The University of Queensland

A cleaner processing approach for cellulose reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Chaleat, Celine, Edwards, Grant, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2022). A cleaner processing approach for cellulose reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Polymer Engineering & Science, 62 (3), 949-961. doi: 10.1002/pen.25899

Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives

Haridevan, Hima, Evans, David A. C., Ragauskas, Arthur, Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2021). Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives. Green Chemistry, 23 (22), 8725-8753. doi: 10.1039/d1gc02744a

Dispersion methodology for technical lignin into polyester polyol for high-performance polyurethane insulation foam

Haridevan, Hima, McLaggan, Martyn S., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J., Seaby, Trent, Zhang, Zhanying and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Dispersion methodology for technical lignin into polyester polyol for high-performance polyurethane insulation foam. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 3 (7) acsapm.1c00430, 3528-3537. doi: 10.1021/acsapm.1c00430

An overview of cellulose‐based nanogenerators

Annamalai, Pratheep K., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Dubal, Deepak P. and Baek, Jong‐Beom (2021). An overview of cellulose‐based nanogenerators. Advanced Materials Technologies, 6 (3) 2001164, 2001164. doi: 10.1002/admt.202001164

Toughening of natural rubber nanocomposites by the incorporation of nanoscale lignin combined with an industrially relevant leaching process

Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Hayati, Amir Nemati, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Toughening of natural rubber nanocomposites by the incorporation of nanoscale lignin combined with an industrially relevant leaching process. Industrial Crops and Products, 159 113063, 113063. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.113063

The use of cellulose nanocrystals to enhance the thermal insulation properties and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam

Septevani, Athanasia, Evans, David A.C., Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren J. (2017). The use of cellulose nanocrystals to enhance the thermal insulation properties and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam. Industrial Crops and Products, 107, 114-121. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.039

Scalable processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites toughened with nanocellulose

Amin, Khairatun Najwa Mohd, Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Edwards, Grant, Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Scalable processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites toughened with nanocellulose. Chemical Engineering Journal, 302, 406-416. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.05.067

A systematic study substituting polyether polyol with palm kernel oil based polyester polyol in rigid polyurethane foam

Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Chaleat, Celine, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2015). A systematic study substituting polyether polyol with palm kernel oil based polyester polyol in rigid polyurethane foam. Industrial Crops and Products, 66, 16-26. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.11.053

Easily deconstructed, high aspect ratio cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens; an abundant grass of Australia's arid zone

Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Memmott, Paul, Taran, Elena, Schmidt, Susanne and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Easily deconstructed, high aspect ratio cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens; an abundant grass of Australia's arid zone. RSC Advances, 5 (41), 32124-32132. doi: 10.1039/c5ra02936h

Production of cellulose nanocrystals via a scalable mechanical method

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Morrow, Isabel Catherine and Martin, Darren (2015). Production of cellulose nanocrystals via a scalable mechanical method. RSC Advances, 5 (70), 57133-57140. doi: 10.1039/c5ra06862b

Bioinspired mechanically adaptive polymer nanocomposites with water-activated shape-memory effect

Mendez, Julie, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Eichhorn, Stephen J., Rusli, Rafeadah, Rowan, Stuart J., Foster, E. Johan and Weder, Christoph (2011). Bioinspired mechanically adaptive polymer nanocomposites with water-activated shape-memory effect. Macromolecules, 44 (17), 6827-6835. doi: 10.1021/ma201502k

Nanoscale particles for polymer degradation and stabilization-Trends and future perspectives

Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep, Depan, Dilip, Tomer, Namrata Singh and Singh, Raj Pal (2009). Nanoscale particles for polymer degradation and stabilization-Trends and future perspectives. Progress in Polymer Science, 34 (6), 479-515. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2009.01.002

Innovation in nano-polysaccharides for eco-sustainability: from science to industrial applications

Preeti Singh, Kaiser Manzoor, Saiqa Ikram and Pratheep Kumar Annamalai eds. (2022). Innovation in nano-polysaccharides for eco-sustainability: from science to industrial applications. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/C2019-0-05446-5

Electroactive polymers and their carbon nanocomposites for energy harvesting

Ramanujam, B.T.S., Haridass, Reshma, Muralidharan, Pranesh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Dubal, Deepak and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2023). Electroactive polymers and their carbon nanocomposites for energy harvesting. Nanogenerators: basic concepts, design strategies, and applications. (pp. 361-396) edited by Inamuddin, Mohd Imran Ahamed, Rajender Boddula and Tariq Altalhi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003187615-15

Nanocellulose: a sustainable nanomaterial for controlled drug delivery applications

Pennells, Jordan, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2022). Nanocellulose: a sustainable nanomaterial for controlled drug delivery applications. Innovation in nano-polysaccharides for eco-sustainability: from science to industrial applications. (pp. 217-253) edited by Preeti Singh, Kaiser Manzoor, Saiqa Ikram and Pratheep Kumar Annamalai. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-823439-6.00010-6

Nanocellulose-based carbon as electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries

Ramanujam, B. T. S, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2021). Nanocellulose-based carbon as electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Nanocellulose based composites for electronics. (pp. 295-312) edited by Sabu Thomas and Yasir Beeran Pottathara. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-822350-5.00012-6

Conducting polymer-graphite binary and hybrid composites: structure, properties, and applications

Ramanujam, B. T. S. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2017). Conducting polymer-graphite binary and hybrid composites: structure, properties, and applications. Hybrid polymer composite materials: applications. (pp. 1-34) edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur and Asokan Pappu. Duxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-100785-3.00001-2

Nano-cellulose reinforced chitosan nanocomposites for packaging and biomedical applications

Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Depan, Dilip (2015). Nano-cellulose reinforced chitosan nanocomposites for packaging and biomedical applications. Green biorenewable biocomposites: from knowledge to industrial applications. (pp. 489-506) edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur and Michael R. Kessler. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press/Apple Academic Press.

