Collaborative CSP research by Coates, LaPointe, Bates, and Macosko groups has been published in Science. This research focuses on compatibilizing the recycling process for two of the most common plastics. Polyethylene... read more →
Research by CSP investigator Kechun Zhang's group was featured in the University of Minnesota Legacy Magazine Winter 2017 issue in an article titled, "From orange peels to yoga pants: turning... read more →
CSP research by Dauenhauer and Zhang groups on renewable car tires featured by the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering. Read about the project in the article titled,... read more →
The NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers is excited to partner with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) through research, education, and outreach efforts. Researchers in the NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers... read more →
CSP researchers Charlie Spanjers, Debbie Schneiderman, Kechun Zhang, Paul Dauenhauer, and Marc Hillmyer published new article on demonstrating a practical process for the synthesis of multifunctional alcohols from five- and six-carbon acids using... read more →
Director Marc Hillmyer was interviewed by NPR Planet Money. Check out the full podcast on the NPR website (and listen for Hillmyer at 17:30)!
"Most polymers we use in everyday life are from petroleum-based products, and although they’re durable in use, they’re also durable in waste." —Director Marc HillmyerAn interview with Marc Hillmyer is... read more →