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Center for Plastics Innovation
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Center for Plastics Innovation (CPI) at the University of Delaware is an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
CPI focuses on pioneering research to transform the lifecycle of plastics from waste to valuable resources through innovative deconstruction, upcycling, and recycling processes.
Mission
The mission of CPI is to tackle the global challenge of plastic waste by advancing the science of polymer deconstruction and upcycling. CPI's research aims to develop catalysts, processes, and materials that enable the conversion of plastic waste into high-value chemicals, fuels, or new polymers, contributing to environmental sustainability and circular economy principles"About CPI". Center for Plastics Innovation. https://cpi.udel.edu/about/..
Parent organization
CPI is led by the University of Delaware and operates under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, specifically as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers initiative.
Legislation
CPI was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, without specific legislative action, as part of efforts to address environmental sustainability.
Partners
- University of Chicago
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- University of Pennsylvania
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory"Partners". Center for Plastics Innovation. https://cpi.udel.edu/partners/.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't specified, but CPI involves researchers from the University of Delaware and its partners.
Organization structure
CPI's structure is centered around:
- Research Thrusts: Including catalysis for polymer deconstruction, upcycling strategies, and new polymer synthesis.
- Collaborative Research: Combining expertise from chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
Leader
CPI is led by a [Director].
Divisions
- Catalyst and Process Development for Plastic Deconstruction
- Upcycling of Plastic Waste
- Synthesis of Novel Polymers from Waste"Research". Center for Plastics Innovation. https://cpi.udel.edu/research/.
List of programs
- Development of catalysts for plastic breakdown
- Research into chemical recycling technologies
- Exploration of new materials derived from plastic waste
Last total enacted budget
CPI was awarded $14.5 million for a five-year period from 2020 to 2025 by the U.S. Department of Energy"UD leads frontier research on plastics problem". University of Delaware. https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2020/july/plastics-innovation-center-energy-frontier-research/..
Staff
CPI involves scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students from the University of Delaware and other partner institutions.
Funding
Funding for CPI comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, aimed at transforming plastic waste management.
Services provided
CPI provides research services focused on developing technologies for plastic degradation, upcycling, and the creation of sustainable materials from plastic waste, contributing to environmental solutions and economic opportunities.
Regulations overseen
CPI does not oversee regulations but conducts research that could inform future policies on plastic waste management.
Headquarters address
221 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716
History
CPI was established to address the growing issue of plastic waste by leveraging scientific research to innovate in the recycling and upcycling of plastics. Since its inception, it has made significant strides in understanding the chemistry behind plastic transformation for sustainability.