Sankar: Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials

Sankar: Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials

Author: Lindsey MacDonald
Event Date: August 26, 2025
“Nearly 99% of the plastics produced today are made from petrochemicals derived from oil or gas, which often must be imported from outside the United States,” Sankaranarayanan said. “We want to take advantage of locally available materials, such as those commonly used throughout the state of Indiana.”
 

 

Related Link: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q3/researchers-leverage-advanced-bioengineering-techniques-to-develop-plastics-made-from-sustainable-biomaterials/