Preparation of cellulose nanocrystal/polymer nanocomposites via sol-gel processes

Jorfi, Mehdi, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Weder, Christoph (2014). Preparation of cellulose nanocrystal/polymer nanocomposites via sol-gel processes. Handbook of green materials: processing technologies, properties and applications. (pp. 23-34) edited by Kristiina Oksman, Aji P. Mathew, Alexander Bismarck, Orlando Rojas and Mohini Sain. Singapore, Singapore: World Scientific Publishing.

Biopolymeric nanocomposites reinforced with nanocrystalline cellulose

Jorfi, Mehdi, Amiralian, Nasim, Biyani, Mahesh V. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2013). Biopolymeric nanocomposites reinforced with nanocrystalline cellulose. Biomass-based biocomposites. (pp. 277-304) Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom: Smithers Rapra Technology.

Biopolymeric nanocomposites as environment benign materials

Annamalai, P.K. and Singh, R.P. (2011). Biopolymeric nanocomposites as environment benign materials. Cellulose Fibers: Bio- and Nano-Polymer Composites. (pp. 519-535) edited by Susheel Kalia, B. S. Kaith and Inderjeet Kaur. Verlag, Germany: Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-17370-7_20

Commercial aspects associated with bionanocomposites

Lonkar, S.P., Kumar, A.P. and Singh, R.P. (2011). Commercial aspects associated with bionanocomposites. Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Future Perspectives. (pp. 400-419) edited by Vikas Mittal. Oxford UK: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199581924.003.0016

Tuning the microstructure of polyurethane foam using nanocellulose for improved thermal insulation properties through an efficient dispersion methodology

Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Martin, Darren J., Song, Pingan and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2023). Tuning the microstructure of polyurethane foam using nanocellulose for improved thermal insulation properties through an efficient dispersion methodology. Polymer Composites. doi: 10.1002/pc.27743

Enhancement of emulsion stability and functional properties of hemp protein‐based dairy alternative by different treatments after cellulase hydrolysis

Rawal, Kirti, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Ningtyas, Dian Widya and Prakash, Sangeeta (2023). Enhancement of emulsion stability and functional properties of hemp protein‐based dairy alternative by different treatments after cellulase hydrolysis. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16735

X-ray tomographic reconstruction for understanding lignin-induced changes in the microstructure and properties of polyurethane insulation foam

Haridevan, Hima, Barkauskas, Deborah, Sokolowski, Kamil A., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2023). X-ray tomographic reconstruction for understanding lignin-induced changes in the microstructure and properties of polyurethane insulation foam. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 5 (9), 6772-6780. doi: 10.1021/acsapm.3c00380

Oat flour as a novel stabiliser for designing plant-based Pickering emulsion

Rawal, Kirti, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Bhandari, Bhesh and Prakash, Sangeeta (2023). Oat flour as a novel stabiliser for designing plant-based Pickering emulsion. Journal of Food Engineering, 340 111300, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111300

hydrothermal co-liquefaction of biomass and plastic wastes into biofuel: study on catalyst property, product distribution and synergistic effects

Mukundan, Swathi, Wagner, Jonathan L., Annamalai, Pratheep K., Ravindran, Devika Sudha, Krishnapillai, Girish Kumar and Beltramini, Jorge (2022). hydrothermal co-liquefaction of biomass and plastic wastes into biofuel: study on catalyst property, product distribution and synergistic effects. Fuel Processing Technology, 238 107523, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2022.107523

Recent advances in the nanomaterials, design, fabrication approaches of thermoelectric nanogenerators for various applications

Kim, Andrew, Kumar, Pawan, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Patel, Rajkumar (2022). Recent advances in the nanomaterials, design, fabrication approaches of thermoelectric nanogenerators for various applications. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 9 (35) 2201659, 1-27. doi: 10.1002/admi.202201659

Rational analysis of dispersion and solubility of Kraft lignin in polyols for polyurethanes

Haridevan, Hima, Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2022). Rational analysis of dispersion and solubility of Kraft lignin in polyols for polyurethanes. Industrial Crops and Products, 185 115129, 115129. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115129

Tailored production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils from sugarcane bagasse pretreated by acid-catalyzed alcohol solutions

Liu, Yiting, Li, Wen, Li, Kai, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Pratt, Steven, Hassanpour, Morteza, Lu, Haiqin and Zhang, Zhanying (2022). Tailored production of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils from sugarcane bagasse pretreated by acid-catalyzed alcohol solutions. Carbohydrate Polymers, 291 119602, 119602. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119602

Processing and rheological properties of polyol/cellulose nanofibre dispersions for polyurethanes

