Nanocellulose reinforced elastomers
Project Summary
This project involves the application of our patented spinifex nanocellulose technology for the reinforcement of ultra-thin and strong condoms and surgical gloves, and more durable compounded rubber materials. Achieving the optimal chemistry and formulation to enhance the unique properties of these materials for commercial applications presents a lucrative commercial opportunity.
Patents and Publications
PCT Patent - D.J. Martin and N. Amiralian, The University of Queensland, “Nanocomposite Elastomers” – Priority 8 Dec, 2014, PCT 7 Dec, 2015 (PCT/AU2015/050773)
Alireza Hosseinmardi, Pratheep K. Annamalai, Lianzhou Wang, Darren Martin, Nasim Amiralian. Reinforcement of natural rubber latex using lignocellulosic nanofibers isolated from spinifex grass. Nanoscale, 2017,9, 9510-9519


