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2025

Journal Article

Structure-property relationships in crosslinked saturated polyester-hexa(methoxymethyl)melamine (HMMM)/organo-hectorite nanocomposite coatings

Song, Shuning, Edwards, Grant, Lin, Weikang, Zhao, Xiujuan, Chen, Tianzhen, Huang, Han, Heitzmann, Michael, Lu, Mingyuan, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren (2025). Structure-property relationships in crosslinked saturated polyester-hexa(methoxymethyl)melamine (HMMM)/organo-hectorite nanocomposite coatings. Progress in Organic Coatings, 208 109513, 109513. doi: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109513

Structure-property relationships in crosslinked saturated polyester-hexa(methoxymethyl)melamine (HMMM)/organo-hectorite nanocomposite coatings

2025

Journal Article

Wood/PHAs biocomposites with mechanical properties comparable to conventional plastics: Model-based prediction and experimental validation

Mathel, Vincent, Aziz, Shazed, Guo, Xiao, Bertling, Karl, Rakić, Aleksandar D., Heitzmann, Michael T. and Vandi, Luigi-Jules (2025). Wood/PHAs biocomposites with mechanical properties comparable to conventional plastics: Model-based prediction and experimental validation. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 194 108916, 108916. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108916

Wood/PHAs biocomposites with mechanical properties comparable to conventional plastics: Model-based prediction and experimental validation

2025

Journal Article

Continuum Percolation in Anisotropic Rectangles: The Role of Excluded Area and Average Connectivity at the Threshold

Singh, Danvendra, Agrawal, Daivik, Chatterjee, Avik P., Kudisonga, Christian, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Rawal, Amit (2025). Continuum Percolation in Anisotropic Rectangles: The Role of Excluded Area and Average Connectivity at the Threshold. Advanced Theory and Simulations. doi: 10.1002/adts.202500580

Continuum Percolation in Anisotropic Rectangles: The Role of Excluded Area and Average Connectivity at the Threshold

2025

Journal Article

A Predictive Framework for the Elastic Modulus of Recycled Carbon-Fiber Needlepunched Nonwoven Materials: Integrating Process and Structure

Rawal, Amit, Singh, Danvendra, Singh, Raghvendra, Kudisonga, Christian, Heitzmann, Michael, Zink, Mareike, Szenti, Imre and Kukovecz, Akos (2025). A Predictive Framework for the Elastic Modulus of Recycled Carbon-Fiber Needlepunched Nonwoven Materials: Integrating Process and Structure. Mechanics of Materials, 209 105411, 105411-209. doi: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2025.105411

A Predictive Framework for the Elastic Modulus of Recycled Carbon-Fiber Needlepunched Nonwoven Materials: Integrating Process and Structure

2025

Journal Article

Tensile Strength of Continuous and Disordered Fibrous Mats: A Tale of Two-Length Scales

Rawal, Amit, Singh, Danvendra, Maurya, Alok, Szenti, Imre, Kukovecz, Akos, Kudisonga, Christian and Heitzmann, Michael (2025). Tensile Strength of Continuous and Disordered Fibrous Mats: A Tale of Two-Length Scales. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 46 (13) 2400943, e2400943. doi: 10.1002/marc.202400943

Tensile Strength of Continuous and Disordered Fibrous Mats: A Tale of Two-Length Scales

2025

Journal Article

Synthesis and Characterization of DOPO Modified Tetraglycidyl Eugenol Cyclic Siloxane Resins Cured with Tannic Acid

Senanayake, Rusheni B., Gan, Houlei, Liu, Dan, Basnayake, Asanka P., Heitzmann, Michael T. and Varley, Russell J. (2025). Synthesis and Characterization of DOPO Modified Tetraglycidyl Eugenol Cyclic Siloxane Resins Cured with Tannic Acid. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 310 (4) 2400342. doi: 10.1002/mame.202400342

Synthesis and Characterization of DOPO Modified Tetraglycidyl Eugenol Cyclic Siloxane Resins Cured with Tannic Acid

2024

Journal Article

Partially bio-derived phosphazene-tannic acid microspheres as fire retardant additives for an epoxy tannic acid resin system

Senanayake, Rusheni Bhagya, Gan, Houlei, Liu, Dan, Zhang, Juan, Basnayake, Asanka P., Heitzmann, Michael T. and Varley, Russell J. (2024). Partially bio-derived phosphazene-tannic acid microspheres as fire retardant additives for an epoxy tannic acid resin system. Composites Part B: Engineering, 287 111831, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111831

Partially bio-derived phosphazene-tannic acid microspheres as fire retardant additives for an epoxy tannic acid resin system

2024

Journal Article

A geometric model for the number of fibers caught by the barbed needle in the needlepunching process

Singh, Danvendra, Rawal, Amit, Shukla, Siddharth, Kudisonga, Christian, Heitzmann, Michael, Szenti, Imre and Kukovecz, Akos (2024). A geometric model for the number of fibers caught by the barbed needle in the needlepunching process. Textile Research Journal, 94 (23-24), 2876-2880. doi: 10.1177/00405175241268611

A geometric model for the number of fibers caught by the barbed needle in the needlepunching process

2024

Journal Article

Tribological and mechanical characterization of glass fiber polyamide composites under hydrothermal aging

Khakbaz, Hadis, Basnayake, Asanka Pradeep, Harikumar, Akshay Krishna Ambika, Firouzi, Mahshid, Martin, Darren and Heitzmann, Michael (2024). Tribological and mechanical characterization of glass fiber polyamide composites under hydrothermal aging. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 227 110870, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110870

