The University of Queensland

Mechanical properties of starch-based plastics

Chaléat, C., Halley, Peter J. and Truss, R. W. (2014). Mechanical properties of starch-based plastics. Starch Polymers: From Genetic Engineering to Green Applications. (pp. 187-205) edited by Peter J. Halley and Luc R. Avérous. Burlington, MA, USA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53730-0.00023-3

Thermoplastic starch polymer blends and nanocomposites

Chaleat, C. M., Nikolic, M., Truss, R. W., Tan, I., McGlashan, S. A. and Halley, P. J. (2012). Thermoplastic starch polymer blends and nanocomposites. Biobased monomers, polymers and materials. (pp. 323-334) Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2012-1105.ch019

A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starch polymers

Halley, Peter J., Truss, Rowan W., Markotsis, Martin G., Chaleat, Celine, Russo, Melissa, Sargent, Anna Lisa, Tan, Ihwa and Sopade, Peter A. (2007). A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starch polymers. Polymer Durability and Radiation Effects. (pp. 287-300) edited by M. C. Celina and R. A. Assink. United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2007-0978.ch024

Benchmarking the production of cellulose nanofibres: biomass feedstock, mechanical processing, and nanopaper performance

Pennells, Jordan, Chaléat, Céline and Martin, Darren J. (2023). Benchmarking the production of cellulose nanofibres: biomass feedstock, mechanical processing, and nanopaper performance. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 31 (5), 1760-1786. doi: 10.1007/s10924-022-02672-2

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

Assessing cellulose micro/nanofibre morphology using a high throughput fibre analysis device to predict nanopaper performance

Pennells, Jordan, Heuberger, Bérénice, Chaléat, Céline and Martin, Darren J. (2022). Assessing cellulose micro/nanofibre morphology using a high throughput fibre analysis device to predict nanopaper performance. Cellulose, 29 (4), 2599-2616. doi: 10.1007/s10570-021-04405-5

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

Sorghum as a novel biomass for the sustainable production of cellulose nanofibers

Pennells, Jordan, Cruickshank, Alan, Chaléat, Céline, Godwin, Ian D. and Martin, Darren J. (2021). Sorghum as a novel biomass for the sustainable production of cellulose nanofibers. Industrial Crops and Products, 171 113917, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113917

Correction to: Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes

Kępa, Katarzyna, Chaléat, Céline M., Amiralian, Nasim, Batchelor, Warren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren J. (2020). Correction to: Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes. Cellulose, 27 (6), 3551-3552. doi: 10.1007/s10570-020-02982-5

Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes

Kępa, Katarzyna, Chaléat, Céline M., Amiralian, Nasim, Batchelor, Warren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren J. (2019). Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes. Cellulose, 26 (11), 6555-6569. doi: 10.1007/s10570-019-02567-x

Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens

Rohner, Sven, Humphry, Jarrad, Chaleat, Celine M., Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren J., Amiralian, Nasim and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2018). Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens. Cellulose, 25 (4), 2367-2380. doi: 10.1007/s10570-018-1702-x

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

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.

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

Study on the phase separation of plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends

Chaleat, C. M., Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2012). Study on the phase separation of plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 97 (10), 1930-1939. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.03.001

Properties of a plasticised starch blend - Part 2: Influence of strain rate, temperature and moisture on the tensile yield behaviour

Chaleat, C., Michel-Amadry, G., Halley, P.J. and Truss, R.W. (2008). Properties of a plasticised starch blend - Part 2: Influence of strain rate, temperature and moisture on the tensile yield behaviour. Carbohydrate Polymers, 74 (3), 366-371. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.03.002

Properties of a plasticised starch blend. Part 1: Influence of moisture content on fracture properties

Chaleat, C., Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2008). Properties of a plasticised starch blend. Part 1: Influence of moisture content on fracture properties. Carbohydrate Polymers, 71 (4), 535-543. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2007.06.029

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.

