Polymeric materials are used for personal care products, drugs, tissues, organs, sensors, batteries, coatings among numerous applications. Currently, these products are made in organic solvents (e.g., methanol, butanol), which are toxic and incompatible for human use. Therefore, there is a need to make these products in water, which is biocompatible and environmentally friendly. The mass production of these materials will make these products accessible for public use. Water-soluble materials make the world greener and can replace products from these solvents.
For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat
Overview: It’s a special day, so with that comes a special edition of Grad Chat as we wrap up 2019.
Topic: Fundamental research in how the human foot functions during walking and running. Overview: We investigated how modifying the shape of the arch of...
A look at what graduate students can participate in during their studies that helps them personally, professionally and academically. For upcoming interviews check out...
