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2026

Book Chapter

Real-world factors that impact polyolefin lifetimes

Nikoli, M, Colwell, J., Yeh, C.-L., Cash, G., Laycock, B., Gauthier, E., Halley, P., Bottle, S. and George, G. (2026). Real-world factors that impact polyolefin lifetimes. Lifetimes and Compatibility of Synthetic Polymers. (pp. ---) edited by James Lewicki. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley and Sons.

Real-world factors that impact polyolefin lifetimes

2025

Journal Article

A new tool to screen biodegradable polymers as technically and commercially viable fertiliser coatings

Levett, 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. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179371

A new tool to screen biodegradable polymers as technically and commercially viable fertiliser coatings

2025

Other Outputs

Photoautotrophic growth and polyhydroxyalkanoate storage on formate by anaerobic purple bacteria

Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Adib Ghazali, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Batstone, Damien J. (2025). Photoautotrophic growth and polyhydroxyalkanoate storage on formate by anaerobic purple bacteria. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/874aec6

Photoautotrophic growth and polyhydroxyalkanoate storage on formate by anaerobic purple bacteria

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

2025

Journal Article

Reduction of RuO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles supported on silica by organic molecules: a strategy for nanoparticle redispersion

Fraga, 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

Reduction of RuO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles supported on silica by organic molecules: a strategy for nanoparticle redispersion

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

Do biodegradable plastics increase public acceptance of littering?

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 (Part A) 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

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 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. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110888

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

2024

Conference Publication

Sustainable biopolymer films scale-up; examining sustainability across the entire life cycle

Halley, Peter, Gauthier, Emilie, McCaffrey, Nick and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Sustainable biopolymer films scale-up; examining sustainability across the entire life cycle. IUPAC MACRO2024, University of Warwick, United Kingdom, 1-4 July 2024.

Sustainable biopolymer films scale-up; examining sustainability across the entire life cycle

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

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

2024

Conference Publication

Towards mitigation of methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle with 3-nitrooxypropanol

Hungerford, Natasha L., Chaleat, Celine, Santiago, Viviene S., Ouwerkerk, Diane, Gilbert, Rosalind A., Meale, Sarah J., Parra, Mariano, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Towards mitigation of methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle with 3-nitrooxypropanol. 2nd Australian Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 December 2024.

Towards mitigation of methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle with 3-nitrooxypropanol

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