Session: Renewable Polymers and Intermediates Technology

Achieving material sustainability will require transformative approaches that deliver cost-effective, high-performance polymers, sourced renewably or engineered for recyclability. This effort requires multidisciplinary strategies that integrate modern technologies from the chemical industry with innovative solutions to challenges such as feedstock variability, processing complexities, separation hurdles, and unique structure-property relationships. This session focuses on advancements in process and product development for sustainable polymers and intermediates, including innovations that combine economic viability, market-driven performance, and alignment with circular economy principles. Topics of interest include polymer synthesis and reaction engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, materials science, and engineering, all of which contribute to the creation of cutting-edge, sustainable materials.