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Colloidal Lignin Particles: From Industrial By-Product to Functional Colloidal Materials for a Sustainable Future

Kraft lignin is a major industrial by-product of the pulp and paper industry, currently used primarily as low-value fuel. There are economic and environmental incentives to utilize kraft lignin for materials applications, however, its compositional variability and chemical complexity remains a major barrier to commercial use. Colloidal lignin particles (CLPs) have emerged as a promising strategy for reducing the heterogeneity of technical lignins by generating spherical particles with narrow size distribution.

Enhancing the Properties of Latex-based Coatings with Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals

Water-based polymerization methods, such as emulsion polymerization, offer improved sustainability by reducing or eliminating volatile organic compound use.1 The US paints and coatings market has exhibited a yearly increase in demand, with the waterborne segment leading the largest market share. The demand for eco-friendly products is expected to positively impact market growth in the coming years.2 Both academia and industry have shown interest in cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), derived from biological sources, typically using sulfuric acid hydrolysis.

Peter J. Dunn Awards for Green Chemistry & Engineering Impact in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Peter J. Dunn Awards were established in 2016 by the ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable (ACS GCIPR) to recognize excellence in the research, development and execution of green chemistry that demonstrates compelling environmental, safety and efficiency improvements over current technologies in the pharmaceutical industry and its allied industrial partners. The inaugural award was given to Peter J. Dunn of Pfizer, and the award was subsequently named in his honor.

ACS Award for Creative Invention

Purpose

To recognize a single inventor for the successful application of research in chemistry and/or chemical engineering that contributes to the material prosperity and happiness of people.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Rising Stars in Green Chemistry Education Award

To recognize outstanding early-career scholars who have committed to a significant focus on green chemistry and/or sustainability in curricula for teaching chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.

Two awards will be given annually. Each award will consist of a certificate, a $1,000 honorarium, and travel support for the awardee and one student (up to $2,000 each) to attend the annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference (GC&E) to receive the award and present their work.

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