School of Agriculture and Environmental Science


TypeDepartment/Institute
Faculty/DepartmentAcademic Affairs
HeadProf Pingan Song
A/Pr Polly Burey
A/Pr John Dearnaley
Director of ResearchProf Pingan Song
A/Pr Polly Burey

Latest research outputs

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Microbial stress mediated intercellular nanotubes in an anaerobic microbial consortium digesting cellulose
John, Martina, Trzcinski, Antoine Prandota, Zhou, Yan and Ng, Wun Jern. 2017. "Microbial stress mediated intercellular nanotubes in an anaerobic microbial consortium digesting cellulose." Scientific Reports. 7. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-18198-w

Article

A review of strategies for RO brine minimization in inland desalination plants
Rioyo, Javier, Aravinthan, Vasantha, Bundschuh, Jochen and Lynch, Mark. 2017. "A review of strategies for RO brine minimization in inland desalination plants." Desalination and Water Treatment. 90, pp. 110-123. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2017.21439

Article

Microbial biomethane from solid waste: biotechnological process
Trzcinski, Antoine P. and Stuckey, David C.. 2018. "Microbial biomethane from solid waste: biotechnological process." Harzevili, Farshad Darvishi and Hiligsmann, Serge (ed.) Microbial fuels: technologies and applications. Boca Raton, FL, United States. CRC Press. pp. 77-151

Edited book (chapter)

Biological treatment of leachate in a submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactor
Trzcinski, Antoine P.. 2017. "Biological treatment of leachate in a submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactor." Mattox, Maria R. (ed.) Leachates: biological treatment, toxicological characteristics and potential impacts on the environment. New York, United States. Nova Science Publishers. pp. 1-122

Edited book (chapter)

Opportunities of adopting renewable energy for the nursery industry in Australia
Chen, Guangnan, Schmidt, Erik, Maraseni, Tek, Bundschuh, Jochen, Banhazi, Thomas and Antille, Diogones L.. 2017. "Opportunities of adopting renewable energy for the nursery industry in Australia." Bundschuh, Jochen, Chen, Guangnan, Chandrasekharam, D. and Piechocki, Janusz (ed.) Geothermal, wind and solar energy applications in agriculture and aquaculture. Leiden, Netherlands. CRC Press. pp. 115-126

Textbook (chapter)

Small size, huge value. Freshwater rock pools of the Kimberley
Cross, Adam, Barrett, Matthew, Barrett, Russell, Hopkins, Anna, Birnbaum, Christina, Burgess, Treena, Whiteley, Andy, Kumerasan, Deepak, Mucina, Ladislav, Merritt, David, Turner, Shane, Myers, Cecilia, Renton, Michael and Dixon, Kingsley. 2018. "Small size, huge value. Freshwater rock pools of the Kimberley." McGlashan, Hamish, Coate, Kevin, Gresham, Jeffrey and Hart, Roz (ed.) The natural world of the Kimberley. Australia. Kimberley Society . pp. 32-33

Edited book (chapter)

Effects of salinity and plant host on plant-microbe interactions in Louisiana coastal marshes
Kulick, Danielle, Willis, Claire, Birnbaum, Christina, Ducat, Caitlin, Farrer, Emily and Donnell, Isabella. 2018. "Effects of salinity and plant host on plant-microbe interactions in Louisiana coastal marshes." 2018 Conference of the Ecological Society of America (ESA 2018). New Orleans, Louisiana, United States 05 - 10 Aug 2018 United States.

Poster

Extreme salinity fluctuations and invasion by Phragmites australis in wetland ecosystems
Waryszak, Pawel, Birnbaum, Christina and Farrer, Emily. 2018. "Extreme salinity fluctuations and invasion by Phragmites australis in wetland ecosystems." 2018 Conference of the Ecological Society of America (ESA 2018). New Orleans, Louisiana, United States 05 - 10 Aug 2018 United States.

Presentation

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), pp. 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1680/jbibn.15.00015

Article

Smart Automated Broad-acre Irrigation (Smarter Irrigation for Profit RRDP1603)
Foley, J.P., Gillies, M.H. and McCarthy, A.C.. 2018. Smart Automated Broad-acre Irrigation (Smarter Irrigation for Profit RRDP1603). Australia. Cotton Research and Development Corporation.

