OUR SCIENCE

Research

At the interfaces of polymer organic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science.

Overview

The Abel group conducts research at the interfaces of polymer organic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science.

Living Polymerization & Sustainability

We develop new living polymerization reactions, guided by the growing energetic, environmental, and economic concerns associated with the production and end-of-life fates of synthetic materials.

Application-Driven Polymer Chemistry

We pursue application-driven polymer chemistry, where the desired chemical identity, thermomechanical properties, and end-use of the polymer materials are used to guide the development of new polymerization methods.

Methodology & New Reactions

We also take a methodology approach to discovering new polymerization reactions to push the field of polymer chemistry towards previously unobtainable control over polymer microstructure, architecture, and functionality.