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Congrats A-Reum on winning the WIN Nanofellowship! Keep up the good work.  

Microplastics generated from industrial manufacturing of synthetic textiles, laundry or other sources have become an increasingly critical environmental pollution challenge. We are seeking researchers to join our multidisciplinary team to develop ways to resolve the problem of microplastic pollution by enabling a sustainable circular plastic economy. This fully funded position is part of a collaborative multi-group project at the University of Waterloo exploring human-impacted environments to develop innovative microplastic bio-recycling technologies.

Pengxiang, Mingrui, and Manyou's paper was published in iScience, entitled Nature-inspired robust hydrochromic film for dual anticounterfeiting. Congratulations all! 

Congratulations to Professor Boxin Zhao on being awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF)! He is leading a collaborative research initiative entitled ‘Synergistic photocatalytic and biocatalytic degradation for controlling microplastic pollution’ with Professors Trevor Charles, Steven Young, William Anderson, and Komal Habib to help resolve the problem of microplastic pollution, one critical global environmental challenge.

Pengxiang's paper was accepted by The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, entitled Water-Based Polyurethane for Sustainable Advanced Manufacture. Congratulations! 

Congratulations to Kuo on becoming a PhD holder! He has successfully completed such a milestone. Best wishes for the future. 

Pengxiang's paper was published by Journal of Materials Chemistry A, entitled Triple Non-covalent Dynamic Interactions Enabled Tough and Rapid Room Temperature Self-healing Elastomer for Next Generation Soft Antenna. Congratulations! 

Alek and Kuo's paper was published by Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, entitled Glycerol-Stabilized Algae-Mussel-Inspired Adhesives for Underwater Bonding. Congratulations. 

Sanjay and Lukas' paper was published by Journal of Materials Today Communications, entitled Recyclable Antimicrobial Sulphonated Poly(ether ether ketone)-Copper Films: Flat vs. Micro-Pillared Surfaces. Great job! 

Congratulations to Sanjay. He successfully defended his MASc thesis and also found a job in Sunwell Technologies Inc. Best of luck for your new endeavor and adventures!