Professor Darren Martin
Professor
School of Chemical Engineering
+61 7 344 31305
Researcher biography
Professor Darren Martin FTSE
A Translational Materials Scientist and Intensive Connector, Darren's work sits at the nexus of three key themes of strong fundamental materials science, safe biomaterials and nanomaterials and scalable advanced manufacturing
Darren has always had a strong passion for translation, as evidenced by the following four major research translation outputs, which share the capacity of advanced materials to enable impacts in health, sustainability, and social empowerment:
1996-2012 - Aortech Biomaterials Ltd: We developed a more biostable pacemaker lead insulation which is now implanted in over 80 million people worldwide (Abbott Medical).
2001-2020 - TenasiTech Pty Ltd: In 2020 our scratch resistant and break-proof acrylic glass technology was sold to RTP, a multinational plastics compounder who now sell into several large markets (appliances, personal care, construction, cell phone cases, automotive parts, etc).
2011-2022 - Spinifex Nanocellulose Platform Technology: In 2021, this technology was licensed to Brisbane startup Trioda Medical Pty Ltd for the development of injectable medical gels.
2015-Present - Sorghum-derived Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC): My team have demonstrated that sorghum grasses can be pulped and refined into MFC in a far more sustainable manner than wood biomass.
International Collaborators and Industry Partners
Professor Martin's current international collaborators include Stony Brook University (USA), DTU (Denmark) and IIT-Delhi (India). He also has several materials co-development projects and collaborations with companies such as Advanta Seeds, GSA Innovation, Opal Paper, Cardia Bioplastics, GMG, Duromer, OPS, Dulux and others.
Prizes, Honours and Awards
Excellence & Commercialisation
• 2020 - UTS Chancellor's Award (awarded to the top Alumni from the whole of UTS each year)
• 2020 - UTS Alumni Award for Excellence - Faculty of Science • 2016 & 2019 - 2 UQ Partners in Research Excellence Awards (PIREAs) (Spinifex project Bulugudu partnership)
• 2015 - State finalist in the 2015 Telstra Business Awards (TenasiTech Pty Ltd)
• 2010 - UQ Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Commercialisation Award
• 2010 - Engineers Australia Nanoengineering Panel
• 2007 - iLab Prize at the QLD Enterprise Awards (lead to TenasiTech pre-seed investment from UniSeed)
Service & Leadership
• 2021 - ATSE Reconciliation Action Plan reference group and Industry and Innovation Forum
• 2021 - ATSE President Nominations and Interview Committee to deliberate on the current ATSE President
• 2019 - UQ Teams Leadership Award (Spinifex project Bulugudu partnership)
• 2019 - Business Higher Education Round Table Award (Community Engagement Bulugudu partnership)
• 1993 - Member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute RACI and the RACI QLD Polymer Group
Publications
Book Chapters
Pennells, Jordan, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2022). Nanocellulose: a sustainable nanomaterial for controlled drug delivery applications. Innovation in nano-polysaccharides for eco-sustainability: from science to industrial applications. (pp. 217-253) edited by Preeti Singh, Kaiser Manzoor, Saiqa Ikram and Pratheep Kumar Annamalai. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-823439-6.00010-6
Martin, Darren (2018). Preface. Frontiers of composite materials II. edited by Darren Martin. Pfaffikon, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3940-1.10021-7
Memmott, Paul, Martin, Darren and Amiralian, Nasim (2017). Nanotechnology and the Dreamtime knowledge of spinifex grass. Green composites. (pp. 181-198) edited by Caroline Baillie and Randika Jayasinghe. Duxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-100783-9.00008-3
Belcher, Craig, Marshall, Richard, Edwards, Grant and Martin, Darren (2016). The commercialisation of nanotechnology: the five critical success factors to a nanotech-enabled whole product. Handbook of clinical nanomedicine: law, business, regulation, safety, and risk. (pp. 223-259) edited by Raj Bawa, Gerald F. Audette and Brian E. Reese. New York, NY United States: Pan Stanford Publishing. doi: 10.1201/b19910-20
Belcher, Craig, Marshall, Richard, Edwards, Grant and Martin, Darren (2013). The commercialization of nanotechnology: the five critical success factors to a nanotech-enabled whole product. Nanotechnology commercialization. (pp. 171-204) edited by Takuya Tsuzuki. Australia: Pan Stanford Publishing. doi: 10.4032/9789814303293
Martin, D. J., Osman, A. F., Andriani, Y. and Edwards, G. A. (2012). Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based polymer nanocomposites. Advances in polymer nanocomposites : types and applications. (pp. 321-350) edited by Fengge Gao. Sawston, Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857096241.2.321
Ladewig, Bradley, Martin, Darren, Diniz da Costa, Joao C. and Lu, Gao Qing (2011). Nafion® nanocomposite membranes for direct methanol fuel cell. Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology. (pp. 503-515) edited by Hari Singh Nalwa. Valencia, CA, U.S.A.: American Scientific Publishers.
Martin, D., Minchin, R. F., Belkina, M., Milev, A. and Kannangara, G. S. Kamali (2011). Toxicity and regulatory perspectives of carbon nanotubes. Polymer-carbon nanotube composites : Preparation, properties and applications. (pp. 621-653) edited by Tony McNally and Petra Pötschke. Cambridge, U.K.: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857091390.2.621
McCrossan, K., McClory, C., Mayoral, B., Thompson, D., McConnell, D., McNally, T., Murphy, M., Nicholson, T., Martin, D. and Halley, P. (2011). Composites of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Polymer–carbon nanotube composites: preparation, properties and applications. (pp. 545-586) edited by Tony McNally and Petra Pötschke. Oxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857091390.2.545
Smart, S. K., Edwards, G. A. and Martin, D. J. (2010). Thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Rubber nanocomposites: Preparation, properties and applications. (pp. 239-254) edited by Sabu Thomas and Ranimol Stephen. Singapore: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9780470823477.ch10
Journal Articles
Haridevan, Hima, Evans, David A. C., Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2024). Dispersion engineering of cellulose nanofibres in polyols: for controlled microstructure of high-performance polyurethane insulation foam. Materials Advances, 5 (4), 1540-1551. doi: 10.1039/d3ma00865g
Lin, Weikang, Zhao, Yitian, Edward, Grant, Guo, Qiang, Chen, Tianzhen, Song, Shuning, Heitzmann, Michael, Martin, Darren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth, Lu, Mingyuan and Huang, Han (2024). Mechanical properties and scratch recovery of nanoclay/polyester composite coatings for pre-coated metal (PCM) sheets. Composites Part B: Engineering, 273 111217, 111217. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111217
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2024). Achieving ultra-tear resistant high-performance natural rubber nanocomposite via bio-inspired lignocellulosic compatibilization. Industrial Crops and Products, 207 117729, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117729
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Martin, Darren J., Song, Pingan and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2023). Tuning the microstructure of polyurethane foam using nanocellulose for improved thermal insulation properties through an efficient dispersion methodology. Polymer Composites, 44 (12), 8857-8869. doi: 10.1002/pc.27743
Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin, Martin, Darren, Firouzi, Mahshid and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2023). Influence of Counter-Face Grit Size and Lubricant on the Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Glass Fibres. Tribology Letters, 71 (3) 102, 1-22. doi: 10.1007/s11249-023-01774-9
Haridevan, Hima, Barkauskas, Deborah, Sokolowski, Kamil A., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2023). X-ray tomographic reconstruction for understanding lignin-induced changes in the microstructure and properties of polyurethane insulation foam. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 5 (9), 6772-6780. doi: 10.1021/acsapm.3c00380
Kim, Minjun, Ma, Liang, Li, Zhibin, Mai, Wenjie, Amiralian, Nasim, Rowan, Alan E., Yamauchi, Yusuke, Qin, Aimiao, Afzal, Rana Arslan, Martin, Darren, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Li, Jinliang (2023). N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11 (31), 16626-16635. doi: 10.1039/d3ta03215a
Pennells, Jordan, Chaléat, Céline and Martin, Darren J. (2023). Benchmarking the production of cellulose nanofibres: biomass feedstock, mechanical processing, and nanopaper performance. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 31 (5), 1760-1786. doi: 10.1007/s10924-022-02672-2
Pennells, Jordan and Martin, Darren J. (2022). Statistical genetics concepts in biomass-based materials engineering. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10 1022948, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1022948
Haridevan, Hima, Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2022). Rational analysis of dispersion and solubility of Kraft lignin in polyols for polyurethanes. Industrial Crops and Products, 185 115129, 115129. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115129
Kim, Minjun, Fernando, Joseph F.S., Li, Zhibin, Alowasheeir, Azhar, Ashok, Aditya, Xin, Ruijing, Martin, Darren, Kumar Nanjundan, Ashok, Golberg, Dmitri V., Yamauchi, Yusuke, Amiralian, Nasim and Li, Jinliang (2022). Ultra-stable sodium ion storage of biomass porous carbon derived from sugarcane. Chemical Engineering Journal, 445 136344, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.136344
Chan, Clement Matthew, Martin, Darren, Gauthier, Emilie, Jensen, Paul, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2022). Utilisation of paunch waste as a natural fibre in biocomposites. Polymers, 14 (18) 3704, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/polym14183704
