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ASCC researchers earn 3 publications in May!
ASCC researchers published in StrUnlocking the Potential of Hydrophobic Cellulose Nanofibrils: Enhancing Composite Reinforcement and Drying Behavioructures ASCC researchers Megan Driscoll, Peter Kelly, and William Gramlichdrew Schanck were published in Langmuir. An article by ASCC researchers Megan Driscoll, Peter Kelly, and William Gramlich was published in Langmuir. Titled “Impact of Aqueous Grafting of Polystyrene through Methacrylate-Modified Cellulose Nanofibrils on Emulsion…
VolturnUS 10 Year Anniversary
10-Year Anniversary of VolturnUS 1:8: Pioneering the Future of Floating Offshore Wind in the United States Today, we commemorate the 10-year anniversary of VolturnUS 1:8, the first grid-connected floating offshore wind turbine successfully deployed in the United States off the coast of Castine, Maine! On May 31, 2013 – a decade ago the world witnessed…
Researchers find nearly 500% increase in surface area compared to unmodified CNF
Researchers from the University of Maine, in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have published a journal article titled, “Polymer-Grafted Cellulose Nanofibrils with Enhanced Interfacial Compatibility for Stronger Poly(lactic acid) Composites” in Applied Polymer Materials on their work developing polymer-grafted cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) for stronger poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites. This research, which is a…


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.



National Geographic Channel to Feature UMaine Homeland Security Project
ORONO, Maine — A National Geographic special commissioned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will feature a University of Maine project that has created secure…
UMaine’s AEWC Receives Award for Composite Building Material
ORONO, Maine — For the second year in a row, the University of Maine’s AEWC, Advanced Structures & Composites Center, has been recognized as an industry…
UMaine Researchers Develop Breakthrough Composites Technology
ORONO — Researchers at the University of Maine’s Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center have developed a new composite fabrication process that they hope will revolutionize the…
Facing the ENERGY CRISIS: UM researcher tells Congress offshore wind power holds great potential
A University of Maine researcher told members of Congress on Tues- day that offshore wind power offers enormous potential for helping wean the U.S. off its…
UM blast-resistant wood impresses Army
ORONO – Maine’s federal legislative leaders are convinced that new technology unveiled Tuesday at the University of Maine not only will protect our troops overseas, but…
Navy seal patrol boat gets makeover
George Chappell Bangor Daily News BOOTHBAY – Navy SEALs are tough guys by nature but they take a beating from their patrol boats: bruises, bumps and sore…