Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Relevant Skills: -Polymer recycling to develop sustainable solutions. -Innovative solutions for improving sustainability via a circular economy approach, excellent understanding of natural sciences and engineering, and interdisciplinary research. -Ultra-high barrier rigid packaging [Melt extrusion, injection moulding and thermoforming] (Applied research: New technology developed for biodegradable PHBV-based containers). -Ultra-high barrier compostable multilayer flexible packaging [Compression moulding and lamination technique] (Applied research: New technology developed for home compostable coffee packaging). -Cast and blown films followed by uniaxial stretching for improving barrier properties in flexible packaging. -Home compostable cutlery [Injection moulding] (Applied research: New technology development). -Monolayer and multilayer biodegradable films using lab scale and pilot scale cast and blown film facilities. -Multilayer biodegradable films using lamination technique. -Compostable cellulose derivatives-based and wax-based coatings for high water vapor and grease barrier applications. -Biodegradable mulch films development using blown film extruder. -Cast and blown films followed by uniaxial stretching for improving barrier properties in flexible packaging, agricultural mulch films and other structural and advanced materials. -Biomass pyrolysis to produce Biochar/Biocarbon. -Polymer biodegradation in various environments [Disintegration, Industrial composting, home composting, marine biodegradation]. -Additive manufacturing (3D printing) using virgin and recycled polyolefins-based composites. -Condensation polymerization for developing innovative additives. -Chitin and Chitosan extraction, functionalization, and utilization in flexible packaging application. -Fundamental knowledge and expertise on developing additives/compatibilizers using twin screw extrusion compounding, compatibilization chemistry, surface treatments and polymer’s interaction with additives and fillers.