Based at the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is a consortium of stakeholders spanning the breadth of the nonwovens value chain. Operating on an “Open Innovation” platform and covering the full Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, NWI engages industry, government and academia to enable next-generation nonwoven solutions to mission-critical challenges.
Christine is a Ph.D. student in Fiber and Polymer Science at NC State University. Christine’s NWI research project is focused on improving the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA), such as crystallinity, shrinkage and heat deflection temperature (HDT), by blending PLA with other biopolymers such as polybutylene succinate (PBS) and poly-D-lactic acid (PDLA) for expanded use in nonwoven applications.
“The Institute will continuously strive to be a global leader in research, education and outreach for the nonwovens and affiliated industries.”
NWI Industrial Advisory Board
Member Profile: Covation Biomaterials
Founded in 2022, in Newark, Delaware, USA, following the acquisition of DuPont Biomaterials by the Huafon Group based in Zhejiang, China, Covation Biomaterials has established itself as a global innovator, offering a portfolio of high-performance, sustainable material solutions.
