The University of Queensland

Before and after: A visual glimpse into the coking behaviour of coal macerals

Congo, Tara, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan, Steel, Karen and Maranha, Silvio (2023). Before and after: A visual glimpse into the coking behaviour of coal macerals. Fuel, 343 127979, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127979

Characterisation of coal using hyperspectral core scanning systems

Rodrigues, Sandra, Fonteneau, Lionel and Esterle, Joan (2023). Characterisation of coal using hyperspectral core scanning systems. International Journal of Coal Geology, 269 104220, 1-22. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2023.104220

Reservoir lithofacies study of the Toolebuc Formation, Eromanga Basin, Australia as a potential unconventional target

Mao, Xiaoxiao, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan S. and Golding, Suzanne D. (2023). Reservoir lithofacies study of the Toolebuc Formation, Eromanga Basin, Australia as a potential unconventional target. International Journal of Coal Geology, 265 104163, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2022.104163

A deep learning system for collotelinite segmentation and coal reflectance determination

Santos, Richard Bryan Magalhães, Augusto, Karen Soares, Iglesias, Julio César Álvarez, Rodrigues, Sandra, Paciornik, Sidnei, Esterle, Joan S. and Domingues, Alei Leite Alcantara (2022). A deep learning system for collotelinite segmentation and coal reflectance determination. International Journal of Coal Geology, 263 104111, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2022.104111

Geochemistry of two high-lithium content coal seams, Shanxi Province, China

Sun, Beilei, Zeng, Fangui, Moore, Tim A., Rodrigues, Sandra, Liu, Chao and Wang, Guoquan (2022). Geochemistry of two high-lithium content coal seams, Shanxi Province, China. International Journal of Coal Geology, 260 104059, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2022.104059

Petrology of the Parvadeh coals, Tabas Basin, Iran

Esmailpour, R., Alipour, S., Ardejani, F. Doulati, Rodrigues, S. and Esterle, J. (2022). Petrology of the Parvadeh coals, Tabas Basin, Iran. International Journal of Coal Geology, 258 104028, 1-20. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2022.104028

Recognition of a widespread Paleoproterozoic hydrothermal system in the southern McArthur Basin, northern Australia, by in-situ analysis of fine-grained pyrite and spatially-associated solid bitumen in the Lamont Pass palaeohigh

Li, Shaojie, Wang, Xuan-Ce, Hu, Si-Yu, Guagliardo, Paul, Kilburn, Matt, Golding, Suzanne D., Rodrigues, Sandra and Bourdet, Julien (2022). Recognition of a widespread Paleoproterozoic hydrothermal system in the southern McArthur Basin, northern Australia, by in-situ analysis of fine-grained pyrite and spatially-associated solid bitumen in the Lamont Pass palaeohigh. Ore Geology Reviews, 144 104834. doi: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104834

Influence of porosity on the reactivity of inertinite and vitrinite toward sodium hypochlorite: implications for enhancing coal seam gas development

Jing, Zhenhua, Gao, Shuai, Rodrigues, Sandra, Underschultz, Jim, Strounina, Ekaterina, Pan, Songqi, Wu, Songtao, Li, Yong, Balucan, Reydick and Steel, Karen M. (2021). Influence of porosity on the reactivity of inertinite and vitrinite toward sodium hypochlorite: implications for enhancing coal seam gas development. International Journal of Coal Geology, 237 103709, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2021.103709

Geochemistry of apatite in Late Permian coals, Bowen Basin, Australia

Davis, Brooke A., Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan S., Nguyen, Ai D., Duxbury, Alexander J. and Golding, Suzanne D. (2021). Geochemistry of apatite in Late Permian coals, Bowen Basin, Australia. International Journal of Coal Geology, 237 103708, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2021.103708

In situ techniques for classifying apatite in coal

Davis, Brooke A., Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan S., Rintoul, Llew, Duxbury, Alex J. and Golding, Sue D. (2020). In situ techniques for classifying apatite in coal. International Journal of Coal Geology, 230 103572, 103572. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2020.103572

Optical parameters and microstructural properties of Solid Bitumens of high reflectance (Impsonites). Reflections on their use as an indicator of organic maturity

Suárez-Ruiz, Isabel, Juliao, Tatiana, Rodrigues, Sandra and Camean, Ignacio (2020). Optical parameters and microstructural properties of Solid Bitumens of high reflectance (Impsonites). Reflections on their use as an indicator of organic maturity. International Journal of Coal Geology, 229 103570, 103570. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2020.103570

Flow structures and mineralisation in thermally altered coal from the Moatize Basin, Mozambique

Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan, Ward, Valerie, Glasser, Lance, Maquissene, Timoteo and Etchart, Eduardo (2020). Flow structures and mineralisation in thermally altered coal from the Moatize Basin, Mozambique. International Journal of Coal Geology, 228 103551, 103551. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2020.103551

Evidence for an Early-Middle Jurassic fluid event constrained by Sm–Nd, Sr isotopes, rare earth elements and yttrium in the Bowen Basin, Australia

Sun, Beilei, Esterle, Joan S., Dawson, Grant K.W., Rodrigues, Sandra, Lord, Rhiannon, Golding, Sue D., Feng, Yuexing and Zeng, Fangui (2020). Evidence for an Early-Middle Jurassic fluid event constrained by Sm–Nd, Sr isotopes, rare earth elements and yttrium in the Bowen Basin, Australia. International Journal of Coal Geology, 224 103478, 103478. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2020.103478