Properties and energy consumption of lignocellulose fibres derived from spinifex & prepared by different mechanical methods

Kȩpa, Katarzyna, Chaléat, Céline, Amiralian, Nasim, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren (2019). Properties and energy consumption of lignocellulose fibres derived from spinifex & prepared by different mechanical methods. Appita Inc..

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.

A practical toolbox to overcome the multiple challenges of biocomposites extrusion

Legras, Angelica, Truss, Rowan W., Chaleat, Celine M. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2015). A practical toolbox to overcome the multiple challenges of biocomposites extrusion. 2015 Australasian Composites Conference (ASC 2015), Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 21-23 April 2015.

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.

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.

TenasiTech - Development of a nanotech platform for medical and industrial applications

Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren (2013). TenasiTech - Development of a nanotech platform for medical and industrial applications. 34th Australasian Polymer Symposium (APS), Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, NT, 7-10 July 2013.

Developing water resistant starch polymers

Halley, Peter, Chaleat, Celine, Truss, Rowan, Gidley, M, Shrestha, A. K., Gilbert, R. B., Liu, W.-C., Roberts, A. and McCaffrey, N. (2010). Developing water resistant starch polymers. 26th Polymer Processing Society Meeting, Banff, Canada, July 2010.

Next generation starch-based polymers

Halley, Peter J., Truss, R. W., Chaleat, C. and Russo, M. (2009). Next generation starch-based polymers. PPC11: Progress in Polymers for the New Millennium. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference 2009 incorporating the 31st Australasian Polymer Symposium, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 6-10 December 2009.

Next generation thermoplastic starch-based polymer development

Halley, Peter, Chaleat, Celine, Russo, M. and Truss, R. (2009). Next generation thermoplastic starch-based polymer development. 8th World Congress on Chemical Engineering, Montreal, Canada, August 2009.

The Evolution of TenasiTech Pty Ltd - Polyurethane Nanocomposites

Martin, Darren, Edwards, Grant, Chaleat, Celine, Belcher, Craig and Marshall, Richard (2009). The Evolution of TenasiTech Pty Ltd - Polyurethane Nanocomposites. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference PPC11, Cairns, Australia, 6-10 December 2009. Leishman Conference services.

A Review of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch Polymers

Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Markotsis, M. G., Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Sargent, A. L., Tan, I. and Sopade, P. A. (2008). A Review of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch Polymers. Symposium on Polymer Performance and Degradation held at Pacifichem 2005 Conference, Honolulu HI, 15 - 20 December 2005. Washington, DC, USA: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2007-0978.ch024

Tailored Polymers for Biomedical Applications - Polyurethane Nanocomposite Elastomers and Thermoplastic Starch

Truss, R. W., Russo, M., Chaleat, C., Halley, P. J. and Martin, D. J. (2008). Tailored Polymers for Biomedical Applications - Polyurethane Nanocomposite Elastomers and Thermoplastic Starch. SPE European Medical Polymers Conference, Belfast, Ireland, 2-4 September 2008. Ireland: PPRC.

Toughening mechanisms in thermoplastic starch/polyvinyl alcohol blends

Chaleat, C., Halley, P. and Truss, R. (2008). Toughening mechanisms in thermoplastic starch/polyvinyl alcohol blends. 5th International Conference on Fracture of Polymers, Composites and Adhesives, Les Diablerets, Switzerland, 7-11 September, 2008. Switzerland: European Structural Integrity Society, Technical Committee.

Understanding thermoplastic starch polymer blend structure-property degradation relationships

Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Truss, R. W. and Halley, Peter J. (2008). Understanding thermoplastic starch polymer blend structure-property degradation relationships. 30th Australasian Polymer Symposium (30APS), Melbourne, Australia & Petersburg, Russia, 30 November - 4 December 2008.

Fracture toughness in plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends

Chaleat, C. M., Marquis, A-C, Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2007). Fracture toughness in plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends. 1st International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites (BIOPOL-2007), Alicante, Spain, 3 - 5 October 2007.

