Catalytic process can transform natural polymer into customizable biodegradable plastics
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 10:17
in Physics & Chemistry
A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, recyclable plastics. Published in Nature, the study describes a breakthrough method for upconverting a natural polymer that is usually made by microorganisms into a wide range of new and more sustainable high-performance materials as well as valuable chiral small molecules for organic and polymer synthesis.