# All Biobased Polyphenol-Derived Adhesives

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of South Carolina at Columbia (SC) · $480,000

## Abstract

NON_TECHNICAL:

This project is supported by the Polymers Program of the Division of Materials Research. Adhesives are used in everything from buildings to cars, but many current products can have negative impacts on human health and the environment. This project uses plant-based compounds, such as polyphenols and vegetable oils, to create new types of adhesives that are both high-performing and biodegradable. The research will explore how the structure of these natural materials affects how well the adhesives bond and hold, with the goal of designing strong and sustainable alternatives to conventionally used materials. The work supports the national interest by creating and evaluating new adhesive materials and advancing manufacturing practices and promoting scientific progress in the important area of advanced polymeric materials. The project will enhance science education to everyone by incorporating research into university courses, developing new academic programs in polymer science, and engaging students from high school through graduate school in hands-on research. Public outreach activities, such as science workshops and demonstrations, will raise awareness of new earth-friendly materials and inspire future innovators.


TECHNICAL:

This research aims to develop fully biobased, high-performance adhesives by integrating polyphenol-derived epoxy resins with renewable phenolic compounds, epoxidized vegetable oils, and polycarboxylic acids. The study will systemati

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2524368
- **Awardee organization:** University of South Carolina at Columbia (SC)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** J22LNTMEDP73
- **PI:** Chuanbing Tang
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** BIO-RELATED MATERIALS RESEARCH, Sustainable Materials, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
- **Estimated total:** $480,000
- **Funds obligated:** $480,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2524368

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2524368, All Biobased Polyphenol-Derived Adhesives. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2524368. Licensed CC0.

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