee). These projects are affiliated with Aidun\u2019s development of the Multiphase Forming Lab at Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only one of its kind in North America, this innovative system significantly reduces the amount of water required to process paper. As a result, the heat and energy needed to dry the paper \u2014 typically an energy-intensive process \u2014 are also reduced. The Multiphase Former uses up to 70% less water, which substantially lowers the energy required for drying. This research, which began about five years ago, has drawn broad interest from industry. A more recent project, funded by DOE-EERE and led by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/j-carson-meredith\u0022\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, combines Multiphase Forming with the latest technologies in refining and drying.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAidun earned his bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed his Ph.D. at Clarkson University in 1985. He joined the Woodruff School in 2003 after serving two years as a program director at the National Science Foundation. He began at Georgia Tech in 1988 as an assistant professor at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology. Previously, he was a research scientist at Battelle Research Laboratories, a postdoctoral associate at Cornell University, and a senior research consultant at the National Science Foundation\u2019s Supercomputer Center at Cornell.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAidun has received several national and international honors, including the National Science Foundation Presidential Investigator Award, the Gunnar Nicholson Fellowship, and the L.E. Scriven Award from the International Society of Coating Science and Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/aidun\u0022\u003ECyrus Aidun\u003C\/a\u003E has been a distinguished professor at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. 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This strategic selection leverages Xu\u0027s extensive experience in papermaking, new product and process development, fluid mechanics, and project management.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only one of its kind in North America, this innovative system significantly reduces the amount of water required to process paper. As a result, the heat and energy needed to dry the paper\u2014typically an energy-intensive process\u2014are also reduced. The Multiphase Forming Lab uses up to 70% less water, which substantially lowers the energy required for drying.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EXu brings over 20 years of experience in managing laboratory paper machines and pilot testing equipment, along with a robust background in fluid mechanics, material science, and instrumentation development. His professional experience includes significant roles at International Paper,\u0026nbsp;AstenJohnson, and Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. 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His work led to the commercialization of several new forming and press products, and he managed pilot press stand at AstenJohnson and participated in papermaking trials at different pilot facilities to evaluate the performance of these fabrics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to AstenJohnson, Xu held positions at International Paper\u0027s Corporate Technology Center, where he managed the Microfinishing Lab and Humidity Resistant Liner Lab. His research provided critical insights that influenced the company\u2019s major business decisions. He also developed various unique instruments for different paper mills at International Paper.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EXu earned his Ph.D. in paper science and mechanical engineering from\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Institute of Paper Science and Technology. His doctoral research focused on the measurement of fiber suspension flow and forming jet velocity profile using Pulsed Ultrasonic Doppler Velocimetry (PUDV). He also holds a B.S. in Material Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Multiphase Forming Lab, please contact:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHanjiang (John) Xu\u003C\/strong\u003E at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hanjiang.xu@me.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehanjiang.xu@me.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)\u003C\/a\u003E is pleased to announce the appointment of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/21310\u0022\u003EHanjiang (John) Xu\u003C\/a\u003E as director of the Multiphase Forming Lab. 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The event, hosted by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI\u003C\/a\u003E), marked the official launch of a pioneering system that promises to revolutionize the papermaking industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Multiphase Forming System, the only one of its kind in North America, dramatically reduces the amount of water needed in the paper production process. By using up to 70% less water, the system also significantly cuts down on the energy required for drying \u2014 traditionally one of the most energy-intensive steps in papermaking. This innovation, developed by principal investigator\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/aidun\u0022\u003ECyrus Aidun\u003C\/a\u003E, not only enhances efficiency but also supports broader sustainability goals by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe grand opening event featured remarks from Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera, Executive Vice President for Research Tim Lieuwen, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/j-carson-meredith\u0022\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of RBI, among others. Attendees included industry leaders, researchers, and students, all eager to witness the unveiling of a technology that has been five years in the making.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Multiphase Forming project has garnered widespread interest from the paper and packaging industries. A recent extension of the research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE-EERE), integrates this forming system with cutting-edge refining and drying technologies. Led by Meredith, this initiative aims to further reduce energy consumption and environmental impact in paper manufacturing. John Xu has been appointed to run the facility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeredith said, \u201cToday is milestone in RBI\u2019s history, as we continue to partner and innovate with the paper and pulp industry.\u0026nbsp; We\u2019d like to share our gratitude with our researchers, students and industry sponsors International Paper, Kimberly Clark and Solenis.