Review of biodegradable thermoplastic starch-based polymer development

Halley, P. J., Truss, R . W., Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Whittaker, A., Gidley, M., Sopade, P., Torley P., Markotsis, M. G., Russo, M., Tan, I., McGlashan, S., Jayasekara, R. and Khemani, K. (2007). Review of biodegradable thermoplastic starch-based polymer development. 17th Polymer Processing Society Asia/Australia Meeting, Shanghai, China, 12-14 July, 2007. not found: not found.

Biodegradable plastics for injection-moulded applications

Chaleat, C. M. S., Halley, P. J., Russo, M. and Truss, R. W. (2006). Biodegradable plastics for injection-moulded applications. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Australasian Society for Biomaterials 16th annual conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-9 February, 2006. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology.

Influence of Strain Rate, Temperature and Humidity on the Tensile Yield Behaviour of a Commercial Thermoplastic Starch Blend

Chaleat, C. M., Michel-Amadry, G., Truss, R. W. and Halley, P. J. (2006). Influence of Strain Rate, Temperature and Humidity on the Tensile Yield Behaviour of a Commercial Thermoplastic Starch Blend. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Australasian Society for Biomaterials 16th Annual Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-9 February, 2006. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology.

Systematic study of the effects of equilibrium relative humidity on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic starch-based blends

Chaleat, Celine, Michel-Amadry, Geraldine, Truss, Rowan and Halley, Peter (2006). Systematic study of the effects of equilibrium relative humidity on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic starch-based blends. International Degradable Plastics Symposium: Status of Biobased and Synthetic Polymer Technology BioEnvironmental Polymer Society (BEPS); The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI), Chicago, U.S.A., 14-17 June 2006. Washington, DC: The Society of the Plastics Industry.

Water Effects in Thermoplastic Starch Materials

Markotsis, M., Truss, R., Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Gentil, K., Sargent, A. L. and Halley, P. (2006). Water Effects in Thermoplastic Starch Materials. BioPlastics 2006: International Symposium on Bioplastics and Natural Fiber Composites, Montreal Canada, 27-29 September 2006. Montreal, Canada:

Characterisation of biodegradable starch-based nanocomposite materials

Chaléat, C. M., McGlashan, S. A., Jayasekara, R., Lonergan, G. and Halley, P. J. (2004). Characterisation of biodegradable starch-based nanocomposite materials. World Polymer Congress MACRO 2004: 40th International Symposium on Macromolecules, Paris, France, 4-9 July 2004. Basel, Switzerland: Wiley-VCH.

Determination of the fracture toughness of an industrial thermoplastic starch system by the essential work of fracture method

Chaleat, C. M., Truss, R. W., Halley, P. J. and Markotsis, M. G. (2004). Determination of the fracture toughness of an industrial thermoplastic starch system by the essential work of fracture method. 27th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Adelaide, Australia, Nov 28 - Dec 2, 2004. Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Influence of equilibrium relative humidity on the mechanical behaviour of an industrial thermoplastic starch system

Chaleat, C. M., Markotsis, M. G., Frances, F., Pei, H., Truss, R. W. and Halley, P. J. (2004). Influence of equilibrium relative humidity on the mechanical behaviour of an industrial thermoplastic starch system. 27th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Adelaide, Australia, 28 November- 2 December 2004. Adelaide, Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Integrating reactive blending technologies into thermoplastic starch products

Halley, P. J., McGlashan, S., Maliger, R., Chaleat, C. M., Matthew, L. G. and Rutgers, R. (2004). Integrating reactive blending technologies into thermoplastic starch products. 2004 BEPS: BioEnvironmental Polymer Society 12th Annual Meeting, Monterrey, Mexico, 5-10 December 2004. not found: not found.

Effect of organoclay on the properties of biodegradable starch-polyester blends

Chaleat, C. M., McGlashan, S. A., Jayasekara, R., Lonergan, G. and Halley, P. J. (2003). Effect of organoclay on the properties of biodegradable starch-polyester blends. International conference on bio-based polymers (ICBP 2003), Japan, 12-14 November 2003. Japan: RIKEN Institute.

Structure-property relationships of plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends

Chaleat, Celine (2008). Structure-property relationships of plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/157742