The objectives of this project are development of core material for golf balls using soy meal or soybean-based chemicals; development of outer layer for golf balls using soybean-based polyurethanes; testing and optimization of properties of soybean-based golf balls; and develop technology/products for commercialization.

a) Development of core material for golf balls using soy meals or soybean-based chemicals

b) Development of outer layer for golf balls using soybean-based polyurethanes

c) Testing and optimization of properties of soybean-based golf balls

d) Develop technology/products for commercialization

a) Soybean meal based compounds for the inner core of a golf ball

b) Soybean oil/chemicals based polyurethanes coatings for the outer layer of a golf ball

c) File a patent and work towards commercialization of the developed technology/products in partnership with Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council

d) Involve undergraduate and graduate students along with research associates in this project

e) Create a public awareness regarding value-added applications of soybean by presenting the outcome of the project in seminars at Pittsburg State University and in conferences (after protecting intellectual properties)

This project plans to utilize soy meals which are mostly considered as low-value materials. Utilizing low-cost soybean materials for such value-added applications will provide significant financial benefits to soybean growers.