SPE Thermoplastic Elastomers Conference | Online • October 27 & 28, 2025
SPE Thermoplastic Elastomers Conference | Online • October 27 & 28, 2025

Thermoplastic Elastomers: Technology and Fundamentals

SPE TPE Thermoplastic Elastomers Conference 2025 - Tutorial

SPE Thermoplastic Elastomers Conference 2025

Tutorials

This tutorial covers key topics in thermoplastic elastomers and sustainability, including the elasticity of thermoplastic elastomers, Olefinic TPEs, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, Styrenic TPEs, circularity, sustainable feedstock, carbon capture, and biopolymers with biodegradability.

What Puts the Bounce in Thermoplastic Elastomers
William Blasius, Rogers Corporation

Introduction to Olefinic TPEs
Jeff Munro, Dow, Inc

Introduction to Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Sat Nistala, The Lubrizol Corporation

Introduction to Styrenic TPEs
Aparajita Bhattacharya, Kraton Corporation

What is Behind the Drive for Circularity?
William Blasius, Rogers Corporation

Common Terms on Sustainable Feedstock Using the Mass Balance Approach
Johanne Wilson, BASF Corporation

Introduction to Carbon Capture
Satej Joshi, University of Akron

Introduction to biopolymers and biodegradability
Prof. Yael Vodovotz, The Ohio State University

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