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2024

Journal Article

Integrating PET chemical recycling with pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste via pressureless alkaline depolymerization in a hydrocarbon solvent

Konarova, Muxina, Batalha, Nuno, Fraga, Gabriel, Ahmed, Mohamed H.M., Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Integrating PET chemical recycling with pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste via pressureless alkaline depolymerization in a hydrocarbon solvent. Waste Management, 174, 24-30. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.11.023

Integrating PET chemical recycling with pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste via pressureless alkaline depolymerization in a hydrocarbon solvent

2024

Journal Article

Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in a biofilm by mixed culture phototrophic bacteria

Hülsen, Tim, Venturato, Daniel, Chan, Clement, Vandi, Luigi, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven, Stegman, Samuel, van Loosdrecht, Mark and Batstone, Damien J. (2024). Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in a biofilm by mixed culture phototrophic bacteria. Journal of Cleaner Production, 434 140001, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140001

Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in a biofilm by mixed culture phototrophic bacteria

2023

Journal Article

Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) multi-block copolymers comprising blocks of differing 3-hydroxyvalerate contents

Mai, Jingjing, Garvey, Christopher J., Chan, Clement Matthew, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2023). Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) multi-block copolymers comprising blocks of differing 3-hydroxyvalerate contents. Chemical Engineering Journal, 475 146175, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.146175

Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) multi-block copolymers comprising blocks of differing 3-hydroxyvalerate contents

2023

Journal Article

A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation

Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Halley, Peter (2023). A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation. Functional Composite Materials, 4 (1) 10. doi: 10.1186/s42252-023-00048-w

A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation

2023

Journal Article

Hazardous state lifetimes of biodegradable plastics in natural environments

Colwell, John, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul and Laycock, Bronwyn (2023). Hazardous state lifetimes of biodegradable plastics in natural environments. Science of the Total Environment, 894 165025, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165025

Hazardous state lifetimes of biodegradable plastics in natural environments

2023

Journal Article

Biodegradative controlled natural toxin release from Pimelea trichostachya-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) biocomposites: towards a sustainable intra-ruminal device

Yuan, Yue, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2023). Biodegradative controlled natural toxin release from Pimelea trichostachya-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) biocomposites: towards a sustainable intra-ruminal device. European Polymer Journal, 195 112202, 112202. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112202

Biodegradative controlled natural toxin release from Pimelea trichostachya-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) biocomposites: towards a sustainable intra-ruminal device

2023

Journal Article

Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-b-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) multi-block copolymers produced using diisocyanate chemistry

Mai, Jingjing, Pratt, Steven, Laycock, Bronwyn and Chan, Clement Matthew (2023). Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-b-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) multi-block copolymers produced using diisocyanate chemistry. Polymers, 15 (15) 3257, 3257. doi: 10.3390/polym15153257

Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-b-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) multi-block copolymers produced using diisocyanate chemistry

2023

Journal Article

Greenhouse gas emissions, land use and employment in a future global bioplastics economy

Jin, Yutong, Lenzen, Manfred, Montoya, Alejandro, Laycock, Bronwyn, Yuan, Zhiguo, Lant, Paul, Li, Mengyu, Wood, Richard and Malik, Arunima (2023). Greenhouse gas emissions, land use and employment in a future global bioplastics economy. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 193 106950, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.106950

Greenhouse gas emissions, land use and employment in a future global bioplastics economy

2023

Journal Article

Understanding the reaction of hydroxy-terminated poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) random copolymers with a monoisocyanate

Mai, Jingjing, Chan, Clement Matthew, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2023). Understanding the reaction of hydroxy-terminated poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) random copolymers with a monoisocyanate. Macromolecules, 56 (6), 2328-2338. doi: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02513

Understanding the reaction of hydroxy-terminated poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) random copolymers with a monoisocyanate

2022

Journal Article

Effect of toxic phthalate-based plasticizer on the biodegradability of polyhydroxyalkanoate

Chan, Clement Matthew, Lyons, Rebecca, Dennis, Paul G., Lant, Paul, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2022). Effect of toxic phthalate-based plasticizer on the biodegradability of polyhydroxyalkanoate. Environmental Science andTechnology, 56 (24), 17732-17742. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.2c06583

Effect of toxic phthalate-based plasticizer on the biodegradability of polyhydroxyalkanoate

2022

Journal Article

Utilisation of paunch waste as a natural fibre in biocomposites

Chan, Clement Matthew, Martin, Darren, Gauthier, Emilie, Jensen, Paul, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2022). Utilisation of paunch waste as a natural fibre in biocomposites. Polymers, 14 (18) 3704, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/polym14183704

Utilisation of paunch waste as a natural fibre in biocomposites

2022

Journal Article

Unravelling biodegradation and toxin release kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-based biocomposites in a simulated rumen environment: a preliminary study