Technical report

Arsenic speciation in soil-water system and their uptake by rice (Oryza sativa)
Kumarathilaka, P., Bundschuh, J., Seneweera, S. and Meharg, A. A.. 2018. "Arsenic speciation in soil-water system and their uptake by rice (Oryza sativa)." 7th International Congress and Exhibition on Arsenic in the Environment (AS 2018). Beijing, China 01 - 06 Jul 2018 Netherlands. CRC Press. pp. 289-290 https://doi.org/10.1201/9781351046633-113

Paper

Influence of bioenergy waste biochar on proton- and ligand-promoted release of Pb and Cu in a shooting range soil
Kumarathilaka, Prasanna, Ahmad, Mahtab, Herath, Indika, Mahatantila, Kushani, Athapattu, B. C. L., Rinklebe, Jörg, Ok, Yong Sik, Usman, Adel, Al-Wabel, Mohammad I., Abduljabbar, Adel and Vithanage, Meththika. 2018. "Influence of bioenergy waste biochar on proton- and ligand-promoted release of Pb and Cu in a shooting range soil." Science of the Total Environment. 625, pp. 547-554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.12.294

Article

System for sorting fruit
Lu, Renfu, Pothula, Anand Kumar, Mizushima, Akira, Vandyke, Mario and Zhang, Zhao. 2018. System for sorting fruit. US 9919345 B1

Patent

Stepwise alkaline/ultrasound pretreatment of waste activated sludge prior to anaerobic digestion
Trzcinski, Antoine Prandota, Tian, Xinbo, Ng, Wun Jern and Wang, Chong. 2018. Stepwise alkaline/ultrasound pretreatment of waste activated sludge prior to anaerobic digestion. 10201405550U

Patent

Flame retarded polymer nanocomposites: development, trend and future perspective
Ma, HaiYun, Song, Pingan and Fang, ZhengPing. 2011. "Flame retarded polymer nanocomposites: development, trend and future perspective." Science China Chemistry. 54 (2), pp. 302-313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-010-4196-4

Article

Nonisothermal crystallization behavior of polypropylene-C60 nanocomposites
Wu, Qiang, Fu, Shenyuan, Han, Jin and Song, Pingan. 2013. "Nonisothermal crystallization behavior of polypropylene-C60 nanocomposites." Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B: Physics. 52 (11), pp. 1591-1602. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222348.2013.789331

Article

Bio-inspired hydrogen-bond cross-link strategy toward strong and tough polymeric materials
Song, Pingan, Xu, Zhiguang, Lu, Yuan and Guo, Qipeng. 2015. "Bio-inspired hydrogen-bond cross-link strategy toward strong and tough polymeric materials." Macromolecules. 48 (12), pp. 3957-3964. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.5b00673

Article

Morphological structure and mechanical properties of epoxy/polysulfone/cellulose nanofiber ternary nanocomposites
Zhang, Yan, Song, Pingan, Fu, Shenyuan and Chen, Fenghua. 2015. "Morphological structure and mechanical properties of epoxy/polysulfone/cellulose nanofiber ternary nanocomposites." Composites Science and Technology. 115, pp. 66-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2015.05.003

Article

Bioinspired strategy for tuning thermal stability of PVA via hydrogen-bond crosslink
Song, Pingan, Xu, Zhiguang, Lu, Yuan and Guo, Qipeng. 2015. "Bioinspired strategy for tuning thermal stability of PVA via hydrogen-bond crosslink." Composites Science and Technology. 118, pp. 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2015.08.006

Article

Fabrication of multifunctional graphene decorated with bromine and nano-Sb2O3 towards high-performance polymer nanocomposites
Huang, Guobo, Song, Pingan, Liu, Lina, Han, Deman, Ge, Changhua, Li, Rongrong and Guo, Qipeng. 2016. "Fabrication of multifunctional graphene decorated with bromine and nano-Sb2O3 towards high-performance polymer nanocomposites." Carbon. 98, pp. 689-701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2015.11.063