Haridevan, Hima, Chaleat, Celine, Pooley, Liam, Evans, David A. C., Halley, Peter J., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2022). Processing and rheological properties of polyol/cellulose nanofibre dispersions for polyurethanes. Polymer, 255 125130, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125130
Amin, Khairatun Najwa Mohd, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2022). A Mixed Acid Methodology to Produce Thermally Stable Cellulose Nanocrystal at High Yield Using Phosphoric Acid. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 7 (2), 99-108. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2021.12.002
Afzal, Rana Arslan, Pennells, Jordan, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2022). Lignocellulosic plant cell wall variation influences the structure and properties of hard carbon derived from sorghum biomass. Carbon Trends, 7 100168, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.cartre.2022.100168
Pennells, Jordan, Mellor, Vincent and Martin, Darren J. (2022). Novel methodology to visualize biomass processing sustainability & cellulose nanofiber product quality. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10 (11) acssuschemeng.1c08476, 3623-3632. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c08476
Pennells, Jordan, Heuberger, Bérénice, Chaléat, Céline and Martin, Darren J. (2022). Assessing cellulose micro/nanofibre morphology using a high throughput fibre analysis device to predict nanopaper performance. Cellulose, 29 (4), 2599-2616. doi: 10.1007/s10570-021-04405-5
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Chaleat, Celine, Edwards, Grant, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2022). A cleaner processing approach for cellulose reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Polymer Engineering & Science, 62 (3), 949-961. doi: 10.1002/pen.25899
Corletto, Alexander, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Martin, Darren J. and Shapter, Joseph G. (2022). High-resolution R2R-compatible printing of carbon nanotube conductive patterns enabled by cellulose nanocrystals. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5 (1) acsanm.1c04320, A-N. doi: 10.1021/acsanm.1c04320
Kim, Minjun, Fernando, Joseph F. S., Wang, Jie, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Na, Jongbeom, Hossain, Md. Shahriar A., Nara, Hiroki, Martin, Darren, Sugahara, Yoshiyuki, Golberg, Dmitri and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2022). Efficient lithium-ion storage using a heterostructured porous carbon framework and its in situ transmission electron microscopy study. Chemical Communications, 58 (6), 863-866. doi: 10.1039/d1cc05298e
Pennells, Jordan, Cruickshank, Alan, Chaléat, Céline, Godwin, Ian D. and Martin, Darren J. (2021). Sorghum as a novel biomass for the sustainable production of cellulose nanofibers. Industrial Crops and Products, 171 113917, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113917
Haridevan, Hima, Evans, David A. C., Ragauskas, Arthur, Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2021). Valorisation of technical lignin in rigid polyurethane foam: a critical evaluation on trends, guidelines and future perspectives. Green Chemistry, 23 (22), 8725-8753. doi: 10.1039/d1gc02744a
Haridevan, Hima, McLaggan, Martyn S., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J., Seaby, Trent, Zhang, Zhanying and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Dispersion methodology for technical lignin into polyester polyol for high-performance polyurethane insulation foam. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 3 (7) acsapm.1c00430, 3528-3537. doi: 10.1021/acsapm.1c00430
Kępa, Katarzyna, Amiralian, Nasim, Martin, Darren.J. and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2021). Grafting from cellulose nanofibres with naturally-derived oil to reduce water absorption. Polymer, 222 123659, 123659. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123659
Kim, Minjun, Lim, Hyunsoo, Xu, Xingtao, Hossain, Md Shahriar A., Na, Jongbeom, Awaludin, Nur Nadia, Shah, Jagrat, Shrestha, Lok Kumar, Ariga, Katsuhiko, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Martin, Darren J., Shapter, Joseph G. and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2021). Sorghum biomass-derived porous carbon electrodes for capacitive deionization and energy storage. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 312 110757, 110757. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2020.110757
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Hayati, Amir Nemati, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Toughening of natural rubber nanocomposites by the incorporation of nanoscale lignin combined with an industrially relevant leaching process. Industrial Crops and Products, 159 113063, 113063. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.113063
Hamdan, Mohd Aiman, Khairatun Najwa, Mohd Amin, Jose, Rajan, Martin, Darren and Adam, Fatmawati (2021). Tuning mechanical properties of seaweeds for hard capsules: a step forward for a sustainable drug delivery medium. Food Hydrocolloids for Health, 1 100023, 100023. doi: 10.1016/j.fhfh.2021.100023
Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan, Niaei, Amir H. Farokh, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Dubal, Deepak P., Martin, Darren James, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Searles, Debra J. and Zhao, Xiu Song (2020). Potassium‐ion storage in cellulose derived hard carbon: the role of functional groups. Batteries and Supercaps, 3 (9) batt.202000116, 953-960. doi: 10.1002/batt.202000116
Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan, Farokh Niaei, Amir H., Annamalai, Pratheep K., Dubal, Deepak P., Martin, Darren James, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Searles, Debra J. and Zhao, Xiu Song (2020). Cover Feature: Potassium‐ion storage in cellulose‐derived hard carbon: the role of functional groups. Batteries and Supercaps, 3 (9) batt.202000183, 791-791. doi: 10.1002/batt.202000183
Humphry, J., Yang, N., Vandi, L -J., Hernandez, B. Villacorta, Martin, D.J. and Heitzmann, M.T. (2020). Isothermal differential scanning calorimetry analysis of the anionic polymerisation of polyamide-6: separation by dual asymmetric Gaussians. Materials Today Communications, 25 101473, 101473. doi: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101473
Ghazzawi, Yousof, Osorio, Andres F., Martin, Darren, Basnayake, Asanka P. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2020). The effect of fibre length and matrix modification on the fire performance of thermoplastic composites: The behaviour of PP as an example of non-charring matrix. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 35 (7), 089270572092513-976. doi: 10.1177/0892705720925134
Kępa, Katarzyna, Chaléat, Céline M., Amiralian, Nasim, Batchelor, Warren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren J. (2020). Correction to: Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes. Cellulose, 27 (6), 3551-3552. doi: 10.1007/s10570-020-02982-5
Pennells, Jordan, Godwin, Ian D., Amiralian, Nasim and Martin, Darren J. (2019). Trends in the production of cellulose nanofibers from non-wood sources. Cellulose, 27 (2), 575-593. doi: 10.1007/s10570-019-02828-9
Rashidi, Masih, Beltramini, Jorge Norberto and Martin, Darren (2019). The selective cleavage of lignin aliphatic C-O linkages by solvent-assisted fast pyrolysis (SAFP). Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 94 (3-4), 297-307. doi: 10.1007/s10847-019-00905-x
Mallik, Abul K., Habib, Md. Lawshan, Robel, Fataha N., Shahruzzaman, Md., Haque, Papia, Rahman, Mohammed Mizanur, Devanath, Vasudevan, Martin, Darren J., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Takafuji, Makoto and Ihara, Hirotaka (2019). Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) prepared by metal‐induced reduction of graphite oxide: improved conductive behavior of a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/rGO composite. ChemistrySelect, 4 (27), 7954-7958. doi: 10.1002/slct.201901281
Kępa, Katarzyna, Chaléat, Céline M., Amiralian, Nasim, Batchelor, Warren, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren J. (2019). Evaluation of properties and specific energy consumption of spinifex-derived lignocellulose fibers produced using different mechanical processes. Cellulose, 26 (11), 6555-6569. doi: 10.1007/s10570-019-02567-x
Jiang, Edward, Maghe, Maxime, Zohdi, Nima, Amiralian, Nasim, Naebe, Minoo, Laycock, Bronwyn, Fox, Bronwyn L., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Influence of different nanocellulose additives on processing and performance of PAN-based carbon fibers. ACS Omega, 4 (6), 9720-9730. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.9b00266
Xu, Yinsheng, Wang, Shengping, Peng, Huiling, Yang, Zhigao, Martin, Darren, Bund, Andreas, Nanjundan, Ashok and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2019). Electrochemical characteristics of cobaltosic oxide in organic electrolyte according to bode plots: double‐layer capacitance and pseudocapacitance. ChemElectroChem, 6 (9) celc.201900289, 2456-2463. doi: 10.1002/celc.201900289
Allah, Abeer Enaiet, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Wang, Jie, Bando, Yoshio, Tan, Haibo, Farghali, Ahmed A., Khedr, Mohamed Hamdy, Alshehri, Abdulmohsen, Alghamdi, Yousef Gamaan, Martin, Darren, Wahab, Mohammad A., Hossain, Md. Shahriar A. and Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar (2019). Soft‐templated synthesis of sheet‐like nanoporous nitrogen‐doped carbons for electrochemical supercapacitors. ChemElectroChem, 6 (6) celc.201900151, 1901-1907. doi: 10.1002/celc.201900151
Deng, Chao, Wang, Zhuowen, Wang, Shengping, Yu, Jingxian, Martin, Darren J., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2019). Double-layered modified separators as shuttle suppressing interlayers for lithium–sulfur batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11 (1) acsami.8b14196, 541-549. doi: 10.1021/acsami.8b14196
