Research within the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres is divided into three Programs:
Program 1: Short Fibres and Nanofibres
This program focuses on development of the emerging short fibre and nanofibre industry. Short fibres and nanofibres have very high surface to volume ratio and have found application in diverse areas including high performance filtration, energy generation and storage devices, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Research will include expansion of the range of polymer systems which can be processed, and enabling scale-up of manufacturing platforms. It will also focus on specific applications of these fibres, including as textile treatments and biomedical applications.


Industrial Partners:
- HeiQ Pty Ltd
- Xefco Pty Ltd
- Cytomatrix Pty Ltd
Chief Investigators:
- Professor Tong Lin
- Professor Joselito Razal
- Professor Luke Henderson
- Associate Professor Jingliang Li
- Associate Professor Alessandra Sutti
- Associate Professor Nolene Byrne
Research Fellows:
- Dr Marzieh Parhizkar
- Dr Surya Subianto
- Dr Amol Patil
- Dr Nathan Thompson
- Dr Julie Sharp
PhD student:
- Dominic Renggli – Stabilisation of natural polymer derived (short) fibres for use in aqueous formulations
Program 2: Carbon fibre composites
This program focuses on advanced development of high performance carbon fibre reinforced composite materials. These materials, with the combination of high strength and light weight, are playing critical roles in advanced aerospace, renewable energy and civil engineering structures.


Industrial Partners:
- Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd
- Quickstep Automotive Pty Ltd
Chief Investigators:
- Professor Russell Varley
- Professor Bronwyn Fox
- Professor Joselito Razal
- Professor Luke Henderson
- Associate Professor Minoo Naebe
- Associate Professor Nolene Byrne
- Dr Mandy de Souza
Research Fellows/Engineers:
- Mr Dale Atwell
- Dr Sima Kashi
- Dr Sahar Nagashian
- Mr Paul Andrews
PhD students:
- Saman Ghadi – Understanding residual stress in composites and its impact upon durability
- Jaehoon Choi – Composite structural batteries
Program 3: High value-added applications
This program focuses on high value-added applications for fibres; development of a complete prosthetic device for damaged eardrum reconstruction, and development of comfortable and abrasion resistant protective apparel (completed in 2020).


Industrial Partners:
- Ear Science Institute Australia Inc.
- Draggin Jeans Pty Ltd (until 2020)
Chief Investigators:
- Associate Professor Rangam Rajkhowa
- Dr Christopher Hurren
- Professor Luke Henderson
- Professor Joselito Razal
- Associate Professor Nolene Byrne
Research Fellow:
- Dr Ben Allardyce
PhD Students:
- Beini Zeng – Development of an up-cycling process for denim waste using ionic liquids (completed)
- Mina Bayattork – Creating biomimetic fibrous silk scaffolds from hydrogels by controlling ice formation
- Ken Aldren Usman – Novel resin-free high performance multi-functional materials
- Yijun Qian – Utilization of two dimensional nanocomposites as membranes for gas separation, water purification and nanogenerators