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Dr. Chris Luettgen of Georgia Tech talks about Applications of Hemp Biomass in Paper, Paper Board, NonWovens and Molded Fiber
June 24, 2021
On this iHemp Hour, we get a masterclass in materials science from Dr. Chris Luettgen of Georgia Tech’s Renewable Bioproducts Institute. He explains the real-world engineering challenges of processing hemp for paper and packaging, revealing why the plant’s famously long fibers can be a problem. “A pump impeller will rapidly be wrapped up and clogged,” he explains, detailing the specific technology needed to unlock hemp’s potential in the massive packaging industry.









