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Tizazu Mekonnen
Principal Investigator
University of Waterloo
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9 months ago
Biobased polymers, sustainable packaging, adhesives, elastomers, polymer processing
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Holds issued patents in polysaccharide–rubber latex and elastomer masterbatches, and leads funded industry–academic projects in sustainable coatings, natural rubber processing, and nanocellulose. Translates biobased polymers into packaging, adhesives, filtration, and agri-food applications.
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University of Waterloo
Rubber composite coatings for high-performance paper barrier applications
Novel aqueous rubber latex and mineral filler composite coatings that deliver outstanding moisture, oxygen, and grease barrier performance on paper substrates. The coatings offer high flexibility, fold resistance, and re...
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University of Waterloo
Encapsulation of bioactives using nature-derived hydrophobic proteins
A novel encapsulation technology using corn zein and silk proteins for hydrophobic bioactives, offering eco-friendly alternatives to micro-plastic pollution. This method employs green chemistry to enhance encapsulation e...
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