Funding
From polymer mixtures to sustainable foams with controlled hierarchical porosity and mechanics
In this project funded by National Science Foundation, we will study foams synthesized directly from polymer mixtures found in unprocessed biomass. Our objective is to understand how molecular interactions and hierarchical organization of polymer mixtures affect the structure and mechanical properties of the produced sustainable foams.
Started September 2023.
DMREF: Accelerated Discovery of Sustainable Bioplastics
In this project funded by National Science Foundation, we aim to understand how mixtures of biopolymers transform into thermoformable bioplastics and how the processing parameters control structure and properties.
Started October 2023.
Gift support towards the development of sustainable materials and accelerating green cement formulations
Royal Research Award
from the University of Washington
Biocomposite materials from algae cells: Sustainable and Hierarchical
In this project, we are creating hierarchical materials from controllably assembled algae cells. We'll focus on creating sustainable bio-based nanocomposites with tunable mechanical properties.
Started February 2021.
Cellulose-based nanocomposite structures to mine lithium from seawater
In collaboration with Dr. Chinmayee Subban at PNNL.
Started Fall 2020.
Developing Pathways to Diversify the Profession of Engineered Materials
In collaboration with: Dr. Dwayne Arola (Lead PI), Dr. Lilo Pozzo, Dr. Junlan Wang, and Dr. Cara Margherio
Started March 2019.