Session: Biopolymers I: Peptide/Protein-Based Hydrogels, Biopolymer Mechanics, and Structure–Property Relationships

This session will focus on the synthesis and structure-property relationship of biopolymers made from biological/biomimetic building blocks (e.g., amino acids, nucleic acids, peptoids, or monolignols), and/or synthesis from bio-based and bio-renewable sources. Biopolymers include but not limited to fusion proteins conjugated with synthetic polymers, polypeptides, cellulose or lignin. These polymers may be amorphous, semi-crystalline or supramolecular gels. Experimental results, simulations, theoretical/modeling and applications are equally welcome. ***Note to faculty candidates: please include a note to the session chair during submission to alert them to your status***