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Lyman L. Handy Colloqium: Biobased Materials and Bioenergy Co-Products
Thu, Nov 07, 2013 @ 12:45 PM - 01:50 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Susan Sun,
Talk Title: Biobased Materials and Bioenergy Co-Products
Series: Lyman L. Handy Colloquia
Abstract: The environment impact of persistent petroleum footprints is of growing global
concerns. Global climate change is obvious because of carbon dioxide release from burning fossil fuels. There is an urgent task to research and engineer alternatives out of renewable biobased materials, including bioenergy co-products. This seminar will focus on new technologies of biobased chemicals and polymers from plant and grain molecules (i.e., protein, oil, sugar). Examples will be given to show how these biobased molecules can be converted into polymers with desirable functional properties that can be used for industry applications, particularly for adhesives and resins.
Biography: The environment impact of persistent petroleum footprints is of growing global
concerns. Global climate change is obvious because of carbon dioxide release from burning fossil fuels. There is an urgent task to research and engineer alternatives out of renewable biobased materials, including bioenergy co-products. This seminar will focus on new technologies of biobased chemicals and polymers from plant and grain molecules (i.e., protein, oil, sugar). Examples will be given to show how these biobased molecules can be converted into polymers with desirable functional properties that can be used for industry applications, particularly for adhesives and resins.
Host: Prof. Shing
More Information: Sun abstract.pdf
Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 159
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ryan Choi
