Biomaterials & Bioprocessing Center

The Biomaterials and Bioprocessing Center is led by Associate Professor Galen Suppes in chemical engineering. At this center, we research ways to use biomass to produce materials and chemicals that can help reduce American dependence on imported fuels. Among our most successful projects is our research into technologies that convert natural glycerin, derived from vegetable oils and animal fats, into propylene glycol that can be used to make biodiesel fuel and antifreeze. We also are researching ways to make urethane foams out of soybean oil rather than petroleum-derived chemicals, and to convert fats and oils into energy-storing materials.

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