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Research Project: Circular Bio-economy via Value-Added Biobased Products

Location: Plant Polymer Research

Title: From plants to plastics

Author
item Biswas, Atanu

Submitted to: Illinois Heartland American Chemical Society (ACS) Regional Conference
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/25/2024
Publication Date: 10/25/2024
Citation: Biswas, A. 2024. From plants to plastics [abstract]. Illinois Heartland American Chemical Society (ACS) Regional Conference, Peoria, IL, October 25, 2024.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: As we are in the corn and soybean belt of the United States, our goal has always been to enhance the utilization of corn and soybean. This presentation is on research dealing with expanded uses of the components of corn, such as starch, protein, fiber, and oil. Past and ongoing research work include chemical and enzymatic modifications of renewable resources to produce new biobased materials and value-added products. A particular emphasis is to develop new, green synthetic methodologies through microwave, ionic liquid, and solvent-less processes.