Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials

Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing (SM3) @ASUBiodesign. In search of materials circularity.
Led by Timothy E. Long

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SM3 integrates the concepts of green chemistry and sustainable engineering practices across the continuum of materials innovation to provide products for a sustainable life. Here are a few words from our director Prof. Tim Long. https://t.co/T2xSl7i4Mq

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We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Todd Emrick from UMass Amherst for a fascinating seminar on bridging organic and polymer chemistry with materials science. The talk highlighted the design of novel polymer zwitterions and their surprising applications.

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We were delighted to welcome Prof. Adrian Figg from Virginia Tech for an engaging seminar on advancing controlled polymerization. The talk highlighted innovative PET-RAFT strategies, precision in monomer sequence control, and the use of photoactive enzymes for polymer synthesis.

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Join us for the kick off of our Fall 2025 Seminar Series today at noon! Dr. Ming Xiao from Sichuan University will be speaking about the design of bioinspired structural color in soft materials.

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We are honored to welcome Dr. Sanat Kumar from @CUSEAS, tomorrow! Dr. Kumar will be discussing "Mechanism of Quiescent Nanoplastic Formation from Semicrystalline Polymers". Thanks to @syensqo for supporting this event!

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We are excited to host Dr. Joana Sipe from @SSEBEatASU, this Thursday! Dr. Sipe will be discussing "Predicting Plastic Degradation: Environmental Risks, Health Impacts, and Future Directions". Thanks to @syensqo for supporting this event!

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We're honored to host Prof. @Joseph_DeSimone as the keynote speaker at @ASUBiodesign Fusion 2025 | Scientific Retreat! Inspirational talk full of cutting-edge science and technological innovations!

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🌿🌍 Step by step, our daily choices shape our future. Join us on March 20 at @dbgphx for "Walking Toward the Future," a journey exploring mindful action for a sustainable future.
Featuring Ann Morton, Jamey Wetmore, and @TimLongASU.
🎟️ https://t.co/6SFRBt0fi5

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Join the virtual short course on Polymer characterization: Molecular Architecture, Morphology, and Thermomechanical Response with experts from ASU, Virginia Tech, UPenn, UT Knoxville, and Brighton Science! Sponsored by GGPF.
Register using the link below:
https://t.co/4zdfsyvkcU

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We are excited to welcome Dr. Charles Sing from @ChBEIllinois, this Thursday! Dr. Sing will be discussing "Modeling Bottlebrush Polymers for Self Assembly and Printing". Thanks to @syensqo for supporting this event!

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@CUEngineering @syensqo An excellent seminar with an inspiring talk from Dr. Bowman! See you all in the next seminar!

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We are honored to welcome Dr. Christopher N. Bowman from @CUEngineering, this Thursday! Dr. Bowman will be discussing "Novel applications and developments utilizing photopolymerizations". Thanks to @syensqo for supporting this event!

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Join us this Thursday for the next SM3 Seminar Series session with Dr. Yan Xia from @StanfordUChem! Dr. Xia will discuss "Microporous Membranes and Recyclable Polymers Enabled by Overlooked Chemistry for a Sustainable Future". Thanks to @syensqo for supporting this event!

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We are honored to welcome Dr. Jessica D. Schiffman from @UMassChemEng, this Thursday! Dr. Schiffman will be discussing "Designing Sustainable Materials that Interface with Microorganisms". Thanks to @syensqo for supporting this event!

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Join us this Thursday for our first seminar of Spring 2025! We are honored to welcome Dr. Emily Davidson from @EPrinceton. Dr. Davidson will be discussing “Sustainable Materials through 3D Printing and Molecular Design". Thanks to @syensqo for supporting this event!

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📢Don't miss our upcoming virtual open house!
📅November 18th
⌚4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST
For more information, contact Samantha Lake at [email protected]

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Check out this article about the research happening at @YCSimonGroup! "New polymer technology opens door to paths for enhancing sustainability"
https://t.co/iGbvlhvTEQ

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📢 Mark your calendars for our Fall 2024 @SM3ASU seminar series! Amazing scientists will discuss their research and educational experiences!

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📢Don't miss our upcoming virtual open house!
📅September 4th
⌚10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
For more information, contact Samantha Lake at [email protected]

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Congrats to Courtney Leo (soon to join @TELongLab and @YCSimonGroup) for receiving the 2024 Spring @POLY_ACS General Papers Award! 👏👏👏

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Congratulations again to our 2024 Spring General Paper Awardees!
You can view their abstracts at https://t.co/Hb42fCfLs2

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In honor of July being Plastic Free Month, @TimLongASU had a Q&A story on protecting our planet from plastic pollution, and his work focused on how plastic impacts our world. Check it out using the link below!
https://t.co/5c7UddbkMZ