Martin, Darren (2019). Preface. Materials Science Forum, 951 MSF
Pennells, Jordan, Yu Lin, Teo, Schmidt, Susanne, Gamage, Harshi, Godwin, Ian D., Erickson, Todd E., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J. and Amiralian, Nasim (2018). Effects of the growth environment on the yield and material properties of nanocellulose derived from the Australian desert grass Triodia. Industrial Crops and Products, 126, 238-249. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.09.057
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Martine, Benoit, Pennells, Jordan, Martin, Darren J. and Amiralian, Nasim (2018). Facile tuning of the surface energy of cellulose nanofibers for nanocomposite reinforcement. ACS Omega, 3 (11), 15933-15942. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.8b02104
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J., Simonsen, John, Conley, John F. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2018). Polymer Nanocomposites Characterization: Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxide on Nanocellulose for Enabling Microscopic Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites (Small 46/2018). Small, 14 (46), 1870217. doi: 10.1002/smll.201870217
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Martin, Darren J., Simonsen, John, Conley, John F. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2018). Atomic layer deposition of metal oxide on nanocellulose for enabling microscopic characterization of polymer nanocomposites. Small, 14 (46) 1803439, e1803439. doi: 10.1002/smll.201803439
Azhar, Alowasheeir, Zakaria, Mohamed B., Lin, Jianjian, Chikyow, Toyohiro, Martin, Darren J., Alghamdi, Yousef Gamaan, Alshehri, Abdulmohsen Ali, Bando, Yoshio, Hossain, Md. Shahriar A., Wu, Kevin C.-W., Kumar, Nanjundan Ashok and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2018). Graphene‐Wrapped Nanoporous Nickel‐Cobalt Oxide Flakes for Electrochemical Supercapacitors. ChemistrySelect, 3 (29), 8505-8510. doi: 10.1002/slct.201801174
Hayati, Amir Nemati, Evans, David Alwyn Charles, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren James and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2018). A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin. Industrial Crops and Products, 117, 149-158. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.03.006
Alosime, Eid M., Edwards, Grant A. and Martin, Darren J. (2018). Property improvements of thermoplastic copolyester with a multifunctional mixture/nanofiller by reactive extrusion. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135 (23) 46369, 46369. doi: 10.1002/app.46369
Humphry, J., Wolter, N., Yang, N., Vandi, L. J., Truss, R., Martin, D. J. and Heitzmann, M. T. (2018). Process modelling in Anionically Polymerised Polyamide-6 (APA6) for the in situ polymerisation of composite matrices. Composites Communications, 8, 111-114. doi: 10.1016/j.coco.2017.12.011
Khan, Junayet Hossain, Lin, Jianjian, Young, Christine, Matsagar, Babasaheb M., Wu, Kevin C.W., Dhepe, Paresh L., Islam, Md Tofazzal, Rahman, Mahbubur, Shrestha, Lok Kumar, Alshehri, Saad M., Ahamad, Tansir, Salunkhe, Rahul R., Kumar, Nanjundan Ashok, Martin, Darren J., Yamauchi, Yusuke and Hossain, Md Shahriar A. (2018). High surface area nanoporous carbon derived from high quality jute from Bangladesh. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 216, 491-495. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.05.082
Rohner, Sven, Humphry, Jarrad, Chaleat, Celine M., Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren J., Amiralian, Nasim and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2018). Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens. Cellulose, 25 (4), 2367-2380. doi: 10.1007/s10570-018-1702-x
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2018). Hybrid polyether-palm oil polyester polyol based rigid polyurethane foam reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal. Industrial Crops and Products, 112, 378-388. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.12.032
Sharma, Priyanka R., Chattopadhyay, Aurnov, Sharma, Sunil K., Geng, Lihong, Amiralian, Nasim, Martin, Darren and Hsiao, Benjamin S. (2018). Nanocellulose from Spinifex as an Effective Adsorbent to Remove Cadmium(II) from Water. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6 (3), 3279-3290. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b03473
Wei, Jonathan C J, Edwards, Grant A, Martin, Darren J, Huang, Han, Crichton, Michael L and Kendall, Mark A F (2017). Allometric scaling of skin thickness, elasticity, viscoelasticity to mass for micro-medical device translation: from mice, rats, rabbits, pigs to humans. Scientific reports, 7 (1) 15885, 1-16. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-15830-7
Septevani, Athanasia, Evans, David A.C., Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren J. (2017). The use of cellulose nanocrystals to enhance the thermal insulation properties and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam. Industrial Crops and Products, 107, 114-121. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.039
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Wang, Lianzhou, Martin, Darren and Amiralian, Nasim (2017). Reinforcement of natural rubber latex using lignocellulosic nanofibers isolated from spinifex grass. Nanoscale, 9 (27), 9510-9519. doi: 10.1039/c7nr02632c
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep, Garvey, Christopher, Jiang, Edward, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren (2017). High aspect ratio nanocellulose from an extremophile spinifex grass by controlled acid hydrolysis. Cellulose, 24 (9), 3753-3766. doi: 10.1007/s10570-017-1379-6
Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan, Jiang, Edward, Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Martin, Darren J., Kumar, Nanjundan Ashok and Zhao, X. S. (2017). Spinifex nanocellulose derived hard carbon anodes for high-performance sodium-ion batteries. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 1 (5), 1090-1097. doi: 10.1039/c7se00169j
Jiang, Edward , Amiralian, Nasim, Maghe, Maxime, Laycock, Bronwyn, McFarland, Eric, Fox, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2017). Cellulose nanofibers as rheology modifiers and enhancers of carbonization efficiency in polyacrylonitrile. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5 (4), 3296-3304. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b03144
Mohd Hidzir, Norsyahidah , Hill, David J.T., Martin, Darren and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2017). In vitro mineralisation of grafted ePTFE membranes carrying carboxylate groups. Bioactive Materials, 2 (1), 27-34. doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2017.02.002
Khairatun Najwa, Mohd Amin, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren (2017). Cellulose nanocrystals with enhanced thermal stability reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane. The Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 21 (3), 754-761. doi: 10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-25
Dolan, Grace K., Yakubov, Gleb E., Greene, George W., Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Martin, Darren J. and Stokes, Jason R. (2016). Dip-and-drag lateral force spectroscopy for measuring adhesive forces between nano-fibers. Langmuir, 32 (50), 13340-13348. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b03467
Amin, Khairatun Najwa Mohd, Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Edwards, Grant, Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Scalable processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites toughened with nanocellulose. Chemical Engineering Journal, 302, 406-416. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.05.067
Raj, Praveena, Mayahi, Alireza, Lahtinen, Panu, Varanasi, Swambabu, Garnier, Gil, Martin, Darren and Batchelor, Warren (2016). Gel point as a measure of cellulose nanofibre quality and feedstock development with mechanical energy. Cellulose, 23 (5), 3051-3064. doi: 10.1007/s10570-016-1039-2
Zhang, Jing, Woodruff, Trent M., Clark, Richard J., Martin, Darren J. and Minchin, Rodney F. (2016). Release of bioactive peptides from polyurethane films in vitro and in vivo: Effect of polymer composition. Acta Biomaterialia, 41, 264-272. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.05.034
Crichton, Michael L., Archer-Jones, Cameron, Meliga, Stefano, Edwards, Grant, Martin, Darren, Huang, Han and Kendall, Mark A. F. (2016). Characterising the material properties at the interface between skin and a skin vaccination microprojection device. Acta Biomaterialia, 36, 186-194. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.02.039
Mortimer, Gysell M., Jack, Kevin S., Musumeci, Anthony W., Martin, Darren J. and Minchin, Rodney F. (2016). Stable non-covalent labeling of layered silicate nanoparticles for biological imaging. Materials Science and Engineering C, 61, 674-680. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.12.047
Faghihi, Ehsan Majd, Martin, Darren, Salimi, Farhad, Edwards, Grant, He, Congrong and Morawska, Lidia (2016). What are the driving factors influencing the size distribution of airborne synthetic clay particles emitted from a jet milling process?. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 16 (1), 25-35. doi: 10.4209/aaqr.2015.03.0170
Zhu, Yingdong, Edwards, Grant A. and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Reduction of aspect ratio of fluoromica using high-energy milling. Applied Clay Science, 114, 315-320. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2015.06.020
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Isolation of cellulose nanofibrils from Triodia pungens via different mechanical methods. Cellulose, 22 (4), 2483-2498. doi: 10.1007/s10570-015-0688-x
Septevani, Athanasia A., Annamalai, Pratheep K., Evans, David A. C., Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Rigid polyurethane foam enhanced with natural oil polyols. Pu Magazine, 12 (3), 222-224.
