Search Results - forestry 3 Results Sort By: Published Date Updated Date Title ID Descending Ascending Hydrophobic Papers Via Metal-Ion Induced Wettability Alteration, Application, And Preparation Thereof Published: 10/18/2023 Inventor(s): Xuefeng Zhang, Oshani Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Overview of Technology This technology is a solution to the permeability of conventional paper, by making it hydrophobic through the application of hydrophobic properties. Technology Description This technology uses a metal-ion modification method to convert conventional paper (eg. Newspapers, Copy paper, packing paper, tissue paper and kraft paper)... Synthesis Methods of Graphene from Lignin (SMGL) Published: 8/15/2023 Inventor(s): Jilei Zhang, Zhiyong Cai, Sung Mun Overview of Technology A synthesis method of graphene nanosheets from lignin using thermal treatment processes. This subject matter relates to a method for synthesizing carbon nanomaterials such as graphene nanosheets from wood by-products such as lignin using a thermal treatment process. Background Lignin refers to: kraft lignin (thiolignin)... Enhancement of Subterranean Termite Bait Stations With the Use of Wood Bait Containing Blue Stain Fungi (Ophiostoma spp.) Published: 10/13/2023 Inventor(s): Nathan Little, John Riggins, Tor Schultz Overview of Technology An MSU invention of a blue-stain fungi attractant increases the effectiveness of bait stations to attract subterranean termite colonies, which then slowly die off after ingesting the toxicant. It is a natural attractant for wood targeting pests that can fit the needs of existing bait stations. Background Wood-targeting pests...