Interactions between vitrinite and solid additives including inertinite during pyrolysis for coke-making considerations

Aziz, Hammad, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan S. and Steel, Karen M. (2020). Interactions between vitrinite and solid additives including inertinite during pyrolysis for coke-making considerations. Fuel Processing Technology, 201 106321, 106321. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2019.106321

Development of a petrographic classification system for organic particles affected by self-heating in coal waste. (An ICCP Classification System, Self-heating Working Group – Commission III)

Misz-Kennan, M., Kus, J., Flores, D., Avila, C., Büçkün, Z., Choudhury, N., Christanis, K., Joubert, J. P., Kalaitzidis, S., Karayigit, A. I., Malecha, M., Marques, M., Martizzi, P., O'Keefe, J. M.K., Pickel, W., Predeanu, G., Pusz, S., Ribeiro, J., Rodrigues, S., Singh, A. K., Suárez-Ruiz, I., Sýkorová, I., Wagner, N. J. and Životić, D. (2020). Development of a petrographic classification system for organic particles affected by self-heating in coal waste. (An ICCP Classification System, Self-heating Working Group – Commission III). International Journal of Coal Geology, 220 103411, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2020.103411

Palaeoenvironment and palaeoclimate during the late Carboniferous–early Permian in northern China from carbon and nitrogen isotopes of coals

Xu, Zhanjie, Hamilton, Stephanie K., Rodrigues, Sandra, Baublys, Kim A., Esterle, Joan S., Liu, Qinfu and Golding, Suzanne D. (2020). Palaeoenvironment and palaeoclimate during the late Carboniferous–early Permian in northern China from carbon and nitrogen isotopes of coals. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 539 109490, 109490. doi: 10.1016/j.palaeo.2019.109490

Carbon isotopic evidence for rapid methane clathrate release recorded in coals at the terminus of the Late Palaeozoic Ice Age

Van de Wetering, Nikola, Esterle, Joan S., Golding, Suzanne D., Rodrigues, Sandra and Götz, Annette E. (2019). Carbon isotopic evidence for rapid methane clathrate release recorded in coals at the terminus of the Late Palaeozoic Ice Age. Scientific Reports, 9 (1) 16544, 16544. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-52863-6

Use of FTIR, XPS, NMR to characterize oxidative effects of NaClO on coal molecular structures

Jing, Zhenhua, Rodrigues, Sandra, Strounina, Ekaterina, Li, Mengran, Wood, Barry, Underschultz, Jim R., Esterle, Joan S. and Steel, Karen M. (2019). Use of FTIR, XPS, NMR to characterize oxidative effects of NaClO on coal molecular structures. International Journal of Coal Geology, 201, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2018.11.017

A preliminary study of oxidant stimulation for enhancing coal seam permeability: effects of sodium hypochlorite oxidation on subbituminous and bituminous Australian coals

Jing, Zhenhua, Mahoney, Shilo A., Rodrigues, Sandra, Balucan, Reydick D., Underschultz, Jim, Esterle, Joan S., Rufford, Thomas E. and Steel, Karen M. (2018). A preliminary study of oxidant stimulation for enhancing coal seam permeability: effects of sodium hypochlorite oxidation on subbituminous and bituminous Australian coals. International Journal of Coal Geology, 200, 36-44. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2018.10.006

Lithotype-based modelling and simulations of coal degradation conditioned by both high and low energy breakage

Shi, Fengnian, Liu, Hongping, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan, Nguyen, Anh K. and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2018). Lithotype-based modelling and simulations of coal degradation conditioned by both high and low energy breakage. Fuel, 232, 405-414. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.05.125

Petrographic and Raman spectroscopic characterization of coal from Himalayan fold-thrust belts of Sikkim, India

Ghosh, Santanu, Rodrigues, Sandra, Varma, Atul Kumar, Esterle, Joan, Patra, Sutapa and Dirghangi, Sitindra S. (2018). Petrographic and Raman spectroscopic characterization of coal from Himalayan fold-thrust belts of Sikkim, India. International Journal of Coal Geology, 196, 246-259. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2018.07.014

Improving coal bioavailability for biogenic methane production via hydrogen peroxide oxidation

Chen, Tianyu, Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Suzanne D. and Rudolph, Victor (2018). Improving coal bioavailability for biogenic methane production via hydrogen peroxide oxidation. International Journal of Coal Geology, 195, 402-414. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2018.06.011

Coal washability analysis using X-ray tomographic images for different lithotypes

Liu, Hongping, Rodrigues, Sandra, Shi, Fengnian, Esterle, Joan and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2017). Coal washability analysis using X-ray tomographic images for different lithotypes. Fuel, 209, 162-171. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.07.104

The effect of rank, lithotype and roughness on contact angle measurements in coal cleats

Mahoney, Shilo A., Rufford, Thomas E., Johnson, David, Dmyterko, Anastasia, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan, Rudolph, Victor and Steel, Karen M. (2017). The effect of rank, lithotype and roughness on contact angle measurements in coal cleats. International Journal of Coal Geology, 179, 302-315. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2017.07.001

Development of a petrographic classification of fly-ash components from coal combustion and co-combustion. (An ICCP Classification System, Fly-Ash Working Group – Commission III.)

