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Assignment 1

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  Assignment 1

Now, do Assignment 1 for this course.

In Unit 6 you learned of some of the new research, developments, and innovations that are taking place in the forest industry.

You looked at some of the companies and associations that were involved in this research.

You are going to look at one innovative use of biotechnology and describe it in detail.

You will be required to research your choice and describe it in your own words.

You may choose one from the following ideas or choose one of your own: 

 

  • Biomass Energy
  • Clothing from the Forest
  • Nanocrystalline cellulose
  • Bio-chemicals - bulletproof vests
  • Cosmetics from wood fibre, wood cellulose, sugars from wood

 

  • Bio-plastics - Biodegradable forest products
  • Tires from forest products
  • Bio-oil from wood products
  • 3D printing - from wood fibre
  • Electricity - from pulp by-products, bark, shavings, sawdust

 

  • Bio-active paper and packaging
  • Bio-pharmaceuticals - paclitaxel, for example
  • Bio-buildings - new products for higher buildings
  • Bio-methanol from pulp mills - used in windshield wiper fluid, plastics, glues, fabrics
  • Lignin - used in bicycles, golf clubs, tennis racquets

  • For Google Drive   - Note: when submitting your assignment, copy and paste the link in the "online text" box. 
                                         Please ensure that you enable the"sharing" settings so that your assignment can be accessed by the marker.
  • For Microsoft Word
  • For Adobe PDF

2. Save your work on your computer as for3080assignment1yourfullname

3. Then submit your work  below.

4. For instructions on submitting your assignment as a Word or PDF document, click on Assignment Submission Instructions .

5. If you are using GDrive for your assignment, click on Assignment Submission Instructions .

 

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