The University of Queensland

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.

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

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastics from organic waste

Pratt, Steven, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Gapes, Daniel, Werker, Alan, Oehmen, Adrian and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastics from organic waste. Biorefinery: integrated sustainable processes for biomass conversion to biomaterials, biofuels, and fertilizers. (pp. 615-638) edited by Juan-Rodrigo Bastidas-Oyanedel and Jens Ejbye Schmidt. Springer International Publishing: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-10961-5_26

The role of biodegradable plastic in solving plastic solid waste accumulation

Dilkes-Hoffman, L.S., Pratt, S., Lant, P.A. and Laycock, B. (2019). The role of biodegradable plastic in solving plastic solid waste accumulation. Plastics to Energy. (pp. 469-505) edited by S.M. Al-Salem. Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-813140-4.00019-4

The urgent need to re-engineer nitrogen-efficient food production for the planet

Pikaar, Ilje, Matassa, Silvio, Rabaey, Korneel, Laycock, Bronwyn, Boon, Nico and Verstraete, Willy (2018). The urgent need to re-engineer nitrogen-efficient food production for the planet. Managing water, soil and waste resources to achieve sustainable development goals: monitoring and implementation of integrated resources management. (pp. 35-69) edited by Stephan Hülsmann and Reza Ardakanian. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-75163-4_3

Starch applications: state of market and new trends

Laycock, Bronwyn G. and Halley, Peter J. (2014). Starch applications: state of market and new trends. Starch Polymers: From Genetic Engineering to Green Applications. (pp. 381-414) edited by Peter J. Halley and Luc R. Avérous. Burlington, MA, USA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53730-0.00026-9

Greenhouse gas emissions, land use and employment in a future global bioplastics economy

Jin, Yutong, Lenzen, Manfred, Montoya, Alejandro, Laycock, Bronwyn, Yuan, Zhiguo, Lant, Paul, Li, Mengyu, Wood, Richard and Malik, Arunima (2023). Greenhouse gas emissions, land use and employment in a future global bioplastics economy. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 193 106950, 106950. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.106950

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

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 & Technology, 56 (24), 17732-17742. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.2c06583

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

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, e00498. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2022.e00498

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

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

Probing peptide nanowire conductivity by THz nanoscopy

Solemanifar, Armin, Guo, Xiao, Donose, Bogdan C, Bertling, Karl, Laycock, Bronwyn and Rakić, Aleksandar D. (2022). Probing peptide nanowire conductivity by THz nanoscopy. Nanotechnology, 33 (6) 065503, 065503. doi: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac34a6

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

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

Magnetic poly(acrylic acid)-based hydrogels for rapid ammonium sorption and efficient sorbent separation from sewage

Cruz, Heidy, Yap Gabon, Miriam, Salehin, Sirajus, Seviour, Thomas, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pikaar, Ilje (2021). Magnetic poly(acrylic acid)-based hydrogels for rapid ammonium sorption and efficient sorbent separation from sewage. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, 6 100097, 100097. doi: 10.1016/j.ese.2021.100097

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

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

Synthesis of starch graft-copolymers via reactive extrusion and their ammonium sorption properties

Siyamak, Samira, Laycock, Bronwyn and Luckman, Paul (2020). Synthesis of starch graft-copolymers via reactive extrusion and their ammonium sorption properties. Chemical Engineering Journal, 398 124291, 124291. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.124291

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

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

A review on Pimelea poisoning of livestock

Gordon, Russell J., Hungerford, Natasha L., Laycock, Bronwyn and Fletcher, Mary T. (2020). A review on Pimelea poisoning of livestock. Toxicon, 186, 46-57. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2020.07.023

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

Modified poly(acrylic acid)-based hydrogels for enhanced mainstream removal of ammonium from domestic wastewater

Cruz, Heidy, Laycock, Bronwyn, Strounina, Ekaterina, Seviour, Thomas William, Oehmen, Adrian and Pikaar, Ilje (2020). Modified poly(acrylic acid)-based hydrogels for enhanced mainstream removal of ammonium from domestic wastewater. Environmental Science and Technology, 54 (15) acs.est.9b07032, 9573-9583. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.9b07032

The volume of recyclable polyethylene terephthalate plastic in operating rooms – A one-month prospective audit

Wyssusek, Kerstin, Keys, Maggie, Laycock, Bronwyn, Avudainayagam, Anjana, Pun, Kenwick, Hansrajh, Sachin and van Zundert, André (2020). The volume of recyclable polyethylene terephthalate plastic in operating rooms – A one-month prospective audit. American Journal of Surgery, 220 (4), 853-855. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.05.011

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

Rapid and solvent-free synthesis of pH-responsive graft-copolymers based on wheat starch and their properties as potential ammonium sorbents

