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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

Tailored production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils from sugarcane bagasse pretreated by acid-catalyzed alcohol solutions

Liu, Yiting, Li, Wen, Li, Kai, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Pratt, Steven, Hassanpour, Morteza, Lu, Haiqin and Zhang, Zhanying (2022). Tailored production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils from sugarcane bagasse pretreated by acid-catalyzed alcohol solutions. Carbohydrate Polymers, 291 119602, 119602. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119602

Tailored production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils from sugarcane bagasse pretreated by acid-catalyzed alcohol solutions

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

Book Chapter

Anaerobic fermentation technologies for the production of chemical building blocks and bio-based products from wastewater

Candry, Pieter, Carvajal-Arroyo, José Maria, Pratt, Steven, Sousa, João, Akyol, Çağri, Fatone, Francesco and Ganigué, Ramon (2022). Anaerobic fermentation technologies for the production of chemical building blocks and bio-based products from wastewater. Resource recovery from water: principles and application. (pp. 159-196) edited by lje Pikaar, Jeremy Guest, Ramon Ganigué, Paul Jensen, Korneel Rabaey, Thomas Seviour, John Trimmer, Olaf van der Kolk, Céline Vaneeckhaute and Willy Verstraete. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IWA Publishing. doi: 10.2166/9781780409566

Anaerobic fermentation technologies for the production of chemical building blocks and bio-based products from wastewater

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

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

2022

Book Chapter

Effects of natural weathering on aesthetics, thermal and mechanical properties of completely biodegradable composites

Chan, Clement Matthew, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2022). Effects of natural weathering on aesthetics, thermal and mechanical properties of completely biodegradable composites. Aging effects on natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites: durability and life prediction. (pp. 173-188) edited by Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani and Suchart Siengchin. Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-8360-2_10

Effects of natural weathering on aesthetics, thermal and mechanical properties of completely biodegradable composites

2021

Journal Article

Adaptation and evolution of freshwater Anammox communities treating saline/brackish wastewater

Lin, Limin, Pratt, Steven, Li, Zhiheng and Ye, Liu (2021). Adaptation and evolution of freshwater Anammox communities treating saline/brackish wastewater. Water Research, 207 117815, 117815. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117815

Adaptation and evolution of freshwater Anammox communities treating saline/brackish wastewater

2021

Journal Article

Osmotic shock pre-treatment of Chaetoceros muelleri wet biomass enhanced solvent-free lipid extraction and biogas production

Maria Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Lina, Astals, Sergi, Pratt, Steven, Jensen, Paul D. and Schenk, Peer M. (2021). Osmotic shock pre-treatment of Chaetoceros muelleri wet biomass enhanced solvent-free lipid extraction and biogas production. Algal Research-Biomass Biofuels and Bioproducts, 54 102177, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.102177

Osmotic shock pre-treatment of Chaetoceros muelleri wet biomass enhanced solvent-free lipid extraction and biogas production

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

2021

Journal Article

Salinity effect on freshwater Anammox bacteria: ionic stress and ion composition

Lin, Limin, Pratt, Steven, Crick, Oliver, Xia, Jun, Duan, Haoran and Ye, Liu (2021). Salinity effect on freshwater Anammox bacteria: ionic stress and ion composition. Water Research, 188 116432, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116432

Salinity effect on freshwater Anammox bacteria: ionic stress and ion composition

2020

Journal Article

Can nitrogen source and nitrification inhibitors affect in-season nitrogen supply?

Redding, M.R., Phillips, I., Pratt, C., Paungfoo-Lonhienne, C., Levett, I., Hill, J., Mehta, C., Bailey, T., Brackin, R., McAuley, J., Pratt, S., Laycock, B. and Mayer, D.G. (2020). Can nitrogen source and nitrification inhibitors affect in-season nitrogen supply?. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 51 (16), 2189-2204. doi: 10.1080/00103624.2020.1822383

Can nitrogen source and nitrification inhibitors affect in-season nitrogen supply?

2020

Journal Article

Hydrocarbon hydrogen carriers for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of guaiacol

Fraga, Gabriel, Yin, Yuling, Konarova, Muxina, Hasan, M. D., Laycock, Bronwyn, Yuan, Qinghong, Batalha, Nuno and Pratt, Steven (2020). Hydrocarbon hydrogen carriers for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of guaiacol. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45 (51), 27381-27391. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.07.136

Hydrocarbon hydrogen carriers for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of guaiacol

2020

Journal Article

Geo-agriculture: reviewing opportunities through which the geosphere can help address emerging crop production challenges

Pratt, Chris, Kingston, Kate, Laycock, Bronwyn, Levett, Ian and Pratt, Steven (2020). Geo-agriculture: reviewing opportunities through which the geosphere can help address emerging crop production challenges. Agronomy, 10 (7) 971, 1-26. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10070971

Geo-agriculture: reviewing opportunities through which the geosphere can help address emerging crop production challenges

2020

Journal Article

Designing for effective controlled release in agricultural products: new insights into the complex nature of the polymer–active agent relationship and implications for use

Levett, Ian, Liao, Minjie, Pratt, Chris, Redding, Matthew, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2020). Designing for effective controlled release in agricultural products: new insights into the complex nature of the polymer–active agent relationship and implications for use. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100 (13) jsfa.10531, 4723-4733. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.10531

Designing for effective controlled release in agricultural products: new insights into the complex nature of the polymer–active agent relationship and implications for use

2020

Journal Article

Mechanical stability of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs)

Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2020). Mechanical stability of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs). Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 28 (5), 1571-1577. doi: 10.1007/s10924-020-01697-9

Mechanical stability of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs)

2020

Journal Article

Silica-polyamide nanofriction in electrolyte solutions: insights into scaling of RO membranes

Donose, Bogdan C., Birkett, Greg and Pratt, Steven (2020). Silica-polyamide nanofriction in electrolyte solutions: insights into scaling of RO membranes. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 586 124206, 124206. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124206

Silica-polyamide nanofriction in electrolyte solutions: insights into scaling of RO membranes