Overview
Personal Profile
At NREL, Rarosue Amaraibi contributes to two key projects: the BOTTLE consortium's methanolysis of polyethylene terephthalate project and a U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office project focusing on recyclable reinforced fiber polymers. Her work involves conducting assessments, research planning, and scientific communication to guide experimental efforts in developing sustainable and scalable recycling technologies. These projects aim to address critical challenges in plastic recycling, particularly focusing on upcycling single-use multilayer plastic films and improving recyclability of advanced materials used in vehicle manufacturing. Through this research, she strives to create innovative solutions for a more sustainable future in materials science and engineering.
Education/Academic Qualification
PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida
Master, Global Sustainability, University of South Florida