Haridevan, Hima, Chaleat, Celine, Pooley, Liam, Evans, David A. C., Halley, Peter J., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2022). Processing and rheological properties of polyol/cellulose nanofibre dispersions for polyurethanes. Polymer, 255 125130, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125130

A Mixed Acid Methodology to Produce Thermally Stable Cellulose Nanocrystal at High Yield Using Phosphoric Acid

Amin, Khairatun Najwa Mohd, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2022). A Mixed Acid Methodology to Produce Thermally Stable Cellulose Nanocrystal at High Yield Using Phosphoric Acid. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 7 (2), 99-108. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2021.12.002

Lignocellulosic plant cell wall variation influences the structure and properties of hard carbon derived from sorghum biomass

Afzal, Rana Arslan, Pennells, Jordan, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2022). Lignocellulosic plant cell wall variation influences the structure and properties of hard carbon derived from sorghum biomass. Carbon Trends, 7 100168, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.cartre.2022.100168

A cleaner processing approach for cellulose reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Chaleat, Celine, Edwards, Grant, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2022). A cleaner processing approach for cellulose reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Polymer Engineering & Science, 62 (3), 949-961. doi: 10.1002/pen.25899

High-resolution R2R-compatible printing of carbon nanotube conductive patterns enabled by cellulose nanocrystals

Corletto, Alexander, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Martin, Darren J. and Shapter, Joseph G. (2022). High-resolution R2R-compatible printing of carbon nanotube conductive patterns enabled by cellulose nanocrystals. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5 (1) acsanm.1c04320, A-N. doi: 10.1021/acsanm.1c04320

Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives

Haridevan, Hima, Evans, David A. C., Ragauskas, Arthur, Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2021). Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives. Green Chemistry, 23 (22), 8725-8753. doi: 10.1039/d1gc02744a

3D enabled facile fabrication of substrates with human tongue characteristics for analysing the tribological behaviour of food emulsions

Fan, Juan, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Prakash, Sangeeta (2021). 3D enabled facile fabrication of substrates with human tongue characteristics for analysing the tribological behaviour of food emulsions. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 73 102803, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102803

Dispersion methodology for technical lignin into polyester polyol for high-performance polyurethane insulation foam

Haridevan, Hima, McLaggan, Martyn S., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J., Seaby, Trent, Zhang, Zhanying and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Dispersion methodology for technical lignin into polyester polyol for high-performance polyurethane insulation foam. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 3 (7) acsapm.1c00430, 3528-3537. doi: 10.1021/acsapm.1c00430

Review on colloidal quantum dots luminescent solar concentrators

Kim, Andrew, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Kumar, Pawan and Patel, Rajkumar (2021). Review on colloidal quantum dots luminescent solar concentrators. ChemistrySelect, 6 (20), 4948-4967. doi: 10.1002/slct.202100674

An overview of cellulose‐based nanogenerators

Annamalai, Pratheep K., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Dubal, Deepak P. and Baek, Jong‐Beom (2021). An overview of cellulose‐based nanogenerators. Advanced Materials Technologies, 6 (3) 2001164, 2001164. doi: 10.1002/admt.202001164

Cellulose‐Based Nanogenerators: An Overview of Cellulose‐Based Nanogenerators (Adv. Mater. Technol. 3/2021)

Annamalai, Pratheep K., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Dubal, Deepak P. and Baek, Jong‐Beom (2021). Cellulose‐Based Nanogenerators: An Overview of Cellulose‐Based Nanogenerators (Adv. Mater. Technol. 3/2021). Advanced Materials Technologies, 6 (3), 2170018. doi: 10.1002/admt.202170018

Molecularly engineered lignin-derived additives enable fire-retardant, UV-shielding, and mechanically strong polylactide biocomposites

Yang, Haitang, Shi, Bingbing, Xue, Yijiao, Ma, Zhewen, Liu, Lina, Liu, Lei, Yu, Youming, Zhang, Zhanying, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Song, Pingan (2021). Molecularly engineered lignin-derived additives enable fire-retardant, UV-shielding, and mechanically strong polylactide biocomposites. Biomacromolecules, 22 (4) acs.biomac.0c01656, 1432-1444. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c01656

Toughening of natural rubber nanocomposites by the incorporation of nanoscale lignin combined with an industrially relevant leaching process

Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Hayati, Amir Nemati, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Toughening of natural rubber nanocomposites by the incorporation of nanoscale lignin combined with an industrially relevant leaching process. Industrial Crops and Products, 159 113063, 113063. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.113063

Potassium‐ion storage in cellulose derived hard carbon: the role of functional groups

Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan, Niaei, Amir H. Farokh, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Dubal, Deepak P., Martin, Darren James, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Searles, Debra J. and Zhao, Xiu Song (2020). Potassium‐ion storage in cellulose derived hard carbon: the role of functional groups. Batteries and Supercaps, 3 (9) batt.202000116, 953-960. doi: 10.1002/batt.202000116

Cover Feature: Potassium‐ion storage in cellulose‐derived hard carbon: the role of functional groups

Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan, Farokh Niaei, Amir H., Annamalai, Pratheep K., Dubal, Deepak P., Martin, Darren James, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Searles, Debra J. and Zhao, Xiu Song (2020). Cover Feature: Potassium‐ion storage in cellulose‐derived hard carbon: the role of functional groups. Batteries and Supercaps, 3 (9) batt.202000183, 791-791. doi: 10.1002/batt.202000183