Yuan, Yue, Gauthier, Emilie, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2022). Unravelling biodegradation and toxin release kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-based biocomposites in a simulated rumen environment: a preliminary study. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 33 e00498, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2022.e00498

Unravelling biodegradation and toxin release kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-based biocomposites in a simulated rumen environment: a preliminary study

2022

Journal Article

Characterisation of end groups of hydroxy-functionalised scl-PHAs prepared by transesterification using ethylene glycol

Mai, Jingjing, Chan, Clement Matthew, Colwell, John, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2022). Characterisation of end groups of hydroxy-functionalised scl-PHAs prepared by transesterification using ethylene glycol. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 205 110123, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110123

Characterisation of end groups of hydroxy-functionalised scl-PHAs prepared by transesterification using ethylene glycol

2022

Journal Article

Screening two biodegradable polymers in enhanced efficiency fertiliser formulations reveals the need to prioritise performance goals

Redding, M. R., Witt, T., Lobsey, C. R., Mayer, D. G., Hunter, B., Pratt, S., Robinson, N., Schmidt, S., Laycock, B. and Phillips, I. (2022). Screening two biodegradable polymers in enhanced efficiency fertiliser formulations reveals the need to prioritise performance goals. Journal of Environmental Management, 304 114264, 114264. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114264

Screening two biodegradable polymers in enhanced efficiency fertiliser formulations reveals the need to prioritise performance goals

2022

Journal Article

Probing peptide nanowire conductivity by THz nanoscopy

Solemanifar, Armin, Guo, Xiao, Donose, Bogdan C, Bertling, Karl, Laycock, Bronwyn and Rakić, Aleksandar D. (2022). Probing peptide nanowire conductivity by THz nanoscopy. Nanotechnology, 33 (6) 065503, 065503. doi: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac34a6

Probing peptide nanowire conductivity by THz nanoscopy

2022

Journal Article

Zeolite shape selectivity impact on LDPE and PP catalytic pyrolysis products and coke nature

Hasan, Md M., Batalha, Nuno, Fraga, Gabriel, Ahmed, Mohamed H. M., Pinard, L., Konarova, Muxina, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2022). Zeolite shape selectivity impact on LDPE and PP catalytic pyrolysis products and coke nature. Sustainable Energy and Fuels, 6 (6), 1587-1602. doi: 10.1039/d2se00146b

Zeolite shape selectivity impact on LDPE and PP catalytic pyrolysis products and coke nature

2021

Journal Article

Extraction and determination of the Pimelea toxin simplexin in complex plant-polymer biocomposites using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole Orbitrap mass spectrometry

Yuan, Yue, Hungerford, Natasha L., Gauthier, Emilie, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Yong, Ken W. L., Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2021). Extraction and determination of the Pimelea toxin simplexin in complex plant-polymer biocomposites using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole Orbitrap mass spectrometry. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 413 (20), 5121-5133. doi: 10.1007/s00216-021-03475-5

Extraction and determination of the Pimelea toxin simplexin in complex plant-polymer biocomposites using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole Orbitrap mass spectrometry

2021

Journal Article

Magnetic poly(acrylic acid)-based hydrogels for rapid ammonium sorption and efficient sorbent separation from sewage

Cruz, Heidy, Yap Gabon, Miriam, Salehin, Sirajus, Seviour, Thomas, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pikaar, Ilje (2021). Magnetic poly(acrylic acid)-based hydrogels for rapid ammonium sorption and efficient sorbent separation from sewage. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, 6 100097, 100097. doi: 10.1016/j.ese.2021.100097

Magnetic poly(acrylic acid)-based hydrogels for rapid ammonium sorption and efficient sorbent separation from sewage

2021

Journal Article

High-resolution micro-computed tomography reveals cracking in a hydrophobic composite; a new mechanism for mobilisation in controlled release applications

Levett, Ian, Donose, Bogdan C., Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2021). High-resolution micro-computed tomography reveals cracking in a hydrophobic composite; a new mechanism for mobilisation in controlled release applications. Biosystems Engineering, 203, 44-54. doi: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2020.12.001

High-resolution micro-computed tomography reveals cracking in a hydrophobic composite; a new mechanism for mobilisation in controlled release applications

2021

Journal Article

Role of catalyst support's physicochemical properties on catalytic transfer hydrogenation over palladium catalysts

Fraga, Gabriel, Santos, Mirella S., Konarova, Muxina, Hasan, M. D., Laycock, Bronwyn, Batalha, Nuno and Pratt, Steven (2021). Role of catalyst support's physicochemical properties on catalytic transfer hydrogenation over palladium catalysts. ChemCatChem, 13 (24), 5191-5202. doi: 10.1002/cctc.202101170

Role of catalyst support's physicochemical properties on catalytic transfer hydrogenation over palladium catalysts