Dr Venkata Chevali

Dr Venkata Chevali
NameDr Venkata Chevali
Email Addressvenkata.chevali@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleAssociate Professor (Flame Retardant Polymers)
QualificationsBTech Jawaharlal Nehru, MSc Alabama at Birmingham, PhD Alabama at Birmingham
DepartmentCentre for Future Materials (Research)
AffiliationsSchool of Engineering
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5648-0344
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BTech
Jawaharlal Nehru
2005
MSc
Alabama at Birmingham
2006
PhD
Alabama at Birmingham
2009

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
Digitisation of composite component lifecycle workflows (iLAuNCH AM-2 - Topic 1)Associate SupervisorDoctoral2024
Digital twin interfacing for composite airframe structural repair (iLAuNCH AM-2 - Topic 2)Associate SupervisorDoctoral2024

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Development of thermoplastic 3D printing feedstock utilising biomassAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2020
Improving the performance of natural rubber using graphene and its derivativesAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2018
Preparation of activated carbon from biomass and its application in gas adsorptionAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2018
Development of Antibacterial Hemp Hurd/Poly(Lactic Acid) Biocomposite for Food PackagingAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2016
Project titleDetailsYear
ARC Discovery Project DP230103008Carbon fibre thermoplastics as next-generation carbon fibre composites2023
ARC LIEF LE230100179 Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope for High Temperature Analysis2023

3D printing of biodegradable polymers and their composites – Current state-of-the-art, properties, applications, and machine learning for potential future applications

Dananjaya, S.A.V., Chevali, V.S., Dear, J.P., Potluri, P. and Abeykoon, C.. 2024. "3D printing of biodegradable polymers and their composites – Current state-of-the-art, properties, applications, and machine learning for potential future applications ." Progress in Materials Science. 146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101336

2D MXenes for Fire Retardancy and Fire-Warning Applications: Promises and Prospects

Liu, Lei, Feng, Jiabing, Xue, Yijiao, Chevali, Venkata, Zhang, Yubai, Shi, Yongqian, Tang, Longcheng and Song, Pingan. 2023. "2D MXenes for Fire Retardancy and Fire-Warning Applications: Promises and Prospects ." Advanced Functional Materials. 33 (9). https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202212124

Functionalizing lignin by in situ solid-phase grafting ammonium polyphosphate for enhancing thermal, flame-retardant, mechanical, and UV-resistant properties of polylactic acid

Zhang, Yan, Liu, Linghui, Yao, Miaohong, Feng, Jiabing, Xue, Yijiao, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Chevali, Venkata, Dinh, Toan, Fang, Zhengping, Liu, Hongzhi and Song, Pingan. 2024. "Functionalizing lignin by in situ solid-phase grafting ammonium polyphosphate for enhancing thermal, flame-retardant, mechanical, and UV-resistant properties of polylactic acid." Chemical Engineering Journal. 495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.153429

Enhancing fiber-matrix interface in carbon fiber/poly ether ether ketone (CF/PEEK) composites by carbon nanotube reinforcement of crystalline PEEK sizing

Wang, Shengdao, Wang, Tianjiao, Zhang, Shuwen, Dong, Zhongxin, Chevali, Venkata S., Yang, Yanchao, Wang, Guibin and Wang, Hao. 2023. "Enhancing fiber-matrix interface in carbon fiber/poly ether ether ketone (CF/PEEK) composites by carbon nanotube reinforcement of crystalline PEEK sizing." Composites Part B: Engineering. 251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.110470

Solvent-Free Synthesis of Organic−Inorganic Polyphosphoramide-Halloysite Nanohybrids for Thermally Stable and Fire-Resistant Polylactide

Feng, Jiabing, Xie, Hongyan, Xu, Zhiguang, Huang, Guobo, Cao, Cheng-Fei, Zhang, Yan, Chevali, Venkata, Song, Pingan and Wang, Hao. 2022. "Solvent-Free Synthesis of Organic−Inorganic Polyphosphoramide-Halloysite Nanohybrids for Thermally Stable and Fire-Resistant Polylactide." ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 10 (46), p. 15223−15232. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c04899

Phosphorus-containing flame retardant epoxy thermosets: Recent advances and future perspectives

Huo, Siqi, Song, Pingan, Yu, Bin, Ran, Shiya, Chevali, Venkata, Liu, Lei, Fang, Zhengping and Wang, Hao. 2021. "Phosphorus-containing flame retardant epoxy thermosets: Recent advances and future perspectives." Progress in Polymer Science. 114, pp. 1-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101366

Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Fire Retardant via Hierarchical Assembly for Improved Fire Retardancy of Unsaturated Polyester

Qiu, Xiaoqing, Li, Zhiwei, Chevali, Venkata, Song, Pingan, Li, Xiaohong and Zhang, Zhijun. 2023. "Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Fire Retardant via Hierarchical Assembly for Improved Fire Retardancy of Unsaturated Polyester ." ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 5 (3), pp. 2203-2212. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.2c02195

Effect of fly ash to slag ratio and Na2O content on leaching behaviour of fly Ash/Slag based alkali activated materials

Srinivasamurthy, Lakshmikanth Lakshmikanth, Chevali, Venkata S., Zhang, Zuhua and Wang, Hao. 2023. "Effect of fly ash to slag ratio and Na2O content on leaching behaviour of fly Ash/Slag based alkali activated materials." Construction and Building Materials. 383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131234

Facile Approach for Preparing Chitosan/Phosphaphenanthrene-Containing Epoxy Resins with Superior Flame Retardancy and Mechanical Properties

Zhou, Pengcheng, Wang, Junjie, Bai, Ting, Chevali, Venkata, You, Dan and Huo, Siqi. 2023. "Facile Approach for Preparing Chitosan/Phosphaphenanthrene-Containing Epoxy Resins with Superior Flame Retardancy and Mechanical Properties." ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 5 (6), pp. 4256-4265. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.3c00452

Recent advances in nacre-inspired anisotropic thermally conductive polymeric nanocomposites

Chen, Qiang, Ma, Zhewen, Wang, Mingchao, Wang, Zhengzhou, Feng, Jiabing, Chevali, Venkata and Song, Pingan. 2023. "Recent advances in nacre-inspired anisotropic thermally conductive polymeric nanocomposites." Nano Research. 16, p. 1362–1386. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-022-4824-2

Mechanical property and microstructure development in alkali activated fly ash slag blends due to efflorescence

Srinivasamurthy, Lakshmikanth, Chevali, Venkata S., Zhang, Zuhua, Longhi, Marlon A., Loh, Thomas W. and Wang, Hao. 2022. "Mechanical property and microstructure development in alkali activated fly ash slag blends due to efflorescence." Construction and Building Materials. 332, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127273

Flexible pressure sensors via engineering microstructures for wearable human-machine interaction and health monitoring applications

Cui, Xihua, Huang, Fengli, Zhang, Xianchao, Song, Pingan, Zheng, Hua, Chevali, Venkata, Wang, Hao and Xu, Zhiguang. 2022. "Flexible pressure sensors via engineering microstructures for wearable human-machine interaction and health monitoring applications." iScience. 25 (4), pp. 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.104148

Effects of wood fiber size on the performance of biodegradable foam

Deng, Layun, He, Hongchen, Chen, Zejun, Liu, Shan and Chevali, Venkata S.. 2017. "Effects of wood fiber size on the performance of biodegradable foam." Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 11 (3), pp. 206-209. https://doi.org/10.1166/jbmb.2017.1662

Phase changes under efflorescence in alkali activated materials with mixed activators

Srinivasamurthy, Lakshmikanth, Chevali, Venkata S., Zhang, Zuhua and Wang, Hao. 2021. "Phase changes under efflorescence in alkali activated materials with mixed activators." Construction and Building Materials. 283, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122678

Enhanced toughness of PLLA/PCL blends using poly(d-lactide)-poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(d-lactide) as compatibilizer

Xiao, Xianglian, Chevali, Venkata S., Song, Pingan, Yu, Bin, Yang, Yihu and Wang, Hao. 2020. "Enhanced toughness of PLLA/PCL blends using poly(d-lactide)-poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(d-lactide) as compatibilizer." Composites Communications. 21, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coco.2020.100385

Current status of carbon fibre and carbon fibre composites recycling

Zhang, Jin, Chevali, Venkata S., Wang, Hao and Wang, Chun-Hui. 2020. "Current status of carbon fibre and carbon fibre composites recycling." Composites Part B: Engineering. 193, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.108053

Polylactide/hemp hurd biocomposites as sustainable 3D printing feedstock

Xiao, Xianglian, Chevali, Venkata S., Song, Pingan, He, Dongning and Wang, Hao. 2019. "Polylactide/hemp hurd biocomposites as sustainable 3D printing feedstock." Composites Science and Technology. 184, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2019.107887