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

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

Chitosan-based bionanocomposites for biomedical application

Kumari, Sangeeta, Singh, Raj Pal, Chavan, Nayaku N. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2018). Chitosan-based bionanocomposites for biomedical application. Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobiomaterials, 7 (4), 219-227. doi: 10.1680/jbibn.15.00015

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

Polymer Nanocomposites Characterization: Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxide on Nanocellulose for Enabling Microscopic Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites (Small 46/2018)

Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J., Simonsen, John, Conley, John F. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2018). Polymer Nanocomposites Characterization: Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxide on Nanocellulose for Enabling Microscopic Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites (Small 46/2018). Small, 14 (46), 1870217. doi: 10.1002/smll.201870217

Atomic layer deposition of metal oxide on nanocellulose for enabling microscopic characterization of polymer nanocomposites

Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J., Simonsen, John, Conley, John F. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2018). Atomic layer deposition of metal oxide on nanocellulose for enabling microscopic characterization of polymer nanocomposites. Small, 14 (46) 1803439, e1803439. doi: 10.1002/smll.201803439

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

Hybrid polyether-palm oil polyester polyol based rigid polyurethane foam reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal

Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2018). Hybrid polyether-palm oil polyester polyol based rigid polyurethane foam reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal. Industrial Crops and Products, 112, 378-388. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.12.032

The use of cellulose nanocrystals to enhance the thermal insulation properties and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam

Septevani, Athanasia, Evans, David A.C., Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren J. (2017). The use of cellulose nanocrystals to enhance the thermal insulation properties and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam. Industrial Crops and Products, 107, 114-121. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.039

Influence of moisture dependency of pressboard on transformer winding clamping pressure

Naranpanawe, Lakshitha, Ekanayake, Chandima, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2017). Influence of moisture dependency of pressboard on transformer winding clamping pressure. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 24 (5) 8120379, 3191-3200. doi: 10.1109/TDEI.2017.006206

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

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

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

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

Cellulose nanocrystals with enhanced thermal stability reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane

Khairatun Najwa, Mohd Amin, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren (2017). Cellulose nanocrystals with enhanced thermal stability reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane. The Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 21 (3), 754-761. doi: 10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-25

Dip-and-drag lateral force spectroscopy for measuring adhesive forces between nano-fibers

Dolan, Grace K., Yakubov, Gleb E., Greene, George W., Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Martin, Darren J. and Stokes, Jason R. (2016). Dip-and-drag lateral force spectroscopy for measuring adhesive forces between nano-fibers. Langmuir, 32 (50), 13340-13348. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b03467

Scalable processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites toughened with nanocellulose

Amin, Khairatun Najwa Mohd, Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Edwards, Grant, Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Scalable processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites toughened with nanocellulose. Chemical Engineering Journal, 302, 406-416. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.05.067

Understanding the ageing aspects of natural ester based insulation liquid in power transformer

Bandara, Kapila, Ekanayake, Chandima, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2016). Understanding the ageing aspects of natural ester based insulation liquid in power transformer. IEEE Transactions On Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 23 (1) 7422567, 246-257. doi: 10.1109/TDEI.2015.004744

Polymers from biomass: characterization, modification, degradation, and applications

Adsul, Mukund, Tuli, Deepak K., Annamalai, Pratheep K., Depan, Dilip and Shankar, Shiv (2016). Polymers from biomass: characterization, modification, degradation, and applications. International Journal of Polymer Science, 2016 1857297, 1-2. doi: 10.1155/2016/1857297

Isolation of cellulose nanofibrils from Triodia pungens via different mechanical methods

Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Isolation of cellulose nanofibrils from Triodia pungens via different mechanical methods. Cellulose, 22 (4), 2483-2498. doi: 10.1007/s10570-015-0688-x

Rigid polyurethane foam enhanced with natural oil polyols

Septevani, Athanasia A., Annamalai, Pratheep K., Evans, David A. C., Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Rigid polyurethane foam enhanced with natural oil polyols. Pu Magazine, 12 (3), 222-224.

Erratum to "Optimization of resin extraction from an Australian arid grass 'Triodia pungens' and its preliminary evaluation as an anti-termite timber coating" [Ind. Crops Prod. 59 (2014) 241-247]

Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Fitzgerald, Chris, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Erratum to "Optimization of resin extraction from an Australian arid grass 'Triodia pungens' and its preliminary evaluation as an anti-termite timber coating" [Ind. Crops Prod. 59 (2014) 241-247]. Industrial Crops and Products, 67, 512-512. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.12.037

A systematic study substituting polyether polyol with palm kernel oil based polyester polyol in rigid polyurethane foam

Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Chaleat, Celine, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2015). A systematic study substituting polyether polyol with palm kernel oil based polyester polyol in rigid polyurethane foam. Industrial Crops and Products, 66, 16-26. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.11.053

Easily deconstructed, high aspect ratio cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens; an abundant grass of Australia's arid zone

Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Memmott, Paul, Taran, Elena, Schmidt, Susanne and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Easily deconstructed, high aspect ratio cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens; an abundant grass of Australia's arid zone. RSC Advances, 5 (41), 32124-32132. doi: 10.1039/c5ra02936h

Production of cellulose nanocrystals via a scalable mechanical method

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Morrow, Isabel Catherine and Martin, Darren (2015). Production of cellulose nanocrystals via a scalable mechanical method. RSC Advances, 5 (70), 57133-57140. doi: 10.1039/c5ra06862b

Can clay nanoparticles accelerate environmental biodegradation of polyolefins?

