Overview
Background
I am the Group Leader of Bio-inspired Materials Research at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland. Our research focuses on transforming agricultural waste into innovative solutions for tackling plastic and food waste issues. Our mission extends beyond research and into commercialisation. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships across industry, academia, and government, utilising waste as a valuable resource for advancements in the environment, food and health sectors. Our approach is clear: turning challenges into opportunities for a sustainable future.
I am a strong advocate for cultural diversity and equity, and support staff and students to grow as more effective leaders and create social good.
In recognition of my contribution to the field of nanomaterials engineering and research excellence, I have received several awards including; one of the winners of AgriFutures Australia and growAG.Catalyst Program(2024), one of the Queelsnand Tall Poppy Award winners(2024), The Eight Australian Women Who Are Shaking up the World Of Science (Marie Claire, 2020), one of Australia’s Top 5 Scientists (ABC/UNSW, 2018), Queensland Women in STEM Prize- judges choice award (2017), Women in Technology Life Sciences and/or Infotech Rising Star Award (2016), AIBN Research Excellence Award (2016), a Class of 2014 Future Leader award and Best poster prize at the Australian Nanotechnology Network ECR Entrepreneurship workshop(2015).
Availability
- Dr Nasim Amiralian is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes
Kępa, Katarzyna, Chaléat, Céline M., Amiralian, Nasim, Batchelor, Warren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren J. (2019). Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes. Cellulose, 26 (11), 6555-6569. doi: 10.1007/s10570-019-02567-x
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
2018
Journal Article
Effects of the growth environment on the yield and material properties of nanocellulose derived from the Australian desert grass Triodia
Pennells, Jordan, Yu Lin, Teo, Schmidt, Susanne, Gamage, Harshi, Godwin, Ian D., Erickson, Todd E., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J. and Amiralian, Nasim (2018). Effects of the growth environment on the yield and material properties of nanocellulose derived from the Australian desert grass Triodia. Industrial Crops and Products, 126, 238-249. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.09.057
2018
Journal Article
Facile tuning of the surface energy of cellulose nanofibers for nanocomposite reinforcement
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Martine, Benoit, Pennells, Jordan, Martin, Darren J. and Amiralian, Nasim (2018). Facile tuning of the surface energy of cellulose nanofibers for nanocomposite reinforcement. ACS Omega, 3 (11), 15933-15942. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.8b02104
2018
Journal Article
Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens
Rohner, Sven, Humphry, Jarrad, Chaleat, Celine M., Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren J., Amiralian, Nasim and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2018). Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens. Cellulose, 25 (4), 2367-2380. doi: 10.1007/s10570-018-1702-x
2018
Journal Article
Nanocellulose from Spinifex as an Effective Adsorbent to Remove Cadmium(II) from Water
Sharma, Priyanka R., Chattopadhyay, Aurnov, Sharma, Sunil K., Geng, Lihong, Amiralian, Nasim, Martin, Darren and Hsiao, Benjamin S. (2018). Nanocellulose from Spinifex as an Effective Adsorbent to Remove Cadmium(II) from Water. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6 (3), 3279-3290. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b03473
2018
Conference Publication
Exploring the interactions that drive the cellulose nanofiber assembly in nanopaper derived from Australian arid grass
Kȩpa, Katarzyna, Amiralian, Nasim, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren (2018). Exploring the interactions that drive the cellulose nanofiber assembly in nanopaper derived from Australian arid grass. 2018 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Madison, Wisconsin, 11-14 June 2018. Peachtree Corners, GA, United States: TAPPI Press.
2018
Other Outputs
How a native desert grass can improve tyres, concrete, latex gloves and more
Amiralian, Nasim (2018, 01 01). How a native desert grass can improve tyres, concrete, latex gloves and more ABC Online
2018
Conference Publication
Elastomers reinforcement using cellulose nanofibre
Amiralian, Nasim, Hosseinmardi, Alireza , Martine, Benoit, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren (2018). Elastomers reinforcement using cellulose nanofibre. The 11th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM11), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2018 - 1 August 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Carbon fibre precursors based on spinifex nanofibres reinforced polyacrylonitrile composites
Jiang, Edward, Amiralian, Nasim, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2018). Carbon fibre precursors based on spinifex nanofibres reinforced polyacrylonitrile composites. The 11th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM11), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 29 July -1 August 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Australian native Spinifex grass for improving the sustainability and performance of materials
Annamalai, Pratheep K., Amiralian, Nasim, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Jiang, Edward and Marin, Darren (2018). Australian native Spinifex grass for improving the sustainability and performance of materials. Sixth International Conference on Natural Polymers 2018, Kottayam, 7-9 December 2018.