Article

Morphology, healing and mechanical performance of nanofibrillated cellulose reinforced poly(ε-caprolactone)/epoxy composites
Zhang, Yan, Song, Pingan, Liu, Hongzhi and Fu, Shenyuan. 2016. "Morphology, healing and mechanical performance of nanofibrillated cellulose reinforced poly(ε-caprolactone)/epoxy composites." Composites Science and Technology. 125, pp. 62-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2016.01.008

Article

Effects of two types of waste wood species on the hydration characteristic of Portland cement
Dong, Zhiqiang, Yu, Youming, Song, Pingan, Ma, Lingfei and Lu, Fengzhu. 2016. "Effects of two types of waste wood species on the hydration characteristic of Portland cement." Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology. 14 (1), pp. 13-20. https://doi.org/10.3151/jact.14.13

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Effect of carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of polypropylene/wood flour composites: reinforcement mechanism
Song, Ping An, Yang, Hai-Tang, Fu, Shen-Yuan, Wu, Qiang, Ye, Jie-Wang, Lu, Feng-Zhu and Jin, Yong-Ming. 2011. "Effect of carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of polypropylene/wood flour composites: reinforcement mechanism." Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B: Physics. 50 (5), pp. 907-921. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222348.2010.497063

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Facile fabrication of polyolefin/carbon nanotube composites via in situ friedel-crafts polyalkylation: Structure and properties
Song, Ping'An, Liu, Lina, Huang, Guobo, Fu, Shenyuan, Yu, Youming and Guo, Qipeng. 2013. "Facile fabrication of polyolefin/carbon nanotube composites via in situ friedel-crafts polyalkylation: Structure and properties." Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 52 (40), pp. 14384-14395. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie401802h

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Largely enhanced thermal and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites via incorporating C60@graphene nanocarbon hybrid
Song, Ping'An, Liu, Lina, Huang, Guobo, Yu, Youming and Guo, Qipeng. 2013. "Largely enhanced thermal and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites via incorporating C60@graphene nanocarbon hybrid." Nanotechnology. 24 (50), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/24/50/505706

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Converting industrial alkali lignin to biobased functional additives for improving fire behavior and smoke suppression of polybutylene succinate
Liu, Lina, Huang, Guobo, Song, Pingan, Yu, Youming and Fu, Shenyuan. 2016. "Converting industrial alkali lignin to biobased functional additives for improving fire behavior and smoke suppression of polybutylene succinate." ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 4 (9), pp. 4732-4742. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b00955

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Thermal degradation and flame retardancy properties of ABS/lignin: effects of lignin content and reactive compatibilization
Song, Pingan, Cao, Zhenhu, Fu, Shenyuan, Fang, Zhengping, Wu, Qian and Ye, Jiewang. 2011. "Thermal degradation and flame retardancy properties of ABS/lignin: effects of lignin content and reactive compatibilization." Thermochimica Acta. 518 (1-2), pp. 59-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2011.02.007

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Polypropylene nanocomposites based on C60-decorated carbon nanotubes: thermal properties, flammability, and mechanical properties
Song, Pingan, Zhao, Liping, Cao, Zhenhu and Fang, Zhengping. 2011. "Polypropylene nanocomposites based on C60-decorated carbon nanotubes: thermal properties, flammability, and mechanical properties." Journal of Materials Chemistry. 21 (21), pp. 7782-7788. https://doi.org/10.1039/c1jm10395d

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Fabrication of exfoliated graphene-based polypropylene nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties
Song, Pingan, Cao, Zhenhu, Cai, Yuanzheng, Zhao, Liping, Fang, Zhengping and Fu, Shenyuan. 2011. "Fabrication of exfoliated graphene-based polypropylene nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties." Polymer. 52 (18), pp. 4001-4010. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2011.06.045

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A novel zinc chelate complex containing both phosphorus and nitrogen for improving the flame retardancy of low density polyethylene
Cao, Zhenhu, Zhang, Yan, Song, Pingan, Cai, Yuanzheng, Guo, Qi, Fang, Zhengping and Peng, Mao. 2011. "A novel zinc chelate complex containing both phosphorus and nitrogen for improving the flame retardancy of low density polyethylene." Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 92 (2), pp. 339-346. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2011.07.007