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Multiphase Forming System, the only one of its kind in North America, dramatically reduces the amount of water needed in the paper production process. 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Hosted at the Kendeda Building and the Paper Tricentennial Building, the event opened with remarks from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/j-carson-meredith\u0022\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, RBI executive director, and featured presentations on energy and resource efficiency, carbon accounting and competitiveness.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHighlights included talks on membrane separations, electrochemical processing and low-carbon fuels, with contributions from experts such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/chris-luettgen\u0022\u003EChris Luettgen\u003C\/a\u003E, Jose Gonzalez,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/sankar-nair\u0022\u003ESankar Nair\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/hatzell\u0022\u003EMarta Hatzell\u003C\/a\u003E and Dave Beck.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInsights from the 2025 RBI Spring Workshop\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERevolutionizing Kraft Pulping with Graphene Oxide Membranes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s rGO membrane technology is transforming the kraft pulping process. These membranes enable efficient black liquor dewatering, organic acid recovery and lignin fractionation\u2014leading to significant energy savings, water recycling and new revenue streams from bioproducts.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENorth America\u2019s Dual Challenge: High Emissions, High Opportunity\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhile North America remains a pulp and paper powerhouse (15% of global capacity), it also has one of the highest carbon intensities. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity to lead in emissions reduction through asset renewal and innovation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBiogenic CO\u2082: From Emission to Asset\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EKraft pulp mills emit large volumes of biogenic CO\u2082\u2014an untapped resource. With carbon capture and utilization (CCUS), mills could generate up to $300 million annually in carbon removal credits, turning emissions into economic value.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntegrated Biorefineries: The Future of Pulp Mills\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe vision for pulp mills is evolving\u2014from single-product facilities to multi-product biorefineries. Innovations like lignin-based materials, organic acid conversion to biofuels and advanced nanofiltration are paving the way for circular use of carbon in manufacturing.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecarbonization Is a Strategic Imperative\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWith increasing regulatory and consumer pressure, especially from global brands targeting Scope 3 emissions, pulp and paper producers must act. Embracing technologies like rGO membranes and CCUS is not just sustainable\u2014it\u2019s essential for competitiveness.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElectrochemical Carbon Capture and Conversion for On-Site Fuel Production\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/hatzell\u0022\u003EHatzell\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s lab is pioneering the use of bipolar membrane (BPM) electrolysis to convert captured carbon (from bicarbonate solutions) into valuable fuels like CO and H\u2082. This approach enables:\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E100% carbon utilization with more than 70% Faradaic efficiency for CO production.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntegration with pulp and paper processes to valorize CO\u2082 emissions instead of storing them.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse of acid-stable single-atom nickel catalysts to improve selectivity and efficiency.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe PAPER-ZERO Initiative\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis initiative explores transformative pathways to decarbonize the pulp and paper industry by:\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEvaluating scenarios that eliminate combustion of black liquor and waste wood.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInvestigating renewable energy integration and alternative uses for black liquor.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssessing the cost, energy and environmental trade-offs of emerging technologies.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe workshop also featured a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-05\/RBI%20Fellows%20Poster%20Session%20May%2012%202025.pdf\u0022\u003Estudent poster session\u003C\/a\u003E, networking opportunities and updates on APPTI collaborative projects. The event concluded with a meeting of the RBI Industry Advisory Board, reinforcing the institute\u2019s role as a hub for partnership and innovation in renewable bioproducts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to our industry member partners for sharing their time and expertise,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/belinda-vogel\u0022\u003EBelinda Vogel,\u003C\/a\u003E research engagement manager. \u201cThe advisory board meeting highlighted how essential collaboration is in advancing basic science and renewable bioproduct manufacturing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\/2025-spring-workshop\u0022\u003E2025 Spring Workshop\u003C\/a\u003E, held May 12\u201313, brought together leading researchers, industry professionals and students to explore innovations in pulp and paper manufacturing. Hosted at the Kendeda Building and the Paper Tricentennial Building, the event opened with remarks from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/j-carson-meredith\u0022\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, RBI executive director, and featured presentations on energy and resource efficiency, carbon accounting and competitiveness.