BioPACIFIC MIP Highlights
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Understanding the Nucleation and Growth of ZIF-8 Polymorphs

This study addresses a significant knowledge gap in MOF nucleation and growth mechanisms, particularly regarding the formation of different polymorphs. The findings highlight the importance of studying prenucleation phases and provide insights into the role of PNCs in determining final polymorphs.

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High-Titer Production of Olivetolic Acid in Engineered Fungal Host

A non-plant biosynthetic pathway that produces olivetolic acid (OA) has been elucidated.

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2021 Biopolymers Elementary Workshop for Teachers

As part of its outreach mission, BioPACIFIC MIP sponsored a ‘Biopolymers Elementary Workshop’ for elementary and middle school teachers.

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Modular 3D-Printed Polymer Networks

A strategy for making a new class of additive manufacturing resins has been developed.

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Digital Light Processing of Dynamic Bottlebrush Materials

3D printing resins that generate super-soft, dynamic, and self-healable elastomers.

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Differential Dynamic Microscopy for the Characterization of Polymer Systems

Differential Dynamic Microscopy or “dynamic light scattering on a microscope” enables access to sample dynamics across a wide range of scattering wave-vectors using video microscopy, enabling contemporary polymer science experiments that would otherwise be difficult or impossible with standard light scattering techniques.

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Uncertainty Quantification and Estimation in Differential Dynamic Microscopy

A statistical analysis that reduces computational times by 25-120 times in Differential Dynamic Microscopy (DDM), was achieved.

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New Photopatterning Platform

Adducts of cyclopentadienone–norbornadiene (CPD–NBD) have been developed and utilized in Diels–Alder based photopatterning of soft materials.

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Fellows Cohort Selected

This cohort of more than 20 fellows marks the official start of the BioPACIFIC MIP in-house research and training programs.

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First BioPACIFIC MIP Summer School

First BioPACIFIC MIP Summer School took place virtually, August 2-5, 2021

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BioPACIFIC MIP Advanced X-ray Available to Users

New X-ray Facility Brings Synchrotron-level Capabilities to BioPACIFIC MIP