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DMREF: Accelerated Discovery of Sustainable Bioplastics
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.
2023-2027
From polymer mixtures to sustainable foams with controlled hierarchical porosity and mechanics
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.
2023-2025
EAGER: Toward Eco-Friendly Oceanography
- Using Biodegradable Materials for Drifting Buoys
EAGER: Toward Eco-Friendly Oceanography
- Using Biodegradable Materials for Drifting Buoys
In this project funded by National Science Foundation, we are studying the fabrication of bioplastic hulls for buoys aiming to enable a greener way forward for experimental oceanography. This is an important first step toward making buoys with less environmental impact for future networks of small, low power buoys.
In collaboration with Dr. Anuscheh Nawaz and Dr. Mike Steele from UW APL
2024-2026
Gift support towards the development of sustainable materials and accelerating green cement formulations
Gift support towards the development of sustainable materials and accelerating green cement formulations
Developing Pathways to Diversify the Profession of Engineered Materials
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.
Past Funding:
UW RRF - 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. 2021-2022
JCDREAM - Cellulose-based nanocomposite structures to mine lithium from seawater. In collaboration with Dr. Chinmayee Subban at PNNL. 2020-2021
DOE AMMTO - An Innovative Drop-in Approach for Single Crystal Ni-rich Cathode Materials Manufacturing. Led by Dr. Jie Xiao at PNNL. Co-PIs at UW: Eleftheria Roumeli (MSE), John Kramlich (ME), and Jun Liu (MSE). 2024-2025
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