ORNL turning plants into plastic as part of new research project

ORNL turning plants into plastic as part of new research project featured image

Developing the next generation of biofuels and plant-based alternatives to petroleum-based plastics is happening at the new Center for Bioenergy Innovation in Oak Ridge.

The new center will be housed in the existing greenhouse and lab area of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ORNL is of one of four locations chosen for the new five-year research project beginning October 1.

Supported by the DOE Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research