Microporous and Degradable Polymers for a Sustainable Future

Prof. Yan Xia, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF) 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: October 26th at 1pm) Abstract: Innovative polymer chemistry plays an important role in achieving Read more

Tightly-Bound Polymers

Prof. Frank Blum, Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: September 21st at 1pm) Abstract: Tightly-bound polymer can be described as those polymer segments Read more

Extreme Mechanics of Soft Functional Materials

Prof. Lihua Jin, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum August 16, 6-7pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Deadline Aug. 15@1pm) Soft robotics and stretchable electronics are transforming the Read more

Polymeric Fibers with Novel Antibacterial and Antiviral Functions

Prof. Gang Sun, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: July 19, 1pm) Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous Read more

New Approaches to Non-Flammable Polymer Materials and Composites

Prof. E. Bryan Coughlin, Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6-7pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration deadline May 11th at 1pm) Abstract: The hydrocarbon-rich composition of many Read more

Applications of Coupled Rheology–FTIR to Polymer Analyses

Dr. Sara Reynard, Arkema (& President-elect of NATAS (North American Thermal Analysis Society) and Dr. Dana Garcia, consultant (& Arkema retired) Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 5-6pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 15, Read more

Plastic Upcycling in the BOTTLE™ Consortium

Dr. Kat Knauer, Research Program Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, & the BOTTLE Consortium Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum Online via Zoom, $5 donation/free, Registration required (registration deadline is Dec. 6th at 1pm) Abstract: Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Read more