APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Specialty polymer resin production for single-use plastics, multi-layer film, textiles, and coatings, automotive, and consumer electronics BENEFITS: Infinitely recyclable at low cost and low carbon footprint due to chemical process BACKGROUND: Traditional plastics are unsustainable and harmful to the environment, and … [Read more...] about Infinitely Reusable Plastics using Chemical Recycling 2022-019
Polymers
Novel Pathway for Efficient 3-Hydroxypropionate (3-HP) and Acrylate Production 2017-065
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Acrylate polymers for broad application: plastic additives, surface coatings, water treatment, adhesives, textiles, surfactants, and others. ADVANTAGES: Production of 3-HP with very high yield Cost reduction Process optimization ABSTRACT: Acrylate is a crucial industrial component of polymers utilized for a wide range of … [Read more...] about Novel Pathway for Efficient 3-Hydroxypropionate (3-HP) and Acrylate Production 2017-065
Bijels with Sub-Micrometer Domains 2018-024
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Emulsions for personal care products, flavors, and fragrances Membranes and devices for catalysis and energy storage Soft robotics Shape-shifting fluids ADVANTAGES: Improved stability Cost-efficient fabrication ABSTRACT: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from the … [Read more...] about Bijels with Sub-Micrometer Domains 2018-024