As part of the Workshop two tours have been scheduled to give you a close-up look at biocomposites and biopolymers research happening at Iowa State University. Descriptions of the tours are listed below.

Thermal and Mechanical Analysis Laboratory

The Thermal and Mechanical Analysis Lab offers a full range of thermal analysis and mecahnical characterization services. For more information check out the Lab's web site.

Technology Transfer Pilot Plant

The technology transfer pilot plant is a 3,000 square feet facility made for industrial products processing. This facility houses a plastic film and sheet extruder, compression and injection molding machines, and mixing and mechanical testing equipment.