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2019

Journal Article

Insights into the biodegradation of PHA/wood composites: micro- and macroscopic changes

Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Insights into the biodegradation of PHA/wood composites: micro- and macroscopic changes. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 21 e00099, e00099. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2019.e00099

Insights into the biodegradation of PHA/wood composites: micro- and macroscopic changes

2019

Journal Article

Public attitudes towards plastics

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela Sarena, Pratt, Steven, Laycock, Bronwyn, Ashworth, Peta and Lant, Paul Andrew (2019). Public attitudes towards plastics. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 147, 227-235. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.05.005

Public attitudes towards plastics

2019

Journal Article

Influence of different nanocellulose additives on processing and performance of PAN-based carbon fibers

Jiang, Edward, Maghe, Maxime, Zohdi, Nima, Amiralian, Nasim, Naebe, Minoo, Laycock, Bronwyn, Fox, Bronwyn L., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Influence of different nanocellulose additives on processing and performance of PAN-based carbon fibers. ACS Omega, 4 (6), 9720-9730. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.9b00266

Influence of different nanocellulose additives on processing and performance of PAN-based carbon fibers

2019

Journal Article

The rate of biodegradation of PHA bioplastics in the marine environment: a meta-study

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela Sarena, Lant, Paul Andrew, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2019). The rate of biodegradation of PHA bioplastics in the marine environment: a meta-study. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 142, 15-24. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.03.020

The rate of biodegradation of PHA bioplastics in the marine environment: a meta-study

2019

Journal Article

Understanding the effect of copolymer content on the processability and mechanical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/wood composites

Matthew Chan, Clement, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Ma, Yiming, Chen, Guo-Qiang, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Understanding the effect of copolymer content on the processability and mechanical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/wood composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 124 105437, 105437. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2019.05.005

Understanding the effect of copolymer content on the processability and mechanical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/wood composites

2019

Journal Article

Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers

Xie, Fengwei, Zhang, Tianlong, Bryant, Peter, Kurusingal, Valsala, Colwell, John M. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers. Progress in Polymer Science, 90, 211-268. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.12.003

Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers

2019

Journal Article

Understanding the mobilisation of a nitrification inhibitor from novel slow release pellets, fabricated through extrusion processing with PHBV biopolymer

Levett, Ian, Pratt, Steven, Donose, Bogdan C., Brackin, Richard, Pratt, Chris, Redding, Matthew R and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Understanding the mobilisation of a nitrification inhibitor from novel slow release pellets, fabricated through extrusion processing with PHBV biopolymer. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 67 (9) acs.jafc.8b05709, 2449-2458. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b05709

Understanding the mobilisation of a nitrification inhibitor from novel slow release pellets, fabricated through extrusion processing with PHBV biopolymer

2019

Journal Article

Biomimetic peptide nanowires designed for conductivity

Creasey, Rhiannon C. G., Mostert, A. Bernardus, Solemanifar, Armin, Nguyen, Tuan A. H., Virdis, Bernardino, Freguia, Stefano and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Biomimetic peptide nanowires designed for conductivity. ACS Omega, 4 (1), 1748-1756. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.8b02231

Biomimetic peptide nanowires designed for conductivity

2018

Journal Article

Sorbents can tailor nitrogen release from organic wastes to match the uptake capacity of crops

Chin, A., Schmidt, S., Buckley, S., Pirie, R., Redding, M., Laycock, B., Luckman, P., Batstone, D. J., Robinson, N. and Brackin, R. (2018). Sorbents can tailor nitrogen release from organic wastes to match the uptake capacity of crops. Science of the Total Environment, 645, 1474-1483. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.07.135

Sorbents can tailor nitrogen release from organic wastes to match the uptake capacity of crops

2018

Journal Article

Experimental data for extrusion processing and tensile properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) polymer and wood fibre reinforced PHBV biocomposites

Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement Matthew, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Experimental data for extrusion processing and tensile properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) polymer and wood fibre reinforced PHBV biocomposites. Data in Brief, 22, 687-692. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2018.12.084

Experimental data for extrusion processing and tensile properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) polymer and wood fibre reinforced PHBV biocomposites

2018

Journal Article

The morphology of crystallisation of PHBV/PHBV copolymer blends

Langford, Alexandra, Chan, Clement Matthew, Pratt, Steven, Garvey, Christopher J. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). The morphology of crystallisation of PHBV/PHBV copolymer blends. European Polymer Journal, 112, 104-119. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.12.022

The morphology of crystallisation of PHBV/PHBV copolymer blends

2018

Journal Article

Mechanical and physical stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) under natural weathering

Chan, Clement Matthew, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan, Laycock, Bronwyn and Vandi, Luigi-Jules (2018). Mechanical and physical stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) under natural weathering. Polymer Testing, 73, 214-221. doi: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.11.028

Mechanical and physical stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) under natural weathering

2018

Journal Article

Mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/wood flour composites: effect of interface modifiers

Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/wood flour composites: effect of interface modifiers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135 (43) 46828, 46828. doi: 10.1002/app.46828

Mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/wood flour composites: effect of interface modifiers

2018

Journal Article

Early-stage photodegradation of aromatic poly(urethane-urea) elastomers

Zhang, Tianlong, Xie, Fengwei, Motuzas, Julius, Bryant, Peter, Kurusingal, Valsala, Colwell, John M. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Early-stage photodegradation of aromatic poly(urethane-urea) elastomers. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 157, 181-198. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.09.020

Early-stage photodegradation of aromatic poly(urethane-urea) elastomers

2018

Journal Article

Extrusion of wood fibre reinforced poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) biocomposites: Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on mechanical performance

Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement Matthew, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Extrusion of wood fibre reinforced poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) biocomposites: Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on mechanical performance. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 159, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.10.015

Extrusion of wood fibre reinforced poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) biocomposites: Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on mechanical performance

2018

Journal Article

Wood-PHA composites: mapping opportunities

Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Wood-PHA composites: mapping opportunities. Polymers, 10 (7) 751, 751. doi: 10.3390/polym10070751

Wood-PHA composites: mapping opportunities

2018

Journal Article

A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin

Hayati, Amir Nemati, Evans, David Alwyn Charles, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren James and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2018). A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin. Industrial Crops and Products, 117, 149-158. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.03.006

A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin

2018

Journal Article

Environmental impact of biodegradable food packaging when considering food waste

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela S., Lane, Joe L., Grant, Tim, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul A. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Environmental impact of biodegradable food packaging when considering food waste. Journal of Cleaner Production, 180, 325-334. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.169

Environmental impact of biodegradable food packaging when considering food waste

2018

Journal Article

Polyhydroxyalkanoate coatings restrict moisture uptake and associated loss of barrier properties of thermoplastic starch films

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela S., Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul A., Levett, Ian and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Polyhydroxyalkanoate coatings restrict moisture uptake and associated loss of barrier properties of thermoplastic starch films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135 (25) 46379, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/app.46379

Polyhydroxyalkanoate coatings restrict moisture uptake and associated loss of barrier properties of thermoplastic starch films

2018

Journal Article

Rapid removal of ammonium from domestic wastewater using polymer hydrogels

Cruz, Heidy, Luckman, Paul, Seviour, Thomas, Verstraete, Willy, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pikaar, Ilje (2018). Rapid removal of ammonium from domestic wastewater using polymer hydrogels. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 2912, 2912. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-21204-4

Rapid removal of ammonium from domestic wastewater using polymer hydrogels