Liu, Jen-Chieh, Martin, Darren J., Moon, Robert J. and Youngblood, Jeffrey P. (2015). Enhanced thermal stability of biomedical thermoplastic polyurethane with the addition of cellulose nanocrystals. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (22) 41970, 41970-1-41970-8. doi: 10.1002/app.41970
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Fitzgerald, Chris, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Erratum to "Optimization of resin extraction from an Australian arid grass 'Triodia pungens' and its preliminary evaluation as an anti-termite timber coating" [Ind. Crops Prod. 59 (2014) 241-247]. Industrial Crops and Products, 67, 512-512. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.12.037
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Chaleat, Celine, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2015). A systematic study substituting polyether polyol with palm kernel oil based polyester polyol in rigid polyurethane foam. Industrial Crops and Products, 66, 16-26. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.11.053
Alosime, Eid M., Edwards, Grant A. and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Structure-property relationships in copolyester elastomer-layered silicate nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (13) 41742, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1002/app.41742
Dai Pre, Marta, Martucci, Alessandro, Martin, Darren J., Lavina, Sandra and Di Noto, Vito (2015). Structural features, properties, and relaxations of PMMA-ZnO nanocomposite. Journal of Materials Science, 50 (5), 2218-2228. doi: 10.1007/s10853-014-8784-0
Ilbeygi, Hamid, Ghasemi, Mostafa, Emadzadeh, D., Ismail, Ahamd Fauzi, Zaidi, S. M. J., Aljlil, Saad A., Jaafar, Juhana, Martin, Darren and Keshani, Samaneh (2015). Power generation and wastewater treatment using a novel SPEEK nanocomposite membrane in a dual chamber microbial fuel cell. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 40 (1), 477-487. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.10.026
Zainal Abidin, Nor Ishida, Da Forno, Anna, Bestetti, Massimiliano, Martin, Darren, Beer, Aiden and Atrens, Andrej (2015). Evaluation of coatings for Mg alloys for biomedical applications. Advanced Engineering Materials, 17 (1), 58-67. doi: 10.1002/adem.201300516
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Morrow, Isabel Catherine and Martin, Darren (2015). Production of cellulose nanocrystals via a scalable mechanical method. RSC Advances, 5 (70), 57133-57140. doi: 10.1039/c5ra06862b
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Memmott, Paul, Taran, Elena, Schmidt, Susanne and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Easily deconstructed, high aspect ratio cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens; an abundant grass of Australia's arid zone. RSC Advances, 5 (41), 32124-32132. doi: 10.1039/c5ra02936h
Mayahi, Alireza, Ilbeygi, Hamid, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Jaafar, Juhana, Daud, Wan Ramli Wan, Emadzadeh, Daryoush, Shamsaei, Ezzatollah, Martin, Darren, Rahbari-Sisakht, Masoud, Ghasemi, Mostafa and Zaidi, Javaid (2015). SPEEK/cSMM membrane for simultaneous electricity generation and wastewater treatment in microbial fuel cell. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 90 (4), 641-647. doi: 10.1002/jctb.4622
Tee, Nicolin, Zhu, Yingdong, Mortimer, Gysell M., Martin, Darren J. and Minchin, Rodney F. (2015). Fluoromica nanoparticle cytotoxicity in macrophages decreases with size and extent of uptake. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 10 (1), 2363-2375. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S80655
Faghihi, Ehsan Majd, Martin, Darren, Clifford, Samuel, Edwards, Grant, He, Congrong, Asbach, Christof and Morawska,Lidia (2015). Are there generalizable trends in the release of airborne synthetic clay nanoparticles from a jet milling process?. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 15 (2), 365-375. doi: 10.4209/aaqr.2014.06.0124
Zhang, Hongwei, Zhou, Liang, Noonan, Owen, Martin, Darren J., Whittaker, Andrew K. and Yu, Chengzhong (2014). Tailoring the void size of iron oxide@carbon yolk-shell structure for optimized lithium storage. Advanced Functional Materials, 24 (27), 4337-4342. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201400178
Annamalai, P. K. and Martin, D. J. (2014). Can clay nanoparticles accelerate environmental biodegradation of polyolefins?. Materials Science and Technology, 30 (5), 593-602. doi: 10.1179/1743284713Y.0000000498
Mortimer, Gysell M., Butcher, Neville J., Musumeci, Anthony W., Deng, Zhou J., Martin, Darren J. and Minchin, Rodney F. (2014). Cryptic epitopes of albumin determine mononuclear phagocyte system clearance of nanomaterials. ACS Nano, 8 (4), 3357-3366. doi: 10.1021/nn405830g
Zhang, Jing, Martin, Darren J., Taran, Elena, Thurecht, Kristofer J. and Minchin, Rodney F. (2014). Effect of supercritical carbon dioxide on the loading and release of model drugs from polyurethane films: comparison with solvent casting. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 215 (1), 54-64. doi: 10.1002/macp.201300492
Ormsby, Ross W., McNally, Tony, Mitchell, Christina A., Musumeci, Anthony, Schiller, Tara, Halley, Peter, Gahan, Lawrence, Martin, Darren, Smith, Suzanne V. and Dunne, Nicholas J. (2014). Chemical modification of multiwalled carbon nanotube with a bifunctional caged ligand for radioactive labelling. Acta Materialia, 64, 54-61. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2013.10.047
Deng, Zhou J., Butcher, Neville J., Mortimer, Gysell M., Jia, Zhongfan, Monteiro, Michael J., Martin, Darren J. and Minchin, Rodney F. (2014). Interaction of human arylamine n-acetyltransferase 1 with different nanomaterials. Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 42 (3), 377-383. doi: 10.1124/dmd.113.055988
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Fitzgerald, Chris, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Optimisation of resin extraction from an Australian arid grass 'Triodia pungens' and its preliminary evaluation as an anti-termite timber coating. Industrial Crops and Products, 59, 241-247. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.04.045
Mondal, Subrata, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren (2013). Preparation and characterization of spinifex resin based bio-polyurethane/thermoplastic polyurethane blends. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 52 (15), 1535-1541. doi: 10.1080/03602559.2013.820757
Ruehle, David A., Perbix, Clay, Castaneda, Monica, Dorgan, John R., Mittal, Vikas, Halley, Peter and Martin, Darren (2013). Blends of biorenewable polyamide-11 and polyamide-6,10. Polymer, 54 (26), 6961-6970. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.10.013
Mohd Hidzir, Norsyahidah, Hill, David J. T., Taran, Elena, Martin, Darren and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2013). Argon plasma treatment-induced grafting of acrylic acid onto expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membranes. Polymer, 54 (24), 6536-6546. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.10.003
Andriani, Yosephine, Jack, Kevin S., Gilbert, Elliot P., Edwards, Grant A., Schiller, Tara L., Strounina, Ekaterina, Osman, Azlin F. and Martin, Darren J. (2013). Organization of mixed dimethyldioctadecylammonium and choline modifiers on the surface of synthetic hectorite. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 409, 72-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2013.07.055
Abidin, Nor Ishida Zainal, Rolfe, Barbara, Owen, Helen, Malisano, Julian, Martin, Darren, Hofstetter, Joelle, Uggowitzer, Peter J. and Atrens, Andrej (2013). The in vivo and in vitro corrosion of high-purity magnesium and magnesium alloys WZ21 and AZ91. Corrosion Science, 75, 354-366. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2013.06.019
Andriani, Yosephine, Morrow, Isabel C., Taran, Elena, Edwards, Grant A., Schiller, Tara L., Osman, Azlin F. and Martin, Darren J. (2013). In vitro biostability of poly(dimethyl siloxane/hexamethylene oxide)-based polyurethane/layered silicate nanocomposites. Acta Biomaterialia, 9 (9), 8308-8317. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.05.021
Patel, Rakhi, Ruehle, David A., Dorgan, John R., Halley, Peter and Martin, Darren (2013). Biorenewable blends of polyamide-11 and polylactide. Polymer Engineering and Science, 54 (7), 1523-1532. doi: 10.1002/pen.23692
Leite-Silva, Vania R., Le Lamer, Marina, Sanchez, Washington Y., Liu, David C., Sanchez, Washington H., Morrow, Isabel, Martin, Darren, Silva, Heron D. T., Prow, Tan L. W., Grice, Jeffrey E. and Roberts, Michael S. (2013). The effect of formulation on the penetration of coated and uncoated zinc oxide nanoparticles into the viable epidermis of human skin in vivo. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 84 (2), 297-308. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2013.01.020
Mondal, Subrata, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren (2013). Preparation and characterization of green bio-composites based on modified spinifex resin and spinifex grass fibres. Journal of Composite Materials, 48 (11), 1375-1382. doi: 10.1177/002199831486500
Prè, Marta Dai, Morrow, Isabel, Martin, Darren J., Mos, Marco, Del Negro, Andrea, Padovani, Sara and Martucci, Alessandro (2013). Preparation and characterization of down shifting ZnS:Mn/PMMA nanocomposites for improving photovoltaic silicon solar cell efficiency. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 139 (2-3), 531-536. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2013.02.003
Mayoral, Beatriz, Hornsby, Peter R., McNally, Tony, Schiller, Tara L., Jack, Kevin and Martin, Darren J. (2013). Quasi-solid state uniaxial and biaxial deformation of PET/MWCNT composites: structural evolution, electrical and mechanical properties. RSC Advances, 3 (15), 5162-5183. doi: 10.1039/c3ra22597f
Mohd Hidzir, Norsyahidah, Hill, David J. T., Martin, Darren and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2012). Radiation-induced grafting of acrylic acid onto expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membranes. Polymer, 53 (26), 6063-6071. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2012.10.042
Mondal, Subrata and Martin, Darren (2012). Hydrolytic degradation of segmented polyurethane copolymers for biomedical applications. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 97 (8), 1553-1561. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.04.008
Styan, Katie E., Martin, Darren J., Simmons, Anne and Poole-Warren, Laura A. (2012). In vivo biostability of polyurethane-organosilicate nanocomposites. Acta Biomaterialia, 8 (6), 2243-2253. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2012.03.004
