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Self-reinforced biopolymer composites (2022–2025)

Abstract:
This project will pioneer high performance and biodegradable composites using self-reinforced biopolymer composites. Composites can have poor properties due to interfacial issues, and this reduces their performance. By producing a fully self-reinforced (where the fibre and the polymer are the same type of polymer) polymer composites, the project will develop a way to improve properties, increase the use of biobased materials, and improve recyclability and biodegradability. Outcomes include greater understanding of design of self-reinforced biopolymer composites structure, processing and properties. This will produce opportunities for high performance biobased composite manufacturing and a growing circular plastics economy for Australia.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Peter Halley

    Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Luigi Vandi

    Senior Lecturer
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council