FORGreenSoft Consortium Gathers for a Progress Review Meeting 

On Tuesday, July 15^th, the FORGreenSoft consortium reunited to take stock of ongoing research, celebrate key breakthroughs, and spark fresh ideas for future collaboration. The energy was high, the progress impressive.

Research & Innovation Highlights:
• CNC Development: Novel CNCs successfully synthesized, characterized, and benchmarked—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with bio-based materials
• Advanced Instrumentation: Cutting-edge tools for integrated rheo-microscopy are in the works
• Modeling Breakthroughs: Comparative simulations (DPC/MPCD & BD/SD) revealing new insights into colloidal dynamics
• Functional Coatings: CNC-based coatings under the microscope (literally)—with AFM analysis validating our approach
• Next-Gen Membranes: Promising membrane tests carried out at MPIP using CNC innovations

Looking Ahead:
The second half of the meeting focused on strategic deliverables and laying the foundations for ambitious new collaborative proposals.