Research
Our interdisciplinary research program leverages fundamental principles from Polymer Science, Textile Engineering, and Biotechnology to design sustainable high-performance fiber and polymer materials.
Current Projects
Cottonseed Oil Based Coating, Adhesive, Sealant, and Elastomer (CASE)
Chemoenzymatic epoxidation, Non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) synthesis, Process engineering
Site-Specific Enzyme Immobilization
Enzyme immobilization with controlled orientation for industrial biocatalysis, e.g., Enzymatic CO2 capture and conversion, biomanufacturing, etc.
Chemical and Enzymatic Textile Recycling
Chemoenzymatic textile fiber recycling to value-added intermediates and monomers.
Property Enhancement for Recycled Plastics
Recycled polymer materials usually exhibit inferior properties due to a reduction in molecular weight and the introduction of impurities. Engineered solutions, such as sustainable additives, can effectively rejuvenate these properties and significantly aid in material reuse.
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