Polymers: sustainability, processes, applications & characterization

JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX
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Polymers:
sustainability, processes, applications & characterization

Advanced manufacturing enables transfer of science and technology into new products and processes. It is particularly pertinent for technologically complex products and for the commercialization of advanced materials such as those highlighted at TechConnect World. This symposium focuses on challenges and success stories in technology development and highlights exciting new approaches to solving manufacturing challenges.

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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

Symposium Chair

Pat Brant

Chief Polymer Science Advisor (retired)

ExxonMobil

Alamgir Karim

Professor

University of Houston

Key Speakers Include

Development of next-generation biosensors – discussing the permselective polymer membranes that make this possible

Mark Tapsak

VP,

Glucotrack

Novel Uses of Grubbs-Catalyzed Polymerization of DCPD in the Petroleum Industry

Tim Nedwed

Principal Advisor,

ExxonMobil (retired)

Organic Batteries for a More Sustainable Future

Jodie Lutkenhaus

Professor,

Texas A&M

Harnessing dynamic adhesion within amine-functionalized polyolefins to create high performing and longer-lasting self-healing bonding materials for cleaner industrial applications

Damon Gilmour

Co-founder,

a2o Advanced Materials Inc., Canada

Efficient Compatibilizers for Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefin-containing Mixed Plastic Waste

Chris Ellison

Professor,

University of Minnesota

Enabling the Connection between the Structure and Future Composite Component Performance Through High-Resolution Inspection

David Jack

Professor,

Baylor University

Advancing Bio-Inspired Hybrid Composites: Synergistic Optimization of Hierarchical Fibrous Architectures for Lightweight and Multifunctional Engineering

Patrick Lee

Associate Professor,

University of Toronto

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	Tuesday June 10
9:30	Synthesis and Nanoscale Phase Behavior
1:30	Sustainable Materials Applications
4:00	Polymers - Posters

Symposium Program
	Tuesday June 10

9:30	Synthesis and Nanoscale Phase Behavior
	Session chair: Jodie Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M, US
	Highly Efficient Compatibilizers for Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefin-containing Mixed Plastic Waste C.J. Ellison, University of Minnesota, US
	Novel Uses of Grubbs-Catalyzed Polymerization of DCPD in the Petroleum Industry T. Nedwed, P. Brant, D. Jack, B. Heller, Safety Harbor Corp, US
	Harnessing dynamic adhesion within amine-functionalized polyolefins to create high performing and longer-lasting self-healing bonding materials for cleaner industrial applications D.J. Gilmour, S.G. Hatzikiriakos, L.L. Schafer, A2O Advanced Materials Inc., CA
	Advancing Bio-Inspired Hybrid Composites: Synergistic Optimization of Hierarchical Fibrous Architectures for Lightweight and Multifunctional Engineering P.C. Lee, Univerity of Toronto, CA
	STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER Studying Hyperuniform Structures and Entropic Phase Separation in Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles A. Gul, M. Muzzammil Mohammad, M. Bockstaller, K. Matyjaszewski, A. Karim, University of Houston, US
	STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER Biomimetic organogels with phase-separated bicontinuous betworks for superior mechanical performance J. Bao, J. Yang, D. Fan, The University of Texas at Austin, US

1:30	Sustainable Materials Applications
	Session chair: Chris Ellison, University of Minnesota, US
	Organic Batteries for a More Sustainable Future J.L. Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M University, US
	Development of next-generation biosensors – discussing the permselective polymer membranes that make this possible M. Tapsak, Glucotrack Inc., US
	Enabling the Connection between the Structure and Future Composite Component Performance Through High-Resolution Inspection D. Jack, Baylor University, US
	Developing strong and ductile biomass-based materials toward sustainability B. Chen, T. Li, University of Maryland College Park, US
	Scaled up ambient pressure synthesis of cubic gauche polymeric nitrogen Z. Iqbal, X. Wang, T.G. Manning, Carbomet LLC in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and US Army ARDEC-Picatinny, US
	Performance of post consumer recycled transparent low density polyethylene packaging M. Rutkevičius, S. Zhong, C. Kammer, T. Scott, M. Hetrich, S. Neupane, ABB Inc., US

4:00	Polymers - Posters
	Activated carbon to improve the performance of membrane processes for the extraction and storage of emerging pollutants S. Oukkass, I. Mourtah, R. Ouchn, I. Mechnou, I. El Yaakouby, N. Kamil, M. Hlaïbi, Hassan II University of Casablanca Aïn Chock Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory GeMEV, MA
	Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Antibacterial Electrospun Nanofiber Mats A. Adams, E.G William, H. Uddin, Coppin State University, US
	Complete Recycling of Epoxies using Solar Energy Conversion M. Finale, J. Logan, J. McCoy, Y. Lee, S. Chowdhury, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, US