CAREER: Polymer Design and Recycling to Support Robust U.S. Markets and Domestic Security — NSF Award to Clemson University (SC, $
The accumulation of plastic waste can have negative effects on ecosystems and human health. The economic benefits or recycling many types of plastic waste are limited. This CAREER project will explore new designs for common polymers used in the packaging industry that will facilitate their biodegradation after use. The
| Award title | CAREER: Polymer Design and Recycling to Support Robust U.S. Markets and Domestic Security |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2543016 |
| Awardee | Clemson University |
| City | CLEMSON |
| State | SC |
| Amount obligated | $499,875 |
| Principal investigator | James Sternberg |
| Program | EnvS-Environmtl Sustainability |
| Start date | 05/01/2026 |
| Abstract | The accumulation of plastic waste can have negative effects on ecosystems and human health. The economic benefits or recycling many types of plastic waste are limited. This CAREER project will explore new designs for common polymers used in the packaging industry that will facilitate their biodegradation after use. The project will also find new additives to improve the properties of polymers in plastic waste so that they can be recycled into useful products. Redesigning polymer systems will ena |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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