Functional Aromatic Polyamide Brushes for RO Membranes

Project Info Functional Aromatic Polyamide Brushes for RO Membranes Stephen Boyes | sboyes@mines.edu The modification of surfaces with polymers is a field that has fascinated chemists and engineers for over half a century due to the unique ability of polymers to...

Microplastics in the environment

Project Info Microplastics in the environment Kim Williams | krwillia@mines.edu A report on marine plastics presented at the World Economic Forum in 2016 highlights the gravity of plastic pollution—“in 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the sea”. Key...

Biodegradable Nanofiber Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

Project Info Biodegradable Nanofiber Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering Stephen Boyes | sboyes@mines.edu Scaffolds play a pivotal role in the process of regenerating tissues in 3D. Recently there has been increasing interest in the use of scaffolds for bone tissue...