Siyamak, Samira, Luckman, Paul and Laycock, Bronwyn (2020). Rapid and solvent-free synthesis of pH-responsive graft-copolymers based on wheat starch and their properties as potential ammonium sorbents. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 149, 477-486. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.01.202

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

Pyrolysis of brominated polyethylene as an alternative carbon fibre precursor

Laycock, Bronwyn, Wang, Xiaoyu, Liu, Ru-Fen, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Cork, Jorja, Derstine, Chris, Mills, Michael and McFarland, Eric W. (2020). Pyrolysis of brominated polyethylene as an alternative carbon fibre precursor. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 172 109057, 109057. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.109057

Synthesis of starch graft-copolymers via reactive extrusion: process development and structural analysis

Siyamak, Samira, Laycock, Bronwyn and Luckman, Paul (2020). Synthesis of starch graft-copolymers via reactive extrusion: process development and structural analysis. Carbohydrate Polymers, 227 115066, 115066. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115066

Assessing the effect of aromatic residues placement on α-helical peptide structure and nanofibril formation of 21-mer peptides

Solemanifar, Armin, Nguyen, Tuan A.H., Laycock, Bronwyn, Shewan, Heather Margaret, Donose, Bogdan Constantin and Creasey, Rhiannon C. G. (2019). Assessing the effect of aromatic residues placement on α-helical peptide structure and nanofibril formation of 21-mer peptides. Molecular Systems Design and Engineering, 5 (2), 521-531. doi: 10.1039/c9me00082h

The effect of methane and odd-chain fatty acids on 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV) synthesis by a Methylosinus-dominated mixed culture

Luangthongkam, Pawarisa, Strong, Peter James, Syed Mahamud, Syarifah Nuraqmar, Evans, Paul, Jensen, Paul, Tyson, Gene, Laycock, Bronwyn, Lant, Paul Andrew and Pratt, Steven (2019). The effect of methane and odd-chain fatty acids on 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV) synthesis by a Methylosinus-dominated mixed culture. Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 6 (1) 50. doi: 10.1186/s40643-019-0285-1

Public attitudes towards bioplastics – knowledge, perception and end-of-life management

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela, Ashworth, Peta, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Lant, Paul (2019). Public attitudes towards bioplastics – knowledge, perception and end-of-life management. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 151 104479, 104479. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104479

Thermophilic production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydrovalerate) by a mixed methane-utilizing culture

Luangthongkam, Pawarisa, Laycock, Bronwyn, Evans, Paul, Lant, Paul and Pratt, Steven (2019). Thermophilic production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydrovalerate) by a mixed methane-utilizing culture. New Biotechnology, 53, 49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2019.06.008

Mainstream ammonium recovery to advance sustainable urban wastewater management

Cruz, Heidy, Law, Ying Yu, Guest, Jeremy S., Rabaey, Korneel, Batstone, Damien, Laycock, Bronwyn, Verstraete, Willy and Pikaar, Ilje (2019). Mainstream ammonium recovery to advance sustainable urban wastewater management. Environmental Science & Technology, 53 (19) acs.est.9b00603, 11066-11079. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.9b00603

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

Public attitudes towards plastics

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela Sarena, Pratt, Steven, Laycock, Bronwyn, Ashworth, Peta and Lant, Paul Andrew (2019). Public attitudes towards plastics. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 147, 227-235. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.05.005

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

The rate of biodegradation of PHA bioplastics in the marine environment: a meta-study

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela Sarena, Lant, Paul Andrew, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2019). The rate of biodegradation of PHA bioplastics in the marine environment: a meta-study. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 142, 15-24. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.03.020

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

Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers

Xie, Fengwei, Zhang, Tianlong, Bryant, Peter, Kurusingal, Valsala, Colwell, John M. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers. Progress in Polymer Science, 90, 211-268. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.12.003

Understanding the mobilisation of a nitrification inhibitor from novel slow release pellets, fabricated through extrusion processing with PHBV biopolymer

Levett, Ian, Pratt, Steven, Donose, Bogdan C., Brackin, Richard, Pratt, Chris, Redding, Matthew R and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Understanding the mobilisation of a nitrification inhibitor from novel slow release pellets, fabricated through extrusion processing with PHBV biopolymer. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 67 (9) acs.jafc.8b05709, 2449-2458. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b05709

Biomimetic peptide nanowires designed for conductivity

Creasey, Rhiannon C. G., Mostert, A. Bernardus, Solemanifar, Armin, Nguyen, Tuan A. H., Virdis, Bernardino, Freguia, Stefano and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Biomimetic peptide nanowires designed for conductivity. ACS Omega, 4 (1), 1748-1756. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.8b02231