Mondal, Subrata, Memmott, Paul, Wallis, Lynley and Martin, Darren (2012). Physico-thermal properties of spinifex resin bio-polymer. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 133 (2-3), 692-699. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2012.01.058
Butler, Margaret K., Prow, Tarl W., Guo, Ya-Nan, Lin, Lynlee L., Webb, Richard I. and Martin, Darren J. (2012). High pressure freezing/freeze substitution and TEM for the characterisation of metal oxide nanoparticles within sunscreens. Nanomedicine, 7 (4), 541-551. doi: 10.2217/NNM.11.149
Mondal, Subrata, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren (2012). Preparation and characterization of polyurethanes from spinifex resin based bio-polymer. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 20 (2), 326-334. doi: 10.1007/s10924-012-0417-6
Osman, Azlin F., Edwards, Grant A., Schiller, Tara L., Andriani, Yosephine, Jack, Kevin S., Morrow, Isabel C., Halley, Peter J. and Martin, Darren J. (2012). Structure-property relationships in biomedical thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Macromolecules, 45 (1), 198-210. doi: 10.1021/ma202189e
Jejurikar, Aparna, Seow, Xing Ting, Lawrie, Gwen, Martin, Darren, Jayakrishnan, Athipettah and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2012). Degradable alginate hydrogels crosslinked by the macromolecular crosslinker alginate dialdehyde. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (19), 9751-9758. doi: 10.1039/c2jm30564j
Gamage, Harshi K., Mondal, Subrata, Wallis, Lynley A., Memmott, Paul, Martin, Darren, Wright, Boyd R. and Schmidt, Susanne (2012). Indigenous and modern biomaterials derived from Triodia ('spinifex') grasslands in Australia. Australian Journal of Botany, 60 (2), 114-127. doi: 10.1071/BT11285
Osman, Azlin F., Andriani, Yosephine, Edwards, Grant A., Schiller, Tara L., Jack, Kevin S., Morrow, Isabel C., Halley, Peter J. and Martin, Darren J. (2012). Engineered nanofillers: impact on the morphology and properties of biomedical thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. RSC Advances, 2 (24), 9151-9164. doi: 10.1039/c2ra21420b
Zainal Abidin, Nor Ishida, Atrens, Aleks D., Martin, Darren and Atrens, Andrej (2011). Corrosion of high purity Mg, Mg2Zn0.2Mn, ZE41 and AZ91 in Hank’s solution at 37 °C. Corrosion Science, 53 (11), 3542-3556. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2011.06.030
Ormsby, Ross, McNally, Tony, Mitchell, Christina, Halley, Peter, Martin, Darren, Nicholson, Timothy and Dunne, Nicholas (2011). Effect of MWCNT addition on the thermal and rheological properties of polymethyl methacrylate bone cement. Carbon, 49 (9), 2893-2904. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2011.02.063
Zainal Abidin, Nor Ishida, Martin, Darren and Atrens, Andrej (2011). Corrosion of high purity Mg, AZ91, ZE41 and Mg2Zn0.2Mn in Hank’s solution at room temperature. Corrosion Science, 53 (3), 862-872. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2010.10.008
Pradal, Clementine, Kithva, Prakash, Martin, Darren, Trau, Matt and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2011). Improvement of the wet tensile properties of nanostructured hydroxyapatite and chitosan biocomposite films through hydrophobic modification. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (7), 2330-2337. doi: 10.1039/c0jm03080e
Jejurikar , Aparna, Lawrie, Gwen, Martin, Darren and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2011). A novel strategy for preparing mechanically robust ionically cross-linked alginate hydrogels. Biomedical Materials, 6 (2) 025010, 025010. doi: 10.1088/1748-6041/6/2/025010
Smart, Simon, Fania, David, Milev, Adriyan, Kannangara, G. S. Kamali, Lu, Max and Martin, Darren (2010). The effect of carbon nanotube hydrophobicity on the mechanical properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 117 (1), 24-32. doi: 10.1002/app.31115
Stickler, P., De Visscher, G., Mesure, L., Famaey, N., Martin, D., Campbell, J. H., Van Oosterwyck, H., Meuris, B. and Flameng, W. (2010). Cyclically stretching developing tissue in vivo enhances mechanical strength and organization of vascular grafts. Acta Biomaterialia, 6 (7), 2448-2456. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2010.01.041
Lee, HyungKi, Fragiadakis, Daniel, Martin, Darren, Milne, Anthongy, Milne, John and Runt, James (2010). Dynamics of uniaxially oriented elastomers using broadband dielectric spectroscopy. Macromolecules, 43 (7), 3125-3127. doi: 10.1021/ma100340c
Musumeci, Anthony W., Mortimer, Gysell M., Butler, Margaret K., Xu, Zhi Ping, Minchin, Rodney M. and Martin, Darren J. (2010). Fluorescent layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for biological studies. Applied Clay Science, 48 (1-2), 271-279. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2009.11.008
Minchin, Rodney F and Martin, Darren J (2010). Minireview: Nanoparticles for molecular imaging - an overview. Endocrinology, 151 (2), 474-481. doi: 10.1210/en.2009-1012
Musumeci, Anthony W., Schiller, Tara L., Xu, Zhi Ping, Minchin, Rodney F., Martin, Darren J. and Smith, Suzanne V. (2010). Synthesis and characterization of dual radiolabeled layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for use in in vitro and in vivo nanotoxicology studies. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C: Nanomaterials and Interfaces, 114 (2), 734-740. doi: 10.1021/jp905347x
Kithva, P., Grondahl, L., Martin, D. and Trau, M. (2010). Biomimetic synthesis and tensile properties of nanostructured high volume fraction hydroxyapatite and chitosan biocomposite films. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 20 (2), 381-389. doi: 10.1039/b914798e
Musumeci, Anthony W, Xu, Zhi Ping, Smith, Suzanne V, Minchin, Rodney F and Martin, Darren J (2010). Layered double hydroxide nanoparticles incorporating terbium: applicability as a fluorescent probe and morphology modifier. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 12 (1), 111-120. doi: 10.1007/s11051-008-9583-9
Kithva, Prakash Hariram, Grondahl, Lisbeth, Kumar, Rajendra, Martin, Darren and Trau, Matt (2009). An organic matrix-mediated processing methodology to fabricate hydroxyapatite based nanostructured biocomposites. Nanoscale, 1 (2), 229-232. doi: 10.1039/b9nr00062c
Deng, Zhou J., Mortimer, Gysell, Schiller, Tara, Musumeci, Anthony, Martin, Darren and Minchin, Rodney F. (2009). Differential plasma protein binding to metal oxide nanoparticles. Nanotechnology, 20 (45) 455101, 455101.1-455101.9. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/20/45/455101
Velayudhan, Shiny, Martin, Darren and Cooper-White, Justin (2009). Evaluation of dynamic creep properties of surgical mesh prostheses- Uniaxial fatigue. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, 91B (1), 287-296. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.31401
Moghaddam, L., Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J. and Fredericks, P. M. (2009). Vibrational spectroscopic studies of laboratory scale polymer melt processing: Application to a thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposite. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 51 (1), 86-92. doi: 10.1016/j.vibspec.2008.10.015
Musumeci, Anthony, Gosztola, David, Schiller, Tara, Dimitrijevic, Nada M., Mujica, Vladimiro, Martin, Darren and Rajh, Tijana (2009). SERS of Semiconducting Nanoparticies (TiO2 Hybrid Composites). Journal of The American Chemical Society, 131 (17), 6040-6041. doi: 10.1021/ja808277u
Ghafor, W., Halley, P., Hill, D., Martin, D., Rasoul, F. and Whittaker, A. (2009). Photochemistry of Low-Density Polyethylene-Montmorillonite Composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 112 (1), 381-389. doi: 10.1002/app.29385
Noohom, Wadcharawadee, Jack, Kevin S., Martin, Darren and Trau, Matt (2009). Understanding the roles of nanoparticle dispersion and polymer crystallinity in controlling the mechanical properties of HA/PHBV nanocomposites. Biomedical Materials, 4 (015003), 015003. doi: 10.1088/1748-6041/4/1/015003
Tran, N. H., Wilson, M. A., Milev, A. S., Bartlett, J. R., Lamb, R. N. and Martin, Darren J. (2009). Photoemission and absorption spectroscopy of carbon nanotube interfacial interaction. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 145 (1-2), 23-41. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2008.07.006
Cao, Yang, Zhang, Bing, Croll, Tristan, Rolfe, Barbara E., Campbell, Julie H., Campbell, Gordon R., Martin, Darren and Cooper-White, Justin J. (2008). Engineering tissue tubes using novel multilayered scaffolds in the rat peritoneal cavity. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. Part A, 87A (3), 719-727. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.31781
Styan, K. E., Martin, D. J. and Poole-Warren, L. A. (2008). In vitro fibroblast response to polyurethane organosilicate nanocomposites. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 86A (3), 571-582. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.31667
Rowlands, A. S., Lim, S. A., Martin, D. and Cooper-White, J. J. (2007). Polyurethane/poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid composite scaffolds fabricated by thermally induced phase separation. Biomaterials, 28 (12), 2109-2121. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2006.12.032
Smart, S.K., Ren, W.C., Cheng, H.M., Lu, G.Q. and Martin, D.J. (2007). Shortened double-walled carbon nanotubes by high-energy ball milling. International Journal of Nanotechnology, 4 (5), 618-633. doi: 10.1504/IJNT.2007.014756
Ladewig, B.P., Knott, R.B., Martin, D.J., Diniz Da Costa, J.C. and Lu, G. (2007). Nafion-MPMDMS nanocomposite membranes with low methanol permeability. Electrochemistry Communications, 9 (4), 781-786. doi: 10.1016/j.elecom.2006.11.015
Kim, J-T., Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J. and Kim, D. S. (2007). Chemorheological studies on a thermoset PU/clay nanocomposite system. Composite Interfaces, 14 (5-6), 449-465. doi: 10.1163/156855407781291326
Ladewig, B.P., Knott, R.B., Hill, A.J., Riches, J.D., White, J.W., Martin, D.J., Diniz Da Costa, J.C. and Lu, G. (2007). Physical and electrochemical characterization of nanocomposite membranes of Nafion and functionalized silicon oxide. Chemistry of Materials, 19 (9), 2372-2381. doi: 10.1021/cm0628698
Woo, T., Halley, P., Martin, D. and Kim, D. S. (2006). Effect of different preparation routes on the structure and properties of rigid polyurethane-layered silicate nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 102 (3), 2894-2903. doi: 10.1002/app.24787
Cao, Yang, Zhang, Bing, Croll, Tristan I., Rolfe, Barbara E., Campbell, Julie H., Campbell, Gordon R., Martin, Darren J. and Cooper-White, Justin J. (2006). Engineering tissue tubes using novel multilayered scaffolds in the rabbit and rat peritoneal cavity. Tissue Engineering, 12 (4), 1020-1021.
