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The NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers (CSP) integrates sustainability issues that focus on the science and technology of polymeric materials into research, education, and public outreach initiatives.
CSP News
CSP Research Published in ACS Materials Letters
New CSP research from current and former members of the Dichtel group demonstrates a new scalable method to produce MOF/textile... read more →
August 1, 2022
Foam Company with CSP Ties Named MN Cup Semifinalist
Congratulations to BKB Floral Foam, Inc. named a 2022 MN Cup semifinalist! Founded in 2015, BKB is working towards a... read more →
July 29, 2022
Alsbaiee Named BASF #SmartScientist
Congratulations to CSP alumnus Dr. Alsbaiee, who was named in BASF's current Smart Scientists series. Alsbaiee was a postdoc for the Dichtel... read more →
July 15, 2022
iCOUP Webinar with Dr. Jennifer Dunn
CSP Seed Investigator Dr. Jennifer Dunn will present an iCOUP Webinar at 2:00 PM CT on August 8th. Dr. Jennifer... read more →
July 12, 2022
CSP research published in Chemical Science
CSP researcher and lead author Mayuri Porwal discusses her latest published work in Chemical Science, Stereoregular functionalized polysaccharides via cationic... read more →
July 1, 2022
CSP research published in JACS
Postdoctoral researcher Yanay Popowski and graduate student Yiye Lu give an overview of their research: Stereocomplexation of Stereoregular Aliphatic Polyesters:... read more →
June 13, 2022
Theresa Reineke Appointed to Associate Editor for Chemical Science
CSP Investigator Theresa Reineke has been appointed to associate editor for the journal Chemical Science. Professor Reineke was previously a... read more →
June 6, 2022
LoopCO2 Awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer Grant
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded LoopCO2 a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant of $250,000 to advance CO2-based... read more →
May 31, 2022
Marc Hillmyer named Top Scientist by Research.com
Congratulations to CSP Director Marc Hillmyer who was recently named one of the Top Scientists in the World according to... read more →
May 20, 2022
Why do sustainable polymers matter?
Sustainable polymers aim to address the environmental challenges that are inherently associated with traditional (petroleum-based) plastics, while maintaining the outstanding properties these materials bring to our everyday lives.
Sustainable Polymers 101
Big Question: Can we make plastics sustainable?
video source: University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment and NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers
video source: University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment and NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers
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