New-generation starch-based paper coatings [ 2003-07-01 - 2006-06-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Christopher Fellows (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Robert Gilbert (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr John Roper (Partner Investigator) ,  Honorary Professor Melissa Fitzgerald (Partner Investigator) ,  Professor Melissa Fitzgerald (Partner Investigator)

Brief description New-generation starch-based paper coatings. This project is to make a new hybrid biomaterial which encapsulates starch in a synthetic polymer latex for use in paper manufacture. A novel process has been devised for this by the parties. This project is the fundamental research and development needed to turn successful preliminary experiments into commercial reality; it involves a unique combination of cereal and polymer scientists and paper technologists. The product has the potential to set up a new industry to use starch from Australian cereal grains to replace imports and create new markets, as well as reducing environmental problems from paper manufacture.

Funding Amount $405,000

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