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Eric Cochran
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Saber Chemical, Inc.
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Sustainable plastics — cradle-to-grave
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We are creating the future of thermoplastics and thermosets, with interests in bio-based monomers, bioadvantaged polymers, recycled and upcycled content, biodegradation. Scalability, value, and performance come first!
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Trojan horse repeat units for chemically recyclable PET polyesters

Specialized comonomers that act as internal catalysts in PET, enabling rapid chemical recycling under mild conditions while preserving PET-like mechanical and barrier properties. Compatible with existing recycling infras...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Plant surface adherent biodegradable polymers for targeted pesticide release

Biodegradable, non-microplastic-forming polymer carriers engineered to adhere to plant surfaces and deliver pesticides in a controlled manner. These powder and mulch-film formulations reduce pesticide volume, minimize ru...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Glycerol-derived water-based adhesive for PHA bioplastic films

A water-based polyacrylated glycerol (PAG) adhesive designed for use with PHA and other bioplastic films. Leverages glycerol-ketal acrylate chemistry to bond PHA substrates to metal and ink layers, offering a sustainable...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Aqueous dispersions of soybean oil acrylate polymers for barrier coatings

Soybean-oil-based polymer dispersions for paper and paperboard barrier coatings. Poly(acrylated epoxidized soybean oil) (PAESO) is a bio-derived thermoplastic elastomer manufactured at commercial scale that can be applie...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Fully compostable impact-modified PLA foam for sustainable disposable packaging

Compostable PLA foam technology combining high impact strength (up to 350 J/m), tensile strength (900 MPa modulus), and heat resistance (>100°C) for disposable cup and packaging applications. Built on soybean oil-based c...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Low-density microsphere-enhanced biodegradable injection molding resins

Revolutionary biodegradable resins with embedded hollow microspheres reduce density and enhance strength. Ideal for packaging, these resins offer full compostability, recyclability, and compatibility with standard inject...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Biodegradable ketal-linked cationic polymers for sustainable applications

Saber Chemical, Inc. introduces biodegradable cationic polymers utilizing ketal-linked diacrylate crosslinkers for enhanced environmental safety. These polymers degrade under mild conditions, offering applications in ant...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Circular performance polymers for enhanced food packaging

Discover renewable core-shell polymers (CSPs) that improve the mechanical and barrier properties of biobased resins, ideal for circular food packaging. CSPs derived from upcycled glycerol enhance PLA, PHA, and PBS resins...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Circular polymers: renewable PLA-PHA composite solutions for food packaging

Explore a renewable PLA-PHA composite designed to enhance the mechanical performance of biobased films for food packaging. This innovative blend offers improved impact resistance and durability while maintaining biodegra...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Aeso-based reactive crosslinking for sustainable materials

Innovative acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) crosslinkers offer customizable crosslink densities and biodegradability, suitable for applications like polymer concrete overlays. This sustainable technology aims to e...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

SOLACE: sustainable epoxy curatives from epoxidized soybean oil

Saber Chemical, Inc. introduces SOLACE, a sustainable epoxy curative derived from epoxidized soybean oil. It offers an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based polymercaptans, curing effectively at low temperatures, a...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Degradable polymer-based slow-release insecticide systems

Innovative degradable polymer-based systems for controlled insecticide release, offering long-lasting bug prevention with reduced odor and exposure. Suitable for outdoor use, these systems utilize PHA and other biodegrad...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Clay grafted nanoparticles for enhanced HDPE packaging

Introducing novel nanocomposite barriers using clay grafted nanoparticles for HDPE packaging. This technology significantly improves barrier properties, reducing chemical permeation without affecting recyclability. Ideal...

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Saber Chemical, Inc.

Catalytic conversion of fatty acids using solid-supported palladium

Saber Chemical, Inc. presents a catalytic process utilizing solid-supported palladium to convert fatty acids in crude glycerine into fatty alkenes. This method reduces Total Fatty Acid (TFA) content, enhancing purity and...

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Eric Cochran
Principal Investigator
Saber Chemical, Inc.
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Principal Investigator
2006 - Present
Principal Investigator
2025 - Present
Postdoctoral Scientist
2004 - 2005
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