Annamalai, P. K. and Martin, D. J. (2014). Can clay nanoparticles accelerate environmental biodegradation of polyolefins?. Materials Science and Technology, 30 (5), 593-602. doi: 10.1179/1743284713Y.0000000498

Water-responsive mechanically adaptive nanocomposites based on styrene-butadiene rubber and cellulose nanocrystals - processing matters

Annamalai, Pratheep K., Dagnon, Koffi L., Monemian, Seyedali, Foster, E. Johan, Rowan, Stuart J. and Weder, Christoph (2014). Water-responsive mechanically adaptive nanocomposites based on styrene-butadiene rubber and cellulose nanocrystals - processing matters. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 6 (2), 967-976. doi: 10.1021/am404382x

Optimisation of resin extraction from an Australian arid grass 'Triodia pungens' and its preliminary evaluation as an anti-termite timber coating

Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Fitzgerald, Chris, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Optimisation of resin extraction from an Australian arid grass 'Triodia pungens' and its preliminary evaluation as an anti-termite timber coating. Industrial Crops and Products, 59, 241-247. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.04.045

Stability of chitosan/montmorillonite nanohybrid towards enzymatic degradation on grafting with poly(lactic acid)

Depan, D., Kumar, A. Pratheep, Singh, R. P. and Misra, R. D. K. (2014). Stability of chitosan/montmorillonite nanohybrid towards enzymatic degradation on grafting with poly(lactic acid). Materials Science and Technology (United Kingdom), 30 (5), 587-592. doi: 10.1179/1743284713Y.0000000501

Studies on the feasibility of recycled polystyrene doped with NLO active meta-Nitroaniline for optoelectronics applications

Sureshkumar, M. S., Goyal, R. K., Negi, Y. S., Pratheepkumar, A., Reddy, K. Raghunatha, Singh, R. P., Dadge, J. W. and Aiyer, R. C. (2011). Studies on the feasibility of recycled polystyrene doped with NLO active meta-Nitroaniline for optoelectronics applications. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 22 (12), 1865-1871. doi: 10.1002/pat.1685

Kinetics of mass transfer during vapour-induced phase separation (VIPS) process and its influence on poly-(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) membrane structure and surface morphology

Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Pochat-Bohatier, Celine, Bouyer, Denis, Li, Chia-Ling, Deratani, Andre and Wang, Da-Ming (2011). Kinetics of mass transfer during vapour-induced phase separation (VIPS) process and its influence on poly-(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) membrane structure and surface morphology. Desalination and Water Treatment, 34 (1-3), 204-210. doi: 10.5004/dwt.2011.2809

Bioinspired mechanically adaptive polymer nanocomposites with water-activated shape-memory effect

Mendez, Julie, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Eichhorn, Stephen J., Rusli, Rafeadah, Rowan, Stuart J., Foster, E. Johan and Weder, Christoph (2011). Bioinspired mechanically adaptive polymer nanocomposites with water-activated shape-memory effect. Macromolecules, 44 (17), 6827-6835. doi: 10.1021/ma201502k

Preparation and characterization of bioceramic nanocomposites based on hydroxyapatite (HA) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)

Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep, Mohaideen, Kamal Khaja, Alariqi, Sameh A. S. and Singh, Raj Pal (2010). Preparation and characterization of bioceramic nanocomposites based on hydroxyapatite (HA) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Macromolecular Research, 18 (12), 1160-1167. doi: 10.1007/s13233-010-1208-3

Single Step Synthesis and Properties of M/MFe2O4 and PVDF/M/MFe2O4 (M= Co, Ni) Magnetic Nanocomposites

Deka, Sasanka, Joy, P. A. and Kumar, A. Pratheep (2009). Single Step Synthesis and Properties of M/MFe2O4 and PVDF/M/MFe2O4 (M= Co, Ni) Magnetic Nanocomposites. Science of Advanced Materials, 1 (3), 262-268. doi: 10.1166/sam.2009.1053

Nanoscale particles for polymer degradation and stabilization-Trends and future perspectives

Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep, Depan, Dilip, Tomer, Namrata Singh and Singh, Raj Pal (2009). Nanoscale particles for polymer degradation and stabilization-Trends and future perspectives. Progress in Polymer Science, 34 (6), 479-515. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2009.01.002

Effect of γ-dose rate on crystallinity and morphological changes of γ-sterilized biomedical polypropylene

Slariqi, Sameh A. S, Kumar, A. Pratheep, Rao, B. S. M. and Singh, R. P. (2009). Effect of γ-dose rate on crystallinity and morphological changes of γ-sterilized biomedical polypropylene. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 94 (2), 272-277. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2008.10.027

Cell proliferation and controlled drug release studies of nanohybrids based on chitosan-g-lactic acid and montmorillonite

