2026 Book Chapter Real-world factors that impact polyolefin lifetimesNikoli, 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. |
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. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179371 |
2025 Other Outputs Photoautotrophic growth and polyhydroxyalkanoate storage on formate by anaerobic purple bacteriaAbdul 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 |
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, 1-24. doi: 10.1080/10643389.2024.2443284 |
2025 Journal Article Reduction of RuO<sub>2</sub> 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 |
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. 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, 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 Conference Publication Sustainable biopolymer films scale-up; examining sustainability across the entire life cycleHalley, 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. |
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 |
2024 Journal Article Integrating PET chemical recycling with pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste via pressureless alkaline depolymerization in a hydrocarbon solventKonarova, 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 |
2024 Journal Article Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in a biofilm by mixed culture phototrophic bacteriaHülsen, 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 |
2024 Conference Publication Towards mitigation of methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle with 3-nitrooxypropanolHungerford, 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. |
2023 Journal Article Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) multi-block copolymers comprising blocks of differing 3-hydroxyvalerate contentsMai, 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 |
2023 Journal Article A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradationLaycock, 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 |
2023 Journal Article Hazardous state lifetimes of biodegradable plastics in natural environmentsColwell, 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 |