Associate Professor Greg Birkett
Associate Professor

Greg Birkett

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Associate Professor Greg Birkett is:
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Fields of research

Chemical Sciences Colloid and surface chemistry Curriculum and pedagogy Education Energy generation, conversion and storage (excl. chemical and electrical) Engineering Physical chemistry Water treatment processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Greg Birkett’s works on UQ eSpace

60 works between 2004 and 2024
All (60) Journal Article (46) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (12) Other Outputs (1)

41 - 60 of 60 works

2011

Journal Article

Evaluation of the interaction potentials for methane adsorption on graphite and in graphitic slit pores

Razak, Mus'ab Abdul, Do, D. D. and Birkett, G. R. (2011). Evaluation of the interaction potentials for methane adsorption on graphite and in graphitic slit pores. Adsorption, 17 (2), 385-394. doi: 10.1007/s10450-011-9335-5

Evaluation of the interaction potentials for methane adsorption on graphite and in graphitic slit pores

2011

Conference Publication

An improved method for calculating surface tension by Monte Carlo simulation

Peng, Hong, Nguyen, Anh V. and Birkett, Greg R. (2011). An improved method for calculating surface tension by Monte Carlo simulation. Chemeca 2011: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Sydney, Australia, 18 - 21 September 2011. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.

An improved method for calculating surface tension by Monte Carlo simulation

2010

Journal Article

Histogram of number of particles as an indicator for 2D phase transition in adsorption of gases on graphite

Herrera, L. F., Do, D. D. and Birkett, G. R. (2010). Histogram of number of particles as an indicator for 2D phase transition in adsorption of gases on graphite. Molecular Simulation, 36 (14), 1173-1181. doi: 10.1080/08927022.2010.509863

Histogram of number of particles as an indicator for 2D phase transition in adsorption of gases on graphite

2010

Journal Article

Effects of surface mediation on the adsorption isotherm and heat of adsorption of argon on graphitized thermal carbon black

Fan, CY, Birkett, G and Do, DD (2010). Effects of surface mediation on the adsorption isotherm and heat of adsorption of argon on graphitized thermal carbon black. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 342 (2), 485-492. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2009.10.018

Effects of surface mediation on the adsorption isotherm and heat of adsorption of argon on graphitized thermal carbon black

2010

Conference Publication

The influence of gas velocity, salt type and concentration on bubble coalescence

Nguyen, Phong, Hampton, Marc, Nguyen, Anh, Birkett, Greg and Rudolph, Victor (2010). The influence of gas velocity, salt type and concentration on bubble coalescence. 40th Annual Australasian Chemical and Process Engineering Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 26-29 September 2010. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.

The influence of gas velocity, salt type and concentration on bubble coalescence

2008

Journal Article

Characteristic heats of adsorption for slit pore and defected pore models

Birkett, G. R. and Do, D. D. (2008). Characteristic heats of adsorption for slit pore and defected pore models. Langmuir, 24 (9), 4853-4856. doi: 10.1021/la703565m

Characteristic heats of adsorption for slit pore and defected pore models

2008

Journal Article

Comparative simulation study of nitrogen and ammonia adsorption on graphitized and nongraphitized carbon blacks

Herrera, L. F., Do, D. D. and Birkett, G. R. (2008). Comparative simulation study of nitrogen and ammonia adsorption on graphitized and nongraphitized carbon blacks. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 320 (2), 415-422. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2007.12.023

Comparative simulation study of nitrogen and ammonia adsorption on graphitized and nongraphitized carbon blacks

2008

Conference Publication

Characterization of virtual nano-structures through the use of Monte Carlo integration

Herrera, Luis F., Do, Duong D. and Birkett, Greg R. (2008). Characterization of virtual nano-structures through the use of Monte Carlo integration. International Conference on Frontiers in Materials Science and Technology, FMST 2008, Brisbane, QLD, 26 - 28 March 2008. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications Ltd.. doi: 10.4028/0-87849-475-8.275

Characterization of virtual nano-structures through the use of Monte Carlo integration

2008

Book Chapter

Aspects of physical adsorption on carbon black from molecular simulation

Birkett, G. R. and Do, D. D. (2008). Aspects of physical adsorption on carbon black from molecular simulation. Carbon materials: Theory and practice. (pp. 351-422) edited by Artur P. Terzyk and et al.. Trivandrum, Kerala, India: Research Signpost.

