Translational Polymer Research Group (TPRG)
The University of Queensland
Formerly known as Centre for High Performance Polymers
The Translational Polymer Research Group undertakes research and development into the design, synthesis, characterisation, rheology, processing and flow simulation of polymer materials and composites. Research at the group draws on the following core skills: polymer and composite synthesis, polymerization and polymer analysis; characterisation, rheology, polymer processing and simulation; and polymer and composite material properties and performance.TPRG is a virtual centre that focuses on developing high performance polymers and composites for high value applications, using novel polymers, biopolymers/ecomaterials and nanostructured polymers. The team of around 50 researchers is drawn from Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Centre for Advanced Imaging, Materials Engineering, Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing Centre and Biomedical Sciences.
- Website
- https://www.chemeng.uq.edu.au/translational-polymer-research-group
- Organisation type
- University Research Centre
- Number of research staff
- 20-100 research staff
- Address
- Advanced Engineering Building, Level 6, The University of Queensland, Staff House Rd, St Lucia QLD 4072
Strengths and capabilities
- Polymer development
- Biomaterial formulation
- Flow property testing
- Polymer processing
- Composite processing
- Polymer flow simulation
- Nanocomposite materials development
Facilities and major equipment
- Polymer characterisation lab
- Polymer processing facility
- Extrusion facility
- Injection moulding
- Rheology lab
- Mini-processing lab
- Polymer failure testing lab
Lead researchers
- Professor Peter Halley—CRC Association Tech Transfer Award 2016 for degradable agricultural film
- Doctor Bronwyn Laycock—Joint CSIRO Medal for Research Achievement for her work on the extended wear contact lens
- Professor Darren Martin—Formed high performance polymer start-up company TenasiTech
Achievements of the centre
- CRC Association Technical Transfer Award (2016) for degradable agricultural film
- The establishment of start-up company TenasiTech Pty Ltd, which is commercialising a polymer nanocomposites platform
- Integration on sustainable polymers projects with Dow Sustainable Engineering Innovation Centre UQ
Key science sectors
More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Defence, aviation and space
- Engineering
- Environment and nature
- Food and agriculture
- Health and medical
- Mining/resources
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