Diao Research Group (IMAGE) New York University Caption NYU chemist Tianning Diao (left) and her lab will work to develop chemical methods to repurpose poly(acrylic acid) as new functional materials. Credit Diao Research Group/NYU Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.