Sorbents can tailor nitrogen release from organic wastes to match the uptake capacity of crops

Chin, A., Schmidt, S., Buckley, S., Pirie, R., Redding, M., Laycock, B., Luckman, P., Batstone, D. J., Robinson, N. and Brackin, R. (2018). Sorbents can tailor nitrogen release from organic wastes to match the uptake capacity of crops. Science of the Total Environment, 645, 1474-1483. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.07.135

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

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

Early-stage photodegradation of aromatic poly(urethane-urea) elastomers

Zhang, Tianlong, Xie, Fengwei, Motuzas, Julius, Bryant, Peter, Kurusingal, Valsala, Colwell, John M. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Early-stage photodegradation of aromatic poly(urethane-urea) elastomers. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 157, 181-198. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.09.020

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

Mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/wood flour composites: effect of interface modifiers

Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/wood flour composites: effect of interface modifiers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135 (43) 46828, 46828. doi: 10.1002/app.46828

Extrusion of wood fibre reinforced poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) biocomposites: Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on mechanical performance

Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement Matthew, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Extrusion of wood fibre reinforced poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) biocomposites: Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on mechanical performance. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 159, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.10.015

Wood-PHA composites: mapping opportunities

Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Wood-PHA composites: mapping opportunities. Polymers, 10 (7) 751, 751. doi: 10.3390/polym10070751

A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin

Hayati, Amir Nemati, Evans, David Alwyn Charles, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren James and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2018). A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin. Industrial Crops and Products, 117, 149-158. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.03.006

Environmental impact of biodegradable food packaging when considering food waste

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela S., Lane, Joe L., Grant, Tim, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul A. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Environmental impact of biodegradable food packaging when considering food waste. Journal of Cleaner Production, 180, 325-334. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.169

Polyhydroxyalkanoate coatings restrict moisture uptake and associated loss of barrier properties of thermoplastic starch films

Dilkes-Hoffman, Leela S., Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul A., Levett, Ian and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Polyhydroxyalkanoate coatings restrict moisture uptake and associated loss of barrier properties of thermoplastic starch films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135 (25) 46379, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/app.46379

Rapid removal of ammonium from domestic wastewater using polymer hydrogels

Cruz, Heidy, Luckman, Paul, Seviour, Thomas, Verstraete, Willy, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pikaar, Ilje (2018). Rapid removal of ammonium from domestic wastewater using polymer hydrogels. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 2912, 2912. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-21204-4

Microbial nanowires - electron transport and the role of synthetic analogues

Creasey, Rhiannon C. G., Mostert, A. Bernardus, Nguyen, Tuan A. H., Virdis, Bernardino, Freguia, Stefano and Laycock, Bronwyn (2018). Microbial nanowires - electron transport and the role of synthetic analogues. Acta Biomaterialia, 69, 1-30. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.01.007

Mechanical performance and long-term indoor stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) modified by non-reactive additives

Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2017). Mechanical performance and long-term indoor stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) modified by non-reactive additives. European Polymer Journal, 98, 337-346. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.11.041

The challenges in lifetime prediction of oxodegradable polyolefin and biodegradable polymer films

Nikolic, Melissa A. L., Laycock, Bronwyn, Gauthier, Emilie, Colwell, John M., Halley, Peter, Bottle, Steven E. and Truss, Rowan (2017). The challenges in lifetime prediction of oxodegradable polyolefin and biodegradable polymer films. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 145, 102-119. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.07.018

Mixed culture polyhydroxyalkanoate-rich biomass assessment and quality control using thermogravimetric measurement methods

Chan, Clement Matthew, Johansson, Peter, Magnusson, Per, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Arcos-Hernandez, Monica, Halley, Peter, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Werker, Alan (2017). Mixed culture polyhydroxyalkanoate-rich biomass assessment and quality control using thermogravimetric measurement methods. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 144, 110-120. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.07.029

Composites of wood and biodegradable thermoplastics: a review

Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2017). Composites of wood and biodegradable thermoplastics: a review. Polymer Reviews, 58 (3), 444-494. doi: 10.1080/15583724.2017.1380039

Investigation of the bromination/dehydrobromination of long chain alkanes

Wang, Xiaoyu, Liu, Ru-Fen, Cork, Jorja, Gu, Yi, Upham, David C., Laycock, Bronwyn and McFarland, Eric W. (2017). Investigation of the bromination/dehydrobromination of long chain alkanes. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 56 (34), 9411-9418. doi: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b01039

Lifetime prediction of biodegradable polymers

Laycock, Bronwyn, Nikolic, Melissa, Colwell, John M., Gauthier, Emilie, Halley, Peter, Bottle, Steven and George, Graeme (2017). Lifetime prediction of biodegradable polymers. Progress in Polymer Science, 71, 144-189. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2017.02.004