Depan, Dilip, Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep and Singh, Raj Pal (2009). Cell proliferation and controlled drug release studies of nanohybrids based on chitosan-g-lactic acid and montmorillonite. Acta Biomaterialia, 5 (1), 93-100. doi: 10.1016/j.aetbio.2008.08.007

Biocomposites of cellulose reinforced starch: improvement of properties by photo-induced crosslinking

Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep and Singh, Raj Pal (2008). Biocomposites of cellulose reinforced starch: improvement of properties by photo-induced crosslinking. Bioresource Technology, 99 (18), 8803-8809. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2008.04.045

Photo-stabilization of EPDM-clay nanocomposites: effect of antioxidant on the preparation and durability

Lonkar, S.P., Kumar, A.P. and Singh, R.P. (2007). Photo-stabilization of EPDM-clay nanocomposites: effect of antioxidant on the preparation and durability. Polymers For Advanced Technologies, 18 (11), 891-900. doi: 10.1002/pat.925

Novel hybrid of clay, cellulose, and thermoplastics. I. Preparation and characterization of composites of ethylene-propylene copolymer

Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep and Singh, Raj Pal (2007). Novel hybrid of clay, cellulose, and thermoplastics. I. Preparation and characterization of composites of ethylene-propylene copolymer. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 104 (4), 2672-2680. doi: 10.1002/app.25659

Stabilization of γ-sterilized biomedical polyolefins by synergistic mixtures of oligomeric stabilizers. Part II. Polypropylene matrix

Alariqi, Sameh A. S., Kumar, A. Pratheep, Rao, B. S. M. and Singh, R. P. (2007). Stabilization of γ-sterilized biomedical polyolefins by synergistic mixtures of oligomeric stabilizers. Part II. Polypropylene matrix. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 92 (2), 299-309. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2006.10.010

Stabilization of γ-sterilized biomedical polyolefins by synergistic mixtures of oligomeric stabilizers

Alariqi, Sameh. A. S., Kumar, A. Pratheep, Rao, B. S. M., Tevtia, Amit K. and Singh, R. P. (2006). Stabilization of γ-sterilized biomedical polyolefins by synergistic mixtures of oligomeric stabilizers. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 91 (10), 2451-2464. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2006.03.010

Preparation and characterization of novel hybrid of chitosan-g-lactic acid and montmorillonite

Depart, Dilip, Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep and Singh, Raj Pal (2006). Preparation and characterization of novel hybrid of chitosan-g-lactic acid and montmorillonite. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part a, 78 (2), 372-382. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.30738

Photo-/Bio-degradability of agro waste and ethylene-propylene copolymers composites under abiotic and biotic environments

Kumar, A. Pratheep, Pandey, Jitendra K., Kumar, Bijendra and Singh, R. P. (2006). Photo-/Bio-degradability of agro waste and ethylene-propylene copolymers composites under abiotic and biotic environments. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 14 (2), 203-212. doi: 10.1007/s10924-006-0012-9

Biodegradation of γ-sterilised biomedical polyolefins under composting and fungal culture environments

Alariqi, SAS, Kumar, AP, Rao, BSM and Singh, RP (2006). Biodegradation of γ-sterilised biomedical polyolefins under composting and fungal culture environments. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 91 (5), 1105-1116. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2005.07.004

Durability of natural fiber-reinforced composites of ethylene-propylene copolymer under accelerated weathering and composting conditions

Kumar, AP, Depan, D and Singh, RP (2005). Durability of natural fiber-reinforced composites of ethylene-propylene copolymer under accelerated weathering and composting conditions. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 18 (6), 489-508. doi: 10.1177/0892705705054411

Degradability of composites, prepared from ethylene-propylene copolymer and jute fiber under accelerated aging and biotic environments

Kumar, AP, Singh, RP and Sarwade, BD (2005). Degradability of composites, prepared from ethylene-propylene copolymer and jute fiber under accelerated aging and biotic environments. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 92 (2-3), 458-469. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2005.01.027

An overview on the degradability of polymer nanocomposites

Pandey, JK, Reddy, KR, Kumar, AP and Singh, RP (2005). An overview on the degradability of polymer nanocomposites. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 88 (2), 234-250. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.09.013

Synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of novel stabilized TDI-based polyurethane coatings under accelerated weathering

Kumar, AP, Reddy, KR, Rana, S, Lonkar, SP, Raut, KG and Singh, RP (2005). Synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of novel stabilized TDI-based polyurethane coatings under accelerated weathering. Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, 11 (1), 13-20. doi: 10.1002/vnl.20032

Recent advances in biodegradable nanocomposites

Pandey, JK, Kumar, AP, Misra, M, Mohanty, AK, Drzal, LT and Singh, RP (2005). Recent advances in biodegradable nanocomposites. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 5 (4), 497-526. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2005.111

Microstructural analysis and 3D reconstruction of lignin based cellular polymeric foams using x-ray computed micro-tomography

Haridevan, Hima, Barkauskas, Deborah, Sokolowski, Kamil, Evans, David, Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2021). Microstructural analysis and 3D reconstruction of lignin based cellular polymeric foams using x-ray computed micro-tomography. International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-14 October 2021. Brisbane, Australia:

Enhanced dispersion of lignin in PET polyols for improved thermal insulation of polyurethane foams

Haridevan, Hima, Birnie, David, Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Enhanced dispersion of lignin in PET polyols for improved thermal insulation of polyurethane foams. SPE-ANTEC 2021, Virtual, 10-21 May 2021. Danbury, CT, United States: SPE.

