Biopolymers & Biocomposites Research Team

 

Polymerization of Renewable Oils

 

Research is focused on using renewable oils such as soybean, corn, and linseed oils to create biobased polymers. Coatings, films, adhesives, plastics, and resins have been developed and tested.

These new polymers could be used in furniture, automobiles, electronics, fiber optics, and much more.

More detailed information about this research area can be found on The Larock Group, Michael Kessler, and David Grewell's team pages.

Biobased Polymers

Polymer samples made from vegetable oils.