Engineering cellulose fiber materials for targeted applications
We have developed novel chemical methods for the surface modification and polymer grafting of cellulose fibers. We have demonstrated applications in of cellulose materials in thermoresponsive and self-healing materials, high-barrier packaging materials, water absorbents and 3D-printable hydrogels. Examples of our recently published work is given below. We are seeking commercial partners to develop these methods for targeted applications.
"Self-healing and thermo bonding nanocellulose-vitrimer films" Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 2026, 301. "Engineering cellulose nanofibril–polylactide composite films for high water vapor barrier food packaging" Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2026, 139569. "Single-Step Grafting of a Thermoresponsive RAFT Polymer from Nanocellulose by Radical Decarboxylation" ACS Polymers Au, 2026, 214.
About Monash University, Melbourne
Monash University is a comprehensive public research university and one of Australia’s largest, known for scale, interdisciplinarity, and an applied orientation. Its Melbourne-based technology precinct brings together university laboratories, pilot-scale and prototyping suites, and company R&D groups alongside government research organizations to enable co-development and rapid iteration. Integration with a major hospital network supports clinical trials and translation, while structured industry placements and doctoral partnerships create a robust talent pipeline for corporate R&D. Research is backed by competitive funding from the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council, and state and federal programs that incentivize industry collaboration. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation, with pathways to incubation and investment within the precinct.
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