On the notch sensitivity of flax fibre metal laminates under static and fatigue loading

Kandare, E., Yoo, S., Chevali, V. S. and Khatibi, A. A.. 2018. "On the notch sensitivity of flax fibre metal laminates under static and fatigue loading." Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures. 41 (8), pp. 1691-1705. https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12807

Fire structural resistance of basalt fibre composite

Bhat, T., Chevali, Venkata, Liu, X., Feih, S. and Mouritz, A.. 2015. "Fire structural resistance of basalt fibre composite." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 71, pp. 107-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.01.006

A review of extending performance of epoxy resins using carbon nanomaterials

Liu, Shan, Chevali, Venkata S., Xu, Zhiguang, Hui, David and Wang, Hao. 2018. "A review of extending performance of epoxy resins using carbon nanomaterials." Composites Part B: Engineering. 136 (1), pp. 197-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.08.020

Glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized poly(lactic acid)/hemp hurd biocomposites: processing, crystallization, and thermo-mechanical response

Khan, Belas Ahmed, Na, Haining, Chevali, Venkata, Warner, Philip, Zhu, Jin and Wang, Hao. 2018. "Glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized poly(lactic acid)/hemp hurd biocomposites: processing, crystallization, and thermo-mechanical response." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 34 (2), pp. 387-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2017.03.004

Development of agricultural by-products as multifunctional fillers for polyolefins

Fuqua, M., Ulven, C. A., Chevali, V., Pryor, S., Wiesenborn, D., Gustafson, C., Chisholm, B., Tande, B., Seames, W. and Dworshak, J.. 2011. "Development of agricultural by-products as multifunctional fillers for polyolefins." 23rd International Polyolefins Conference 2011: Evolving Technology for the Global Economy. Houston, United States 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2011 United States.

Development of biobased sandwich structures for mass transit applications

Munusamy, Sethu, Whitacre, Ryan, Chevali, Venkata, Ulven, Chad, Alcock, Mercedes, Yu, Zhi-Cheng and Potter, Simon. 2012. "Development of biobased sandwich structures for mass transit applications." 2012 SAMPE International Symposium and Exhibition - Emerging Opportunities: Materials and Process Solutions. Baltimore, United States of America 21 - 24 May 2012 United States.

Study on interfacial properties of unidirectional flax/vinyl ester composites: resin manipulation on vinyl ester system

Huo, Shanshan, Chevali, Venkata S. and Ulven, Chad A.. 2013. "Study on interfacial properties of unidirectional flax/vinyl ester composites: resin manipulation on vinyl ester system." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 128 (5), pp. 3490-3500. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.38565

Fire performance of basalt fibre composites under tensile loading

Feih, S., Bhat, T., Ab Raham, A., Chevali, V., Liu, X. and Mouritz, A. P.. 2014. "Fire performance of basalt fibre composites under tensile loading." 16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014. Seville, Spain 22 - 26 Jun 2014 Europe.

Fire structural modelling and testing of welded aluminium plate

Chevali, V. S., Summers, P., Cholewa, N., Khatibi, A. Afaghi, Feih, S., Lattimer, B. Y., Case, S. W. and Mouritz, A. P.. 2016. "Fire structural modelling and testing of welded aluminium plate." Fire and Materials: an international journal. 40 (1), pp. 48-64. https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.2267

Evaluating the heat resistance of thermal insulated sandwich composites subjected to a turbulent fire

Kandare, Everson, Di Modica, Pietro, Chevali, Venkata S. and Gibson, Geoff A.. 2016. "Evaluating the heat resistance of thermal insulated sandwich composites subjected to a turbulent fire." Fire and Materials: an international journal. 40 (4), pp. 586-598. https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.2312

Probability analysis of the fire structural resistance of aluminium plate

Khatibi, A. Afaghi, Chevali, V., Feih, S. and Mouritz, A. P.. 2016. "Probability analysis of the fire structural resistance of aluminium plate." Fire Safety Journal. 83, pp. 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2016.04.004

Deterioration of the fire structural resistance of sandwich composite under tension due to water absorption

Anjang, A., Chevali, V. S., Feih, S. and Mouritz, A. P.. 2016. "Deterioration of the fire structural resistance of sandwich composite under tension due to water absorption." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 87, pp. 263-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.05.008

Synergistic flame retardancy effect of graphene nanosheets and traditional retardants on epoxy resin

