Biopolymers & Biocomposites Research Team

Welcome

The Biopolymers & Biocomposites Research Team, established in 1995, strives to promote research in the development of biorenewable polymers from Midwest crops, encourages bioplastics in industry, and works towards new formulations and processing techniques. In the Team Members links, you can find detailed information on our focus. We work with plant-based oils, proteins, adhesives, and composites.

About the Team

Our team is focused on four major research areas:

1. Polymerization of renewable oils

2. Protein-based plastics

3. Protein-based adhesives

4. Cellulosic-based composites

The team consists of world leaders in research and teaching in these areas.

Biopolymers & Biocomposites Research Team

NPE 2009: The International Plastics Showcase

BBRT will have a booth at NPE, June 22-26. We will be showing new innovations in biobased materials. Visit us at Booth #118027. More>>

Bioplastics Software

Researchers developed a software program that can help determine the economic viability of biobased products. More>>

Workshop Date Announced

The next Midwest Biopolymers & Biocomposites Workshop will be held May 11, 2010. More>>