Richard Venditti

Bio

Richard Venditti is the Elis-Signe Olsson Professor in Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering in the Forest Biomaterials Department at NCSU. He has 28 years of experience in research in the areas of renewable materials from plants, the bioeconomy, paper recycling, and environmental LCA. His research and teaching is involved in developing effective systems to transform renewable plant based resources into sustainable products. Venditti uses environmental life cycle analysis to guide and analyze research in bioproducts. He is currently heading a multi-organization research project to understand the fate of microparticles from laundering in the environment. He also is heading a $2.75 million dollar project on diversifying the bioeconomy workplace. Venditti received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University, was named a TAPPI Fellow in 2012, and was named a Fulbright Senior Specialist in Environmental Science in 2009. He has over 190 peer reviewed publications and three patents.

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF INTERESTS:

Our research group has investigated microfiber generation through laundering for a variety of fabric types including different fabric finishes. We utilize a lab scale simulated laundering device and household laundering devices. We have a FQA that can do automated evaluations of microfibers and also a SEM with EDS for characterization of fibers. We have also evaluated the biodegradability in lake, sea, and wastewater treatment plants of microfibers, plastics and other materials. We have determined the impact of microfibers on the microbiome of lake and sea water. We have developed educational activities for citizen science experiments for K-12 students.

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Publications

• A Multi-Criteria Approach for Quantifying the Impact of Global Megatrends on the Pulp and Paper Industry: Insights into Digitalization, Social Behavior Change, and Sustainability , LOGISTICS-BASEL (2024)
• A modeling framework to identify environmentally greener and lower-cost pathways of nanomaterials , GREEN CHEMISTRY (2024)
• An economic analysis of bamboo plantations and feedstock delivered cost in the Southern US for the manufacturing of fiber-based bioproducts , BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR (2024)
• Aquatic biodegradation of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) in polylactic acid and maleic anhydride blended fibers , JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH (2024)
• Are starch-based materials more eco-friendly than fossil-based? A critical assessment , CLEANER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (2024)
• Beyond cotton and polyester: An evaluation of emerging feedstocks and conversion methods for the future of fashion industry , JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS (2024)
• Biodegradation of Lignocellulose-Polyester Composite Films in Freshwater and Seawater Conditions , JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT (2024)
• Carbon Footprint and Techno-economic Analysis to Decarbonize the Production of Linerboard via Fuel Switching in the Lime Kiln and Boiler: Development of a Marginal Abatement Cost Curve , BIORESOURCES (2024)
• Effect of Paper-making Additives on Biodegradation of Lignocellulosic Fibers , BIORESOURCES (2024)
• Elucidation of temperature-induced water structuring on cellulose surfaces for environmental and energy sustainability , CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2024)