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Murdoch University
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Research Topics
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ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural) | Colloid and Surface Chemistry | Biomedical Engineering | Non-automotive Combustion and Fuel Engineering (incl. Alternative/Renewable Fuels) | Engineering not elsewhere classified | Biomedical Engineering not elsewhere classified | Technology not elsewhere classified | Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy | Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Production of Biofuels (Biomass) |
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Publications
Adsorption of the aurocyanide, Au(CN)(2)(-) complex on granular activated carbons derived from macadamia nut shells - A preliminary study
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2011
Arsenic adsorption on goethite nanoparticles produced through hydrazine sulfate assisted synthesis method
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 12-10-2012
Thermal and ultrasonic influence in the formation of nanometer scale hydroxyapatite bio-ceramic
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 09-2011
DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S24790
Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 2016
DOI: 10.1155/2016/3563478
Abstract: In recent years, the problem of food waste has attracted considerable interest from food producers, processors, retailers, and consumers alike. Food waste is considered not only a sustainability problem related to food security, but also an economic problem since it directly impacts the profitability of the whole food supply chain. In developed countries, consumers are one of the main contributors to food waste and ultimately pay for all wastes produced throughout the food supply chain. To secure food and reduce food waste, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the various sources of food wastes throughout the food supply chain. The present review examines various reports currently in the literature and quantifies waste levels and examines the trends in wastage for various food sectors such as fruit and vegetable, fisheries, meat and poultry, grain, milk, and dairy. Factors contributing to food waste, effective cost/benefit food waste utilisation methods, sustainability and environment considerations, and public acceptance are identified as hurdles in preventing large-scale food waste processing. Thus, we highlight the need for further research to identify and report food waste so that government regulators and food supply chain stakeholders can actively develop effective waste utilisation practices.
Ultrasonic synthetic technique to manufacture a pHEMA nanopolymeric-based vaccine against the H6N2 avian influenza virus: a preliminary investigation
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 09-2011
DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S24272
How does biochar aging affect NH3 volatilization and GHGs emissions from agricultural soils?
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2022
DOI: 10.1016/J.ENVPOL.2021.118598
Abstract: Biochar has been considered as a potential tool to mitigate soil ammonia (NH
A LaFeO3 supported natural‐clay‐mineral catalyst for efficient pyrolysis of polypropylene plastic material
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-08-2021
DOI: 10.1002/APJ.2695
Abstract: The pyrolysis and catalytic reforming process of waste plastics are the best pathways to handle vast amounts of waste plastics as they can convert these waste polymers into sustainable products. This study aims to incorporate a natural‐clay‐mineral (NCM) with LaFeO 3 nanoparticles, with the LaFeO 3 /NCM catalyst in the pyrolysis of polypropylene (PP) being used as an ex le of plastic waste. The decomposition of PP with and without catalyst has been theoretically studied using thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements under atmospheric pressure and nitrogen atmosphere. The TG/DSC results show that (i) the required temperature for pyrolysis of PP with or without catalyst in a practical system ranges from 460°C to 480°C (ii) the amount of coke produced on the surface of the NCM or LaFeO 3 is about 2 wt.% compared with the initial plastic levels (iii) with the catalyst, PP not only goes through the phase transitions of solid to liquid to gas but also decomposition and combination processes between components from the hydrocarbon chain scission of PP. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) results show significant differences in the fuel oil recovered from the pyrolysis and catalytic reforming process. In the presence of the catalyst, cracking components consist of 49.3% alkenes (branched‐chain alkenes, cyclo‐alkenes, and alkenes) and 34.4% alkanes, while without the catalyst, branched‐chain alkenes were up to 90.2%. Repeated pyrolysis and GC–MS investigations demonstrated the reusability of the LaFeO 3 /NCM catalyst, which is promising for its recycling and the efficient pyrolysis of PP.
Nanoengineering a biocompatible inorganic scaffold for skin wound healing
Publisher: American Scientific Publishers
Date: 10-2010
Abstract: Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field that can directly benefit from advancements in nanotechnology and nanoscience. This article reviews a representative selection of commercially available procedures and techniques used to treat different degrees of skin burns. It also explores the emerging novel biocompatible inorganic nano-engineered alumina membrane in terms of skin wound healing.
Defluoridation behavior of nanostructured hydroxyapatite synthesized through an ultrasonic and microwave combined technique
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2011
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHAZMAT.2010.08.087
Abstract: The absorption performance of a nano-structured hydroxyapatite produced from a combined ultrasonic and microwave technique was examined for the removal of fluoride from contaminated water. The effect of physical and chemical parameters such as initial pH, contact time, initial fluoride concentration and temperature were investigated. The results indicated that the equilibrium adsorption data followed both the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, with a maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of 5.5mg/g at 298K. In addition, the kinetic studies have shown that the fluoride adsorption data followed a pseudo-second order model and that the intra-particle diffusion process played a significant role in determining the rate. The thermodynamic analysis also established that the adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous. The initial and final fluoride loaded nano-hydroxyapatite s les were characterized using FESEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR and XPS methods. The analysis revealed that structural changes to the adsorbent had taken place.