Finnigan, B., Halley, P., Jack, K., McDowell, A., Truss, R., Casey, P., Knott, R. and Martin, D. (2006). Effect of the average soft-segment length on the morphology and properties of segmented polyurethane nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 102 (1), 128-139. doi: 10.1002/app.23347
Rivera, Ivan, Martin, Darren and Truss, Rowan (2006). Viscoelastic studies on thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites using a nano-hardness tester. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 26 (8-9), 903-918. doi: 10.1515/POLYENG.2006.26.8-9.903
Rivera, I., Martin, D J and Truss, R W (2006). Visoelastic studies on thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites using a nano-hardness tester. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 28 (8-9), 903-918.
Smart, S. K., Cassady, A. I., Lu, G. Q. and Martin, D. J. (2006). The biocompatibility of carbon nanotubes. Carbon, 44 (6), 1034-1047. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2005.10.011
Edwards, G., Halley, P., Kerven, G. and Martin, D. (2005). Thermal stability analysis of organo-silicates, using solid phase microextraction techniques. Thermochimica Acta, 429 (1), 13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.tca.2004.11.020
Finnigan, Bradley, Jack, Kevin, Campbell, Kayleen, Halley, Peter, Truss, Rowan, Casey, Phil, Cookson, David, King, Stephen and Martin, Darren (2005). Segmented polyurethane nanocomposites: Impact of controlled particle size nanofillers on the morphological response to uniaxial deformation. Macromolecules, 38 (17), 7386-7396. doi: 10.1021/ma0508911
Finnigan, Bradley, Martin, Darren, Halley, Peter, Truss, Rowan and Campbell, Kayleen (2005). Morphology and properties of thermoplastic polyurethane composites incorporating hydrophobic layered silicates. Journal Of Applied Polymer Science, 97 (1), 300-309. doi: 10.1002/app.21718
Ladewig, B. P., Webb, R. E., Martin, D. J., Diniz da Costa, J. C. and Lu, G. (2005). Preparation and Characterisation of Nanocomposite Nafion-Functionalised Silica Membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Applications. Brazilian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 7, 51-59.
McNally, T., Potschke, P., Halley, P. J., Murphy, J. M., Martin, D. J., Bell, S. E. J., Brennan, G. P., Bein, D., Lemoine, P. and Quinn, J. P. (2005). Polyethylene multiwalled carbon nanotube composites. Polymer, 46 (19), 8222-8232. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2005.06.094
Finnigan, Bradley, Martin, Darren, Halley, Peter, Truss, Rowan and Campbell, Kayleen (2004). Morphology and properties of thermoplastic polyurethane nancomposites incorporating hydrophilic layered silicates. Polymer, 45 (7), 2249-2260. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2004.01.049
Simmons, A., Hyvarinen, J., Odell, R. A., Martin, D. J., Gunatillake, P. A., Noble, K. R. and Poole-Warren, L. A. (2004). Long-term in vivo biostability of poly(dimethylsiloxane) / poly(hexamethylene oxide) mixed macrodiol-based polyurethane elastomers. Biomaterials, 25 (20), 4887-4900. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2004.01.004
Martin, D., Halley, P., Truss, R., Murphy, M., Jackson, O. and Kwon, O. Y. (2003). Polyethylene-layered silicate nanocomposites for rotational moulding. Polymer International, 52 (11), 1774-1779. doi: 10.1002/pi.1288
Gunatillake, PA, Martin, DJ, Meijs, GF, McCarthy, SJ and Adhikari, R (2003). Designing biostable polyurethane elastomers for biomedical implants. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 56 (6), 545-557. doi: 10.1071/CH02168
Jeong, S., Martin, D. J. and Lu, M.G. (2002). Preparation and characterization of polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites. Current Topics in Colloid & Interface Science, 5, 69-81.
Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Meusburger, S., Jackson, O. and Christodoulou, P. (2001). A Summary of Recent Australian R&D Activities in Rotational Moulding. Rotation (1), 45-50.
Martin, Darren J., Warren, Laura A. Poole, Gunatillake, Pathiraja A., McCarthy, Simon J., Meijs, Gordon F. and Schindhelm, Klaus (2001). New methods for the assessment of in vitro and in vivo stress cracking in biomedical polyurethanes. Biomaterials, 22 (9), 973-978. doi: 10.1016/S0142-9612(00)00262-3
Martin, Darren J., Poole-Warren, Laura A., Gunatillake, Pathiraja A., McCarthy, Simon J., Meijs, Gordon F. and Schindhelm, Klaus (2000). Polydimethylsiloxane/polyether-mixed macrodiol-based polyurethane elastomers: biostability. Biomaterials, 21 (10), 1021-1029. doi: 10.1016/S0142-9612(99)00271-9
Martin, Darren J., Meijs, Gordon F., Gunatillake, Pathiraja A., Yozghatlian, Setrig P. and Renwick, Gordon M. (1999). The influence of composition ratio on the morphology of biomedical polyurethanes. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 71 (6), 937-952. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19990207)71:6<937::AID-APP9>3.0.CO;2-0
Poole-Warren, L. A., Martin, D. J., Schindhelm, K. and Meijs, G. F. (1997). Polymeric biomaterials. Materials Forum, 21, 241-256.
Creagh, D. C., O’Neill, P. M. O. and Martin, D. J. (1997). Synchrotron radiation study of the relation between structure and strain in polyurethane elastomers. Journal of Synchrotron Radiation, 4 (3), 163-168. doi: 10.1107/S0909049597003245
Martin, Darren J., Meijs, Gordon F., Guanatillake , Pathiraja A., McCarthy, Simon J. and Renwick, Gordon M. (1997). The effect of average soft segment length on morphology and properties of a series of polyurethane elastomers. II. SAXS-DSC annealing study. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 64 (4), 803-817. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19970425)64:4<803::AID-APP20>3.0.CO;2-T
Martin, Darren J., Meijs, Gordon F., Renwick, Gordon M., McCarthy, Simon J. and Gunatillake, Pathiraja A. (1996). The effect of average segment length on morphology and properties of a series of polyurethane elastomers. 1. Characterisation of the series. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 62 (9), 1377-1386. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19961128)62:9<1377::AID-APP7>3.0.CO;2-E
Martin, Darren J., Meijs, Gordon F., Renwick, Gordon M., Gunatillake, Pathiraja A. and McCarthy, Simon J. (1996). Effect of soft-segment CH2/O ratio on morphology and properties of a series of polyurethane elastomers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 60 (4), 557-571. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19960425)60:4<557::AID-APP9>3.0.CO;2-N
Ben-Nissan, B. and Martin, D. (1996). Sol-gel zirconia coating aimed at dust suppression in aluminosilicate high temperature insulating blankets. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 6 (2), 187-196. doi: 10.1007/BF00425976
Conference Papers
Amiralian, Nasim, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Jiang, Edward and Martin, Darren (2023). Carbon Nanocellulose applications in the nanocomposite industry. Fibre Futures 2023, Geelong, VIC Australia, 8-10 May 2023.
