Chemicals from corn may bond durable plastic materials
Chemicals extracted from corn may one day be used to produce durable, heat-resistant plastic parts, thanks to research conducted by Distinguished Professor Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan.
Sun Grant project explores adding cellulose fibers to asphalt
Assistant professor Rouzbeh Ghabchi led a Sun Grant study to determine whether cellulose fibers, harvested from agricultural residue and forest byproducts, can be integrated into asphalt pavement mixtures.
Gent becomes North Central Sun Grant regional director
Professor Stephen Gent of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is the regional director of the North Central Sun Grant Center.
SDSU scientist extracts cellulose from cornstalks
Assistant professor Srinivas Janaswamy is extracting cellulose from corn stover and solubilizing it to make strong, biodegradable films.
Seo receives award to study cross-laminated timber for bridges
Cross-laminated timber has grown substantially in popularity for use in exterior walls, floors, partition walls and roofs. However, it has not been used in highway bridges in the United States.
Clover improves soil quality, feeds biofuels crop
A four-leaf clover might bring good luck, but a stand of Kura clover can produce healthier soil—in the long run, according to a South Dakota State University study.
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