Engineering a biocompatible scaffold with either micrometre or nanometre scale surface topography for promoting protein adsorption and cellular response
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 2013
DOI: 10.1155/2013/782549
Abstract: Surface topographical features on biomaterials, both at the submicrometre and nanometre scales, are known to influence the physicochemical interactions between biological processes involving proteins and cells. The nanometre-structured surface features tend to resemble the extracellular matrix, the natural environment in which cells live, communicate, and work together. It is believed that by engineering a well-defined nanometre scale surface topography, it should be possible to induce appropriate surface signals that can be used to manipulate cell function in a similar manner to the extracellular matrix. Therefore, there is a need to investigate, understand, and ultimately have the ability to produce tailor-made nanometre scale surface topographies with suitable surface chemistry to promote favourable biological interactions similar to those of the extracellular matrix. Recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology have produced many new nanomaterials and numerous manufacturing techniques that have the potential to significantly improve several fields such as biological sensing, cell culture technology, surgical implants, and medical devices. For these fields to progress, there is a definite need to develop a detailed understanding of the interaction between biological systems and fabricated surface structures at both the micrometre and nanometre scales.
Glassy carbon electrode modified with hybrid films containing inorganic molybdate anions trapped in organic matrices of chitosan and ionic liquid for the amperometric sensing of phosphate at neutral pH
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2011
A Review of Current Research into the Biogenic Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles via Marine Algae and Seagrasses
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 09-01-2017
DOI: 10.1155/2017/8013850
Abstract: Today there is a growing need to develop reliable, sustainable, and ecofriendly protocols for manufacturing a wide range of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. The biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles via nanobiotechnology based techniques has the potential to deliver clean manufacturing technologies. These new clean technologies can significantly reduce environmental contamination and decease the hazards to human health resulting from the use of toxic chemicals and solvents currently used in conventional industrial fabrication processes. The largely unexplored marine environment that covers approximately 70% of the earth’s surface is home to many naturally occurring and renewable marine plants. The present review summarizes current research into the biogenic synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles via marine algae (commonly known as seaweeds) and seagrasses. Both groups of marine plants contain a wide variety of biologically active compounds and secondary metabolites that enables these plants to act as biological factories for the manufacture of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.
Chemical Synthesis, Characterisation, and Biocompatibility of Nanometre Scale Porous Anodic Aluminium Oxide Membranes for Use as a Cell Culture Substrate for the Vero Cell Line: A Preliminary Study
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1155/2014/238762
Abstract: In this preliminary study we investigate for the first time the biomedical potential of using porous anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) membranes as a cell substrate for culturing the Cercopithecus aethiops (African green monkey) Kidney (Vero) epithelial cell line. One advantage of using the inorganic AAO membrane is the presence of nanometre scale pore channels that allow the exchange of molecules and nutrients across the membrane. The size of the pore channels can be preselected by adjusting the controlling parameters of a temperature controlled two-step anodization process. The cellular interaction and response of the Vero cell line with an in-house synthesised AAO membrane, a commercially available membrane, and a glass control were assessed by investigating cell adhesion, morphology, and proliferation over a 72 h period. The number of viable cells proliferating over the respective membrane surfaces revealed that the locally produced in-house AAO membrane had cells numbers similar to the glass control. The study revealed evidence of focal adhesion sites over the surface of the nanoporous membranes and the penetration of cellular extensions into the pore structure as well. The outcome of the study has revealed that nanometre scale porous AAO membranes have the potential to become practical cell culture scaffold substrates with the capability to enhance adhesion and proliferation of Vero cells.
Photothermal response of CVD synthesized carbon (nano)spheres/aqueous nanofluids for potential application in direct solar absorption collectors: a preliminary investigation.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 07-2012
DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S34166
Significance of novel bioinorganic anodic aluminum oxide nanoscaffolds for promoting cellular response
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 2011
DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S13913
Effect of dilute gelatine on the ultrasonic thermally assisted synthesis of nano hydroxyapatite
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2011
DOI: 10.1016/J.ULTSONCH.2010.11.007
Abstract: A series of nano hydroxyapatite-gelatine composites with different dilute solutions of gelatine concentrations were synthesized by a thermally assisted low-power ultrasonic irradiation method. The gelatine hydroxyapatite, (Gel-HAP) nanoparticles were prepared using Ca(NO(3))(2) and KH(2)PO(4) in the presence of gelatine in an aqueous solution. The synthesised products were heat treated between 100 and 400°C. The effect of the addition of gelatine on the nucleation and growth of synthesised nano HAP was investigated. Characterisation was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The characterisation results indicate that gelatine has been appended to the nano HAP forming regular spherical shaped crystals of nano sized Gel-HAP.
