Overview
Rutgers University is a research institution conducting advanced research in bioplastics and sustainable materials. Key initiatives include developing biodegradable polymers for medical applications, creating plant-based food packaging coatings, and engineering plastics that self-destruct at programmed speeds. The university also hosts spin-out companies like RenewCO2 that commercialize bioplastic technologies.
Primary Materials
Biodegradable polymers, plant-based biopolymers, polymer-peptide conjugates, carbon-derived plastic monomers
Market Segments
Medical devices, tissue engineering, food packaging, pharmaceutical delivery systems
Last updated: January 02, 2026