Suárez-Ruiz, I., Valentim, B., Borrego, A. G., Bouzinos, A., Flores, D., Kalaitzidis, S., Malinconico, M. L., Marques, M., Misz-Kennan, M., Predeanu, G., Montes, J. R., Rodrigues, S., Siavalas, G. and Wagner, N. (2017). Development of a petrographic classification of fly-ash components from coal combustion and co-combustion. (An ICCP Classification System, Fly-Ash Working Group – Commission III.). International Journal of Coal Geology, 183, 188-203. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2017.06.004

Characterisation of bioavailability of Surat Basin Walloon coals for biogenic methane production using environmental microbial consortia

Chen, Tianyu, Zheng, Hang, Hamilton, Stephanie, Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Suzanne D. and Rudolph, Victor (2017). Characterisation of bioavailability of Surat Basin Walloon coals for biogenic methane production using environmental microbial consortia. International Journal of Coal Geology, 179, 92-112. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2017.05.017

Classification of liptinite – ICCP System 1994

Pickel, W., Kus, J., Flores, D., Kalaitzidis, S., Christanis, K., Cardott, B. J., Misz-Kennan, M., Rodrigues, S., Hentschel, A., Hamor-Vido, M., Crosdale, P. and Wagner, N. (2017). Classification of liptinite – ICCP System 1994. International Journal of Coal Geology, 169, 40-61. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2016.11.004

Compositional variation and palaeoenvironment of the volcanolithic Fort Cooper Coal Measures, Bowen Basin, Australia

Ayaz, S. A., Rodrigues, S., Golding, S. D. and Esterle, J. S. (2016). Compositional variation and palaeoenvironment of the volcanolithic Fort Cooper Coal Measures, Bowen Basin, Australia. International Journal of Coal Geology, 166, 36-46. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2016.04.007

Field trip to ancient and modern coal/organic-rich depositional systems, East Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia

Rodrigues, Sandra (2015). Field trip to ancient and modern coal/organic-rich depositional systems, East Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia. The Society for Organic Petrology Newsletter, 32 (4), 18-23.

Creation of micro channels in Bowen Basin coals using UV laser and reactive ion etching

Mohoney, Shilo A., Rufford, Thomas, Rudolph, Victor, Liu, Kai-Yu, Rodrigues, Sandra and Steel, Karen (2015). Creation of micro channels in Bowen Basin coals using UV laser and reactive ion etching. International Journal of Coal Geology, 144-145, 48-57. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2015.04.001

Microscopical characterization of carbon materials derived from coal and petroleum and their interaction phenomena in making steel electrodes, anodes and cathode blocks for the microscopy of Carbon Materials Working Group of the ICCP

Predeanu, G., Panaitescu, C., Balanescu, M., Bieg, G., Diez, M. A., Hackley, P., Kwiecinska, B., Marques, M., Mastalerz, M., Misz-Kennan, M., Pusz, S., Suarez Ruiz, I., Rodrigues, S., Singh, A. K., Varma, A. K ., Zdravkov, A. and Zivotic, D. (2015). Microscopical characterization of carbon materials derived from coal and petroleum and their interaction phenomena in making steel electrodes, anodes and cathode blocks for the microscopy of Carbon Materials Working Group of the ICCP. International Journal of Coal Geology, 139 (1), 63-79. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2014.07.011

Application of reflectance parameters in the estimation of the structural order of coals and carbonaceous materials. Precision and bias of measurements derived from the ICCP structural working group

Pusz, S., Borrego, A. G., Alvarez, D., Camean, I., du Cann, V., Duber, S., Kalkreuth, W., Komorek, J., Kus, J., Kwiecinska, B.K., Libera, M., Marques, M., Misz-Kennan, M., Morga, R., Rodrigues, S., Smedowski, L., Suarez-Ruiz, I. and Strzezik, J. (2014). Application of reflectance parameters in the estimation of the structural order of coals and carbonaceous materials. Precision and bias of measurements derived from the ICCP structural working group. International Journal of Coal Geology, 131, 147-161. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2014.04.004

The effect of megascopic texture on swelling of a low rank coal in supercritical carbon dioxide

Anggara, Ferian, Sasaki, Kyuro, Rodrigues, Sandra and Sugai, Yuichi (2014). The effect of megascopic texture on swelling of a low rank coal in supercritical carbon dioxide. International Journal of Coal Geology, 125, 45-56. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2014.02.004

Sequential evolution of structures resulting from anthracites graphitization: Petrographic approach Evolução sequencial de estruturas resultantes da grafitização de antracites: Abordagem petrográfica

Rodrigues, S., Flores, D., Suárez-Ruiz, I. and Marques, M. (2014). Sequential evolution of structures resulting from anthracites graphitization: Petrographic approach Evolução sequencial de estruturas resultantes da grafitização de antracites: Abordagem petrográfica. Comunicacoes Geologicas, 101, 845-849.

Notes on the origin of altered macerals in the Ragged Edge of the Pennsylvanian (Asturian) Herrin coalbed, Western Kentucky

Valentim, Bruno, Hower, James C., O'Keefe, Jennifer M. K., Rodrigues, Sandra, Ribeiro, Joana and Guedes, Alexandra (2013). Notes on the origin of altered macerals in the Ragged Edge of the Pennsylvanian (Asturian) Herrin coalbed, Western Kentucky. International Journal of Coal Geology, 115, 24-40. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2013.05.001

Microstructural investigations of natural and synthetic graphites and semi-graphites

Rodrigues, Sandra, Marques, Manuela, Suarez-Ruiz, Isabel, Camean, Ignacio, Flores, Deolinda and Kwiecinska, Barbara (2013). Microstructural investigations of natural and synthetic graphites and semi-graphites. International Journal of Coal Geology, 111, 67-79. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2012.06.013

