Marie-Pierre Laborie

Title: Marie-Pierre Laborie: Inventor of a Bacterial Cellulose Nanocomposite Method.

Introduction

Marie-Pierre Laborie is an inventor associated with Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. Her patent work concerns methods for producing cellulose nanocomposites through the in situ biosynthesis of cellulose fibrils.

Latest Patents

Laborie is associated with 1 patent: “Method of in situ bioproduction and composition of bacterial cellulose nanocomposites.” The invention describes growing cellulose fibrils in a medium containing a polymer matrix, enabling the fibrils to disperse throughout the material as they form. The method allows the fibril structure or nanocomposite composition to be customized and is intended to produce materials or films with highly or uniformly dispersed fibrils. Further steps may include separating and washing the material, freeze-drying it, or forming it into a molded product. The patent also covers compositions made using the described methods.

Career Highlights

The patent highlights an approach to creating cellulose-based nanocomposites by combining biological production with a polymer matrix. Its potential applications include producing customizable films and molded materials.

Collaborations

Laborie’s listed coworker is Elvie Escorrow Brown. The available information identifies their association but does not specify the nature of their collaboration.

Conclusion

Marie-Pierre Laborie’s patent work at Washington State University focuses on an adaptable method for producing bacterial cellulose nanocomposites, with potential to support the development of customized materials and products.