Evaluation of Fibrous Byproducts/Residues for Making Bio-Polymers

Roger Ruan, Professor
R. Vance Morey, Professor
Paul Chen, Senior Research Associate
Xuejun Pan, Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Xiangyang Lin, Research Fellow
Hanwu Lei, Research Assistant
Fei Yu, Research Assistant

Funding Source

AURI, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station

Objective

The objective of this project is to evaluate fibrous byproducts/residues for making bio-polyols, a feedstock for biodegradable polymers.

Need or Impact

This project screens a wide range of biomass available in Minnesota and explores the possibility of making biomaterials and biofuels. The project will result in more utilization of Minnesota biomass, which will in turn enhance economic development in rural Minnesota.

Project Status

In progress.