Join the Appita Young Professionals Network for an engaging webinar exploring emerging cellulose materials and their potential packaging applications.  Hosted by the Appita Young Professionals Network, this event is open to all Appita members interested in packaging innovation and cellulose materials.

WEBINAR LINEUP

Moderator
Liam Methven, Chair Appita YPN (Fibre Research Manager, Varden Process)

Engineering Functional Nanocellulose Materials – Future Cellulose Options
Dr Nagmeh Nasiri
Research Fellow, Monash University
Discover how engineered nanocellulose materials are being designed to deliver enhanced mechanical, barrier and optical properties for next-generation packaging and other advanced applications.

Functionally Graded Cellulose Foam Packaging
Brayden Whitton
Chemical and Bioprocessing Engineer, Scion / University of Waikato
Learn how cellulose foam is being developed as a compostable alternative to expanded polystyrene and the research helping move this technology closer to commercial adoption.

What you will learn?

• Learn how cutting-edge nanocellulose engineering is creating high-performance materials with tailored mechanical, barrier and optical properties for next-generation applications.
• Gain insight into emerging cellulose technologies that could transform packaging and materials industries while supporting circular economy goals.
• Connect with two innovative early-career researchers who are advancing the commercial and industrial potential of cellulose-based materials in Australia and New Zealand.
• Understand how fundamental materials science and process engineering are helping move novel cellulose products from research concepts toward scalable industrial solutions.

Who should attend?

Young professionals, engineers, packaging technologists, researchers, students, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in the future of fibre-based packaging.

Free for Appita members. Register now to secure your place.
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