Water Soluble Polymers—Current Material Innovation and Environmental Impact

Join MRS and the American Chemical Society for our joint workshop on Water Soluble Polymers—Current Material Innovation and Environmental Impact on December 10 and 11, 2024.  

This workshop will highlight modern advancements in synthesis and design of functional materials based on water soluble polymers, as well as offer a discussion on the environmental impact of these materials. Current state of the art includes functional biomaterials, structured materials, self replicating materials, synthetic enzymes, and naturally derived food additives. These polymers eventually find their way into the water system. Therefore, modern approaches take degradation and environmental impact into consideration.

Each day will feature a panel discussion on problem-solving against key issues.  

Day 1:
What are the main problems with producing water soluble polymers?
How do we integrate sustainability into the design?
If the polymer is meant to degrade, how do we incorporate stability? 

Day 2:
How do we design water soluble materials from waste or renewable feedstock?
How do we design functional water soluble materials?
Are there limits?
Are these processes scalable?

December 10 and 11, 2024
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time

The sessions will be recorded and shared with workshop registrants.  
  

Registration

* Professionals residing in countries defined as Lower-Income or Lower-Middle-Income Economies by the World Bank are eligible. Visit the World Bank website to view the current list of qualifying Low-Income and Lower-Middle-Income developing countries. Proof of employment and residence will be requested. MRS reserves the right to change the registration to the appropriate rate and registration will not be confirmed until the balance is paid.

** Students enrolled in universities in countries defined as Lower-Income or Lower-Middle-Income Economies by the World Bank are eligible. Visit the World Bank website to view the current list of qualifying Low-Income and Lower-Middle-Income developing countries. A valid student University ID will be requested. MRS reserves the right to change the registration to the appropriate rate and registration will not be confirmed until the balance is paid.