Spinifex nanocellulose as a potential carbon precursor for carbon fibre and anode material for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries

Jiang, Edward, Amiralian, Nasim, Gaddam, Rohit R., Nanjundan, Ashok A., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2020). Spinifex nanocellulose as a potential carbon precursor for carbon fibre and anode material for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries. 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020), Brisbane, Australia, 9-13 February 2020.

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.

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.

Enhanced dispersion of lignin in polyols for improving sustainability and performance of polyurethane foam based insulation materials

Haridevan, Hima, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Enhanced dispersion of lignin in polyols for improving sustainability and performance of polyurethane foam based insulation materials. 37th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 10-13 November 2019.

Influence of bio-derived materials on the microstructure of rigid polyurethane foam at different scales

Haridevan, Hima, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Influence of bio-derived materials on the microstructure of rigid polyurethane foam at different scales. 4th International Conference on Frontiers of Composite Materials (ICFCM2019), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-16 November 2019.

Influence of bio-derived materials on the microstructure of rigid polyurethane foam at different scales

Haridevan, Hima, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Influence of bio-derived materials on the microstructure of rigid polyurethane foam at different scales. 37th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 10-13 November 2019.

Strategies towards sustainable rigid polyurethane insulation foam using biomass derived materials

Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Strategies towards sustainable rigid polyurethane insulation foam using biomass derived materials. 4th International Conference on Frontiers of Composite Materials (ICFCM2019), Brisbane, Australia, 13-16 November 2019.

Strategies towards sustainable rigid polyurethane insulation foam using biomass-derived materials

Septevani, Athanasia A., Hayati, Amir N., Evans, David A. C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Strategies towards sustainable rigid polyurethane insulation foam using biomass-derived materials. 37th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 10-13 November 2019.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fundamental understanding and applications of spinifex cellulose nanofibres

Amiralian, Nasim , Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Fundamental understanding and applications of spinifex cellulose nanofibres. RACI National Centenary Congress, 17th Asian Chemical Congress and 19th General Assembly of FACS, Melbourne, Vic., Australia, 23-28 July 2017. Melbourne, Vic., Australia: RACI National Centenary Congress.

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.

Nanocellulose as a sustainable nanoadditive for polymer, building and construction materials

Septevani, Athanasia A., Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Evans, David A. C., Amiralian, Nasim, Pooley, Liam, Ho, Johnny, Shao, Liying, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Nanocellulose as a sustainable nanoadditive for polymer, building and construction materials. 2017 International Conference on BioNano Innovation, Brisbane, Australia, 24-27 September 2017.

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.

Synthesis and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcing agent in solely palm based polyurethane foam

Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren J. (2017). Synthesis and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcing agent in solely palm based polyurethane foam. 3rd International Symposium on Applied Chemistry (ISAC), Jakarta, Indonesia, 23 - 24 October 2017. Melville, NY, United States: A I P Publishing LLC. doi: 10.1063/1.5011899

Cleaner and scalable processing of cellulose nanocrystal reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Edwards, Grant A. B., Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Cleaner and scalable processing of cellulose nanocrystal reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2016, Grenoble, France, 13-16 June 2016. Peachtree Corners, GA United States: TAPPI Press.

Mechanical reinforcement of natural rubber latex with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens

Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Nasim Amiralian, Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Wang, Lianzhou and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Mechanical reinforcement of natural rubber latex with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens. International Elastomer Conference: ACS Rubber Division 190th Technical Meeting & Educational Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A., 10-13 October 2016.

Spinifex nanocellulose applications in natural rubber latex and PA-11 thermoplastic composites

Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Spinifex nanocellulose applications in natural rubber latex and PA-11 thermoplastic composites. Cellulose Nanofibers Workshop 2016, Melbourne, 15 July 2016.

Systematic production of high quality and low cost cellulose nanofibers and their potential applications

Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Systematic production of high quality and low cost cellulose nanofibers and their potential applications. TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2016, Grenoble, France, 13-16 June 2016. Peachtree Corners, GA United States: TAPPI Press.

Acid-free isolation of cellulose nanocrystals and organic solvent free processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Edwards, Grant A. B., Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Acid-free isolation of cellulose nanocrystals and organic solvent free processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. European Polymer Congress EPF 2015, Dresden, Germany, 22-26 June 2015.

Applications of scattering techniques for nanocellulose characterisations

Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2015). Applications of scattering techniques for nanocellulose characterisations. Australian Angle Scattering Workshop, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia, 11-13 February 2015.

Effect of pressboard ageing on power transformer mechanical vibration characteristics

Naranpanawe, W. M. L. B., Bandara, K. M. K. S., Saha, T. K., Ekanayake, C. and Annimalai, Pratheep Kumar (2015). Effect of pressboard ageing on power transformer mechanical vibration characteristics. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15-18 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2015.7380951

High Performance Cellulose Nanofibrils From Spinifix, An Australian Arid Grass

Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2015). High Performance Cellulose Nanofibrils From Spinifix, An Australian Arid Grass. Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Workshop for Early Career Researchers 2015, Gold Coast QLD Australia, 10-11 June 2015.

