{"409741":{"#nid":"409741","#data":{"type":"news","title":"IPST Executive Conference Looks Beyond the Boundaries","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech held its annual executive conference at the Paper Tricentennial Building this week. \u0026nbsp;About fifty executives and research professionals attended the event \u2014 \u201cBeyond the Boundaries: Opportunities in Forest Bioproducts\u201d \u2014 representing a dozen manufacturing companies, a half-dozen supplier companies, 3 affiliate organ-izations, and a number of faculty and students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe discussion identified many ways to apply Georgia Tech\u2019s capabilities in innovative research in the service of forest bioproducts development, and showcase the work of our students,\u201d said IPST executive director Norman Marsolan.\u0026nbsp; \u201cSuch interactions with our members and guests about industry advancement generate significant value for all of us.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTime well spent,\u201d commented Peter Allen, senior technical director-Kimberly Clark.\u0026nbsp; \u201cLots of new and stimulating ideas.\u201d\u0026nbsp; Gregg Reed, technical manager at Imerys, cited the value of networking with current and new colleagues, and gaining an update on IPST programs and activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresentations covered new technologies in forest bioproducts materials production as well as improvements to existing pulp and paper manufacturing operations.\u0026nbsp; Applications of \u201cbig data\u201d gathering and modeling tools to both technology and product challenges and operating issues attracted interest.\u0026nbsp; Impacts of changes in energy sources on supply and demand of petroleum-based feedstock chemicals suggested opportunities for biomass-derived chemical feedstocks.\u0026nbsp; Participants heard presentations about new uses of lignocellulosic materials ranging from carbon fibers and solar-induced hybrid fuel cells to advanced composites to 3-D printing.\u0026nbsp; \u201cThis was another great opportunity for pulp and paper stakeholders to meet and collaborate on developing the broad value of forest assets,\u201d noted Renmatix process technology director Dan Floyd.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother highlight of the meeting was its focus on IPST\u2019s graduate students and their research. 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