BBRT will be exhibiting at NPE 2012. Stop by our booth to see new products we are developing.

Michael Kessler is researching biorenewable polymers capable of healing themselves as they degrade and crack.

Researchers receive grant to develop plant containers made from soy protein-based plastic.

Larock has been a long-time member of the BBRT. He has developed biobased resins, adhesives, coatings, composites, and plastic materials.

Welcome

The Biopolymers & Biocomposites Research Team (BBRT), established in 1995, promotes research in the development of biorenewable polymers from Midwest crops, encourages bioplastics in industry, and works towards new formulations and processing techniques. In the Team Members section, you can find detailed information on our focus. We work with plant-based oils, proteins, adhesives, and composites.

About the Team

Our team is focused on four major research areas:

Biobased polymers
Protein-based plastics
Cellulosic-based composites
Design, characterization, and use of biopolymers and biocomposites

The team consists of world leaders in research and teaching in these areas.