The effect of comonomer concentration and distribution on the photo-oxidative degradation of linear low density polyethylene films

Hsu, Yu-Chieh, Truss, Rowan W., Laycock, Bronwyn, Weir, Michael P., Nicholson, Timothy M., Garvey, Christopher J. and Halley, Peter J. (2017). The effect of comonomer concentration and distribution on the photo-oxidative degradation of linear low density polyethylene films. Polymer, 119, 66-75. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.05.020

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

The evolution of polymer composition during PHA accumulation: the significance of reducing equivalents

Montano-Herrera, Liliana, Laycock, Bronwyn, Werker, Alan and Pratt, Steven (2017). The evolution of polymer composition during PHA accumulation: the significance of reducing equivalents. Bioengineering, 4 (1) 20, 20. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering4010020

Techno-economic assessment of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production from methane - the case for thermophilic bioprocessing

Levett, Ian, Birkett, Greg, Davies, Nick, Bell, Aidan, Langford, Alexandra, Laycock, Bronwyn, Lant, Paul and Pratt, Steven (2016). Techno-economic assessment of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production from methane - the case for thermophilic bioprocessing. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 4 (4A), 3724-3733. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2016.07.033

Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives

Chan, Clement, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2016). Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives. Appita Journal, 69 (4), 352-360.

The opportunity for high-performance biomaterials from methane

Strong, Peter James, Laycock, Bronwyn, Syed Mahamud, Syarifah, Jensen, Paul, Lant, Paul A., Gene Tyson and Pratt, Steven (2016). The opportunity for high-performance biomaterials from methane. Microorganisms, 4 (1) 11, 11. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms4010011

Ambient climate and soil effects on the headspace under clear mulch film

Lisson, S. N., Tarbath, M., Corkrey, R., Pinkard, E. A., Laycock, B., Howden, S. M., Botwright Acuna, T. and Makin, A. (2016). Ambient climate and soil effects on the headspace under clear mulch film. Agricultural Systems, 142, 41-50. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2015.11.004

Fluxes in PHA-storing microbial communities during enrichment and biopolymer accumulation processes

Janarthanan, Om Murugan, Laycock, Bronwyn, Montano-Herrera, Liliana, Lu, Yang, Arcos-Hernandez, Monica V., Werker, Alan and Pratt, Steven (2016). Fluxes in PHA-storing microbial communities during enrichment and biopolymer accumulation processes. New Biotechnology, 33 (1), 61-72. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2015.07.007

Effect of soil environment on the photo-degradation of polyethylene films

Gauthier, Emilie, Nikolic, Melissa, Truss, Rowan, Laycock, Bronwyn and Halley, Peter (2015). Effect of soil environment on the photo-degradation of polyethylene films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (39) 42558, 42558.1-42558.10. doi: 10.1002/app.42558

Value-added bioplastics from services of wastewater treatment

Arcos-Hernandez, M., Montano-Herrera, L., Janarthanan, O.Murugan., Quadri, L., Anterrieu, S., Hjort, M., Alexandersson, T., Karlsson, A., Karabegovic, L., Magnusson, P., Johansson, P., Bengtsson, S., Morgan-Sagastume, F., de Vegt, O., Laycock, B., Pratt, S., Halley, P., Lant, P. and Werker, A. (2015). Value-added bioplastics from services of wastewater treatment. Water Practice and Technology, 10 (3), 546-555. doi: 10.2166/wpt.2015.063

The effect of common agrichemicals on the environmental stability of polyethylene films

Yeh, Chung-Liang, Nikolic, Melissa A. L., Gomes, Brunell, Gauthier, Emilie, Laycock, Bronwyn, Halley, Peter, Bottle, Steven E. and Colwell, John M. (2015). The effect of common agrichemicals on the environmental stability of polyethylene films. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 120 7675, 53-60. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2015.06.007

Fractionation of microbial populations in a PHA accumulating mixed culture and associated PHA content and composition

Janarthanan, Om Murugan, Yu, Yang, Laycock, Bronwyn, Werker, Alan and Pratt, Steven (2014). Fractionation of microbial populations in a PHA accumulating mixed culture and associated PHA content and composition. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 71, 53-58. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.04.055

Thermal properties and crystallization behavior of fractionated blocky and random polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers from mixed microbial cultures

Laycock, Bronwyn, Arcos-Hernandez, Monica V., Langford, Alexandra, Buchanan, Jessica, Halley, Peter J., Werker, Alan, Lant, Paul A. and Pratt, Steven (2014). Thermal properties and crystallization behavior of fractionated blocky and random polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers from mixed microbial cultures. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131 (19) 40836, 1-19. doi: 10.1002/app.40836