Adsorption of dicyanoaurate (I) ions on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-1998
Surface and interface analysis of poly-hydroxyethylmethacrylate-coated anodic aluminium oxide membranes
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2014
An in situ synchrotron radiation grazing incidence X-ray diffraction study of carbon dioxide corrosion
Publisher: The Electrochemical Society
Date: 2005
DOI: 10.1149/1.2007227
Synthesis and characterisation of nanohydroxyapatite using an ultrasound assisted method
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2009
DOI: 10.1016/J.ULTSONCH.2009.01.007
Abstract: Nanostructured hydroxyapatite (HAP) was prepared by a wet precipitation method using Ca(NO(3)) and KH(2)PO(4) as the main material and NH(3) as the precipitator under ultrasonic irradiation. The Ca/P ratio was set at 1.67 and the pH maintained at a minimum of 9. The temperature conditions and ultrasound influences were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The results showed that Nano-HAP can be obtained by this method and the particles were achieved to around 30 nm.
Lithium‐based batteries, history, current status, challenges, and future perspectives
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-10-2023
Lithium-Based Batteries, History, Current Status, Challenges and Future Perspectives
Publisher: Authorea, Inc.
Date: 24-07-2023
DOI: 10.22541/AU.169022042.20615901/V1
Abstract: Currently, the main drivers for developing Li-ion batteries for efficient enery applications include energy density, cost, calendar life, and safety. The high energy/capacity anodes and cathodes needed for these applications is hindered by challengers like: 1) aging and degradation 2) improved safety 3) material costs, and 4) recyclability. The present begins by summarising the progress made from early Li-metal anode-based batteries to current commercial Li-ion batteries. Then discusses the recent progress made in studying and developing various types of materials for both anode and cathode electrodes, as well the various types of electrolytes and separator materials developed specifically for Li-ion battery operation. Battery management, handling and safety are also discussed at length. Also, as a consequence of the exponentially growth in the production of Li-ion batteries over the last ten years, the review identifies the challenge of dealing with the ever-increasing quantities of spent batteries. The review identifies the economic value of metals like Co and Ni contained with batteries and the extremely large numbers of batteries produced to date and the extremely large numbers that are expected to be manufactured in the next ten years. Thus, highlighting the need to develop effective recycling strategies to reduce the levels of mining for raw materials and prevents harmful products from entering the environment through landfill disposal.
Progress in Nano-Engineered Anodic Aluminum Oxide Membrane Development
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 25-02-2011
DOI: 10.3390/MA4030487
Hydrochar amendments stimulate soil nitrous oxide emission by increasing production of hydroxyl radicals and shifting nitrogen functional genes in the short term: A culture experiment
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2022
DOI: 10.1016/J.CHEMOSPHERE.2022.134771
Abstract: The application of waste biomass-derived hydrochar to soil may cause extremely intensive nitrous oxide (N
Biocompatibility of composite membranes composed of anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) and Poly (2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) for use as a cell culture substrate
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2014
The Potential of Nanoporous Anodic Aluminium Oxide Membranes to Influence Skin Wound Repair
Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert Inc
Date: 12-2009
Green biosynthesis of gold nanometre scale plates using the leaf extracts from an indigenous Australian plant Eucalyptus macrocarpa
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 02-07-2013
Development of a Nano-vaccine against a Wild Bird H6N2 Avian Influenza Virus
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2010
Fine-tuning of catalytic tin nanoparticles by the reverse micelle method for direct deposition of silicon nanowires by a plasma-enhanced chemical vapour technique
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2010
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2010.08.085
Abstract: The reverse micelle method was used for the reduction of a tin (Sn) salt solution to produce metallic Sn nanoparticles ranging from 85 nm to 140 nm in diameter. The reverse micellar system used in this process was hexane-butanol-cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). The diameters of the Sn nanoparticles were proportional to the concentration of the aqueous Sn salt solution. Thus, the size of the Sn nanoparticles can easily be controlled, enabling a simple, reproducible mechanism for the growth of silicon nanowires (SiNWs) using plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD). Both the Sn nanoparticles and silicon nanowires were characterised using field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). Further characterisations of the SiNW's were made using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Raman spectroscopy. In addition, dynamic light scattering (DLS) was used to investigate particle size distributions. This procedure demonstrates an economical route for manufacturing reproducible silicon nanowires using fine-tuned Sn nanoparticles for possible solar cell applications.
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