Liu, Shan, Fang, Zhengping, Yan, Hongqiang, Chevali, Venkata S. and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Synergistic flame retardancy effect of graphene nanosheets and traditional retardants on epoxy resin." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 89, pp. 26-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.03.012

Processing and properties of antibacterial silver nanoparticle-loaded hemp hurd/poly(lactic acid) biocomposites

Khan, Belas A., Chevali, Venkata S., Na, Haining, Zhu, Jin, Warner, Philip and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Processing and properties of antibacterial silver nanoparticle-loaded hemp hurd/poly(lactic acid) biocomposites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 100, pp. 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.06.022

Processing and characterization of a polypropylene biocomposite compounded with maleated and acrylated compatibilizers

Nerenz, Brent A., Fuqua, Michael A., Chevali, Venkata S. and Ulven, Chad A.. 2012. "Processing and characterization of a polypropylene biocomposite compounded with maleated and acrylated compatibilizers." International Journal of Polymer Science. 2012, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/472078

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)/lignocellulosic fiber biocomposite: Effect of artificial weathering on impact properties

Chevali, Venkata S., Nerenz, Brent A. and Ulven, Chad A.. 2012. "Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)/lignocellulosic fiber biocomposite: Effect of artificial weathering on impact properties." Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 6 (1), pp. 42-50. https://doi.org/10.1166/jbmb.2012.1188

Lignocellulosic byproducts as filler in polypropylene: comprehensive study on the effects of compatibilization and loading

Fuqua, Michael A., Chevali, Venkata S. and Ulven, Chad A.. 2013. "Lignocellulosic byproducts as filler in polypropylene: comprehensive study on the effects of compatibilization and loading." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 127 (2), pp. 862-868. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.37820

Rigid biofoam composites as eco-efficient construction materials

Chevali, V. and Kandare, E.. 2016. "Rigid biofoam composites as eco-efficient construction materials." Pacheco-Torgal, Fernando, Ivanov, Volodymyr, Karak, Niranjan and Jonkers, Henk (ed.) Biopolymers and biotech admixtures for eco-efficient construction materials. Cambridge, United Kingdom. Woodhead Publishing Limited. pp. 275-304

Vegetable oil based rigid foam composites

Chevali, Venkata, Fuqua, Michael and Ulven, Chad A.. 2011. "Vegetable oil based rigid foam composites." Pilla, Srikanth (ed.) Handbook of bioplastics and biocomposites engineering applications. United States. John Wiley and Scrivener Publishing LLC. pp. 269-283

Effect of extrusion screw speed on biocomposite thermo-mechanical properties

Chevali, Venkata S. and Ulven, Chad A.. 2012. "Effect of extrusion screw speed on biocomposite thermo-mechanical properties." International Journal of Sustainable Engineering. 5 (1), pp. 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2010.547625

Tension modelling and testing of sandwich composites in fire

Anjang, A., Chevali, V. S., Kandare, E., Mouritz, A. P. and Feih, S.. 2014. "Tension modelling and testing of sandwich composites in fire." Composite Structures. 113, pp. 437-445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2014.03.016

Mechanical properties of hybrid lignocellulosic fiber-filled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) biocomposites

Chevali, Venkata S., Nerenz, Brent A., Ulven, Chad A. and Kandare, Everson. 2015. "Mechanical properties of hybrid lignocellulosic fiber-filled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) biocomposites." Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering. 54 (4), pp. 375-382. https://doi.org/10.1080/03602559.2014.961078

Post-fire mechanical properties of sandwich composite structures

Anjang, A., Chevali, V. S., Lattimer, B. Y., Case, S. W., Feih, S. and Mouritz, A. P.. 2015. "Post-fire mechanical properties of sandwich composite structures." Composite Structures. 132, pp. 1019-1028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.07.009

Structure–fire-retardant property correlations in biodegradable polymers

Xue, Yijiao, Zhang, Meng, Feng, Jiabing, Zhang, Yan, Chevali, Venkata, Song, Fei, Pan, Zheng, Peng, Hong, Zhou, Yonghong and Song, Pingan. 2024. "Structure–fire-retardant property correlations in biodegradable polymers." Applied Physics Reviews. 11 (3). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0210839

Mechanical properties and microstructure of hemp hurd reinforced polylactide biocomposites for 3D printing

Xiao, Xianglian, Chevali, Venkata S., Song, Pingan, Yu, Bin, Feng, Jiabing, Loh, Thomas W and Wang, Hao. 2024. "Mechanical properties and microstructure of hemp hurd reinforced polylactide biocomposites for 3D printing." Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.28893