In the latest issue of U of T Magazine, Professor Emma Master (ChemE) discusses how she is using plants to create new materials and chemicals.

The article poses the question: What if we could make plastic from renewable biomaterials instead of environmentally harmful petrochemicals?

“The implications could eventually affect large segments of the economy,” states the article, “Research by Master and others in the field could lead to new kinds of organic packaging to replace Styrofoam, plastic wrap and drink cartons – and new markets for wood and other fibres.”

To read the full article on Professor Master, visit the U of T Magazine site.