Ambika Harikumar, Akshay Krishna, Basnayake, Asanka, Khakbaz, Hadis, Martin, Darren and Heitzmann, Michael (2023). Tribological performance of nylon-6/oyster shell composites. ASME 2023 42nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 11 - 16 June 2023. New York, NY, United States: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). doi: 10.1115/OMAE2023-104611
Haridevan, Hima, Barkauskas, Deborah, Sokolowski, Kamil, Evans, David, Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2021). Microstructural analysis and 3D reconstruction of lignin based cellular polymeric foams using x-ray computed micro-tomography. International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-14 October 2021. Brisbane, Australia:
Haridevan, Hima, Birnie, David, Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2021). Enhanced dispersion of lignin in PET polyols for improved thermal insulation of polyurethane foams. SPE-ANTEC 2021, Virtual, 10-21 May 2021. Danbury, CT, United States: SPE.
Chaleat, Celine, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Gauthier, Emilie, Pooley, Liam, Kepa, Katarzyna and Martin, Darren J. (2020). Spinifex nanotechnology: a university-Indigenous community partnership for nanomaterials commercialisation. 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020), Brisbane, Australia, 9-13 February 2020.
Jiang, Edward, Amiralian, Nasim, Gaddam, Rohit R., Nanjundan, Ashok A., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2020). Spinifex nanocellulose as a potential carbon precursor for carbon fibre and anode material for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries. 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020), Brisbane, Australia, 9-13 February 2020.
Annamalai, Pratheep K., Chaleat, Celine, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Gauthier, Emilie, Pooley, Liam, Kepa, Katarzyna and Martin, Darren J. (2020). Spinifex nanocellulose nanotechnology: the uniqueness and Industrial apilications. 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020), Brisbane, Australia, 9-13 February 2020.
Pennells, Jordan, Cruickshank, Alan, Amiralian, Nasim, Godwin, Ian D. and Martin, Darren J. (2019). Valorisation of sorghum biomass into sustainable, high-performance cellulose nanomaterials. Appita Fibre Value Chain Conference 2019, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 10 - 12 December 2019. Macleod, VIC Australia: Appita.
Haridevan, Hima, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Enhanced dispersion of lignin in polyols for improving sustainability and performance of polyurethane foam based insulation materials. 37th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 10-13 November 2019.
Haridevan, Hima, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Influence of bio-derived materials on the microstructure of rigid polyurethane foam at different scales. 4th International Conference on Frontiers of Composite Materials (ICFCM2019), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-16 November 2019.
Septevani, Athanasia A., Hayati, Amir N., Evans, David A. C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Strategies towards sustainable rigid polyurethane insulation foam using biomass-derived materials. 37th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 10-13 November 2019.
Humphry, Jarrad, Yang, Nan, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Truss, Rowan, Martin, Darren J. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2019). Process modelling of anionically polymerised polyamide-6 for application in thermoplastic reactive resin transfer moulding (R-RTM). European Conference on Composite Materials, Athens, Greece, 24-28 June 2018. New York, NY, United States: Curran Associates.
Haridevan, Hima, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2019). Influence of bio-derived materials on the microstructure of rigid polyurethane foam at different scales. 37th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 10-13 November 2019.
Osman, Azlin Fazlina and Martin, Darren James (2019). Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) / Organo- fluoromica Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications: In Vitro Fatigue Properties. The Electronic Packaging Interconnect Technology Symposium 2019, Penang, Malaysia, 24–25 November 2019. Bristol, United Kingdom: Institute of Physics Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/701/1/012056
Jiang, Edward, Amiralian, Nasim, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2018). Carbon fibre precursors based on spinifex nanofibres reinforced polyacrylonitrile composites. The 11th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM11), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 29 July -1 August 2018.
Kȩpa, Katarzyna, Amiralian, Nasim, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren (2018). Exploring the interactions that drive the cellulose nanofiber assembly in nanopaper derived from Australian arid grass. 2018 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Madison, Wisconsin, 11-14 June 2018. Peachtree Corners, GA, United States: TAPPI Press.
Amiralian, Nasim, Hosseinmardi, Alireza , Martine, Benoit, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren (2018). Elastomers reinforcement using cellulose nanofibre. The 11th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM11), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2018 - 1 August 2018.
Amiralian, Nasim , Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Fundamental understanding and applications of spinifex cellulose nanofibres. RACI National Centenary Congress, 17th Asian Chemical Congress and 19th General Assembly of FACS, Melbourne, Vic., Australia, 23-28 July 2017. Melbourne, Vic., Australia: RACI National Centenary Congress.
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Amiralian, Nasim, Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Nanocellulose: A sustainable functional nanoadditive for improving the properties of thermoplastics and structural materials. RACI National Centenary Congress: 8th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference (GSC8), Melbourne, Vic., Australia, 23-26 July 2017. Melbourne, Vic., Australia: RACI National Centenary Congress.
Hamid, Asna Rasyidah Abdul, Osman, Azlin Fazlina, Martin, Darren, Daud, Yusrina Mat, Abdullah, Mustafa Al Bakri and Ghazali, Che Mohd Ruzaidi (2017). Effect of dispersant concentration on morphology of the ultrasonicated organically modified montmorillonite. 4th Mechanical Engineering Research Day (MERD), Melaka, Malaysia, 30 March 2017. Shah Alam, Malaysia: Universiti Teknologi MARA * Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal.
Humphry, Jarrad, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren and Heitzmann, Michael Tobias (2017). Time-temperature transformation modelling for the in situ processing of thermoplastics as a composite matrix. International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM), Auckland, New Zealand, 22-25 January 2017.
Hayati, Amir Nemati, Evans, David, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Improving sustainability and performance of the rigid polyurethane foam by lignin with enhanced dispersion and dissolution. 2017 International Conference on Bionano Innovation, Brisbane, Australia, 24-27 September 2017.
Septevani, Athanasia A., Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Evans, David A. C., Amiralian, Nasim, Pooley, Liam, Ho, Johnny, Shao, Liying, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar (2017). Nanocellulose as a sustainable nanoadditive for polymer, building and construction materials. 2017 International Conference on BioNano Innovation, Brisbane, Australia, 24-27 September 2017.
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren (2017). Cellulose nanofibres from spinifex arid grasses. 2017 International Conference on Bionano Innovation, Brisbane, 24-27 September 2017.
Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren J. (2017). Synthesis and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcing agent in solely palm based polyurethane foam. 3rd International Symposium on Applied Chemistry (ISAC), Jakarta, Indonesia, 23 - 24 October 2017. Melville, NY, United States: A I P Publishing LLC. doi: 10.1063/1.5011899
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Edwards, Grant A. B., Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Cleaner and scalable processing of cellulose nanocrystal reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2016, Grenoble, France, 13-16 June 2016. Peachtree Corners, GA United States: TAPPI Press.
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Nasim Amiralian, Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Wang, Lianzhou and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Mechanical reinforcement of natural rubber latex with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens. International Elastomer Conference: ACS Rubber Division 190th Technical Meeting & Educational Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A., 10-13 October 2016.
Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Systematic production of high quality and low cost cellulose nanofibers and their potential applications. TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2016, Grenoble, France, 13-16 June 2016. Peachtree Corners, GA United States: TAPPI Press.
Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2016). Spinifex nanocellulose applications in natural rubber latex and PA-11 thermoplastic composites. Cellulose Nanofibers Workshop 2016, Melbourne, 15 July 2016.
Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Garvey, Chris and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Water and organic solvent behavior of thin and long cellulose nanofibrils easily deconstructed from Australian arid grass T. pungens. 9th Asia Oceania Forum for Synchrotron Radiation Research (AOFSRR 2015), in conjunction with User Meeting 2015, Melbourne, Australia, 25-27 November 2015.
Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Evans, David and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Optimisation of thermal insulation of cellulose reinforced rigid polyurethane foam using Taguchi methodology. European Polymer Congress EPF 2015, Dresden, Germany, 22-26 June 2015.
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar , Edwards, Grant A. B., Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2015). Acid-free isolation of cellulose nanocrystals and organic solvent free processing of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. European Polymer Congress EPF 2015, Dresden, Germany, 22-26 June 2015.
Amiralian, Nasim , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2015). High Performance Cellulose Nanofibrils From Spinifix, An Australian Arid Grass. Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Workshop for Early Career Researchers 2015, Gold Coast QLD Australia, 10-11 June 2015.
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Isolation of cellulose nanocrystal with improved thermal stability from commercial crystalline cellulose. NanoBio Australia 2014: 5th International NanoBio Conference & 3rd International Conference on BioNano Innovation (2014 ICBNI), Brisbane, 6-10 July 2014.
