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Hazardous state lifetimes of biodegradable plastics in natural environments
Colwell, J., Pratt, S., Lant, P., & Laycock, B. (2023). Hazardous state lifetimes of biodegradable plastics in natural environments. Science of The Total Environment, 165025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165025 Highlights Plastic bio/degradation can be represented as a transition between different states. Each state
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Camenzuli, L., Syme, R., Downie, R., McKinley, B., Chan, J., Lant, P., Laycock, B., Pratt, S., & Chan, C. (July 2023) Biodegradability of plastics: Discussion paper. A joint collaboration between Corrs Chambers Westgarth and The University of Queensland. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland. https://doi.org/10.14264/20d45a9
Colwell, J., Pratt, S., Lant, P. & Laycock, B. (2023). Hazardous state lifetimes of biodegradable plastics in natural environments. Science of the Total Environment, 894 165025, 165025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165025
Mai, J., Chan, C. M., Laycock, B., & Pratt, S. (2023). Understanding the Reaction of Hydroxy-Terminated Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) Random Copolymers with a Monoisocyanate. Macromolecules, 56(6), 2328-2338. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02513
Pratt, S. (June 2023) Advancing our transition to a greener plastics future. Chemistry in Australia. https://chemaust.raci.org.au/article/june-august-2023/advancing-our-transition-greener-plastics-future.html
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Chan, C. M., Lyons, R., Dennis, P. G., Lant, P., Pratt, S., & Laycock, B. (2022). Effect of toxic phthalate-based plasticizer on the biodegradability of polyhydroxyalkanoate. Environmental Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c06583
Laycock, B., Lant, P., & Pratt, S. (6 April 2022). Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/do-you-toss-biodegradable-plastic-in-the-compost-bin-heres-why-it-might-not-break-down-178542
Mai, J., Chan, C. M., Colwell, J., Pratt, S., & Laycock, B. (2022). Characterisation of end groups of hydroxy-functionalised scl-PHAs prepared by transesterification using ethylene glycol. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 205, 110123, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110123
Nair, N., Pratt, S., Lant, P., & Laycock, B. (31 March 2022). Bioplastics Promise. The Chemical Engineer. https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/bioplastics-promise/
Phelan, A. (17 November 2022). REDcycle’s collapse is more proof that plastic recycling is a broken system. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/redcycles-collapse-is-more-proof-that-plastic-recycling-is-a-broken-system-194528
