Molecular-Scale Engineering of Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Hydrogels

Prof. Danielle Mai, Stanford University Chemical Engineering Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF) 6:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: May 16 at 1pm) Abstract: Polymer hydrogels that respond to external stimuli including pH, light, Read more

Sustainable Polymer Designs via Robust Dynamic Covalent Bonds

Prof. Zhibin Guan, Chemistry Dept., UC Irvine Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF) 6:30 PM Online via Zoom, Registration required. Learn more and register Abstract: This talk will discuss our recent progress in developing sustainable thermoset polymers that Read more

Microporous and Degradable Polymers for a Sustainable Future

Prof. Yan Xia, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF) 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: October 26th at 1pm) Abstract: Innovative polymer chemistry plays an important role in achieving Read more

Tightly-Bound Polymers

Prof. Frank Blum, Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: September 21st at 1pm) Abstract: Tightly-bound polymer can be described as those polymer segments Read more

Extreme Mechanics of Soft Functional Materials

Prof. Lihua Jin, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum August 16, 6-7pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Deadline Aug. 15@1pm) Soft robotics and stretchable electronics are transforming the Read more

Polymeric Fibers with Novel Antibacterial and Antiviral Functions

Prof. Gang Sun, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: July 19, 1pm) Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous Read more