Warren Grigsby
Senior Scientist & Research Leader
Dept of manufacturing bioproducts SCION
Crown Research Institute
New Zealand
Biography
Dr Warren Grigsby is a chemist with specialised experience in polymers and adhesives. His research focuses on developing wood-based materials and composites that incorporate high-performance bonding agents. Warren is leading the development of bio-based adhesive and polymer systems that can be used as substitutes for chemicals derived from petroleum.
Research Interest
Specialist in synthetic and polymer chemistry applications across a range of materials and products, Modification and applications of polyphenolic lignins and tannins
Publications
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Gaugler M, Grigsby WJ (2009) Thermal Degradation of Condensed Tannins from Radiata Pine Bark. J Wood Chem Techn 29: 305 – 321.
