This presentation will discuss connections that link polymer synthesis in supercritical CO<sub>2</sub> to cancer treatment and vaccines, non-flammable polymer electrolytes for lithium ion batteries, and 3D printing. I will attempt to show the value of versatility in applying one’s primary area of expertise to address pertinent questions in science and in society. I will discuss the key factors to enable a research effort to take shape in an effort to influence diverse fields and have a tangible impact in the private sector through the translation of discoveries into the marketplace.

Organic polymer chemistry in the context of novel processes

254th National Meeting (2017)

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