Crystallisation and fractionation of selected polyhydroxyalkanoates produced from mixed cultures

Laycock, Bronwyn, Arcos-Hernandez, Monica V., Langford, Alexandra, Pratt, Steven, Werker, Alan, Halley, Peter J. and Lant, Paul A. (2014). Crystallisation and fractionation of selected polyhydroxyalkanoates produced from mixed cultures. New Biotechnology, 31 (4), 345-356. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2013.05.005

Erratum to “The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates” [Prog. Polym. Sci. 38 (2013) 536–583]

Laycock, Bronwyn, Halley, Peter, Pratt, Steven, Werker, Alan and Lant, Paul (2014). Erratum to “The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates” [Prog. Polym. Sci. 38 (2013) 536–583]. Progress in Polymer Science, 39 (2), 396-396. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2013.06.007

The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates

Laycock, Bronwyn, Halley, Peter, Pratt, Steven, Werker, Alan and Lant, Paul (2014). The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates. Progress in Polymer Science, 39 (2), 397-442. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2013.06.008

Biodegradable polymers from pulp and paper wastewater streams - a critical review

Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Werker, Alan and Lant, Paul (2014). Biodegradable polymers from pulp and paper wastewater streams - a critical review. Appita Journal, 67 (4), 309-315.

Biorefineries as sources of fuels and chemicals

Covey, Geoff, Allender, Bruce, Laycock, Bronwyn and O'Shea, Mike (2014). Biorefineries as sources of fuels and chemicals. Appita Journal, 67 (3), 219-225.

In-line monitoring of thermal degradation of PHA during melt-processing by Near-Infrared spectroscopy

Montano-Herrera, Liliana, Pratt, Steven, Arcos-Hernandez, Monica V., Halley, Peter J., Lant, Paul A., Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2013). In-line monitoring of thermal degradation of PHA during melt-processing by Near-Infrared spectroscopy. New Biotechnology, 31 (4), 357-363. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2013.10.005

Physicochemical and mechanical properties of mixed culture polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHBV)

Arcos-Hernandez, Monica V., Laycock, Bronwyn, Donose, Bogdan C., Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Al-Luaibi, Salah, Werker, Alan and Lant, Paul A. (2013). Physicochemical and mechanical properties of mixed culture polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHBV). European Polymer Journal, 49 (4), 904-913. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.10.025

The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates

Laycock, Bronwyn, Halley, Peter, Pratt, Steven, Werker, Alan and Lant, Paul (2013). The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates. Progress In Polymer Science, 38 (3-4), 536-583. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2012.06.003

Correlation between chain microstructural changes and embrittlement of LLDPE-based films during photo- and thermo-oxidative degradation

Gauthier, E., Laycock, B., Cuoq, F. J. J. -M., Halley, R. J. and George, K. A. (2013). Correlation between chain microstructural changes and embrittlement of LLDPE-based films during photo- and thermo-oxidative degradation. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 98 (1), 425-435. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.08.021

Waste activated sludge as biomass for production of commercial-grade Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)

Arcos-Hernandez, M. V., Pratt, S., Laycock, B., Johansson, P., Werker, A. and Lant, P. A. (2012). Waste activated sludge as biomass for production of commercial-grade Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). Waste and Biomass Valorisation, 4 (1), 117-127. doi: 10.1007/s12649-012-9165-z

Biodegradation in a soil environment of activated sludge derived polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHBV)

Arcos-Hernandez, Monica V., Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven, Donose, Bogdan C., Nikolić, Melissa A. L., Luckman, Paul, Werker, Alan and Lant, Paul A. (2012). Biodegradation in a soil environment of activated sludge derived polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHBV). Polymer Degradation and Stability, 97 (11), 2301-2312. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.07.035

Antagonism between transition metal pro-oxidants in polyethylene films

Nikolic, Melissa, Gauthier, Emilie, George, Karina, Cash, Gregory, de Jonge, Martin D., Howard, Daryl L., Paterson, David, Laycock, Bronwyn, Halley, Peter J. and George, Graeme (2012). Antagonism between transition metal pro-oxidants in polyethylene films. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 97 (7), 1178-1188. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.03.036

The hazards of peracetic acid bleaching: a comparative risk ranking between experts and lay people.

Laycock, B, Covey, G and Grist, S (2005). The hazards of peracetic acid bleaching: a comparative risk ranking between experts and lay people.. Appita Journal, 58 (6), 433-441.

Hydrogel lens monomer constituents modulate protein sorption

Garrett, Qian, Laycock, Bronwyn and Garrett, R. Wayne (2000). Hydrogel lens monomer constituents modulate protein sorption. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 41 (7), 1687-1695.

