ICNF 2015 - 2^nd International Conference on Natural Fibers

NEWS

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The organization would like to invite all to participate at ICNF2015
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FINAL PROGRAM

LOW COST FLIGHTS

Ryanair and Easyjet are now flying to Ponta Delgada (PDL - João Paulo II airport) from Porto and Lisbon.
Participants can now reserve their flights at low cost prices.

FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

ICNF2015 Social Programme will be operated in Partnership with Turangra Travels.
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PAPERS - SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

Selected papers will be published by HINDAWI in a special issue of CONFERENCE PAPERS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE.
Info at: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/cpis/

Selected papers will be published in a special issue of Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy.
Info at: http://www.aspbs.com/jbmbe/

Selected papers will be published by RILEM Publications S.A.R.L in a special issue
Info at: http://www.rilem.org

Keynote Speaker Annoucement

Prof. Juan Hinestroza, Cornell University, NY – USA - “Teaching Cotton New Tricks via Manipulation of Nanoscale Phenomena”.	Prof. Aart W. van Vuure, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium - “Natural bio-composites: research highlights on the performance of bamboo, flax and hemp fibers”.

Prof. Qi Zhou, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden - “Biomimetic functional materials based on cellulose and chitin nanofibers”.

Invited Speakers

Prof. Mário de Araújo, University of Minho, Portugal - "Fibre Science: understanding how it works and speculating on its future".	Dilip Tambyrajah, International Natural Fiber Organization, Netherlands - "A Value Chain and Cluster Approach: The Key to Accelerating Natural Fiber Composite Market Development".

Prof. Orlando Rojas, Aalto University, Finland and NC State University, USA - "Nanocelluloses: Natural Fiber Deconstruction and (Re)Essemblage to Engineer New Materials".	Gary Chinga-Carrasco, Paper and Fibre Research Institute, Norway - "Nanocellulose-based biocomposites for wound healing applications".

Prof. Grzegorz Spychalski, Institute of Natural Fibres & Medicinal Plants, Poland - "Globalisation as the main determinant for the market of fibrous plants in Poland".	Prof. Sabu Thomas, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, India - "Bio Inspired Green Micro and Nanocomposites for the Future".

Prof. Xungai Wang, Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Australia - "The Magic of Wild Silk Fibres and Structures".

10 Reasons to visit Azores

Welcome

It is a great pleasure to invite you to attend ICNF2015 - 2^nd International Conference on Natural Fibers – From Nature to Market, to be held in the wonderful island of São Miguel – Azores (Portugal), from 27^th to 29^th April 2015.

The conference is being organized by University of Minho and is focused on the latest scientific and technical advances in natural fibers, from nature to applications. The conference will bring together various universities, research and technological centers, companies and all those interested in these amazing materials called natural fibers. The conference aims to represent a forum for exchanging ideas, presenting the latest developments and trends, proposing new solutions and promoting international collaborations.

You are warmly invited to join us and enjoy ICNF2015. The Members of the Scientific and Organizing Committees look forward to meeting you in Azores!