Porous ╬▓-Cyclodextrin Polymers for Water Purification
ongoing
Nature, 529, 190-194
PI: Prof. Alaaeddin Alsbaiee
Funding: National Science Foundation (NSF)
This project focuses on the development of highly porous ╬▓-cyclodextrin polymers cross-linked with rigid aromatic groups, creating mesoporous networks capable of rapidly sequestering organic micropollutants from water. Our materials demonstrate ...
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1. Introduction & Background • 2. Synthesis of P-CDP Networks • 3. Characterization (BET, TGA, FTIR) • 4. Adsorption Performance Studies ...
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Circular Reprocessing of Thermoset Polyurethane Foams
completed
Journal of the American Chemical Society
PI: Prof. Alaaeddin Alsbaiee
Funding: BASF Corporation
This research explores innovative green recycling pathways for thermoset polyurethane foams, which are traditionally considered non-recyclable due to their cross-linked network structure. By developing novel chemical depolymerization techniques using...
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1. Problem Statement: Thermoset Waste • 2. Chemical Depolymerization Methods • 3. Green Solvent Selection • 4. Polyol Recovery & Quality Analysis ...
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Bio-based Polymers from Renewable Feedstocks
ongoing
Advanced Materials, Green Chemistry
PI: Prof. Alaaeddin Alsbaiee
Funding: Saudi Aramco R&D
Development of next-generation bio-based polymer materials derived from lignin, cellulose, and other renewable biomass feedstocks. This project aims to replace petroleum-derived plastics with sustainable alternatives that maintain or exceed the perfo...
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1. Biomass Feedstock Selection • 2. Extraction & Purification • 3. Polymerization Routes • 4. Material Properties ...
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