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Atlanta, GA | Posted: January 8, 2015
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Carson Meredith, a professor and associate chair for graduate studies in the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, is participating in an initiative to develop ultra-strong, lightweight automotive components reinforced with nanocellulose.
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Carson MeredithCarson Meredith, a professor and associate chair for graduate studies in the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, is participating in an initiative to develop ultra-strong, lightweight automotive structural components reinforced with nanocellulose.
Meredith and Meisha Shofner, associate professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), are representing Georgia Tech in a multi-entity partnership to use nanocellulose-polymer composites to be an economical and eco-friendly substitute for carbon-fiber composites used in luxury automobiles. For example, nanocellulose — a rapidly emerging, high-performance nanomaterial extracted from trees — could be used to replace heavy steel structures, such as the seat frames, in the cars. The result would be a lighter vehicle, which would lead to improved fuel economy.
Read more about the research at this link.
