Joel Hooper
Principal Investigator
Monash University, Melbourne
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17 days ago
Bio-based polymers, colloids, hydrogels, barrier packaging
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I am an organic chemist and Senior Lecturer at Monash University, and deputy director of the BioPRIA Institute. My research interests include catalysis, polymer chemistry and cellulosic materials.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yzUHX8QAAAAJ&hl=en
https://www.biopria.com.au/ourpeople/dr-joel-hooper/
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Monash University, Melbourne
Cation-binding polysaccharides for tasteless electrolyte delivery
Modified polysaccharide materials that bind electrolyte cations to deliver salts without increasing salty taste perception. Based on sodium alginate functionalized with chelating groups or peptides, this technology enabl...
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Monash University, Melbourne
High barrier cellulose/pla films using in-situ polymerisation
Innovative cellulose/PLA films with exceptional water vapour barrier properties are comparable to HDPE, achieved through in-situ polymerisation. Ideal for food packaging, offering flexibility, heat tolerance, and biodegr...
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Joel Hooper
Principal Investigator
Monash University, MelbourneWork experience
Principal Investigator
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Food packaging technologySustainable packaging materials
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Food Chemistry & BiochemistryFood ScienceOrganic ChemistryPlastics
Last updated Sep 2026
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