2017
Journal Article
Reinforcement of natural rubber latex using lignocellulosic nanofibers isolated from spinifex grass
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Wang, Lianzhou, Martin, Darren and Amiralian, Nasim (2017). Reinforcement of natural rubber latex using lignocellulosic nanofibers isolated from spinifex grass. Nanoscale, 9 (27), 9510-9519. doi: 10.1039/c7nr02632c
2017
Journal Article
High aspect ratio nanocellulose from an extremophile spinifex grass by controlled acid hydrolysis
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep, Garvey, Christopher, Jiang, Edward, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren (2017). High aspect ratio nanocellulose from an extremophile spinifex grass by controlled acid hydrolysis. Cellulose, 24 (9), 3753-3766. doi: 10.1007/s10570-017-1379-6
2017
Journal Article
Spinifex nanocellulose derived hard carbon anodes for high-performance sodium-ion batteries
Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan, Jiang, Edward, Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Martin, Darren J., Kumar, Nanjundan Ashok and Zhao, X. S. (2017). Spinifex nanocellulose derived hard carbon anodes for high-performance sodium-ion batteries. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 1 (5), 1090-1097. doi: 10.1039/c7se00169j
2017
Journal Article
Cellulose nanofibers as rheology modifiers and enhancers of carbonization efficiency in polyacrylonitrile
Jiang, Edward , Amiralian, Nasim, Maghe, Maxime, Laycock, Bronwyn, McFarland, Eric, Fox, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2017). Cellulose nanofibers as rheology modifiers and enhancers of carbonization efficiency in polyacrylonitrile. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5 (4), 3296-3304. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b03144
2017
Conference Publication
Cellulose nanofibres from spinifex arid grasses
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren (2017). Cellulose nanofibres from spinifex arid grasses. 2017 International Conference on Bionano Innovation, Brisbane, 24-27 September 2017.
2017
Other Outputs
To all young scientists: dream big and stay committed to what you love
Amiralian, Nasim (2017). To all young scientists: dream big and stay committed to what you love. Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, QLD Australia.
2017
Conference Publication
Nanocellulose: A sustainable functional nanoadditive for improving the properties of thermoplastics and structural materials
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Amiralian, Nasim, Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Nanocellulose: A sustainable functional nanoadditive for improving the properties of thermoplastics and structural materials. RACI National Centenary Congress: 8th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference (GSC8), Melbourne, Vic., Australia, 23-26 July 2017. Melbourne, Vic., Australia: RACI National Centenary Congress.
2017
Book Chapter
Nanotechnology and the Dreamtime knowledge of spinifex grass
Memmott, Paul, Martin, Darren and Amiralian, Nasim (2017). Nanotechnology and the Dreamtime knowledge of spinifex grass. Green composites. (pp. 181-198) edited by Caroline Baillie and Randika Jayasinghe. Duxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-100783-9.00008-3
2017
Other Outputs
Top 20 Under 40
Nasim Amiralian (2017, 01 01). Top 20 Under 40 Courier Mail Queensland Business Monthly magazine
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Available projects
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Intelligent medical textiles
This research project advances our sustainable medical textiles stream to develop intelligent textiles that contain bioactive nanofiber and stimuli-responsive nanomaterials to detect the virus and bacteria and disinfect them. The visionary approach of this concept is based on the possibility of developing a new generation of medical textiles with synergistically combined chemically driven and light-assisted self-disinfection properties. The key in this research direction is the development of low-cost surface functionalities and textile design to enable sustainable industrial development.
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Biodegradable medical textile
Single-use plastic causes severe health and environmental impacts. It accounts for 25% of all waste generated by hospitals, which ends up in landfill and breaks down into tiny particles (microplastics) that cause severe health issues. Fossil fuel combustion to produce plastics is also a major contributor to air pollution-related deaths. This research aims to harness nature-derived materials to develop sustainable protective nonwoven fabrics for medical clothing such as PPE (face masks and medical gowns), filters (air and water), and wipes. Expected outcomes will transform the way we manufacture, use, and dispose of these materials.