Relationships between the optical properties of coal macerals and the chars resulting from fluidized bed pyrolysis

Valentim, Bruno, Rodrigues, Sandra, Ribeiro, Sofia, Pereira, Geny, Guedes, Alexandra and Suarez-Ruiz, Isabel (2013). Relationships between the optical properties of coal macerals and the chars resulting from fluidized bed pyrolysis. International Journal of Coal Geology, 111, 80-89. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2012.11.017

Mineral transformations during high temperature treatment of anthracite

Rodrigues, Sandra, Marques, Manuela, Ward, Colin R., Suarez-Ruiz, Isabel and Flores, Deolinda (2012). Mineral transformations during high temperature treatment of anthracite. International Journal of Coal Geology, 94, 191-200. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2011.09.012

Catalytic role of mineral matter in structural transformation of anthracites during high temperature treatment

Rodrigues, Sandra, Suarez-Ruiz, Isabel, Marques, Manuela and Flores, Deolinda (2012). Catalytic role of mineral matter in structural transformation of anthracites during high temperature treatment. International Journal of Coal Geology, 93, 49-55. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2012.01.012

Microstructural evolution of high temperature treated anthracites of different rank

Rodrigues, Sandra, Suarez-Ruiz, Isabel, Marques, Manuela, Camean, Ignacio and Flores, Deolinda (2011). Microstructural evolution of high temperature treated anthracites of different rank. International Journal of Coal Geology, 87 (3-4), 204-211. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2011.06.009

Case study of igneous intrusion effects on coal nitrogen functionalities

Valentim, Bruno, Guedes, Alexandra, Rodrigues, Sandra and Flores, Deolinda (2011). Case study of igneous intrusion effects on coal nitrogen functionalities. International Journal of Coal Geology, 86 (2-3), 291-294. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2011.02.008

Final report on application of reflectance for estimation of Structural order Working Group (Structural WG) 2002 – 2010

Pusz, S., Alvarez, D., Camean, I., du Cann, V., Duber, S., Gómez-Borrego, A., Kalkreuth, W., Komorek, J., Kus, J., Kwiecińska, B., Marques, M., Misz, M., Morga, R., Rodrigues, S., Smędowski, Ł. and Suárez-Ruiz, I. (2011). Final report on application of reflectance for estimation of Structural order Working Group (Structural WG) 2002 – 2010. ICCP News (52), 13-17.

Development of graphite-like particles from the high temperature treatment of carbonized anthracites

Rodrigues, Sandra, Suarez-Ruiz, Isabel, Marques, Manuela, Flores, Deolinda, Camean, Ignacio and Garcia, Ana B. (2011). Development of graphite-like particles from the high temperature treatment of carbonized anthracites. International Journal of Coal Geology, 85 (2), 219-226. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2010.11.007

Raman spectroscopy of selected carbonaceous samples

Kwiecinska, Barbara, Suarez-Ruiz, Isabel, Paluszkiewicz, Czeslawa and Rodrigues, Sandra (2010). Raman spectroscopy of selected carbonaceous samples. International Journal of Coal Geology, 84 (3-4), 206-212. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2010.08.010

Thermal evolution of the coal-tar pitches structure studied within the Microscopy of Carbon Materials ICCP Working Group

Predeanu, G., Panaitescu, C., Bieg, G., Borrego, A. G., Diez, M. A., Kwiecińska, B., Marques, M., Mastalerz, M., Misz-Kennan, M., Pusz, S., Suárez Ruiz, I., Rodrigues, S. and Životić, D. (2010). Thermal evolution of the coal-tar pitches structure studied within the Microscopy of Carbon Materials ICCP Working Group. ICCP News (51), 46-50.

Micro-Raman spectroscopy of collotelinite, fusinite and macrinite

Guedes, A., Valentim, B., Prieto, A. C., Rodrigues, S. and Noronha, F. (2010). Micro-Raman spectroscopy of collotelinite, fusinite and macrinite. International Journal of Coal Geology, 83 (4), 415-422. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2010.06.002

Correlation between optical, chemical and micro-structural parameters of high-rank coals and graphite

Marques, M., Suarez-Ruiz, I., Flores, D., Guedes, A. and Rodrigues, S. (2009). Correlation between optical, chemical and micro-structural parameters of high-rank coals and graphite. International Journal of Coal Geology, 77 (3-4), 377-382. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2008.06.002

Creating a Digital Petrographic Atlas of Australian Coals – maintaining the knowledge

Esterle, Joan, Rodrigues, Sandra, Congo, Tara and Golding, Suzanne (2022). Creating a Digital Petrographic Atlas of Australian Coals – maintaining the knowledge. Dorothy Hill Women in Earth and Environmental Sciences Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-9 November 2022.

Petrographic characterization of the Toolebuc Formation, Eromanga Basin: organic components and nanometer-scale pore types

Mao, Xiaoxiao, Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Sue and Esterle, Joan (2022). Petrographic characterization of the Toolebuc Formation, Eromanga Basin: organic components and nanometer-scale pore types. Dorothy Hill Women in Earth and Environmental Sciences Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-9 November 2022.

The storytelling of the organic matter in petroleum systems

Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Sue, Esterle, Joan and Mao, Xiaoxiao (2022). The storytelling of the organic matter in petroleum systems. Dorothy Hill Women in Science and Environmental Sciences Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 November 2022.

Understanding the coal-to-coke transformation

Congo, Tara, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan, Somasundaram, Singaram and Steel, Karen (2022). Understanding the coal-to-coke transformation . Dorothy Hill Women in Earth and Environmental Sciences Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-9 November 2022.

