Overview
Availability
- Dr Emilie Gauthier is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Material Science and Engineering, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
- Doctor of Philosophy of Science in Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland
Works
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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.
2026
Journal Article
Enhancing the functional properties of polylactic acid by incorporation of esterified lignin
Vieira, Rogerio Martins, Gauthier, Emilie, Farajikhah, Syamak, Zamora, Hernán Dário Zamora, Dehghani, Fariba, Halley, Peter and Brienzo, Michel (2026). Enhancing the functional properties of polylactic acid by incorporation of esterified lignin. Journal of Polymer Science pol.20251162. doi: 10.1002/pol.20251162
2026
Journal Article
Incorporating microalgae and cyanobacterial pigments into biopolymers to develop attractive bio-based materials for the built environment
Cronenberg, Rebecca, Mathel, Vincent, Gauthier, Emilie, Xu, Qianbin, Halley, Peter, Ross, Ian L., Alves Teixeira, Fred Fialho Leandro and Hankamer, Ben (2026). Incorporating microalgae and cyanobacterial pigments into biopolymers to develop attractive bio-based materials for the built environment. Sustainability, 18 (3) 1468, 1468. doi: 10.3390/su18031468
2026
Journal Article
Biopolymer‐coated paper composites for sustainable packaging
Pratiwi, Shane Annabella Nusa, Halley, Peter J. and Gauthier, Emilie (2026). Biopolymer‐coated paper composites for sustainable packaging. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering e70213. doi: 10.1002/apj.70213
2026
Journal Article
Processing of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (P(3HB-co-4HB)) Using Acetic Acid: An Eco-friendly Alternative to Chloroform
Dulac, Ludovic, Gauthier, Émilie, Mathel, Vincent, Kedzierski, Mikaël, Halley, Peter, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Bruzaud, Stéphane (2026). Processing of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (P(3HB-co-4HB)) Using Acetic Acid: An Eco-friendly Alternative to Chloroform. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 34 (1) 25. doi: 10.1007/s10924-026-03763-0
2025
Journal Article
Uv-blocking and hydrophobicity improvement of chitosan-based film with lignin addition from a pilot scale-up Organosolv process of Banana Pseudostem
Vieira, Rogerio Martins, Gauthier, Emilie, Widanagamage, Gevindu, McKenzie, Neil, Dunn, Kameron, Moghaddam, Lalehvash, Halley, Peter and Brienzo, Michel (2025). Uv-blocking and hydrophobicity improvement of chitosan-based film with lignin addition from a pilot scale-up Organosolv process of Banana Pseudostem. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 313 144254, 144254. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144254
2025
Journal Article
Scalable fabrication of self‐reinforced bioplastic composites using short fiber reinforcements
Aziz, Shazed, Colwell, John, Heidarian, Pejman, Mathel, Vincent, Gauthier, Emilie, McNally, Tony, Peijs, Ton, Varley, Russell J., Halley, Peter J. and Vandi, Luigi‐Jules (2025). Scalable fabrication of self‐reinforced bioplastic composites using short fiber reinforcements. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 310 (6) 2500011, 1-12. doi: 10.1002/mame.202500011
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.
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
2022
Journal Article
Unravelling biodegradation and toxin release kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-based biocomposites in a simulated rumen environment: a preliminary study
Yuan, Yue, Gauthier, Emilie, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2022). Unravelling biodegradation and toxin release kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-based biocomposites in a simulated rumen environment: a preliminary study. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 33 e00498, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2022.e00498
2022
Conference Publication
In vivo rumen microbial degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers
Ouwerkerk, D., Gauthier, E., Yuan, Y., Costa, D. F. A., Laycock, B. and Fletcher, M.T. (2022). In vivo rumen microbial degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers. 34th Australian Association of Animal Sciences Conference, Cairns, QLD Australia, 5 - 7 July 2022. doi: 10.1071/ANv62n11abs
2021
Journal Article
Extraction and determination of the Pimelea toxin simplexin in complex plant-polymer biocomposites using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole Orbitrap mass spectrometry
Yuan, Yue, Hungerford, Natasha L., Gauthier, Emilie, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Yong, Ken W. L., Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2021). Extraction and determination of the Pimelea toxin simplexin in complex plant-polymer biocomposites using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole Orbitrap mass spectrometry. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 413 (20), 5121-5133. doi: 10.1007/s00216-021-03475-5
2021
Conference Publication
Combating Pimelea poisoning with biodegradable biocomposite-based boluses: an investigation into the slow release of toxins in the rumen environment
Yuan, Y., Gauthier, E., Hungerford, N. L., Ouwerkerk, D., Laycock, B. and Fletcher, M. T. (2021). Combating Pimelea poisoning with biodegradable biocomposite-based boluses: an investigation into the slow release of toxins in the rumen environment. Australian Association of Animal Sciences Biennial Conference (AAAS 2021), Fremantle, WA Australia, 1-3 February 2021. Australian Association of Animal Sciences and CSIRO. doi: 10.1071/ANv61n3abs
2020
Conference Publication
Modelling the controlled release of toxins in a rumen environment
Yuan, Yue, Gauthier, Emilie, Hungerford, Natasha L., Ouwerkerk, Diane , Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2020). Modelling the controlled release of toxins in a rumen environment. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2019 , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036089
2020
Conference Publication
Spinifex nanocellulose nanotechnology: the uniqueness and Industrial apilications
Annamalai, Pratheep K., Chaleat, Celine, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Gauthier, Emilie, Pooley, Liam, Kepa, Katarzyna and Martin, Darren J. (2020). Spinifex nanocellulose nanotechnology: the uniqueness and Industrial apilications. 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020), Brisbane, Australia, 9-13 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Spinifex nanotechnology: a university-Indigenous community partnership for nanomaterials commercialisation
Chaleat, Celine, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Gauthier, Emilie, Pooley, Liam, Kepa, Katarzyna and Martin, Darren J. (2020). Spinifex nanotechnology: a university-Indigenous community partnership for nanomaterials commercialisation. 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020), Brisbane, Australia, 9-13 February 2020.
2019
Conference Publication
Modelling the controlled release of toxins in a rumen environment
Yuan, Yue, Gauthier, Emilie, Hungerford, Natasha L., Ouwerkerk, Diane, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Modelling the controlled release of toxins in a rumen environment. 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Biopolymer composites for slow release to manage Pimelea poisoning in cattle
Gauthier, Emilie, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Laycock, Bronwyn and Fletcher, Mary (2019). Biopolymer composites for slow release to manage Pimelea poisoning in cattle. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2019 , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036097
2018
Other Outputs
Understanding and predicting environmental effects on degradation of oxo-degradable polyethylene blown films
Gauthier, Emilie (2018). Understanding and predicting environmental effects on degradation of oxo-degradable polyethylene blown films. PhD Thesis, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.414
2018
Conference Publication
Improving beef production through management of plant toxins – strategies for the Pimelea problem
Ouwerkerk, D., Fletcher, M., Laycock, B., Gilbert, R., Hungerford, N., Gauthier, E., Dixon, R., Silva, L. and Klieve, A. (2018). Improving beef production through management of plant toxins – strategies for the Pimelea problem. Beef Australia 2018, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, 7-10 May 2018.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Studying end of life options for biopolymers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Laycock, Professor Peter Halley
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Doctor Philosophy
Structure-property-end of life performances of starch-based films
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Laycock, Professor Darren Martin, Professor Peter Halley
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