The Atlanta based American Process, Inc. and Italian biochemical company,  GFBiochemicals have signed a JDA, along with other members of the consortium,  to create the largest integrated cellulosic biorefinery in the world.

Vireo Advisors, in collaboration with American Process Inc. (API), published the article “Establishing the safety of novel bio-based cellulose nanomaterials for commercialization” in the journal NanoImpact that demonstrates how to proactively develop an industrially relevant safety testing plan for nanomaterials.

In the workplace, occupational exposure limits (OEL) are put in place in order to prevent the worker from handling the material in such a way that may cause harm to them.

Non-legally binding guidance documents are released with updated testing recommendations and a major decision about regulating nano-forms. 

The Swedish company Processum has announced an 8 million Swedish Krona nanocellulose project which will develop new applications such as the test bed TinyBTalented on a large scale over the nest four years.