|
2026 Journal Article Technoeconomic analysis of extreme halophilic manufacture of polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastics from sugar: understanding cost sensitivity to feedstock price, fermentation performance and the extraction methodLevett, Ian, Bai, Xue, Lant, Paul, Laycock, Bronwyn, Brunner, Manuel and Pratt, Steven (2026). Technoeconomic analysis of extreme halophilic manufacture of polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastics from sugar: understanding cost sensitivity to feedstock price, fermentation performance and the extraction method. Bioresource Technology, 445 134078, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134078 |
|
2026 Journal Article Photoautotrophic polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) accumulation in mixed purple bacteria using formate, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxideGhazali Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Adib, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven, Sepúlveda-Muñoz, Cristian A. and Batstone, Damien J. (2026). Photoautotrophic polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) accumulation in mixed purple bacteria using formate, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Bioresource Technology, 445 134134, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134134 |
|
2026 Journal Article The Diversity of Plastisphere Bacterial and Fungal Communities Differs between Biodegradable Polymer Types in SoilLyons, Rebecca, Chan, Clement M., Hodal, Catherine M. E., Parry, Andrew R., Lant, Paul, Pratt, Steven, Laycock, Bronwyn and Dennis, Paul G. (2026). The Diversity of Plastisphere Bacterial and Fungal Communities Differs between Biodegradable Polymer Types in Soil. Microbial Ecology, 89 (1) 56. doi: 10.1007/s00248-025-02677-z |
|
2025 Journal Article Tailoring agrichemical release kinetics through material design: understanding the counterintuitive effect of matrix hydrophobicityLevett, Ian, Liao, Minjie, Pratt, Chris, Redding, Matthew, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2025). Tailoring agrichemical release kinetics through material design: understanding the counterintuitive effect of matrix hydrophobicity. Chemical Engineering Journal, 525 169725, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.169725 |
|
2025 Journal Article Grafting 1-dodecene onto inherently isotactic biologically-derived poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) to induce tacticity changeWalchle, Cole, Chaléat, Céline, Lant, Paul, Lawless, Samuel, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2025). Grafting 1-dodecene onto inherently isotactic biologically-derived poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) to induce tacticity change. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 333 (Part 2) 148666, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.148666 |
|
2025 Journal Article Formate-driven photoautotrophic growth and biopolymer storage in anaerobic purple bacteriaGhazali Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Adib, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Batstone, Damien J. (2025). Formate-driven photoautotrophic growth and biopolymer storage in anaerobic purple bacteria. Bioresource Technology, 434 132753, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2025.132753 |
|
2025 Journal Article Relative to a common phthalate, citrate-based plasticizers exert minimal impact on plastisphere bacterial community composition during biopolymer biodegradationLyons, Rebecca L., Parry, Andrew R., Chan, Clement Matthew, Hodal, Catherine M. E., Sun, Jiarui, Lant, Paul A., Pratt, Steven, Laycock, Bronwyn and Dennis, Paul G. (2025). Relative to a common phthalate, citrate-based plasticizers exert minimal impact on plastisphere bacterial community composition during biopolymer biodegradation. Environmental Science and Technology, 59 (32), 17173-17187. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.5c01660 |
|
2025 Journal Article Public attitudes towards plastics in Australia are surprisingly constant in a changing worldDilkes-Hoffman, Leela, Ross, Helen, Laycock, Bronwyn, Lant, Paul and Pratt, Steven (2025). Public attitudes towards plastics in Australia are surprisingly constant in a changing world. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 219 108329. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108329 |
|
2025 Journal Article A new tool to screen biodegradable polymers as technically and commercially viable fertiliser coatingsLevett, Ian, Pratt, Steven, Agarwal, Ayush, Lant, Paul and Laycock, Bronwyn (2025). A new tool to screen biodegradable polymers as technically and commercially viable fertiliser coatings. Science of the Total Environment, 976 179371, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179371 |
|
2025 Journal Article Reduction of RuO2 nanoparticles supported on silica by organic molecules: a strategy for nanoparticle redispersionFraga, Gabriel, Konarova, Muxina, Massin, Laurence, Deshan, Athukoralalage Don K., Rackemann, Darryn, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Batalha, Nuno (2025). Reduction of RuO2 nanoparticles supported on silica by organic molecules: a strategy for nanoparticle redispersion. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 13 (10), 7445-7460. doi: 10.1039/d4ta08563a |
|
2025 Journal Article Quantifying urea permeability through biodegradable PHBV/PBAT thin filmsAmaraweera, Sumedha, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul, Laycock, Bronwyn and Levett, Ian (2025). Quantifying urea permeability through biodegradable PHBV/PBAT thin films. Polymer, 344 129466, 129466. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2025.129466 |
|
2025 Journal Article The impact of functional additives on biodegradable plastic biodegradation in natural terrestrial and composting environmentsChan, Clement Matthew, Yim, Serena, Lant, Paul, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2025). The impact of functional additives on biodegradable plastic biodegradation in natural terrestrial and composting environments. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 55 (10), 708-731. doi: 10.1080/10643389.2024.2443284 |
|
2024 Journal Article Do biodegradable plastics increase public acceptance of littering?Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela, Lant, Paul, Ross, Helen, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Do biodegradable plastics increase public acceptance of littering?. Environmental Research Communications, 6 (12) 121002, 1-8. doi: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad9817 |
|
2024 Journal Article Lifetimes and mechanisms of biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in estuarine and marine field environmentsRead, Tracey, Chaléat, Céline, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul and Chan, Clement Matthew (2024). Lifetimes and mechanisms of biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in estuarine and marine field environments. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 209 (Part A) 117114, 117114. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117114 |
|
2024 Journal Article Solvent-based synthesis, structural elucidation and thermal characterisation of free radical grafted PHBVLawless, Samuel, Laycock, Bronwyn, Lant, Paul and Pratt, Steven (2024). Solvent-based synthesis, structural elucidation and thermal characterisation of free radical grafted PHBV. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 229 110976. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110976 |
|
2024 Journal Article A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymersLaycock, Bronwyn G., Chan, Clement M. and Halley, Peter J. (2024). A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymers. Progress in Polymer Science, 157 101874, 101874. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2024.101874 |
|
2024 Journal Article The extensional rheology of biodegradable polymers determines their propensity to be film blownLawless, Samuel, Laycock, Bronwyn, Lant, Paul and Pratt, Steven (2024). The extensional rheology of biodegradable polymers determines their propensity to be film blown. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 227 110888. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110888 |
|
2024 Journal Article The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trialsRead, Tracey, Chan, Clement Matthew, Chaléat, Céline, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Lant, Paul (2024). The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials. Science of The Total Environment, 931 172771, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172771 |
|
2024 Journal Article Synthesis and physical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based block copolymers: a reviewMai, Jingjing, Kockler, Katrin, Parisi, Emily, Chan, Clement Matthew, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Synthesis and physical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based block copolymers: a review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 263 (Part 1) 130204, 130204. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130204 |
|
2024 Journal Article Evaluating novel biodegradable polymer matrix fertilizers for nitrogen‐efficient agricultureWitt, Torsten, Robinson, Nicole, Palma, Ana C., Cernusak, Lucas A., Pratt, Steven, Redding, Matthew, Batstone, Damien J., Schmidt, Susanne and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Evaluating novel biodegradable polymer matrix fertilizers for nitrogen‐efficient agriculture. Journal of Environmental Quality, 53 (3), 287-299. doi: 10.1002/jeq2.20552 |
