Overview
Background
Clement Chan is a postdoctoral research fellow at the School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Queensland, Australia, where he obtained his PhD in 2019 with a focus on biocomposites. He is one of the key researchers in the Translational Polymer Research Group. His major research experience stretches across the full spectrum in biocomposites materials development, from manufacturing, in-service performance to end-of-life analysis. Currently, his research focus is on understanding the biodegradation and toxicological impacts of bioplastics and biocomposites in the environment. The outcomes of these research activities aim to address the global challenge of minimising waste, which generates benefits broadly to the community as part of a move towards a ‘zero waste’ and sustainable future.
Availability
- Dr Clement Chan is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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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
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
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
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
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
2023
Journal Article
Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-b-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) multi-block copolymers produced using diisocyanate chemistry
Mai, Jingjing, Pratt, Steven, Laycock, Bronwyn and Chan, Clement Matthew (2023). Synthesis and characterisation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-b-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) multi-block copolymers produced using diisocyanate chemistry. Polymers, 15 (15) 3257. doi: 10.3390/polym15153257
2023
Other Outputs
Biodegradability of plastics: Discussion papers. A joint collaboration between Corrs Chambers Westgarth and The University of Queensland
Camenzuli, Louise, Syme, Rosie, Downie, Rachelle, McKinley, Belle, Chan, Jennifer, Lant, Paul, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Chan, Clement (2023). Biodegradability of plastics: Discussion papers. A joint collaboration between Corrs Chambers Westgarth and The University of Queensland. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/20d45a9
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
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
2022
Journal Article
Identification and quantification of micro-bioplastics in environmental samples by pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
Okoffo, Elvis D., Chan, Clement Matthew, Rauert, Cassandra, Kaserzon, Sarit and Thomas, Kevin V. (2022). Identification and quantification of micro-bioplastics in environmental samples by pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Environmental Science and Technology, 56 (19), 13774-13785. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.2c04091
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
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
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
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
2019
Journal Article
Insights into the biodegradation of PHA/wood composites: micro- and macroscopic changes
Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Insights into the biodegradation of PHA/wood composites: micro- and macroscopic changes. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 21 e00099. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2019.e00099
2019
Other Outputs
Development of bio-derived and biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs)
Chan, Clement Matthew (2019). Development of bio-derived and biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs). PhD Thesis, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.723
2019
Journal Article
Understanding the effect of copolymer content on the processability and mechanical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/wood composites
Matthew Chan, Clement, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Ma, Yiming, Chen, Guo-Qiang, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Understanding the effect of copolymer content on the processability and mechanical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/wood composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 124 105437, 105437. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2019.05.005
2018
Journal Article
The morphology of crystallisation of PHBV/PHBV copolymer blends
Langford, Alexandra, Chan, Clement Matthew, Pratt, Steven, Garvey, Christopher J. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). The morphology of crystallisation of PHBV/PHBV copolymer blends. European Polymer Journal, 112, 104-119. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.12.022
2018
Journal Article
Experimental data for extrusion processing and tensile properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) polymer and wood fibre reinforced PHBV biocomposites
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement Matthew, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Experimental data for extrusion processing and tensile properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) polymer and wood fibre reinforced PHBV biocomposites. Data in Brief, 22, 687-692. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2018.12.084
2018
Journal Article
Mechanical and physical stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) under natural weathering
Chan, Clement Matthew, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan, Laycock, Bronwyn and Vandi, Luigi-Jules (2018). Mechanical and physical stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) under natural weathering. Polymer Testing, 73, 214-221. doi: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.11.028
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Green additives and fillers for environmentally benign biocomposites
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Laycock, Professor Paul Lant, Associate Professor Steven Pratt
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating and Accelerating Biodegradation of Next-generation Plastics and Biomaterials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor William Clarke, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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Doctor Philosophy
Rapid Switch for Plastics: Transitioning to a Zero-Waste Future
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Lant, Associate Professor Steven Pratt, Professor Bronwyn Laycock
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Doctor Philosophy
Fermentation process for the synthesis and anaerobic degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoates
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Pratt, Professor Bronwyn Laycock
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Doctor Philosophy
Lifetimes of bioplastics in natural and engineered environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Laycock, Associate Professor Steven Pratt, Professor Paul Lant
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Doctor Philosophy
Rheological enhancement of biopolymer composites for commercial-scale processing of novel products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Halley, Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann, Dr Luigi Vandi
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of High Molecular Weight Polyhydroxyalkanoate-b-Polyhydroxyalkanoate Block Copolymers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Pratt, Professor Bronwyn Laycock
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