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Brenda Prager

Principal Investigator

University of Mississippi

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Surface Modification of Cellulose for Packaging Applications

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The Prager research group investigates modifications to cellulose fibers to introduce specific functionality to the paper, such as superhydrophobicity, added mechanical strength, and thermal barrier properties, to expand the usage of paper in food packaging and disposable food-service products.

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University of Mississippi

Food-grade wax impregnation for hydrophobic paper-based packaging materials

Impregnation technology using food-grade waxes and sizing agents such as alkyl ketene dimers to enhance hydrophobicity and mechanical strength of paper and board substrates for food packaging, disposable cups, plates, an...

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Brenda Prager

Principal Investigator

University of Mississippi

Work experience

Monash University, Melbourne

Postdoctoral Scientist

2001 - 2006

University of Mississippi

Principal Investigator

1995 - 2006

University of Melbourne