Petrographic evidence for hydrocarbon generation from coals in the Laura Basin, Australia

Rodrigues, S., Congo, T., Esterle, J. and Foley, E. (2022). Petrographic evidence for hydrocarbon generation from coals in the Laura Basin, Australia. 73rd Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, New Delhi, India, 18-25 September 2022.

I am generating but not yet producing

Rodrigues, S., Golding, S., Esterle, J., Mao, X. and Coffa, A. A. (2022). I am generating but not yet producing. 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Organic Petrology, Online, 12-16 September 2022.

Using coal petrology to track hydrocarbon generation in the Parvadeh coalfield Tabas, Iran

Esmailpour, R., Rodrigues, S. and Esterle, J. (2022). Using coal petrology to track hydrocarbon generation in the Parvadeh coalfield Tabas, Iran. The 2022 PESA Symposium Energy for the future , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 9 September 2022.

Spectral library for coal (ACARP Project)

Rodrigues, Sandra, Fonteneau, Lionel, Esterle, Joan and Martini, Brigette (2022). Spectral library for coal (ACARP Project). Bowen Basin Symposium, Mackay, QLD, Australia, 28-30 March 2022.

Utilizing hyperspectral drill core scanning for geotechnical characterization

Savinova, Ekaterina, Barbosa, Karina and Rodrigues, Sandra (2022). Utilizing hyperspectral drill core scanning for geotechnical characterization. Bowen Basin Symposium, Mackay, QLD, Australia, 28 - 30 March 2022.

The effect of thermal alteration on coking behaviour

Congo, Tara, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan and Steel, Karen (2022). The effect of thermal alteration on coking behaviour. Bowen Basin Symposium, Mackay, QLD Australia, 28-30 March 2022.

Evidence for hydrocarbon generation in macerals from the Parvadeh Coalfield, Tbas, Iran

Esmailpour, R., Alipour, A., Rodrigues, S. and Esterle, J. S. (2021). Evidence for hydrocarbon generation in macerals from the Parvadeh Coalfield, Tbas, Iran. 72nd Annual International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic, 19-25 September 2021.

Hyperspectral scanning of coal samples with different rank

Rodrigues, S. , Fonteneau, L. and Esterle, J. (2021). Hyperspectral scanning of coal samples with different rank. International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, Prague, Czech Republic, 19-25 September 2021.

Optical tracking of maceral response to pyrolysis and variation with degree of thermal alteration

Congo, T., Rodrigues, S., Esterle, J. and Steele, K. (2021). Optical tracking of maceral response to pyrolysis and variation with degree of thermal alteration. International Committe for Coal and Organic Petrology, Prague, Czech Republic, 19-25 September 2021.

The effect of Igneous Intrusion on the Mineral Matter in Coal, Moatize Bain, Mozambique

Yu, Tianjiao, Rodrigues, Sandra and Esterle, Joan (2021). The effect of Igneous Intrusion on the Mineral Matter in Coal, Moatize Bain, Mozambique. 37th TSOP Annual Meeting, Bulgaria, 12-14 September 2021.

Coal spectral features in the mid-infrared range.

Rodrigues, S., Fonteneau, L. and Esterle, J. (2021). Coal spectral features in the mid-infrared range. . Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Online, 9-12 February 2021.

Combined petrography and palynofacies study of the Toolebuc hydrocarbon sources

Rodrigues, S., Golding, S. D., Esterle, J., Mendonca Filho, J. G. and Flores, D. (2021). Combined petrography and palynofacies study of the Toolebuc hydrocarbon sources. Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Online, 9-12 February 2021.

Thermal maturation & uplift in the Moatize Basin, Mozambique

Esterle, Joan, Rodrigues, Sandra, Ward, Valerie and Rajabi, Mojtaba (2019). Thermal maturation & uplift in the Moatize Basin, Mozambique. 36th Annual Meeting of the Society for Organic Petrology, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 7-11 September 2019. Society for Organic Petrology.

Identification of coal phyterals in the Middle Permian, Moatize Formation, Mozambique

Van de Wetering, N., Esterle, J., Rodrigues, S. and Gotz, A. (2018). Identification of coal phyterals in the Middle Permian, Moatize Formation, Mozambique. 70th Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology (ICCP), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23-29 September 2018.

Not all organic matter is created equal

Rodrigues, S., Hamilton, S., Golding, S. and Titus, L. (2018). Not all organic matter is created equal. Australian Organic Geochemistry Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 3-7 December 2018.

Petrographic characterization of DOM in Proterozoic source rocks, McArthur Basin, Australia

Rodrigues, S., Golding, S. and Hamilton, S. (2018). Petrographic characterization of DOM in Proterozoic source rocks, McArthur Basin, Australia. 70th International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23-29 September 2018.

Towards understanding phosphorus distribution in coal: A case study from the Bowen Basin

Davis, B., Rodrigues, S. and Esterle, J. (2018). Towards understanding phosphorus distribution in coal: A case study from the Bowen Basin. Australian Exploration Geoscience Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 18-21 February 2018.

δ13C of coals from the Moatize Basin, Mozambique: evidence for global carbon isotope anomaly associated with the deglaciation of Gondwana

Van de Wetering, N., Esterle, J., Rodrigues, S. and Golding, S. (2018). δ13C of coals from the Moatize Basin, Mozambique: evidence for global carbon isotope anomaly associated with the deglaciation of Gondwana. Australian Geoscience Council Convention, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 14-18 October 2018.