Tribological and mechanical characterization of glass fiber polyamide composites under hydrothermal aging

2024

Journal Article

A DOPO-eugenol linear siloxane as a highly effective liquid flame retardant also imparting improved mechanical properties to an epoxy amine network

Gan, Houlei, Senanayake, Rusheni B., Nunna, Srinivas, Zhang, Juan, Basnayake, Asanka P., Heitzmann, Michael T. and Varley, Russell J. (2024). A DOPO-eugenol linear siloxane as a highly effective liquid flame retardant also imparting improved mechanical properties to an epoxy amine network. Chemical Engineering Journal, 498 155293, 155293. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.155293

A DOPO-eugenol linear siloxane as a highly effective liquid flame retardant also imparting improved mechanical properties to an epoxy amine network

2024

Journal Article

Manufacture and structural performance of modular hybrid FRP–timber thin-walled beams

Cui, Weiqi, Gattas, Joseph M. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2024). Manufacture and structural performance of modular hybrid FRP–timber thin-walled beams. Construction and Building Materials, 435 136705, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136705

Manufacture and structural performance of modular hybrid FRP–timber thin-walled beams

2024

Journal Article

Graphene/graphene oxide and melamine as synergistic additives for polyester nanocomposite coatings

Zhao, Yitian, Lin, Weikang, Edwards, Grant, Zou, Yanbin, Zhao, Xiujuan, Song, Shuning, Heitzmann, Michael, Martin, Darren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth, Lu, Mingyuan and Huang, Han (2024). Graphene/graphene oxide and melamine as synergistic additives for polyester nanocomposite coatings. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 320 129384. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.129384

Graphene/graphene oxide and melamine as synergistic additives for polyester nanocomposite coatings

2024

Journal Article

Analysis of tire/gripper slip forces during the handling of large off-the-road tires

Knights, P.F., Joseph, S., McInnes, L. and Heitzmann, M.T. (2024). Analysis of tire/gripper slip forces during the handling of large off-the-road tires. Journal of Industrial Safety, 1 (1) 100007, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jinse.2024.100007

Analysis of tire/gripper slip forces during the handling of large off-the-road tires

2024

Journal Article

Mechanical properties and scratch recovery of nanoclay/polyester composite coatings for pre-coated metal (PCM) sheets

Lin, Weikang, Zhao, Yitian, Edwards, Grant, Guo, Qiang, Chen, Tianzhen, Song, Shuning, Heitzmann, Michael, Martin, Darren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth, Lu, Mingyuan and Huang, Han (2024). Mechanical properties and scratch recovery of nanoclay/polyester composite coatings for pre-coated metal (PCM) sheets. Composites Part B: Engineering, 273 111217, 111217. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111217

Mechanical properties and scratch recovery of nanoclay/polyester composite coatings for pre-coated metal (PCM) sheets

2024

Journal Article

Assessment of the tribological performance of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6 under harsh abrasive environments

Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2024). Assessment of the tribological performance of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6 under harsh abrasive environments. Tribology International, 191 109059. doi: 10.1016/j.triboint.2023.109059

Assessment of the tribological performance of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6 under harsh abrasive environments

2023

Journal Article

Towards three‐dimensional printed thermal conductive polymeric composites using a binary‐composite hybrid based on boron nitride nanoparticles and micro‐diamonds

Khakbaz, Hadis, Sayyar, Sepidar, Beirne, Stephen, Heitzmann, Michael and Innis, Peter C. (2023). Towards three‐dimensional printed thermal conductive polymeric composites using a binary‐composite hybrid based on boron nitride nanoparticles and micro‐diamonds. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 44 (21) 2300335, e2300335. doi: 10.1002/marc.202300335

Towards three‐dimensional printed thermal conductive polymeric composites using a binary‐composite hybrid based on boron nitride nanoparticles and micro‐diamonds

2023

Conference Publication

Finite element analysis of composite mooring tensioner springs in wave energy converters

Cai, Yuanzhen and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2023). Finite element analysis of composite mooring tensioner springs in wave energy converters. 42nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2023), Melbourne, Australia, 11-16 June 2023. New York, NY, United States: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/omae2023-105262

Finite element analysis of composite mooring tensioner springs in wave energy converters

2023

Journal Article

Influence of Counter-Face Grit Size and Lubricant on the Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Glass Fibres

Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin, Martin, Darren, Firouzi, Mahshid and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2023). Influence of Counter-Face Grit Size and Lubricant on the Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Glass Fibres. Tribology Letters, 71 (3) 102, 1-22. doi: 10.1007/s11249-023-01774-9

Influence of Counter-Face Grit Size and Lubricant on the Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Glass Fibres

2023

Journal Article

Residual compressive strength of filament wound hybrid glass/carbon fibre reinforced polymer tubes after exposure to elevated temperature

Abolfazli, Milad, Bazli, Milad, Rajabipour, Ali, Heitzmann, Michael, Pourasiabi, Hamid, Wang, Hao and Arashpour, Mehrdad (2023). Residual compressive strength of filament wound hybrid glass/carbon fibre reinforced polymer tubes after exposure to elevated temperature. Composite Structures, 316 117050, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117050

Residual compressive strength of filament wound hybrid glass/carbon fibre reinforced polymer tubes after exposure to elevated temperature

2023

Journal Article

Cure cycle optimisation of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure through the use of TTT diagrams

Fernando, Shanelle, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Heitzmann, Michael and Fernando, Dilum (2023). Cure cycle optimisation of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure through the use of TTT diagrams. Construction and Building Materials, 383 131332, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131332

Cure cycle optimisation of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure through the use of TTT diagrams