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Research interests
The Hillmyer Research Group efforts focus on the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of advanced macromolecular materials.
We strive to establish structure-property relationships and to discover and develop technologically important applications of polymers. We use modern polymer synthesis techniques that include various controlled polymerizations and selective polymer modifications, and these synthetic efforts provide the foundation for most projects. Ultimately, we aim to combine contemporary polymer synthesis with detailed molecular, morphological and property characterization to expand our knowledge of fundamental polymer science and advance new technologies.
Our spotlight areas of research include the development of sustainable polymers from renewable resources and hybrid macromolecular structures that combine disparate polymeric elements into a single compound. As project areas are often interrelated, our group encourages and embraces collaboration. In addition to collaborations between members of the Hillmyer Group, several formal cooperative relationships have been established with several other research groups at the University of Minnesota. The overall polymer science effort at the University of Minnesota is wide-ranging, and the extensive infrastructure and collaborative nature of the faculty truly fosters a unique research environment.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, California Institute of Technology
BS, University of Florida
External Positions
Editor in Chief, ACS Publications, Macromolecules
2018 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Finding, Capturing, and Destroying PFAS in Minnesota Waters
Arnold, B., Hillmyer, M. A. & Novak, P. J.
LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MN RES
7/1/23 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Sustainable Polyesters from Corn as Tomorrow's Advanced Plastics (Year 5 Work Plan)
MN CORN RES AND PROMOTION COUN
4/7/23 → 3/31/24
Project: Research project
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Betamethylvalerolactone downstream processing and applications development
Hillmyer, M. A. & Bates, F. S.
BIOMADE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
9/1/22 → 8/31/24
Project: Research project
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Poly(3-Hydroxyacids) Polymers from Long-Chain Epoxides
Hillmyer, M. A. & Ellison, C. J.
12/31/21 → 7/31/24
Project: Research project
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Rapidly compostable polyester plastics for on-site water bottle applications
Hillmyer, M. A. & Ellison, C. J.
12/9/21 → 12/8/25
Project: Research project
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Chemically Recyclable Linear and Branched Polyethylenes Synthesized from Stoichiometrically Self-Balanced Telechelic Polyethylenes
Jang, Y. J., Nguyen, S. & Hillmyer, M. A., Feb 21 2024, In: Journal of the American Chemical Society. 146, 7, p. 4771-4782 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamic Aliphatic Polyester Elastomers Crosslinked with Aliphatic Dianhydrides
Meyersohn, M. S., Haque, F. M. & Hillmyer, M. A., Oct 11 2023, In: ACS Polymers Au. 3, 5, p. 365-375 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Editorial
Hillmyer, M. A., Jan 10 2023, In: Macromolecules. 56, 1, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Effect of Poloxamer Binding on the Elasticity and Toughness of Model Lipid Bilayers
Van Zee, N. J., Peroutka, A. S., Hillmyer, M. A. & Lodge, T. P., May 30 2023, In: Langmuir. 39, 21, p. 7258-7267 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Filtration Performance and Fiber Shedding Behavior in Common Respirator and Face Mask Materials
Cao, Q., Kim, S. C., Ou, Q., Chung, H. Y., Chen, W., Durfee, W., Arnold, S., Hillmyer, M. A., Griffin, L. A. & Pui, D. Y. H., Mar 2023, In: Aerosol and Air Quality Research. 23, 3, 220387.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations
Datasets
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Supporting Data for "From Order to Disorder: Computational Design of Triblock Amphiphiles with 1 nm Domains"
Shen, Z., Chen, J., Vernadskaia, V., Ertem, S. P., Mahanthappa, M., Hillmyer, M. A., Reineke, T. M., Lodge, T. & Siepmann, I., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, May 11 2020
DOI: 10.13020/7zcr-w347
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Supporting data for Consequences of Grafting Density on the Linear Viscoelastic Behavior of Graft Polymers
Bates, F. S., Chang, A. B., Grubbs, R. H., Haugan, I. N., Hillmyer, M. A., Lin, T. & Maher, M. J., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, 2018
DOI: 10.13020/D6T97M, https://doi.org/10.13020/D6T97M
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Supporting Data for “Renewable, Degradable, and Chemically Recyclable Cross-Linked Elastomers”
Brutman, J. P., De Hoe, G. X., Hillmyer, M. A., Le, T. & Schneiderman, D. K., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, 2017
DOI: 10.13020/D6V599, https://doi.org/10.13020/D6V599
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Thermal Processing of Diblock Copolymer Melts Mimics Metallurgy
Arora, A., Bates, F. S., Dorfman, K., Hillmyer, M. A., Kim, K., Lewis III, R. M. & Schulze, M. W., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, 2017
DOI: 10.13020/D6QK5P, https://doi.org/10.13020/D6QK5P
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Entropically-driven macrolide polymerizations for the synthesis of aliphatic polyester copolymers using titanium isopropoxide
Hillmyer, M. A., Amador, A. G., Watts, A. & Neitzel, A. E., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Mar 11 2019
DOI: 10.13020/6qe9-kv23, https://doi.org/10.13020/6qe9-kv23
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Press/Media
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What should you do with all the ice packs in your meal delivery kits?
9/15/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Kids get their thumbs green at gardening camp in Moorhead
Brian L Buhr, Donald L Wyse & Marc A Hillmyer
8/9/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment