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September ASCC Publications Cellulose Nanofibrils for Concrete Shrinkage Reduction ASCC researcher Erfan Najaf, together with Eric Landi from University of Maine and Linfei Li from the Florida International University, presented their work at the session Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology: Transforming Concrete for a Carbon-Conscious Future. This study explores how adding cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) which is a…
Celebrating Safety: July & August Safety Students of the Month
At the ASCC, safety is one of our top priorities. Each month, we recognize students who go above and beyond to contribute to a safer working environment. For July and August, we are proud to celebrate two exceptional students: Trevor Knoedler and Cole Guimond. Trevor Knoedler, ASCC July Safety Student of the Month Trevor, a…
Project Spotlight: UMaine Engineers Help Transform Military Supply Chains
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is driving a critical shift in how resources are managed and logistics are handled in operational environments. Leveraging its expertise in materials science and large-scale additive manufacturing, the ASCC is establishing a reliable system to convert low-value waste materials into high-performance, functional assets while reducing…
Designed to address labor shortages and supply chain issues that are driving high costs and constricting the supply of affordable housing, BioHome3D is the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based, recyclable materials
The American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit (AFloat) brings together industry, academia, academiarnment floating offshore wind experts from around the world to chart a course for floating offshore wind in the US.
BioHome3D Featured in Maine Public for its proven weatherability
Nicole Ogrysko of Maine Public, wrote an article for Maine Public’s Business and Economy column titled “UMaine’s bio-based 3D printed house has passed a crucial first…
UMaine research to make stronger cellulose nanofibrils and use less energy while doing it
A publication by UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center and School of Forest Resources researchers Sungjun Hwang, Yousoo Han, and Douglas J. Gardner, in collaboration with…
UMaine MET students modified a wheelchair for shooting competitions
The University of Maine’s Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program took on a challenge presented by athlete and activist Enock Glidden. Glidden sought assistance from the MET…
Habib Dagher at the Mechanics Hall on Innovating for Sustainability
On September 29th, Habib Dagher, Founding Executive Director at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), visited high schoolers in Portland, Maine to present ‘Unleashing the…
Article by ASCC and EPFL researchers on tunable biocomposite films for food packaging
An article by ASCC student researcher and Ph.D. student of the University of Maine School of Forest Resources Cong Chen, ASCC and University of Maine School…
ASCC & international research aims to calculate risk conditions for floating offshore wind
An article by Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) researchers Saravanan Bhaskaran, Amrit Shankar Verma, and Andrew J. Goupee, along with University of Surrey researcher, Subhamoy…