Polymer Redesign and Recycling

Thursday, November 14, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Join Corporate Engagement for a discussion with Professors Linda Broadbelt, Will Dichtel, and John Torkelson on their strategies for synthetic polymer redesign and recycling, focusing on making non-recyclable polymers recyclable.

Summary

Topics to be discussed:

Sustainable polymer recycling strategies through thermochemical conversion modeling and biobased monomer discovery to tackle environmental challenges from plastic waste.
Foam-to-foam recycling process for thermoset polyurethane foams utilizes dynamic carbamate bond exchange to produce low-density recycled foams with mechanical properties akin to new ones.
Experimental advances in circularity including covalent adaptable networks (CANs) that serve as recyclable replacements for non-recyclable polymer thermosets that have permanent covalent cross-links

Panelists

Who Should Participate

Business and academic leaders interested in learning more about polymer redesign and recycling.

Format

This is an informational webinar with an opportunity for Q&A with the speaker at the end. Participation is encouraged.