Nanocellulose is the next generation of renewable materials for the development of high-performance products. While nanocelluloses produced from different extraction methods share a common molecular backbone, their structure, properties, surface chemistry, cost, and practical uses can vary greatly.
Single-use plastics, such as those used for filtration, are a significant contributor to the plastic waste problem. Plant-derived nanofibres have many advantages, such as being natural, abundant, biodegradable, and are exceptionally light and strong.
AIBN’s scientists have developed a method of extracting nanofibres from spinifex, which can be used to make products such as condoms as thin as a human hair.
On International Womens’ Day, we asked AIBN’s Dr Nasim Amiralian what advice she would give to her 16-year-old self, if she could mentor a younger Nasim.
Sugarcane waste could be a key ingredient in tackling plastic pollution, with an AIBN researcher receiving funding to turn the green waste into sustainable packaging.
AIBN's Dr Nasim Amiralian is leading a project on developing a new generation of sustainable composite materials designed specifically for electric vehicles.