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Researchers and Industry Partner for Efficiency"}],"uid":"36695","created_gmt":"2025-06-04 16:11:16","changed_gmt":"2025-12-02 04:53:42","author":"jmartin482","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-05-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-05-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188020","name":"go-rbi"},{"id":"2106","name":"Paper"},{"id":"130851","name":"paper and pulp"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["jennifer.martin@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682617":{"#nid":"682617","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Is Advancing Atlanta\u2019s Tech Ecosystem","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta\u2019s tech scene is buzzing, and Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Commercialization is at the center of the action. In the heart of Tech Square, we\u2019re joining the citywide journey of innovation and connection by curating events for Atlanta Tech Week powered by Render. The \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lu.ma\/yxkiso65\u0022\u003ETech Square Tech Hop\u003C\/a\u003E, happening Wednesday, June 11, from 3 to 5 p.m., will showcase the city\u2019s dynamic startup landscape, bringing together founders, funders, builders, and believers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech Square Tech Hop is a demonstration of Georgia Tech\u2019s pivotal role in\u0026nbsp;coordinated work advancing Atlanta\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event aligns directly with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute\u2019s strategic plan\u003C\/a\u003E, particularly Big Bet 4, which focuses on developing a vibrant business and entrepreneurial hub anchored in the heart of campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy transforming Tech Square into a walkable innovation showcase, Tech Hop brings visibility to the often-unseen relationships and resources that drive the entrepreneurial spirit. This includes collective efforts with the Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator under EI\u00b2, which spotlights the growth of food and beverage startups across Atlanta, as well as collaborations with Tech Square Ventures, Engage, ATDC, CREATE-X, and Quadrant-i to elevate the visibility of startup ventures born from Tech Square programs and highlight the support ecosystem available to founders.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Commercialization is fully mobilized not only to support Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students but also to substantially grow entrepreneurship programs through powerful partnerships. \u201cOur commitment to building a national hub for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship is stronger than ever. Through collaborations with the city, state, and other organizations, we are dedicated to making Atlanta a leading example of inclusive progress,\u201d says Raghupathy \u0022Siva\u0022 Sivakumar, vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer for Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute\u2019s leadership extends beyond \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atl.tech\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta Tech Week\u003C\/a\u003E. Central to this work is our partnership with the City of Atlanta, where Mayor Andre Dickens is advancing a bold vision to establish Atlanta as a top-five U.S. tech hub. In support of this goal, the city launched two signature initiatives in 2023 that unite Atlanta\u2019s Office of Technology and Innovation with leading academic institutions, including Georgia Tech, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne flagship initiative is the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atltechhub.com\/initiatives\/aces\u0022\u003EAtlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate (ACES)\u003C\/a\u003E, a cross-institutional alliance designed to strengthen Atlanta\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem by leveraging shared talent, resources, and ideas. ACES stands as a model of unified effort within Georgia\u2019s collegiate system, laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth and development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSustaining a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem requires an intentional approach,\u201d says Michael \u201cDixon\u201d Dixon, senior director of Strategic Initiatives and Operations. \u201cAtlanta possesses tremendous assets \u2014 local talent, capital, and market opportunity \u2014 but true success hinges on our ability to strategically connect and leverage these strengths, with Georgia Tech serving as both convener and executor. This synergy is already yielding meaningful results.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second signature initiative underscores Georgia Tech\u2019s strategic role as the host institution of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/avantsouth.com\/\u0022\u003EAvant South\u003C\/a\u003E, a conference that gives our faculty, students, and alumni a front-row seat to Atlanta\u2019s evolving innovation ecosystem. By championing this effort, we elevate homegrown talent and technologies while opening new pathways for high-impact collaboration, startup visibility, and industry engagement. Last year\u2019s conference spotlighted four sectors: media and entertainment, sports, digital arts, and entrepreneurship, exploring their future through the lens of emerging technologies. This year, Avant South returns Oct. 16 \u2013 17 with a focus on transportation, complemented by key themes in fintech, energy, smart cities, and logistics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvant South shows where Atlanta\u2019s innovation ecosystem is headed; Tech Square Tech Hop reveals where it\u2019s already flourishing. Happening during Atlanta Tech Week (June 8 \u2013 13), Tech Hop is a vibrant gathering of startups, innovation programs, and local food and beverage vendors, and a prime opportunity to meet the people driving Atlanta\u2019s entrepreneurial energy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Tech Square Tech Hop is free and open to the public. To join the event, register \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lu.ma\/yxkiso65\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOffice of Commercialization\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E is a cornerstone in turning the Institute\u2019s leading-edge research into real-world applications and championing student entrepreneurial pursuits. It comprises four key units: CREATE-X, VentureLab, Quadrant-i, and Technology Licensing. These units empower students and faculty to launch startups, manage intellectual property, and transform research ideas into positive societal impact. Our mission is to accelerate innovation and improve the human condition, solidifying Georgia Tech\u2019s leadership in technology and entrepreneurship.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis summer\u2019s Tech Square Tech Hop highlights how the Institute is activating partnerships, talent, and technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This summer\u2019s Tech Square Tech Hop highlights how the Institute is activating partnerships, talent, and technology. 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