The Center for Sustainable Polymers is one of DOST’s Niche Centers in the Regions (NICER) under the Science for Change Program (S4CP). The Center is a multi-disciplinary research and training facility which addresses the problems and gaps in the R&D for bio-based or renewable polymers to create a productive and symbiotic environment in research, development, and ultimately, commercialization of sustainable polymer products for industrial and medical applications.
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March 27, 2025
A sustainable method to enhance concrete performance by integrating multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and silica fume.
March 4, 2025
A sustainable method to enhance zinc oxide nanoparticles using κ-carrageenan, a natural extract derived from seaweed.
February 28, 2025
An innovative method to strengthen soft soil using Portland cement, rice husk ash, and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs).
December 8, 2024
A revolutionary approach to wastewater treatment using a recyclable and eco-friendly material derived from coconut oil.
November 5, 2024
Bio-based polyurethane in cement mortar increases strength and abrasion resistance for sustainable industrial flooring.
September 30, 2024
Integrating upcycled plastic fillers into polyurethane foam strengthens its mechanical properties and effectively lowers carbon emissions, supporting sustainable rigid foam applications.
September 19, 2024
Coconut oil-based polyurethane-urea hybrid coating enhances corrosion protection and mechanical durability for sustainable carbon steel applications.
September 18, 2024
Fish waste to biomaterial: ECM extraction from tilapia viscera using effective decellularization methods for potential applications in tissue regeneration.
August 4, 2024
Charru mussel shells to chitosan: Sustainable synthesis reveals antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, offering new waste management strategies.
June 20, 2024
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June 20, 2024
Coconut oil-based polyurethane (PU) foam: a highly efficient, sustainable, and recyclable material exhibiting superior sorption capacity and hydrophobic properties for effective oil spill remediation.
May 31, 2024
Innovative dual catalyst systems enhance the compressive strength of coconut-derived polyurethane (PU) foam by 26%, advancing sustainable insulation applications.
May 28, 2024
Hybrid polyols for sustainable polyurethane (PU): MATLAB simulations yield precise thermo-kinetic parameters, enhancing characterization processes and optimizing production efficiency.
May 7, 2024
Revolutionary transparent fire-retardant coating enhances safety and sustainability in architecture with natural phytic acid and eggshells.
April 30, 2024
Breakthrough in sustainable technology: eco-friendly TiO2 nanoparticles using kappa-carrageenan achieve remarkable efficiency in degrading harmful organic dyes.
March 9, 2024
A team of researchers led by Roger G. Dingcong has developed COPUAP, a novel coconut oil-derived ingredient, revolutionizing foam production. Compared to conventional options like p-CDEA, COPUAP significantly enhances foam strength and insulation.
March 8, 2024
Through the enabling environment of the Center for Sustainable Polymers, Louell Nikki Hipulan has developed COPUAP, a novel coconut oil-derived ingredient, revolutionizing foam production. Compared to conventional options like p-CDEA, COPUAP significantly enhances foam strength and insulation.
February 20, 2024
Guided by Dr. Ronald Bual, Dr. Hernando Bacosa, and the Biomedical Polymers Group of CSP, Fernan M. Arellano has successfully transformed waste tilapia scales into a valuable biomaterial through cutting-edge decellularization.
February 1, 2024
The Center for Sustainable Polymers home-grown research -'Flexible Polyurethane Foams Modified with Novel Coconut Monoglycerides-Based Polyester Polyols,' has achieved a remarkable feat by being selected as one of the cover arts to grace the latest ACS Omega issue, released on January 30, 2024.
January 17, 2024
A team of researchers led by Christine Joy Omisol and Blessy Joy Aguinid successfully uncovered a groundbreaking application for coconut oil in the production of flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF). High-molecular-weight polyester polyols were made from coconut monoglycerides and were used to create modified PU foams, which showed improved properties such as decreased density and enhanced tensile and compressive strength.
January 9, 2024
Acknowledging the impactful research led by Felrose P. Maravillas and her outstanding CSP team! A groundbreaking solution to global soil erosion using rice straw-based polyurethane foam (RSPF) blocks. This eco-friendly alternative, crafted with innovation and dedication, showcases remarkable potential in curbing soil loss under heavy rainfall conditions.
November 10, 2023
A team of researchers from the Center for Sustainable Polymers led by Dave Joseph Estrada has successfully developed an eco-friendly coconut oil-based polyol blend for bio-based waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) and WBPU-silane composite coatings.
November 6, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers proudly acknowledges Dr. Arnold Lubguban, Dr. Arnold Alguno, and Dr. Hernando Bacosa for their commendable recognition during the 9th Annual Balik Scientist Program Convention on 27 September 2023 at the Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga.
October 2, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers successfully engineered a revolutionary 3D biocomposite material. The newly synthesized polyurethane-activated carbon adsorbent material holds the potential to economically and ecologically address the removal of heavy metals, with a special focus on lead ions, from wastewater on a large scale.
August 27, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers discovers a new reaction pathway to produce polyglycerol polyester polyol (from coconut oil and glycerol) for thermoplastic polyurethane application.
August 7, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers successfully developed a faster and more reliable computational approach to determine the fractions of hydroxyl moieties present in both bio-based and petroleum-based polyols.
August 3, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers published a study that proposes an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based foam materials.
July 12, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers' team of researchers was able to synthesize a novel polyurethane foam-activated carbon composite material to effectively remove chromium in wastewater.
July 5, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers Program Leader Dr. Arnold Lubguban and Industry Coordinator Dr. Roberto Malaluan co-authored the book 'Chemometrics for Quantitative Determination of Terpenes Using Attenuated Total Reflectance–Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: A Pedagogical Laboratory Exercise for Undergraduate Instrumental Analysis Students' published by the American Chemical Society.
May 24, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers - Biomedical Polymers Group published a study aimed to assess the efficiency of tilapia bone demineralization. These findings provide a route for developing an effective demineralization protocol to extract high-quality ECM from fish bones, which could have important nutraceutical and biomedical applications.
April 27, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers' team of researchers approximated the rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) formulation utilizing a coconut-oil (CO)-based polyol with improved physico-mechanical properties through a computational alternative in the lens of the gel time of the RPUF formation.
April 13, 2023
We are thrilled to share that the Center for Sustainable Polymers bagged the 1st place Best Poster Award at the Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting poster competition for our paper on coconut oil-based polyurethane foam with superoleophilic/superhydro
-phobic properties.
March 24, 2023
Dr. Arnold Lubguban and Dr. Roberto Malaluan collaborate on a book article exploring the applications of data fusion in toxicology. The article, published on Elsevier Reference Module in Biomedical Sciences, delves into various methodological approaches utilized in data fusion architecture, with a focus on their use in toxicology and risk assessments.
February 21, 2023
The Center for Sustainable Polymers in collaboration with MSU-IIT's College of Engineering ended the Writer's Conclave Part 2 on a high note.
January 19, 2023
A team of researchers at CSP of MSU-IIT discovers a new reaction pathway for coconut oil to be utilized entirely as a polyol component in the production of rigid polyurethanes (PU) foams.
November 24, 2022
CSP's work on the characterization of decellularized extracellular matrix from milkfish (Chanos chanos) skin is published in Biomimetics.
September 12, 2022
Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology and the Ateneo de Davao University sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for research collaboration on sustainable polymers.
March 10, 2022
CSP is one of the Innovation-driven programs and initiatives at MSU-IIT presented to the USAID delegation.
October 8, 2021
CSP attends Virtual Press Conference on "Investing in R&D: Shaping the Philippine Innovation Landscape" by DOST-Science for Change Program.
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