Michael Rocco O’Krepky ‘27, Melika Niakosari ‘27, Vasilisa Palkova ‘27, and Ria Vij ‘27 present their research on chemical recycling and upcycling of plastic waste. Their work focuses on developing sustainable chemical reactions for degrading PET plastic into its monomers using hydrolysis, followed by upcycling of those products, as well as determining the specific most effective reaction conditions.
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Science & Tech at Steinmetz
May 15, 2025
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About the Contributors
Abby Trzepla, Sci-Tech Editor
Abby Trzepla ’27 is the current Sci-Tech Editor for Concordiensis and a Biology major from New Jersey, interested in all things related to the natural world. Outside of the newspaper, she likes taking art classes at Union and going on hikes.
Sienna Chambial, Pop Culture Editor
Sienna Chambial ’27 is the current Pop/Culture Editor at Concordiensis. She is a Mathematics and Geoscience double major at Union College from India. A huge extrovert, she loves talking to people around campus and uncovering their opinions on topics ranging from academics and extracurriculars to fashion and entertainment. Sienna is the co-president of Students of South Asia and Bhangra Union, and is also a member of the Honor Council.