University of Queensland Makes Strides in PHA Development

In the Biocomposites Project at The University of Queensland's Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM), significant progress has been made in the development of PHA biocomposites. A 20% weight native fibres PHA Biocomposites have been successfully created, exhibiting superior mechanical properties and ductility when compared to conventional polypropylene (PP). The industrial-scale processability of these biocomposites has been confirmed through collaboration with SDI Plastics, the project's core partner.

The provided illustration offers a concise overview of the extensive research conducted in 2022. Continuing into this year, efforts are focused on further optimizing the properties of PHAs to unlock new applications and accelerate their global market adoption.