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Sustainable biosensors
Conductive hydrogel is a 3D structural gel with high water content and electrically conductive materials e.g. metallic nanoparticles. This research aims to develop a reliable approach for making a new generation of conductive hydrogels that can serve as building blocks for bioelectronic devices in personalised healthcare and other bioengineering areas, including electronic skins, body matched antennas, and biosensors. This research focuses on the development of a system that demonstrates synergistic outstanding mechanical performance and electrical conductivity, which is currently a significant challenge in the field. Thus, this work is expected to create new paradigms for hydrogel materials fabrication with infinite applications.
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Smart and active packaging
The higher demand for healthy, safe and fresh products promotes the search for the development of active packaging systems to extend the food shelf life and monitor the quality of packed food. In active packaging, absorber or emitters are added to the packaging, which interacts with the inner environment of the package to enhance the shelf life of the food. This research project is built on the advancement of our biodegradable packaging materials research stream with a specific focus on food packaging. We will also investigate the effect of essential oils extracted from spinifex and other bush plants as active reagents in the development of active packaging.
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Intelligent medical textiles
This research project advances our sustainable medical textiles stream to develop intelligent textiles that contain bioactive nanofiber and stimuli-responsive nanomaterials to detect viruses and bacteria and disinfect them. The visionary approach of this concept is based on the possibility of developing a new generation of medical textiles with synergistically combined chemically driven and light-assisted self-disinfection properties. The key in this research direction is the development of low-cost surface functionalities and textile design to enable sustainable industrial development.
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Biodegradable medical textile
Single-use plastic causes severe health and environmental impacts. It accounts for 25% of all waste generated by hospitals, which ends up in landfill and breaks down into tiny particles (microplastics) that cause severe health issues. Fossil fuel combustion to produce plastics is also a major contributor to air pollution-related deaths. This research aims to harness nature-derived materials to develop sustainable protective nonwoven fabrics for medical clothing such as PPE (face masks and medical gowns), filters (air and water), and wipes. Expected outcomes will transform the way we manufacture, use, and dispose of these materials.
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Smart and active packaging
The higher demand for healthy, safe and fresh products promotes the search for the development of active packaging systems to extend the food shelf life and monitor the quality of packed food. In active packaging, absorber or emitters are added to the packaging, which interacts with the inner environment of the package to enhance the shelf life of the food. This research project is built on the advancement of our biodegradable packaging materials research stream with a specific focus on food packaging. We will also investigate the effect of essential oils extracted from spinifex and other bush plants as active reagents in the development of active packaging.
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Sustainable biosensors
Conductive hydrogel is a 3D structural gel with high water content and electrically conductive materials e.g. metallic nanoparticles. This research aims to develop a reliable approach for making a new generation of conductive hydrogels that can serve as building blocks for bioelectronic devices in personalised healthcare and other bioengineering areas, including electronic skins, body matched antennas, and biosensors. This research focuses on the development of a system that demonstrates synergistic outstanding mechanical performance and electrical conductivity, which is currently a significant challenge in the field. Thus, this work is expected to create new paradigms for hydrogel materials fabrication with infinite applications.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Biodegradable medical textiles
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alan Rowan, Dr Keng Chew
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Doctor Philosophy
Sustainable Antimicrobial Coating Materials for Potential Face Mask Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Professor Alan Rowan
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Doctor Philosophy
Nanoarchitectured anti-corrosion coatings for zinc-plated steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yusuke Yamauchi, Dr Valentino Kaneti
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Doctor Philosophy
Advanced Mesoporous Metallic Materials for Photo-Electrochemical Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yusuke Yamauchi, Associate Professor MD Shahriar Hossain, Dr Valentino Kaneti
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Nanocellulose-based conductive polymer brush materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alan Rowan, Dr Katrin Kockler
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Sorption of Per- and Poly- Fluorinated Alkyl Substances from Different Wastewater Streams
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen, Dr Bernardino Virdis, Associate Professor Ilje Pikaar
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Cellulose Nanofibre and Nanopaper: Structure-property-processing Relationship and Green Surface Modification
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl, Professor Darren Martin
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Reinforcement of Natural Rubber Nanocomposites using Lignocellulosic Biomass
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Professor Darren Martin
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Nasim Amiralian directly for media enquiries about:
- Antimicrobial
- Biocomposites
- Biomaterials
- Circular economey
- Face mask
- Fibres
- Medical Textile
- Nanocellulose
- Packaging
- Plastic pollution
- Polymers
- Renewables
- Spinifex
- Valorising agricultural waste
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