Upstream design
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Biomaterials made from seaweed
“Biomaterials made from seaweed offers many benefits.
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Helping the bioplastic industry navigate the use of microalgae
Informing decision making for algae-based processes through a technoeconomic framework.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Totally recyclable paint
The challenge Used and unwanted paint is commonly sent to landfill. The incorrect disposal of paint can lead to environmental […]
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Biodegradable plastics
The challenge One million tonnes of Australia's annual plastic consumption is single-use plastic such as that used in food packaging. […]
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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.