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Biopolymer
Center for Energy Studies | Journal
Hierarchical Biopolymer-based Materials and Composites
The mass production and disposal of non-degradable fossil-based plastics is responsible for alarming environmental and social issues when not managed responsibly. Towards manufacturing environmentally-friendly materials, biopolymers, that is, polymers synthesized by living organisms, emerge as promising sustainable alternatives as they combine attractive mechanical properties, compostability, and renewable sourcing.
Rachel A. Meidl April 11, 2023
Oil Refinery in Thailand
Center for Energy Studies | Journal
Gain foreign investment, gain U.S. security ties?
Reversing a more typical pattern of using existing security ties to attract investors, Guyana and Qatar have demonstrated how two small states can use foreign direct investment by oil and gas firms to bolster security ties with the U.S., writes energy fellow Jim Krane in a new article for Resources Policy.
Jim Krane December 3, 2021
Windmills in the sunset
Center for Energy Studies | Journal
More Transitions, Less Risk: How Renewable Energy Reduces Risks from Mining, Trade and Political Dependence
An emerging perspective in U.S. public discourse claims that a buildout of renewable electricity would exacerbate supply risks, mining intensity, and import dependence. This ScienceDirect article from fellow Jim Krane and graduate student Robert Idel contends the opposite is true, demonstrating how transitioning to renewables hugely reduces the materials, mining and political risk involved compared to coal.
Jim Krane September 9, 2021
Jordan on Map
Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Journal
Public-private Divide: Cultural and Social Factors in Women's Attitudes Toward Cord Blood Banking in Jordan
Private cord blood banking is more widespread than public banking in Jordan, contributing to misinformation and unequal access to resources. The authors conducted surveys with women in Jordan to examine perspectives toward cord banking in the country in order to inform policymaking, ethics and education about the practice.
Monica M. Matsumoto, Rana Dajani, Kirstin R.W. Matthews September 6, 2018