What Puts the Bounce in Thermoplastic Elastomers
William Blasius, Rogers Corporation
Introduction to Olefinic TPEs
Jeff Munro, Dow, Inc
Introduction to Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Sat Nistala, The Lubrizol Corporation
Introduction to Styrenic TPEs
Aparajita Bhattacharya, Kraton Corporation
What is Behind the Drive for Circularity?
William Blasius, Rogers Corporation
Common Terms on Sustainable Feedstock Using the Mass Balance Approach
Johanne Wilson, BASF Corporation
Introduction to Carbon Capture
Satej Joshi, University of Akron
Introduction to biopolymers and biodegradability
Prof. Yael Vodovotz, The Ohio State University
TPE Material Preparation for Chemical Recycling
Dana Darley, EREMA North America, Inc
The Path to Sustainability Includes Plastics
Clayton Stoutenour, Emery Oleochemicals
High Performance Engineering Thermoplastics as Alternatives to Fluoropolymers
Kyle Mehringer, SABIC
Copolymerization of Carbon Dioxide as a feedstock for Enhanced Elastomers
James Egan, Univ. of Akron
Introduction to Alternative Matters at The Ohio State University
Prof. Yael Vodovotz, The Ohio State University
Enabling a Circular Economy using Advanced Recycling
Johanne Wilson, BASF Corporation
Lubrizol Engineered Polymers Sustainable Solutions
Vahab Solouki, The Lubrizol Corporation
Exolit OP terra flame retardants
Subra Narayan, Clariant Corporation
Foaming of Low Density TPE Using Gentrex System Equipped with the MuCell Physical Foaming Process: A Case Study on High Performance midsoles
Sam Dix, Trexel, Inc
Polyisobutylene-Polyurethane Elastomers for Medical Applications
Arsalan Pathan, University of Akron
Stretch-Responsive Constructs from Multi-Layers of TPEs and Unvulcanized Rubbers
Prof. Gary Wnek, Case Western University
Traditional and New Applications of Ionomers
Josh Enokida, Dow, Inc
Navigating the Diverse Landscape of Sustainability in Consumer Goods
Kushal Bahl, Teknor Apex
HSBC Solutions for Developing Sustainable TPE Compounds
Aparajita Bhattacharya, Kraton Corporation
Title TBD
Prakash Sanjeevaiah, Hexpol
Thermoplastic Elastomers with Low Product Carbon Footprint
Dr. Fut, Avient Corporation
Styrenic elastomer for use in high impact polypropylene
Yasushi Senda, Kuraray Co, Ltd.
Combination of Lightweight and Sustainable Raw Materials in Eco-Friendly TPE Compounds
Cameron Irvin, Kraiburg TPE Corporation
A Sustainable Future Enabled by Six Decades of Innovation
Kathryn Wright, Kraton Corporation
Water-Activated Elastomers to Mitigate Growing Global Environmental, Healthcare and Energy Challenges
Prof. Richard Spontak, North Caroline State University
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