Brett Helms

Energy policy and regulation

A novel type of recyclable plastic polymer developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that features reversible chemical bonds instead of the immutable bonds found in conventional plastics.

The field of chemistry dealing with large molecules (polymers) composed of smaller repeating units (monomers) that form the basis of all plastics.

California

Research project to develop an endlessly recyclable plastic polymer with reversible chemical bonds that can be easily dissolved and reformed without quality degradation.

An endlessly recyclable plastic polymer featuring reversible chemical bonds that dissolve in a 12-hour acid bath, allowing core units to be separated from additives and reassembled repeatedly in a closed-loop cycle.