Characterisation of readily bioavailable compounds in Surat basin walloon coals for biomethane production using exogenous culture

Chen, Tianyu, Hamilton, Stephanie, Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Suzanne D. and Rudolph, Victor (2017). Characterisation of readily bioavailable compounds in Surat basin walloon coals for biomethane production using exogenous culture. SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition 2017, Jakarta, Indonesia, October 17-19, 2017. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/186912-ms

Deformed coal seams associated with igneous intrusions in Moatize, Mozambique

Rodrigues, S., Glasser, L., Ward, V., Peixoto, H., Esterle, J., Macamo, S. and Etchart, E. (2017). Deformed coal seams associated with igneous intrusions in Moatize, Mozambique. 69th Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, Romania, 3 -9 September 2017.

Hyperspectral signature of coal bands – black over black

Rodrigues, S., Fonteneau, L. and Esterle, J. (2017). Hyperspectral signature of coal bands – black over black. AUSIMM International mining geology conference, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 20-22 September 2017.

Hyperspectral techniques applied to coal characterisation

Rodrigues, S., Fonteneau, L., Esterle, J., Honey, F. and Carey, R. (2017). Hyperspectral techniques applied to coal characterisation. FUTORES II, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 4 – 7 June 2017.

“It goes with the splits?” – Spatial variability of phosphorus and fluorine within the coal

Davis,B., Rodrigues, S., Esterle, J. and Golding, S. (2017). “It goes with the splits?” – Spatial variability of phosphorus and fluorine within the coal. AUSIMM International Mining Geology Conference, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 20-22 September 2017.

Coal characterization by QEMSCAN: the study case of Bowen Basin, Queensland, Australia

Kwitko-Ribeiro, R., Rodrigues, S. and Esterle, J. (2016). Coal characterization by QEMSCAN: the study case of Bowen Basin, Queensland, Australia. IX Congresso de Microscopia dos Materiais, Brazil, 22-25 November 2016.

Core scanner technologies – take everything without breaking

Rodrigues, S. and Esterle, J. (2016). Core scanner technologies – take everything without breaking. APPEA - Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Australia, 5 to 8 June 2016.

Organic maturation and thermal maturation in the 1.64 Ga Barney Creek Formation, McArthur Basin

Rodrigues, S., Golding, S. D., Bluett, J., Titus, L. and Ferguson, B. R. (2016). Organic maturation and thermal maturation in the 1.64 Ga Barney Creek Formation, McArthur Basin. Goldschmidt, Japan, 26 June-1 July 2016.

Profiling of P and S in Mozambique coal using and XRF core scanner

Esterle, J., Rodrigues, S., Kelloway, S., Marjo, C.E. and Ward, C.R. (2016). Profiling of P and S in Mozambique coal using and XRF core scanner. Goldschmidt, Japan, 26 June to 1 July 2016.

Creation of micro channels in Bowen Basin coal using UV laser and reactive ion etching

Mahoney, Shilo, Rudolph, Victor, Rufford, Thomas E., Steel, Karen, Yu, Kai and Rodrigues, Sandra (2015). Creation of micro channels in Bowen Basin coal using UV laser and reactive ion etching. AAPG Opportunities and Advancements in Coal Bed Methane in the Asia Pacific, Brisbane / Brisbane Convention Centre, 12-13 February 2015. Tulsa, OK United States: Datapages.

Inheritance of pore structure from wood to vitrain in different rank coals and their relationship with gas sorption capacity – A case study from New Zealand’s coal

Rahmat, S.B., Rodrigues, S., Blach, T. and Esterle, J. (2015). Inheritance of pore structure from wood to vitrain in different rank coals and their relationship with gas sorption capacity – A case study from New Zealand’s coal. 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Organic Petrology, Indonesia, 20 to 27 September 2015.

Maturation profile at the Glyde Gas Discovery in the Southern McArthur Basin, Australia

Rodrigues, S., Bluett, J., Ferguson, B.R., Golding, S.D. and Titus, L. (2015). Maturation profile at the Glyde Gas Discovery in the Southern McArthur Basin, Australia. AAPG/SEG/PESA International Conference and Exhibition, Australia, 13 to 16 September 2015. doi: 10.1190/ice2015-2210756

Hyperspectral CorescanTM applications for coal

Taylor, N., Honey, F., Carey, R., Rodrigues, S. and Esterle, J. (2014). Hyperspectral CorescanTM applications for coal. Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Australia, 7-10 July 2014.

Sequential evolution of structures resulting from anthracite graphitization: petrographic approach

Rodrigues, S., Flores, D., Suarez-Ruiz, I. and Marques, M. (2014). Sequential evolution of structures resulting from anthracite graphitization: petrographic approach. IX Congresso Nacional de Geologia, Portugal, 18-24 July 2014.

Spatial variation in character and composition of the Fort Cooper Coal Measures in Bowen Basin

Ayaz, S. A., Esterle, J., Rodrigues, S. and Martin, M. (2014). Spatial variation in character and composition of the Fort Cooper Coal Measures in Bowen Basin. 31st Annual Meeting of The Society for Organic Petrology, Australia, 27 September-3 October 2014.

Study of mineral matter in coal from the Late Permian Bowen Basin by QEMSCAN and optical microscopy

Rodrigues, S., Kwitko-Ribeiro, R. and Esterle, J. (2014). Study of mineral matter in coal from the Late Permian Bowen Basin by QEMSCAN and optical microscopy. Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Australia, 7-10 July 2014.