Silylcuprate routes to cyclohex-2-enylsilanes

Laycock, Bronwyn, Maynard, Ian, Wickham, Geoffrey and Kitching, William (1988). Silylcuprate routes to cyclohex-2-enylsilanes. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 41 (5), 693-700. doi: 10.1071/CH9880693

Syntheesis and stereochemistry of acidolysis of some cyclohept-2-enylstannames and -silanes

Kitching W., Penman K.G., Laycock B. and Maynard I. (1988). Syntheesis and stereochemistry of acidolysis of some cyclohept-2-enylstannames and -silanes. Tetrahedron, 44 (13), 3819-3831. doi: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)86639-4

Stereochemistry of acidolysis of cyclohept-2-enyl-silanes and -stannanes

Kitching, W, Laycock, B, Maynard, I and Penman, K (1986). Stereochemistry of acidolysis of cyclohept-2-enyl-silanes and -stannanes. Journal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications (12), 954-955. doi: 10.1039/C39860000954

Allylsilanes from allylchlorides and silylcuprates

Laycock, B, Kitching, W and Wickham, G (1983). Allylsilanes from allylchlorides and silylcuprates. Tetrahedron Letters, 24 (51), 5785-5788. doi: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)94201-1

Terahertz nanoscopy: a non-destructive characterization tool for nanomaterials and nanostructures

Guo, Xiao, Bertling, Karl, Donose, Bogdan C., He, Xin, Degnan, Zach, Solemanifar, Armin, Zhang, Xueqin, Laycock, Bronwyn, Virdis, Bernardino, Fedorov, Arkady, Jacobson, Peter and Rakić, Aleksandar D. (2022). Terahertz nanoscopy: a non-destructive characterization tool for nanomaterials and nanostructures. The 2022 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, Adelaide, SA Australia, 11-16 December 2022.

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.

Advances and challenges in THz scattering SNOM

Guo, Xiao, Donose, Bogdan, Bertling, Karl, He, Xin, Degnan, Zach, Solemanifar, Armin, Laycock, Bronwyn, Fedorov, Arkady, Jacobson, Peter and Rakic, Aleksandar (2021). Advances and challenges in THz scattering SNOM. 8th Australian THz Workshop, Sydney, NSW Australia, 3 December 2021.

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

Adsorbents for the sequestration of the Pimelea toxin, simplexin

Gordon, Russell, Hungerford, Natasha L., Laycock, Bronwyn, Ouwerkerk, Diane and Fletcher, Mary T. (2020). Adsorbents for the sequestration of the Pimelea toxin, simplexin. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2019 , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036090

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

Lignocellulosic biomass hydrothermal liquefaction to generate feedstock for polyhydroxyalkanoate production

Zhang, Tianlong, Batalha, Nuno, Pratt, Steven and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Lignocellulosic biomass hydrothermal liquefaction to generate feedstock for polyhydroxyalkanoate production. Appita Fibre Value Chain Conference 2019, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 10 - 12 December 2019. Macleod, VIC Australia: Appita.

Adsorbents for the sequestration of the Pimelea toxin, simplexin

Gordon, Russell J., Hungerford, Natasha L., Laycock, Bronwyn, Ouwerkerk, Diane and Fletcher, Mary T. (2019). Adsorbents for the sequestration of the Pimelea toxin, simplexin. Northern Beef Research Update Conference (NBRUC) 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 19 - 22 August 2019.

Are toxic Pimelea secondary compounds absorbed via the intestinal lymph?

Gordon, Russell J., Hungerford, Natasha L., Laycock, Bronwyn and Fletcher, Mary T. (2019). Are toxic Pimelea secondary compounds absorbed via the intestinal lymph?. In: 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2019. 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (14-14). 29 November 2019.

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

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.

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.

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.

Improving sustainability and performance of the rigid polyurethane foam by lignin with enhanced dispersion and dissolution

Hayati, Amir Nemati, Evans, David, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Improving sustainability and performance of the rigid polyurethane foam by lignin with enhanced dispersion and dissolution. 2017 International Conference on Bionano Innovation, Brisbane, Australia, 24-27 September 2017.

Stability of polyhydroxyalkanaote (PHA)-based wood plastic composites upon UV sunlight exposure

Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond E., Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2017). Stability of polyhydroxyalkanaote (PHA)-based wood plastic composites upon UV sunlight exposure. 2017 Fibre Value Chain Conference and Expo, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 14-16 November 2017. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Appita.

Maximising value from biomass processing

Covey, G., Laycock, B., O'Shea, M. and Vuong, K. J. (2016). Maximising value from biomass processing. Fibre Value Chain Conference and Expo 2016: Pulp and Paper Bioenergy Bioproducts, Rotorua, New Zealand, 12-14 October 2016. Bundoora, VIC, Australia: Appita Inc..

Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives

Chan, C., Vandi, L., Pratt, S., Halley, P., Richardson, D., Werker, A. and Laycock, B. (2016). Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives. Fibre Value Chain Conference and Expo 2016: Pulp and Paper Bioenergy Bioproducts, Rotorua, New Zealand, 12 - 14 October 2016. Appita.

Synthetic Analogues of Microbial Nanowires

Creasey, R., Virdis, B., Nguyen, Tuan A. H., Solemanifar, A., Freguia, S. and Laycock, B. (2016). Synthetic Analogues of Microbial Nanowires. 55th Annual ASMR National Scientific Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 13-15 Nov 2016.

Biorefineries as sources of fuels and chemicals

Covey, Geoff, Allender, Bruce, Laycock, Bronwyn and O'Shea, Mike (2014). Biorefineries as sources of fuels and chemicals. 2013 Appita Annual Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 May 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Appita Inc.

Challenges in lifetime control of oxo-degradable polyolefins and oxo-biodegradable blends

George, Graeme A., Nikolic, Melissa, Colwell, John, Yeh, Chun-Liang, Bottle, Steven, Laycock, Bronwyn, Cash, Gregory, Gauthier, Emilie and Halley, Peter (2014). Challenges in lifetime control of oxo-degradable polyolefins and oxo-biodegradable blends. 248th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), San Francisco CA, United States, 10-14 August 2014. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.

Biodegradable polymers from pulp and paper wastewater streams

Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Werker, Alan and Lant, Paul (2013). Biodegradable polymers from pulp and paper wastewater streams. 2013 Appita Annual Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 May 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Appita.

Effectively teaching statistics to chemical engineers as a core professional attribute

Batstone, Damien, Laycock, Bronwyn, Birkett, Greg, Wilson, Richard and Farre, Maria Jose (2013). Effectively teaching statistics to chemical engineers as a core professional attribute. AAEE 2013: 24th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 8-11 December, 2013. Nathan, QLD, Australia: Griffith School of Engineering, Griffith University.

The hazards of peracetic acid bleaching: A comparative risk ranking between experts and lay people

Laycock, Bronwyn, Covey, Geoff and Grist, Steve (2005). The hazards of peracetic acid bleaching: A comparative risk ranking between experts and lay people.

The hazard of peracetic acid bleaching: a comparative risk ranking between experts and laypeople

Laycock, Bronwyn, Covey, Geoff and Grist, Steve (2005). The hazard of peracetic acid bleaching: a comparative risk ranking between experts and laypeople. 59th Appita Annual Conference and Exhibition: Incorporating the 13th ISWFPC (International Symposium on Wood, Fibre and Pulping Chemistry), Auckland, New Zealand, 16-19 May 2005. Carlton, Vic: Appita Inc.

Cell interactions with perfluoropolyether-based network copolymers

Johnson, G., Meijs, G. F., Laycock, B. G., Griffith, M. G., Chaouk, H. and Steele, J. G. (1999). Cell interactions with perfluoropolyether-based network copolymers. American Chemical Society (ACS) Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States, 13-17 April 1997. Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1163/156856299X00144

The urgent need to re-engineer nitrogen-efficient food production for the planet

Pikaar, Ilje, Matassa, Silvio, Rabaey, Korneel, Laycock, Bronwyn, Boon, Nico and Verstraete, Willy (2017). The urgent need to re-engineer nitrogen-efficient food production for the planet. Dresden, Germany: Dresden Nexus Conference.

Production of carbon fiber used as e.g. lightweight automobile component, involves spinning precursor fiber filament from solution comprising nanocellulose fibril, and carbonizing filament by pyrolysis at elevated temperature

Martin, Darren J., McFarland, Eric , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Laycock, Bronwyn (2015). Production of carbon fiber used as e.g. lightweight automobile component, involves spinning precursor fiber filament from solution comprising nanocellulose fibril, and carbonizing filament by pyrolysis at elevated temperature. WO2015143497-A1.

Method of producing polyhydroxyalkanoate compounded plastics having improved mechanical properties

Werker, A., Arcos-Hernandez, M., Laycock, B., Pratt, S., Johansson, P. and Magnusson, P. (2014). Method of producing polyhydroxyalkanoate compounded plastics having improved mechanical properties. WO 2014097193.

Degradable Polyolefin

Dagley, Ian, Halley, Peter, Laycock, Bronwyn, Nikolic, Melissa, Cash, Gregory and Gauthier, Emilie (2013). Degradable Polyolefin. WO2013023247.

Degradable Polyolefin

Dagley, I., Halley, P., Laycock, B., Nikolic, M., Cash, G. and Gauthier, E. (2013). Degradable Polyolefin.

