OCTOBER 18-20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC


Polymers: sustainability, processes, applications & characterization

Materials for More Sustainable Polymers and Chemicals

Symposium Chair

Maksim ShivokhinMaksim Shivokhin
Senior Research Scientist
ExxonMobil

Key Speakers

Patrick LeeTowards Superior Biopolymer Blends: Tuning the Micro-/Nano-structure of Poly(L-lactide) Composites for High-Performance Applications
Patrick Lee
Professor, University of Toronto, Canada

Joamin Gonzalez-GutierrezProcessing of polypropylene by material extrusion additive manufacturing
Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez
Chair of Polymer Processing, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Nicolas AlvarezSpreading dynamics of thermoset polymer resins in direct ink writing additive manufacturing
Nicolas Alvarez
Professor, Drexel University

Steven R. SopherSustainable Packaging Solutions Using Low Density Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam; Technical Challenges, Recyclability and End-Of-Life Solutions
Steven R. Sopher
Technical Director, JSP

 
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2021 Symposium Sessions

Monday October 18

10:30Sustainable Plastics: Degradable, Recyclable & Reusable

Tuesday October 19

8:30Sustainability Track Keynotes
10:30Bio-based Materials I
1:30Special Session on Domestic Sources of Rubber
4:00Sustainable Plastics - Posters

Wednesday October 20

1:30Bio-based Materials and Biofuels

2021 Symposium Program

Monday October 18

10:30Sustainable Plastics: Degradable, Recyclable & ReusableBaltimore 5
Session chair: Maksim Shivokhin, ExxonMobil
10:30Sustainable Packaging Solutions Using Low Density Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam; Technical Challenges, Recyclability and End-Of-Life Solutions
S. Sopher, JSP, US
10:55Processing of polypropylene by material extrusion additive manufacturing, pp. 89-92
J. Gonzalez-Gutierrez, M. Spoerk, C. Holzer, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), LU
11:20Spreading dynamics of thermoset polymer resins in direct ink writing additive manufacturing
N. Alvarez, Drexel University, US
11:45Towards Superior Biopolymer Blends: Tuning the Micro-/Nano-structure of Poly(L-lactide) Composites for High-Performance Applications
A.V. Tuccitto, A. Anstey, N.D. Sansone, C.B. Park, P.C. Lee, University of Toronto, CA
12:10Biodegradable, non-toxic, enzyme and relative humidity responsive antimicrobial nanofibers produced by electrospinning for sustainable food packaging applications
Z. Aytac, R. Huang, N. Vaze, T. Xu, M.B. Chan-Park, K.K. Parker, P. Demokritou, Harvard University, US

Tuesday October 19

8:30Sustainability Track KeynotesWoodrow Wilson B
Session chair: Rebecca Locker, Modern Meadow
8:30Performance-Advantaged Plastic Made from CO2 and Waste Biomass
M. Kanan, Stanford University, US
9:00Recent Developments in the Utilization of Biomass-derived Nanomaterials and Enabling Technologies to Advance the Bioeconomy
O. Rojas, University of British Columbia, CA
9:30Democratization of Sustainable Materials: How Performance is Desrisking a Path to a Post Petroleum Future
C. Dimmler, Checkerspot, US
10:30Bio-based Materials IAzalea 1
Session chair: Sean Ireland, Fiberlean Technologies
10:30Nanofibrillar networks and superstructuring of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibers: A basis for universal adhesion
B.D. Mattos, B.L. Tardy, L.G. Greca, T. Kämäräinen, W. Xiang, O.J. Rojas, University of British Columbia, CA
10:55Melodea's Cellulose Nano Crystals (CNC) based barrier coatings for sustainable packaging
S. Lapidot, Melodea, US
11:20Integrated Economic and Environmental Sustainability Analysis of Guar Gum
J.C. Quinn, H.M. Summers, E. Sproul, C. Seavert, J. Robbs, S. Khanal, V. Mealing, A.E. Landis, N. Fan, O. Sun, Colorado State University-Fort Collins, US
11:40Applications of mineral/ microfibrillated cellulose composite materials: Paper, packaging, paints, boards, tiles, non-wovens and polymer composites
D. Skuse, Y. Jin, J. Phipps, T. Larson, S. Ireland, FiberLean Technologies Ltd, US
12:05Testing of non-rubber extracts of guayule (Parthenium argentatum) as a bio-based urban insect repellents
M. Dehghanizadeh, A. Knagg, A. Romero, F.O. Holguin, C.E. Brewer, New Mexico State University, US
1:30Special Session on Domestic Sources of RubberAzalea 1
Session chair: William Goldner, U.S. Department of Agriculture
1:30Realizing Guayule at Scale
W. Niaura, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., US
1:55Is there a need for a domestic supply of natural rubber?
H. Colvin, Colvin Consultants, US
2:20Supply Chain Disruption: The Ripple…The Tidal Wave…The Tsunami…The?
T. Marsh, Pioneer Worldwide, US
2:45Establishing rubber dandelions and guayule in the United States via premium markets to secure essential supplies, pp. 173-176
K. Cornish. J. Cardina, J. Fresnedo, F.C. Michel, Jr., The Ohio State University, US
3:10Sustainable Bioeconomy for Arid Regions (SBAR): A coordinated approach to establishing bioeconomies
K. Ogden, University of Arizona, US
3:35Guayule Agriculture Production
D. Dierig, G. Wang, V.M. Cruz, W. Niaura, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., US
4:00TBA
J. Chan, Alion Science and Tehcnology, US
4:00Sustainable Plastics - PostersExpo Hall AB
Research and Application of Polymeric Gel Dam Technology to Control Water Channeling in Horizontal Wells of Tight Fractured Sandstone Reservoir, pp. 93-96
H. Yang, K. Wei, X. Qiu, C.C. Zhou, University of Wyoming, US
Ionomers with Tunable Viscosity for Additive Manufacturing of Ionic-Covalent Double Networks
I.J. Martin, R. Casalini, Naval Research Laboratory, US

Wednesday October 20

1:30Bio-based Materials and BiofuelsMagnolia 2
Session chair: Rebecca Locker, Modern Meadow & World Nieh, U.S. Forest Service
1:30Commercialising MFC Products: Compliance to Ethical Standards and Legislation
D. Skuse, D. Hewson, J. Phipps, J.A. Shatkin, FiberLean Technologies Limited, UK
1:55Integrated Biorefineries (IBRs) – Key Technology Challenges and Opportunities
R. Shende, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, US
2:15Waste-Powered Microgrid for Enhanced Energy Security of Critical Base Infrastructure
D. Robau, National Energy USA, US
2:40So You’ve Set Sustainability Goals – Now What?, pp. 177-183
G. Gebolys, World Energy, US

Topics & Application Areas

  • Sustainable Plastics: Degradable, Recyclable, and Reusable
  • Separation, Filtration & Absorption
  • Catalysis
  • Advanced Structural Materials
  • Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Polyolefins
  • Nano- and Microcellular Polymers
  • Other
 

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