Thermal insights in the McArthur Basin based on bitumen reflectance and illite crystallinity

Rodrigues, S., Ferguson, B.R., Golding, S.D. and Bluett, J. (2014). Thermal insights in the McArthur Basin based on bitumen reflectance and illite crystallinity. 31st Annual Meeting of The Society for Organic Petrology, Australia, 27 September to 3 October 2014.

Coal characterization by QEMSCAN: The study case of Bowen Basin

Rodrigues, S., Kwitko-Ribeiro, R., Collins, S., Esterle, J. and Jaime, P. (2013). Coal characterization by QEMSCAN: The study case of Bowen Basin. 10th Australian Coal Science Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 18-19 November 2013.

Effect of rank, type and oxidation on coal swelling behaviour

Dmyterko, Anastasia, Nolan, Andrew, Rodrigues, Sandra and Esterle, Joan (2013). Effect of rank, type and oxidation on coal swelling behaviour. ACSC 2013: 10th Australian Coal Science Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 18-19 November 2013.

Influence of the anthracite properties in the degree of graphitization attained after heat treatment

Rodrigues, S., Marques, M., Suarez-Ruiz, I., Ribeiro, J. and Flores, D. (2013). Influence of the anthracite properties in the degree of graphitization attained after heat treatment. Annual World Conference on Carbon. Carbon 2013, Brazil, 14-19 July 2013.

Natural and anthropogenic sources of carbon materials: coal, mining residues, and coal combustion residues

Ribeiro, J., Piella, J., Rodrigues, S., Puntes, V. and Flores, D. (2013). Natural and anthropogenic sources of carbon materials: coal, mining residues, and coal combustion residues. World Conference on Carbon - Carbon, Brazil, 14-19 July 2013.

Nanostructures development from heat treated anthracites

Rodrigues, S., Ribeiro, J., Marques, M., Flores, D. and Suárez-Ruiz, I. (2012). Nanostructures development from heat treated anthracites. 64th Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, China, 14-22 September 2012.

Selection of anthracites for graphitization based on key parameters

Rodrigues, S., Marques, M., Flores, D. and Suárez-Ruiz, I. (2012). Selection of anthracites for graphitization based on key parameters. 64th Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, China, 14-22 September 2012.

Coal mineral matter under high temperature treatment

Rodrigues, S., Marques, M., Ward, C.R., Suárez-Ruiz, I. and Flores, D. (2011). Coal mineral matter under high temperature treatment. 63rd Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, Portugal, 10 to 16 September 2011.

Microstructural differences between natural and synthetic graphites

Rodrigues, S., Marques, M., Suárez-Ruiz, I., Camean, I. and Flores, D. (2011). Microstructural differences between natural and synthetic graphites. 63rd Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, Portugal, 10-16 September 2011.

Mineral phase transformations during high temperature treatment on an anthracite

Rodrigues, S., Marques, M., Suárez-Ruiz, I., Flores, D. and Ward, C.R. (2011). Mineral phase transformations during high temperature treatment on an anthracite. VIII Congresso Ibérico de Geoquímica/XVII Semana de Geoquímica, Portugal, 24-28 September 2011.

Optical properties of coal macerals and fluidized bed chars

Valentim, B., Rodrigues, S., Guedes, A. and Suárez-Ruiz, I. (2011). Optical properties of coal macerals and fluidized bed chars. 63rd Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, Portugal, 10 to 16 September 2011.

Aplicação da microscopia Raman ao estudo dos macerais no carvão

Guedes, A., Valentim, B., Rodrigues, S. and Noronha, F. (2010). Aplicação da microscopia Raman ao estudo dos macerais no carvão. X Congresso de Geoquímica dos Países de Língua Portuguesa/ XVI Semana de Geoquímica, Portugal, 28 March - 1 April 2010.

Caracterização por microscopia óptica e espectroscopia Raman de partículas grafíticas obtidas por grafitização de antracites

Rodrigues, S., Flores, D., Suárez-Ruiz, I. and Marques, M. (2010). Caracterização por microscopia óptica e espectroscopia Raman de partículas grafíticas obtidas por grafitização de antracites. X Congresso de Geoquímica dos Países de Língua Portuguesa/ XVI Semana de Geoquímica, Porto, Portugal, 28 March - 1 April 2010.

Microstructural evolution of two graphitized anthracites of different rank

Rodrigues, S., Suárez-Ruiz, I., Flores, D., Marques, M. and Camean, I. (2010). Microstructural evolution of two graphitized anthracites of different rank. 62nd Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, Serbia, 26 September-2 October 2010.

Optical properties of collotelinite, macrinite, fusinite and respective fluidized bed char (fused char, fusinoids, and inertoids)

Ribeiro, S., Rodrigues, S. and Valentim, B. (2010). Optical properties of collotelinite, macrinite, fusinite and respective fluidized bed char (fused char, fusinoids, and inertoids). 62nd Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology, Serbia, 26 September to 2 October 2010.

The measurement of vitrinite reflectance using MatLab

Fernandes, P., Luis, J., Rodrigues, S., Marques, M., Valentim, B. and Flores, D. (2010). The measurement of vitrinite reflectance using MatLab. Commission Internationale de Microflore du Paléozoïque Conference, Poland, 13-19 September 2010.

Characterization of graphite-like particles from carbonized anthracites

Rodrigues, S., Suárez-Ruiz, I., Marques, M., Camean, I. and Garcia, A. B. (2009). Characterization of graphite-like particles from carbonized anthracites. 61st International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology /26th The Society for Organic Petrology joint meeting, Brazil, 19-26 September 2009.

