Upstream design

Bioplastics Innovation Hub

Together with Murdoch University, we have launched the Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100 per cent compostable plastic.

Biomaterials made from seaweed

“Biomaterials made from seaweed offers many benefits.

Helping the bioplastic industry navigate the use of microalgae

Informing decision making for algae-based processes through a technoeconomic framework.

Plastics designed for insect digestion

The challenge Plastics design and research has an increased focus on the overall life-cycle and end-fate. Historically, many strategies incorporate […]

Biopolymer composite formulation and processing

The challenge The world is rapidly trying to adapt biopolymers to replace fossil fuel-based plastics in a range of applications […]

Recyclable-by-Design for polymers

The challenge Thermoset polymers and their composites are extensively applied in a wide range of industries. The long-life cycle, superior […]

Bioproduction platform for microalgal biopolymers

The challenge Considering that plastic waste can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, there is an inherent […]

Totally recyclable paint

The challenge Used and unwanted paint is commonly sent to landfill. The incorrect disposal of paint can lead to environmental […]

Biodegradable plastics

The challenge One million tonnes of Australia's annual plastic consumption is single-use plastic such as that used in food packaging. […]

Sprayable biodegradable agricultural mulch

We have developed an environmentally-friendly, sprayable biodegradable polymer membrane product that can help farmers produce more during harvest, on the same land area, while using less water, nutrients and agrochemicals.