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2025

Journal Article

The impact of functional additives on biodegradable plastic biodegradation in natural terrestrial and composting environments

Chan, 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, 1-24. doi: 10.1080/10643389.2024.2443284

The impact of functional additives on biodegradable plastic biodegradation in natural terrestrial and composting environments

2024

Journal Article

Lifetimes and mechanisms of biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in estuarine and marine field environments

Read, 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 117114, 117114. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117114

Lifetimes and mechanisms of biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in estuarine and marine field environments

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, 121002. doi: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad9817

Do biodegradable plastics increase public acceptance of littering?

2024

Journal Article

Solvent-based synthesis, structural elucidation and thermal characterisation of free radical grafted PHBV

Lawless, 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, 110976. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110976

Solvent-based synthesis, structural elucidation and thermal characterisation of free radical grafted PHBV

2024

Journal Article

A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymers

Laycock, 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

A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymers

2024

Journal Article

The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials

Read, 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

The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials

2024

Journal Article

The extensional rheology of biodegradable polymers determines their propensity to be film blown

Lawless, 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, 110888. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110888

The extensional rheology of biodegradable polymers determines their propensity to be film blown

2024

Journal Article

Synthesis and physical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based block copolymers: a review

Mai, 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

Synthesis and physical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based block copolymers: a review

2024

Journal Article

Evaluating novel biodegradable polymer matrix fertilizers for nitrogen‐efficient agriculture

Witt, 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

Evaluating novel biodegradable polymer matrix fertilizers for nitrogen‐efficient agriculture

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. 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