Raman spectroscopy of selected carbonaceous samples

Kwiecinska, B., Suárez-Ruiz, I., Paluszkiewicz, C. and Rodrigues, S. (2009). Raman spectroscopy of selected carbonaceous samples. 61st International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology /26th The Society for Organic Petrology joint meeting, Brazil, 19 to 26 September 2009.

Micro-Raman spectroscopy and optical reflectance studies of coals with different rank

Guedes, A., Valentim, B., Rodrigues, S., Costa, A., Marques, M. and Flores, D. (2007). Micro-Raman spectroscopy and optical reflectance studies of coals with different rank. 17th Annual V M Goldschmidt Conference, Cologne Germany, Aug, 2007. PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD.

Correlation between optical, chemical and micro-structural parameters in high-rank coals and graphite

Marques, M.M., Suárez-Ruiz, I., Flores, D., Guedes, A. and Rodrigues S. (2007). Correlation between optical, chemical and micro-structural parameters in high-rank coals and graphite. ICCP-TSOP-CSCOP Joint Meeting, Canada, 19 to 25 September 2007.

Correlação entre parâmetros ópticos, químicos e Raman em carvões Ibéricos evoluídos

Rodrigues, S., Marques, M., Flores, D., Valentim, B. and Suárez-Ruiz, I. (2007). Correlação entre parâmetros ópticos, químicos e Raman em carvões Ibéricos evoluídos. VI Congresso Ibérico de Geoquímica/ XV Semana de Geoquímica, Portugal, 16-21 July 2007.

Caracterização estrutural do Complexo Metamórfico da Foz do Douro

Gonçalves, S., Rodrigues, S., Reis, J., Sant’Ovaia, H. and Ribeiro, M.A. (2006). Caracterização estrutural do Complexo Metamórfico da Foz do Douro. VII Congresso Nacional de Geologia, Portugal, 29 June to 4 July 2006.

Caracterização litológica e petrográfica do Complexo Metamórfico da Foz do Douro

Rodrigues, S., Reis, J., Gonçalves, S., Ribeiro, M.A. and Sant’Ovaia, H. (2006). Caracterização litológica e petrográfica do Complexo Metamórfico da Foz do Douro. VII Congresso Nacional de Geologia, Portugal, 29 June to 4 July 2006.

Composition and maturation in the Toolebuc Formation: a petrographic and geochemical approach

Rodrigues, Sandra, Golding, Sue and Esterle, Joan (2022). Composition and maturation in the Toolebuc Formation: a petrographic and geochemical approach. -:

Geological controls on fluorine and phosphorus in Bowen Basin coals

Davis, Brooke , Rodrigues, Sandra , Duxbury, Alex , Sliwa, Renate and Esterle, Joan (2022). Geological controls on fluorine and phosphorus in Bowen Basin coals. Australia: Australian Coal Association Research Program.

Optical microscopy investigation of coal – PUR interactions

Rodrigues, Sandra, Congo, Tara and Esterle, Joan (2022). Optical microscopy investigation of coal – PUR interactions. -:

Coal spectral libraries for scanning devices

Rodrigues, Sandra , Esterle, Joan and Fonteneau, Lionel (2021). Coal spectral libraries for scanning devices. Brisbane, Australia: ACARP.

Acquisition of coal quality by semi-automatic analysis of Corescan® HCI-3 system (hyperspectral) and other images

Manlapig, Emmy, Shi, Frank, Nguyen, Anh K., Jackson, John, Joan Esterle, Rodrigues, Sandra, Liu, Hongping and Pretorius, Sion (2018). Acquisition of coal quality by semi-automatic analysis of Corescan® HCI-3 system (hyperspectral) and other images. Australia: Australian Coal Association Research Program.

Re-evaluation of the thermal maturity of the McArthur Basin source rocks

Rodrigues, Sandra, Hamilton, Stephanie and Golding, Suzanne (2017). Re-evaluation of the thermal maturity of the McArthur Basin source rocks. Unknown:

Hyperspectral scanning of precipice outcrop. Final Report ANLEC Project 7-0115-0237

Pistellato, Davide, Rodrigues, Sandra, Sansoleimani, Atefeh, Esterle, Joan, Murphy, Richard and Bianchi, Valeria (2017). Hyperspectral scanning of precipice outcrop. Final Report ANLEC Project 7-0115-0237. Brisbane, Australia: ACARP.

Petrographic classification of fly ash components

Suárez-Ruiz, Isabel, Valentim, Bruno, Borrego, Ángeles G, Bouzinos, Antonis, Flores, Deolinda, Kalaitzidis, Stavros, Love Malinconico, MaryAnn, Marques, Manuela, Misz-Kennan, Magdalena, Montes, Jose Ramón, Rodrigues, Sandra, Predeanu, Georgeta, Siavalas, Giorgios and Wagner, Nikki (2014, 12 01). Petrographic classification of fly ash components TSOP Newletter 16-17.

Characterisation and differentiation of the Rangal and Moranbah Coal members in the Central Bowen Basin

Esterle, Joan, Rodrigues, Sandra, Collins, Sarah, Klawitter, Matthias, Dmyterko, Anastasia, Roslin, Alexandra and Taylor, Natalya (2014). Characterisation and differentiation of the Rangal and Moranbah Coal members in the Central Bowen Basin. Brisbane, QLD Australia: UniQuest.