Overview
Wood and other natural fibers have been used in composites for many years. However, interest in their use as fillers and reinforcements in plastics waned with the development of synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon fibers. Recently there has been a resurgence of interest with one of the largest recent examples being the birth of the wood-plastic composites industry. This involved the interfacing of industries that have historically known little about each other and had very different knowledge, expertise, and perspectives. Today, this interaction continues and these composites continue to evolve.
A new generation of composites is emerging as material behavior is better understood, processes and performance are improved, and new opportunities are identified. Recent trends such as the desire to increase biocontent, growing production in different parts of the world, and, of course, the economy will play a major role in the future of these composites. Additionally, the advent of emerging technologies related to biopolymers, biorefineries, and nanotechnology are generating interest in new combinations of polymers and materials derived from wood or other natural fibers, some of which may be very different from those currently produced.
The concept of an art appraisal is not new; however, there are still people who think that only licensed appraisers should perform an art appraisal. For those who think that the law does not require them to pay an appraisal fee, you need to take a look at the law itself. There is nothing in the law that states that an art appraisal only requires a fee.
The final step in a successful art appraisal is to research your local art appraisal Houston and state laws. While you should know what the law requires you to do, you should also know how much time you have and how much time you can remove the piece of art without being removed by law enforcement. When you do all of these things, you will be ready to make an accurate assessment of the value of your pieces of art.
AT A GLANCE
| When | Activity | Location | |
| May 16 | Morning | Conference plenary session | Monona Terrace |
| Afternoon | Breakout sessions | Monona Terrace | |
| Evening | Reception with Exhibits and Poster Presentations | Monona Terrace | |
| May 17 | All Day | Breakout sessions | Monona Terrace |
| Exhibits and Poster Presentations | Monona Terrace | ||
| May 18 | Morning | Tour of new FPL Centennial Research Facility Symposium plenary session |
Forest Products Laboratory |
| Afternoon | Symposium session | Forest Products Laboratory |