Aspects of physical adsorption on carbon black from molecular simulation

2007

Journal Article

On the physical adsorption of gases on carbon materials from molecular simulation

Do, D. D. and Birkett, G. (2007). On the physical adsorption of gases on carbon materials from molecular simulation. Adsorption, 13 (5-6), 407-424. doi: 10.1007/s10450-007-9026-4

On the physical adsorption of gases on carbon materials from molecular simulation

2007

Journal Article

Simulation study of water adsorption on carbon black: The effect of graphite water interaction strength

Birkett, G. and Do, D. D. (2007). Simulation study of water adsorption on carbon black: The effect of graphite water interaction strength. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C: Nanomaterials and Interfaces, 111 (15), 5735-5742. doi: 10.1021/jp068479q

Simulation study of water adsorption on carbon black: The effect of graphite water interaction strength

2007

Journal Article

On the heat capacity of adsorbed phases using molecular simulation

Birkett, G. R. and Do, D. D. (2007). On the heat capacity of adsorbed phases using molecular simulation. Journal of Chemical Physics, 126 (6) 064702, 064702-1-064702-11. doi: 10.1063/1.2434149

On the heat capacity of adsorbed phases using molecular simulation

2007

Conference Publication

A new methodology in the use of super-critical adsorption data to determine the micropore size distribution

Do, D. D., Do, H. D. and Birkett, G. (2007). A new methodology in the use of super-critical adsorption data to determine the micropore size distribution. 4th Pacific Basin Conference on Absorption Science and Technology, Tianjin, China, 22-26 May, 2006. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing. doi: 10.1142/9789812770264_0009

A new methodology in the use of super-critical adsorption data to determine the micropore size distribution

2007

Other Outputs

Molecular modelling of polar and non-polar adsorption on carbon adsorbents

Birkett, Greg (2007). Molecular modelling of polar and non-polar adsorption on carbon adsorbents. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/158757

Molecular modelling of polar and non-polar adsorption on carbon adsorbents

2006

Journal Article

Simulation study of methanol and ethanol adsorption on graphitized carbon black

Do, D. D. and Birkett, G. R. (2006). Simulation study of methanol and ethanol adsorption on graphitized carbon black. Molecular Simulation, 32 (10-11), 887-899. doi: 10.1080/08927020601001911

Simulation study of methanol and ethanol adsorption on graphitized carbon black

2006

Journal Article

Simulation study of ammonia adsorption on graphitized carbon black

Birkett, G. R. and Do, D. D. (2006). Simulation study of ammonia adsorption on graphitized carbon black. Molecular Simulation, 32 (7), 523-537. doi: 10.1080/08927020600622030

Simulation study of ammonia adsorption on graphitized carbon black

2006

Journal Article

New method to determine PSD using supercritical adsorption: Applied to methane adsorption in activated carbon

Birkett, G. and Do, D. D. (2006). New method to determine PSD using supercritical adsorption: Applied to methane adsorption in activated carbon. Langmuir, 22 (18), 7622-7630. doi: 10.1021/la061079+

New method to determine PSD using supercritical adsorption: Applied to methane adsorption in activated carbon

2006

Journal Article

Correct procedures for the calculation of heats of adsorption for heterogeneous adsorbents from molecular simulation

Birkett, G. R. and Do, D. D. (2006). Correct procedures for the calculation of heats of adsorption for heterogeneous adsorbents from molecular simulation. Langmuir, 22 (24), 9976-9981. doi: 10.1021/la0615241

Correct procedures for the calculation of heats of adsorption for heterogeneous adsorbents from molecular simulation

2006

Journal Article

The adsorption of water in finite carbon pores

Birkett, G. R. and Do, D. D. (2006). The adsorption of water in finite carbon pores. Molecular Physics, 104 (4), 623-637. doi: 10.1080/00268970500500583

The adsorption of water in finite carbon pores

2004

Journal Article

PVT behaviour of fluids with potential models optimised for phase equilibria

Birkett, G. R. and Do, D. D. (2004). PVT behaviour of fluids with potential models optimised for phase equilibria. Fluid Phase Equilibria, 224 (2), 199-212. doi: 10.1016/j.fluid.2004.05.005

PVT behaviour of fluids with potential models optimised for phase equilibria

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Using humorous videos to promote meaningful dialogue and productive collaboration across the water modelling life cycle
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2023
    Mitigation of silica nanoparticle scaling in water treatment
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Increasing student engagement in active learning through feedback on pre-reading quizzes
    UQ Teaching Innovation Grants
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Exosome and Bio/Nanoparticle Characterisation Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Mitigation of silica-associated scaling in CSG water treatment facilities
    QGC Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    TheJourneyMaker: Enhancing curriculum design, program analytics and the student experience
    Technology-Enhanced Learning Grants
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Charge storage mechanism and transport behaviour in nanoporous carbons: implications on developing next-generation electric double-layer capacitors
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Adsorption on activated alumina: mitigating fouling of water treatment processes caused by deposition of silica, organics and hardness ions
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    Carbon Capture Shift Reactors
    Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    A novel high-pressure system for multiple gas adsorption
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Very high pressure multicomponent adsorbtion analyser and ultra-cryostat
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Interface-specific facility for quantifying adsorption and structures at particulate interfaces
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Molecular phenomena and engineering of saline water-air interfaces
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009
    High pressure binary absorbtion for clean energy applications
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Molecular phenomena and engineering of saline water-air interfaces
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    Synthesis of Unique Mesoporous Graphitic Carbons and their Application to Fundamental Problems in Adsorption Science
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

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