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Improving the toughness of biodegradable PHBV films

Improving the toughness of biodegradable PHBV films

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a family of biobased and biodegradable polymers that are attracting increasing interest as alternatives to conventional plastics. Produced from renewable resources and biodegradable in appropriate environments, PHAs offer significant potential for reducing the environmental impacts associated

Lisa Pope2026-08-24T16:24:40+10:00August 24, 2026|

2026 Research & Training Symposium Brings Researchers Together on Minjerribah

2026 Research & Training Symposium Brings Researchers Together on Minjerribah

The ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites welcomed HDR students, early career researchers, investigators and collaborators to its annual Research & Training Symposium at UQ's Moreton Bay Research Station on Minjerribah from 17-19 June 2026. Bringing together researchers from

Lisa Pope2026-08-04T16:47:07+10:00July 4, 2026|

Bio‑based Coating Development with Earthodic

Bio‑based Coating Development with Earthodic

Suleshi Gedara PhD Researcher | School of Chemistry & Physics | QUT October 2025 – January 2026 | 3 months Company Spotlight Earthodic Pty Ltd is a Brisbane-based climate-tech startup pioneering bio-based barrier coatings for paper packaging.

Lisa Pope2026-04-22T14:52:34+10:00April 21, 2026|

Bioplastics Landscape Mapping with APCO

Bioplastics Landscape Mapping with APCO

Sita Bantha Magar PhD Researcher | Business School | The University of Queensland July 2026 – January 2026 | 6 months Company Spotlight Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation driving sustainable packaging in Australia.

Lisa Pope2026-04-21T15:00:38+10:00April 20, 2026|

Early‑Career Sustainability Placement with City of Gold Coast

Early‑Career Sustainability Placement with City of Gold Coast

Dr Katrin Kockler Postdoctoral Research Fellow | School of Chemical Engineering | The University of Queensland November – December 2025 | 3 Weeks Company Spotlight City of Gold Coast Council is one of Australia’s largest local governments,

Lisa Pope2026-04-21T14:58:38+10:00April 20, 2026|

Closing the loop on polyurethane through recycling

Closing the loop on polyurethane through recycling

Polyurethane (PU) is one of the most versatile classes of plastics used today. Polyurethane foams are found in everyday products such as furniture, mattresses, insulation, packaging, automotive interiors, coatings, sealants and adhesives. By adjusting their formulation, polyurethanes can be

Lisa Pope2026-09-10T16:33:32+10:00April 17, 2026|

Global study finds strong public concern about plastics and support for solutions

Global study finds strong public concern about plastics and support for solutions

A new international study led by researchers from the ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites has found that concern about plastics is widespread across the globe, with strong public support for action to address their environmental impacts. Published

Lisa Pope2026-08-24T16:25:32+10:00April 2, 2026|

Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Packaging with Lifecycles

Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Packaging with Lifecycles

Caitlin Welsh PhD Researcher | School of Chemical Engineering | The University of Queensland February – August 2024 | 6 months Company Spotlight Lifecycles is a Melbourne-based consultancy specialising in lifecycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability solutions. For

Lisa Pope2026-04-20T16:31:02+10:00April 1, 2026|

Rheology of starch-based resins with Plantic Technologies

Rheology of starch-based resins with Plantic Technologies

Sam Lawless PhD Researcher | School of Chemical Engineering | The University of Queensland April – August 2023 | 5 months Company Spotlight Plantic Technologies is a Melbourne-based leader in renewable and compostable packaging. Using non-GMO corn

Lisa Pope2026-03-25T15:48:59+10:00March 25, 2026|

Resin and Coating Development with Plantic Technologies

Resin and Coating Development with Plantic Technologies

Sewwandi Jaburegoda Pathiranage PhD Researcher | School of Chemistry & Physics | QUT September 2025 – January 2026 | 4 months Company Spotlight Plantic Technologies is a Melbourne-based leader in renewable and compostable packaging. Using non-GMO corn

Lisa Pope2026-04-30T17:05:34+10:00March 25, 2026|