Degradable polymeric film

George, G., Johnstone, P., Warner, J., Halley, P., Laycock, B., Gardi, S., Pasti, C. and Schlingloff, G. (2010). Degradable polymeric film. EP2176322.

Controlling degradation of polymeric film to cause film to degrade after intended life time involves providing film having polymer and prodegradant, activating artificial radiation source to emit electromagnetic radiation and irradiating

Gardi, S., George, G., Halley, P., Johnstone, P., Laycock, B., Pasti, C., Schlingloff, G. and Warner, J. (2008). Controlling degradation of polymeric film to cause film to degrade after intended life time involves providing film having polymer and prodegradant, activating artificial radiation source to emit electromagnetic radiation and irradiating. WO2009021270-A1.

Aqueous Polyimide Process

Laycock, B., Hawthorne, D., Hodgkin, J. and Morton, T. (2001). Aqueous Polyimide Process. 6,333,391.

Process for manufacture of a porous polymer from a mixture

Chaouk, H., Meijs, G. and Laycock, B. (2000). Process for manufacture of a porous polymer from a mixture. 6,015,609.

Cell growth substrate polymer

Meijs, G., Laycock, B., Griffiths, M., Cheong, E., Steele, J. and Johnson, G. (1999). Cell growth substrate polymer. 5,994,133.

Polymerizable siloxane macromonomers

Laycock, B. and Meijs, G. (1999). Polymerizable siloxane macromonomers. 5,981,615.

Extended Wear Ophthalmic Lens

Nicolson, P., Baron, R., Chabrecek, P., Court, J., Domschke, A., Griesser, H., Ho, A., Hoepken, J., Laycock, B., Liu, Q., Lohmann, D., Meijs, G., Papaspiliotopoulos, E., Riffle, J., Schindhelm, K., Sweeney, D., Terry, W., Vogt, J. and Winterton, L. (1999). Extended Wear Ophthalmic Lens. 5,965,631.

Extended wear ophthalmic lens

Nicolson, P., Baron, R., Chabrecek, P., Court, J., Domschke, J., Griesser, H., Ho, A., Hoepken, J., Laycock, B., Liu, Q., Lohmann, D., Meijs, G., Papaspiliotopoulos, J., Riffle, J., Schindhelm, K., Sweeney, D., Terry, W., Vogt, J. and Winterton, L. (1999). Extended wear ophthalmic lens. 5,849,811.

“Perfluoroalkylether macromer having two polymerisable groups”

Meijs, G., Laycock, B., Griffiths, M. and Cheong, E. (1999). “Perfluoroalkylether macromer having two polymerisable groups”. 5,962,611.

“Polymerizable perfluoroalkylether macromer”

Meijs, G., Laycock, B., Steele, J. and Johnson, G. (1999). “Polymerizable perfluoroalkylether macromer”.

“Polymerizable perfluoroalkylether macromere"

Nicolson, P., Baron, R., Chabrecek, J., Court, J., Domschke, A., Griesser, H., Ho, A., Hoepken, J., Laycock, B., Liu, Q., Lohmann, D., Meijs, G., Papaspiliotopoulos, E., Riffle, J., Schindhelm, K., Sweeney, D., Terry, W., Vogt, J. and Winterton, L. (1998). “Polymerizable perfluoroalkylether macromere". 5,789,461.

Extended wear ophthalmic lens

Nicolson, P., Baron, R., Chabrecek, P., Court, J., Domschke, A., Griesser, H., Ho, A., Hoepken, J., Laycock, B., Liu, Q., Lohmann, D., Meijs, G., Papaspiliotopoulos, E., Riffle, J., Schindhelm, K., Sweeney, D., Terry, W., Vogt, J. and Winterton, L. (1998). Extended wear ophthalmic lens. US5760100 A.

Methods of forming an extended wear ophthalmic lens having a hydrophilic surface

Nicolson, P., Baron, R., Chabrecek, P., Court, J., Domschke, A., Griesser, H., Ho, A., Hoepken, J., Laycock, B., Liu, Q., Lohmann, D., Meijs, G., Papaspiliotopoulos, E., Riffle, J., Schindhelm, K., Sweeney, D., Terry, W., Vogt, J. and Winterton, L. (1998). Methods of forming an extended wear ophthalmic lens having a hydrophilic surface. US5776999 A.

The electrophilic cleavage of allylsilanes : investigations into the mechanism of the electrophilic cleavage of allylsilanes and the synthesis of optically active silicon centred allylic silacyclopentanes

Laycock, Bronwyn (1992). The electrophilic cleavage of allylsilanes : investigations into the mechanism of the electrophilic cleavage of allylsilanes and the synthesis of optically active silicon centred allylic silacyclopentanes. PhD Thesis, School of Molecular and Microbial Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2015.579