Optimisation of thermal insulation of cellulose reinforced rigid polyurethane foam using Taguchi methodology

Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Evans, David and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Optimisation of thermal insulation of cellulose reinforced rigid polyurethane foam using Taguchi methodology. European Polymer Congress EPF 2015, Dresden, Germany, 22-26 June 2015.

Water and organic solvent behavior of thin and long cellulose nanofibrils easily deconstructed from Australian arid grass T. pungens

Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Garvey, Chris and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Water and organic solvent behavior of thin and long cellulose nanofibrils easily deconstructed from Australian arid grass T. pungens. 9th Asia Oceania Forum for Synchrotron Radiation Research (AOFSRR 2015), in conjunction with User Meeting 2015, Melbourne, Australia, 25-27 November 2015.

Alternative approaches and feedstocks for nanocellulose

Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Amiralian, Nasim and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Alternative approaches and feedstocks for nanocellulose. 1st Australian workshop on cellulose nanofibers, Melbourne VIC, Australia, 17 July 2014.

Influence of palm based polyol on insulation properties of polyurethane foams

Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Evans, David, Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Influence of palm based polyol on insulation properties of polyurethane foams. RACI National Congress 2014, Adelaide, 7-12 December 2014.

Isolation of cellulose nanocrystal with improved thermal stability from commercial crystalline cellulose

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Isolation of cellulose nanocrystal with improved thermal stability from commercial crystalline cellulose. NanoBio Australia 2014: 5th International NanoBio Conference & 3rd International Conference on BioNano Innovation (2014 ICBNI), Brisbane, 6-10 July 2014.

Processing of polyurethane-cellulose nanocomposites via reactive extrusion

Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Processing of polyurethane-cellulose nanocomposites via reactive extrusion. 10th SPSJ International Polymer Conference (IPC2014), Tsukuba, Japan, 2-5 December 2014.

Synthesis and characterisation of polyurethane foam from palm-based polyol

Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Synthesis and characterisation of polyurethane foam from palm-based polyol. NanoBio Australia 2014: 5th International NanoBio Conference & 3rd International Conference on BioNano Innovation, Brisbane, 6-10 July 2014.

Unusually high aspect ratio, easily deconstructed cellulose nanofibers from Australian spinifex (Triodia pungens)

Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Unusually high aspect ratio, easily deconstructed cellulose nanofibers from Australian spinifex (Triodia pungens). TAPPI Nano 2014: TAPPI 9th Annual International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Vancover, BC, Canada, 23-26 June 2014.

Worldwide Research and Report on 2014 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials

Nasim Amiralian, Pratheep Kumar Annamalai and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Worldwide Research and Report on 2014 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials. 1st Australian workshop on cellulose nanofibers, Melbourne, 17 July 2014.

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) from Triodia Pungens, an Australian native grass

Amiralian, Nasim, Edwards, Grant, Milne, John, Memmott, Paul, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren (2013). Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) from Triodia Pungens, an Australian native grass. Nano 2013: TAPPI 8th Annual International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Stockholm, Sweden, 24-27 June, 2013.

Clay Nanoparticles as Pseudo-Pro-Oxidant for Polyolefins Degradation

Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Singh, Raj Pal (2012). Clay Nanoparticles as Pseudo-Pro-Oxidant for Polyolefins Degradation. International Conference on Advances in Polymeric Materials and Nanotechnology, PolyTech 2012, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 15-17 December 2012.

Water-responsive Shape-Memory Effect in Polymer Nanocomposites

Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Mendez, Julie, Eichhorn, Stephen J, Rusli, Rafedah, Rowan, Stuart J, Foster, E. Johan and Weder, Christoph (2012). Water-responsive Shape-Memory Effect in Polymer Nanocomposites. PolyColl 2012, Fribourg, Switzerland, 20 April 2012.

Bio-Inspired Mechanically-Adaptive Polymer - Cellulose Nanofiber Nanocomposites,

Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Mehdi Jorfi, Mahesh Biyani, E Johan Foster and Christoph Weder (2011). Bio-Inspired Mechanically-Adaptive Polymer - Cellulose Nanofiber Nanocomposites,. NanoEvent, Fribourg, Switzerland, 22 November 2011.

Kinetics of mass transfer kinetics during vapour-induced phase separation (VIPS) and its influence on PVDF membrane surface morphology

Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Pochat-Bohatier, Celine , Bouyer, Denis , Li, Chan Ming , Deratani, Andre and Wang, Da Ming (2010). Kinetics of mass transfer kinetics during vapour-induced phase separation (VIPS) and its influence on PVDF membrane surface morphology. 6th conference of the Aseanian Membrane Society in conjunction with the 7th International Membrane Science and Technology Conference (AMS6/IMSTEC 10), Sydney, NSW., Australia, 22-26 November 2010. Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.

Biodegradation of packaging materials: Composting of polyolefins

Pandey, JK, Kumar, AP and Singh, RP (2003). Biodegradation of packaging materials: Composting of polyolefins. 7th World Conference on Biodegradable Polymer and Plastics, Pisa Italy, Jun 04-08, 2002. doi: 10.1002/masy.200350735

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.

Nanocellulose

Martin, Darren James, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Amiralian, Nasim (2015). Nanocellulose. WO2015074120-A1.