Material Conversations: A Focus on Healthcare Applications and Silicones
| When | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Where | Materials Collection Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library, Second Floor View floor plan |
| Event type | Presentation |
| Series | Material Conversations |
Steven Mankoci (PhD in Polymer Science, University of Akron) and Yuwei Liu (PhD in Chemistry, University of Michigan) from Wacker Chemical will speak about silicone technology and applications in medical and healthcare settings, as well as broader developments within the industry and the development of products for cross disciplinary applications. They'll also discuss the journey from student to research scientist in materials research and implementation.
Variety of healthcare applications for silicone products, Wacker Chemical.
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Rebecca Mary Price · rpw@umich.edu
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