School of Agriculture and Environmental Science


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

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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

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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

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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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Combination effects of graphene and layered double hydroxides on intumescent flame-retardant poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites
Huang, Guobo, Chen, Suqing, Song, Pingan, Lu, Pingping, Wu, Chenglin and Liang, Huading. 2014. "Combination effects of graphene and layered double hydroxides on intumescent flame-retardant poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites." Applied Clay Science. 88-89, pp. 78-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2013.11.002

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Combination effect of carbon nanotubes with graphene on intumescent flame-retardant polypropylene nanocomposites
Huang, Guobo, Wang, Shuqu, Song, Ping'An, Wu, Chenglin, Chen, Suqing and Wang, Xu. 2014. "Combination effect of carbon nanotubes with graphene on intumescent flame-retardant polypropylene nanocomposites." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 59, pp. 18-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2013.12.010

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Evaluating the flammability performance of Portland cement-bonded particleboards with different cement-wood ratios using a cone calorimeter
Yu, Youming, Hou, Junfeng, Dong, Zhiqiang, Wang, Cong, Lu, Fengzhu and Song, Pingan. 2016. "Evaluating the flammability performance of Portland cement-bonded particleboards with different cement-wood ratios using a cone calorimeter." Journal of Fire Sciences. 34 (3), pp. 199-211. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734904116630758

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Fabrication of green lignin-based flame retardants for enhancing the thermal and fire retardancy properties of polypropylene/wood composites
Liu, Lina, Qian, Mengbo, Song, Ping'an, Huang, Guobo, Yu, Youming and Fu, Shenyuan. 2016. "Fabrication of green lignin-based flame retardants for enhancing the thermal and fire retardancy properties of polypropylene/wood composites." ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 4 (4), pp. 2422-2431. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b00112

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Functionalizing graphene decorated with phosphorus-nitrogen containing dendrimer for high-performance polymer nanocomposites
Jin, Yanxian, Huang, Guobo, Han, Deman, Song, Pingan, Tang, Wenyuan, Bao, Jianshe, Li, Rongrong and Liu, Yilin. 2016. "Functionalizing graphene decorated with phosphorus-nitrogen containing dendrimer for high-performance polymer nanocomposites." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 86, pp. 9-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.03.030

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Sustainable energy and climate protection solutions in agriculture
Bundschuh, Jochen, Chen, Guangnan, Yusaf, Talal, Yan, Jinyue and Chen, Shulin. 2014. "Sustainable energy and climate protection solutions in agriculture ." Applied Energy. 114, pp. 735-736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.11.037

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Combustion of microalgae oil and ethanol blended with diesel fuel
Al-lwayzy, Saddam H. and Yusaf, Talal. 2015. "Combustion of microalgae oil and ethanol blended with diesel fuel." Energies. 8 (12), pp. 13985-13995. https://doi.org/10.3390/en81212409

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Developing the capacity of farmers to understand and apply seasonal climate forecasts through collaborative learning processes
Cliffe, Neil, Stone, Roger, Coutts, Jeff, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn and Mushtaq, Shahbaz. 2016. "Developing the capacity of farmers to understand and apply seasonal climate forecasts through collaborative learning processes." Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension: international journal on changes in agricultural knowledge and action systems. 22 (4), pp. 311-325. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224X.2016.1154473

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An alternative index to the exchangeable sodium percentage for an explanation of dispersion occurring in soils
Bennett, John McL., Marchuk, Alla and Marchuk, Serhiy. 2016. "An alternative index to the exchangeable sodium percentage for an explanation of dispersion occurring in soils." Soil Research. 54 (8), pp. 949-957. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR15281

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Managing land application of coal seam water: a field study of land amendment irrigation using saline-sodic and alkaline water on a Red Vertisol
Bennett, J. McL., Marchuk, A., Raine, S. R., Dalzell, S. A. and Macfarlane, D. C.. 2016. "Managing land application of coal seam water: a field study of land amendment irrigation using saline-sodic and alkaline water on a Red Vertisol." Journal of Environmental Management. 184 (2), pp. 178-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.09.078

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Evaluating the performance of automated bay irrigation
Smith, R. J., Uddin, J. M., Gillies, M. H., Moller, P. and Clurey, K.. 2016. "Evaluating the performance of automated bay irrigation." Irrigation Science. 34 (3), pp. 175-185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-016-0494-8

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Bioconversion of food waste to energy: a review
Kiran, Esra Uckun, Trzcinski, Antoine, Ng, Wun Jern and Liu, Yu. 2014. "Bioconversion of food waste to energy: a review." Fuel: the science and technology of fuel and energy. 134, pp. 389-399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2014.05.074

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Using a Bayesian network model to assess ecological responses to hydrological factor interactions
Kath, Jarrod M., Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Maron, Martine. 2016. "Using a Bayesian network model to assess ecological responses to hydrological factor interactions." Ecohydrology. 9 (1), pp. 11-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/eco.1597

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Groundwater decline and climatic variability: Implications for groundwater linked agro-ecosystems
Le Brocque, Andrew F., Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kate and Apan, Armando. 2016. "Groundwater decline and climatic variability: Implications for groundwater linked agro-ecosystems." 2016 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2016). Fremantle, Australia 29 Nov - 02 Dec 2016 Australia.

Poster

Geothermal, wind and solar energy applications in agriculture and aquaculture
Bundschuh, Jochen, Chen, Guangnan, Chandrasekharam, D. and Piechocki, Janusz. 2017. Geothermal, wind and solar energy applications in agriculture and aquaculture. Leiden, Netherlands. CRC Press.

Edited book

Impact of butanol-acetone mixture as an oxygenated fuel additive to diesel fuel on diesel engine performance and emissions
Algayyim, Sattar, Wandel, Andrew, Yusaf, Talal, Hamawand, Ihsan and Al-lwayzy, Saddam. 2016. "Impact of butanol-acetone mixture as an oxygenated fuel additive to diesel fuel on diesel engine performance and emissions." 36th International Symposium on Combustion. Seoul, Korea 31 Jul - 05 Aug 2016

Poster

The experimental investigation of butanol-diesel blend on engine performance and emission levels in DI diesel engine
Algayyim, Sattar, Wandel, Andrew P., Yusaf, Talal, Hamawand, Ihsan and Al-lwayzy, Saddam. 2017. "The experimental investigation of butanol-diesel blend on engine performance and emission levels in DI diesel engine." 1st MoHESR and HCED Iraq Scholars Conference in Australasia 2017 (ISCA 2017). Melbourne, Australia 05 - 06 Dec 2017 Melbourne, Australia.

Paper

Thermal and flame retardancy properties of thermoplastics/natural fiber biocomposites
Fu, S., Song, P. and Liu, X.. 2017. "Thermal and flame retardancy properties of thermoplastics/natural fiber biocomposites." Fan, Mizi and Fu, Feng (ed.) Advanced high strength natural fibre composites in construction. United Kingdom. Elsevier. pp. 479-508

Edited book (chapter)

Future scenarios modeling of urban stormwater management response to impacts of climate change and urbanization
Wang, Mo, Zhang, Dong Q., Su, Jin, Trzcinski, Antoine P., Dong, Jian W. and Tan, Soon K.. 2017. "Future scenarios modeling of urban stormwater management response to impacts of climate change and urbanization." CLEAN: Soil, Air, Water. 45 (10), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1002/clen.201700111

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