Dec 3, 2024
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Hynes, Level 3, Room 313
Neil Gershenfeld1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology1
Along with the versatility and sustainability of biopolymers, one of their benefits is locality. They can be locally sourced and recycled, but to complete their lifecycle they should also be locally processed, characterized, and consumed. I will explore applications and opportunities to do this in areas including hygiene, nutrition, and construction.