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Thermal stability and rheological behaviors of high-density polyethylene/fullerene nanocomposites
Zhao, Liping, Song, Ping'An, Cao, Zhenhu, Fang, Zhengping and Guo, Zhenghong. 2012. "Thermal stability and rheological behaviors of high-density polyethylene/fullerene nanocomposites." Journal of Nanomaterials. 2012. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/340962

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Effect of lignin incorporation and reactive compatibilization on the morphological, rheological, and mechanical properties of ABS resin
Song, Pingan, Cao, Zhenhu, Meng, Qingrong, Fu, Shenyuan, Fang, Zhengping, Wu, Qiang and Ye, Jiewang. 2012. "Effect of lignin incorporation and reactive compatibilization on the morphological, rheological, and mechanical properties of ABS resin." Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B: Physics. 51 (4), pp. 720-735. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222348.2011.609794

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Functionalized lignin by grafting phosphorus-nitrogen improves the thermal stability and flame retardancy of polypropylene
Yu, Youming, Fu, Shenyuan, Song, Ping'An, Luo, Xiping, Jin, Yongming, Lu, Fengzhu, Wu, Qiang and Ye, Jiewang. 2012. "Functionalized lignin by grafting phosphorus-nitrogen improves the thermal stability and flame retardancy of polypropylene." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 97 (4), pp. 541-546. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.01.020

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Permeability, viscoelasticity, and flammability performances and their relationship to polymer nanocomposites
Song, Ping'An, Yu, Youming, Zhang, Tao, Fu, Shenyuan, Fang, Zhengping and Wu, Qiang. 2012. "Permeability, viscoelasticity, and flammability performances and their relationship to polymer nanocomposites." Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 51 (21), pp. 7255-7263. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie300311a

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Facile fabrication of HDPE-g-MA/nanodiamond nanocomposites via one-step reactive blending
Song, Ping'an, Yu, Youming, Wu, Qiang and Fu, Shenyuan. 2012. "Facile fabrication of HDPE-g-MA/nanodiamond nanocomposites via one-step reactive blending." Nanoscale Research Letters. 7 (355), pp. 2-18. https://doi.org/10.1186/1556-276X-7-355

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Catalytic effects of nickel (cobalt or zinc) acetates on thermal and flammability properties of polypropylene-modified lignin composites
Yu, Youming, Song, Ping'An, Jin, Chunde, Fu, Shenyuan, Zhao, Liping, Wu, Qiang and Ye, Jiewang. 2012. "Catalytic effects of nickel (cobalt or zinc) acetates on thermal and flammability properties of polypropylene-modified lignin composites." Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 51 (38), pp. 12367-12374. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie301953x

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Physical wrapping of reduced graphene oxide sheets by polyethylene wax and its modification on the mechanical properties of polyethylene
Cao, Zhenhu, Song, Pingan, Fang, Zhengping, Xu, Yuanyuan, Zhang, Yan and Guo, Zhenghong. 2012. "Physical wrapping of reduced graphene oxide sheets by polyethylene wax and its modification on the mechanical properties of polyethylene." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126 (5), pp. 1546-1555. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.36898

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Striking multiple synergies created by combining reduced graphene oxides and carbon nanotubes for polymer nanocomposites
Song, Ping'An, Liu, Lina, Fu, Shenyuan, Yu, Youming, Jin, Chunde, Wu, Qiang, Zhang, Yan and Li, Qian. 2013. "Striking multiple synergies created by combining reduced graphene oxides and carbon nanotubes for polymer nanocomposites." Nanotechnology. 24 (12). https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/24/12/125704

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Improved mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene blends based on diethanolamine-plasticized corn starch via in situ reactive compatibilization
Liu, Lina, Yu, Youming and Song, Ping'An. 2013. "Improved mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene blends based on diethanolamine-plasticized corn starch via in situ reactive compatibilization." Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 52 (46), pp. 16232-16238. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie4025243

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Study of the termination of two acrylonitrile radicals and infrared spectrum
Li, X., Yang, M.-S., Xu, C., Song, P-A., Chen, L., Du, H.-C. and Wang, Y.. 2014. "Study of the termination of two acrylonitrile radicals and infrared spectrum." Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis. 34 (9), pp. 2331-2336. https://doi.org/10.3964/j.issn.1000-0593(2014)09-2331-06

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