CAREER: Aqueous Click Functionalization of Nanocellulose for Scalable Production of Proper — NSF Award to University of Washington
NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY Plastic waste is a growing environmental and societal challenge, with millions of tons accumulating in landfills and oceans each year. These plastics persist for centuries, harming ecosystems and public health. This research addresses this problem by creating sustainable plastics that can naturall
| Award title | CAREER: Aqueous Click Functionalization of Nanocellulose for Scalable Production of Proper |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2540003 |
| Awardee | University of Washington |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Amount obligated | $348,961 |
| Principal investigator | Mutian Hua |
| Program | POLYMERS |
| Start date | 09/01/2026 |
| Abstract | NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY Plastic waste is a growing environmental and societal challenge, with millions of tons accumulating in landfills and oceans each year. These plastics persist for centuries, harming ecosystems and public health. This research addresses this problem by creating sustainable plastics that can naturally decompose, using plant-based materials called cellulose nanofibers. These nanoscale fibers are abundant, break down safely, and derived from the non-edible parts of plants, makin |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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