Kate Parker
Scientist
Dept of manufacturing bioproducts,SCION
Crown Research Institute
New Zealand
Biography
Biopolymer foams and foaming technology
Research Interest
Dr Kate Parker is a chemist who is developing new packaging materials using biomaterials. Kate’s particular field of interest is biopolymer foams as alternatives to expanded polystyrene.
Publications
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"Parker K, Garancher JP, Shah S, Fernyhough A (2011) Expanded polylactic acid – an eco-friendly alternative to polystyrene foam. J Cell Plast 47: 233-243."
