Oregon State University

the laboratory of Kaichang Li that invented the soy-adhesive mechanism and pioneered mussel-protein-inspired adhesion, anchoring the science the industry now runs on.

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United States
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CNEUUS
polymers-materials
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AffiliationOregon State University, College of Engineeringengineering.oregonstate.edu
Research focusbio-based and environmentally friendly adhesives, including soy-based adhesives inspired by mussel proteins, formaldehyde-free and isocyanate-free adhesives for cross-laminated timber, and vegetable oil-based pressure-sensitive adhesivesengineering.oregonstate.edu · research.engr.oregonstate.edu · epa.gov
FacilityMaterials and Catalysis research group; laboratory located at 201 Gleeson Hall and 102 Richardson Hall, Oregon State Universitycfpub.epa.gov · engineering.oregonstate.edu
GrantEPA Grant SU836026 for Developing Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic Mulch (2011–2012)cfpub.epa.gov
PublicationsNumerous peer-reviewed journal articles, patents, and books on bio-based adhesives and polymersengineering.oregonstate.edu · recognition.oregonstate.edu · research.engr.oregonstate.edu
Principal staffKaichang Li (Professor); team includes Anlong Li (postdoctoral research associate) and various graduate and research assistants such as Jian Huang (former senior faculty research assistant)engineering.oregonstate.edu · research.engr.oregonstate.edu

Independent sources: cfpub.epa.gov · engineering.oregonstate.edu · epa.gov · recognition.oregonstate.edu · research.engr.oregonstate.edu

Technologies
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Bio-adhesives (industrial scale)polymers-materialsLow

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