Amiralian, Nasim, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Memmott, Paul and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Unusually high aspect ratio, easily deconstructed cellulose nanofibers from Australian spinifex (Triodia pungens). TAPPI Nano 2014: TAPPI 9th Annual International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Vancover, BC, Canada, 23-26 June 2014.
Nasim Amiralian, Pratheep Kumar Annamalai and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Worldwide Research and Report on 2014 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials. 1st Australian workshop on cellulose nanofibers, Melbourne, 17 July 2014.
Osman, Azlin Fazlina, Jack, Kevin, Edwards, Grant and Martin, Darren (2014). Effect of processing route on the morphology of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites incorporating organofluoromica. 2013 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NANO-SciTech 2013, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, 1-4 March 2013. Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.832.27
Osman, Azilin Fazlina, Edwards, Grant and Martin, Darren (2014). Effects of processing method and nanofiller size on mechanical properties of biomedical thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites. 4th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM 2014), Bali, Indonesia, 22-23 March 2014. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.911.115
Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Synthesis and characterisation of polyurethane foam from palm-based polyol. NanoBio Australia 2014: 5th International NanoBio Conference & 3rd International Conference on BioNano Innovation, Brisbane, 6-10 July 2014.
Mohd Amin, Khairatun Najwa, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Processing of polyurethane-cellulose nanocomposites via reactive extrusion. 10th SPSJ International Polymer Conference (IPC2014), Tsukuba, Japan, 2-5 December 2014.
Septevani, Athanasia Amanda, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Evans, David, Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Influence of palm based polyol on insulation properties of polyurethane foams. RACI National Congress 2014, Adelaide, 7-12 December 2014.
Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Amiralian, Nasim and Martin, Darren J. (2014). Alternative approaches and feedstocks for nanocellulose. 1st Australian workshop on cellulose nanofibers, Melbourne VIC, Australia, 17 July 2014.
Amiralian, Nasim, Edwards, Grant, Milne, John, Memmott, Paul, Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren (2013). Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) from Triodia Pungens, an Australian native grass. Nano 2013: TAPPI 8th Annual International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Stockholm, Sweden, 24-27 June, 2013.
Chaleat, Celine and Martin, Darren (2013). TenasiTech - Development of a nanotech platform for medical and industrial applications. 34th Australasian Polymer Symposium (APS), Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, NT, 7-10 July 2013.
Osman, Azlin Fazlina, Halley, Peter and Martin, Darren (2013). Impact of controlled hydrophobicity of the organically modified silicates on the properties of biomedical thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites. 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Materials (ICoSM 2013), Penang, Malaysia, 26-27 March 2013. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.795.9
Amiralian, Nasim, Memmott, P., Edwards, G., Milne, J., Jack, K., Morrow, I. and Martin, D. (2012). Extraction Microfibrillated Cellulose from Spinifex Grass using High Energy Milling and Chemical Pretreatment. ICEAN 2012, Brisbane QLD, Australia, 22-25 October 2012. Brisbane Qld Australia: The University of Queensland, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN).
Abidin, Nor Ishida Zainal, Martin, Darren and Atrens, Andrejs (2011). Magnesium corrosion in different solutions. 5th International Conference on Light Metals Technology, Luneburg, Germany, 19-22 July 2011. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.690.369
Fong, N., Guagliardo, P., Williams, J., Musumeci, A., Martin, D. and Smith, S. V. (2011). Clay particles - potential of positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) for studying interlayer spacing. 12th International Workshop on Slow Positron Beam Techniques for Solids, Surfaces, Atoms and Molecules, SLOPOS12, Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia, 1-6 August 2010. Bristol, United Kingdom: Institute of Physics Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/262/1/012022
Musumeci, Anthony W., Gahan, Lawrence R., Rajh, Tijana, Martin, Darren J. and Smith, Suzanne V. (2010). Radiolabelling of TiO2 nanoparticle libraries for toxicological investigations. 2009 MRS Fall Meeting, , , November 29, 2009-December 2, 2009.
Gamage, H., De Silva, S., Flutter, N., O'Rourke, T., Memmott, P., Martin, D. and Schmidt, S. (2010). Green building materials from spinifex. XXIII IUFRO World Congress, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 23-28 August, 2010. United Kingdom: Commonwealth Forestry Association.
Dunne, N., Ormsby, R., McNally, T., Mitchell, C. A., Martin, D., Halley, P., Nicholson, T., Schiller, T., Gahan, L., Musumeci, A. and Smith, S. V. (2010). Nanocomposite Bone Cements for Orthopaedic Applications. The International Conference on Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Clinical Applications and Surgery, Brunel University, UK, 6-9 June 2010. United Kingdom: Pergamon.
De Silva, D. Sujeewa M., Memmott, Paul, Flutter, Nick and Martin, Darren (2009). Characterisation of spinifex (Triodia pungens) resin and fibres. PPC11: Progress in Polymers for the New Millennium. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference 2009 incorporating the 31st Australasian Polymer Symposium, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 6-10 December 2009. Leishman Associates.
Noohom, Wadcharawadee, Jack, Kevin S., Martin, Darren J. and Trau, Matt (2009). Understanding and control of mechanical properties of HA/PHBV nanocomposites for bone applications. 8th World Biomaterials Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 28 May- 1 June, 2008. Red Hook, N.Y. U.S.A.: Curran Associates, Inc..
Musumeci, Anthony, Broadhurst, Gysell, Smith, Suzanne, Xu, Zhi P., Minchin, Rodney F. and Martin, Darren J. (2009). Radiolabeled clay nanoparticles for toxicological investigations. 8th World Biomaterials Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 28 May 2008 - 1 June, 2008. Red Hook, N.Y. U.S.A.: Curran Associates, Inc..
Martin, Darren, Edwards, Grant, Chaleat, Celine, Belcher, Craig and Marshall, Richard (2009). The Evolution of TenasiTech Pty Ltd - Polyurethane Nanocomposites. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference PPC11, Cairns, Australia, 6-10 December 2009. Leishman Conference services.
Velayudhan, Shiny, K Riddle, Martin, Darren J., L Poole-Warren and Cooper-White, Justin J. (2009). Biomechanical properties of surgical mesh prosthesis post implantation: Evaluation by hystersis method. 8th World Biomaterials Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 28 May - 1 June, 2008. Red Hook, N.Y. U.S.A.: Curran Associates, Inc..
Aparna Jejurikar, Lawrie, Gwendolyn A., Martin, Darren J. and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2009). Improved alginate based hydrogels for articular cartilage replacement. 8th World Biomaterials Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 28 May 2008 - 1 June, 2008. Red Hook, N.Y. U.S.A.: Curran Associates, Inc..
Truss, R. W., Russo, M., Chaleat, C., Halley, P. J. and Martin, D. J. (2008). Tailored Polymers for Biomedical Applications - Polyurethane Nanocomposite Elastomers and Thermoplastic Starch. SPE European Medical Polymers Conference, Belfast, Ireland, 2-4 September 2008. Ireland: PPRC.
Ghafor, Wael A., Halley, Peter J., Hill, David J. T., Martin, Darren, Rasoul, Firas, Truss, Rowan R. and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2007). CloisiteNa+/LLDPE – Composite: Effect of layered silicate on the thermal, mechanical and photo-oxidation properties. 29th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Hobart, Australia, 11-15 February 2007. Melbourne, Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Finnigan, Bradley, Casey, Phil, Cookson, David, Halley, Peter, Jack, Kevin, Truss, Rowan and Martin, Darren (2007). Impact of controlled particle size nanofillers on the mechanical properties of segmented polyurethane nanocomposites. Geneva: Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. doi: 10.1504/IJNT.2007.014747
Finnigan, Bradley, Casey, Phil, Cookson, David, Halley, Peter, Jack, Kevin, Truss, Rowan and Martin, Darren (2006). Impact of Controlled Particle Size Nanofillers on the Mechanical Properties of Segmented Polyurethane Nanocomposites. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-9 February 2006. not found: not found.
Kim, Dae Su, Kim, Jin-Tae, Martin, Daren and Halley, Peter (2005). Chemorheology and properties of a thermoset PU/clay nanocomposite system. 5th World Congress: Enabling Technologies and New Markets, Nanocomposites 2005, , , August 22, 2005-August 24, 2005. Executive Conference Management Inc..
Finnigan, B. P., Campbell, K. T., Edwards, G. A. B., Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W. and Martin, D. J. (2005). The influence of organo-layered silicate aspect ratio on polyurethane nanocomposite structure and properties. International Workshop on Polymer Nanocomposites: Recent Developments and Applications, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, 23-25 May 2005. London, U.K.: Freund Publishing House.
Finnigan, B. P., Campbell, K. T., Edwards, G., Halley, P. J. and Martin, D. J. (2005). A detailed investigation of the influence of organo-layered silicate (oils) aspect ratio on polyurethane nanocomposite structure and properties. Australian Society for Biomaterials 15th Annual Conference, Victor Harbor, Australia, 31 March - 2 April 2005. Victor Harbor, Australia: Australian Society for Biomaterials.
Ladewig, B. P., Martin, D. J., Diniz da Costa, J. C. and Lu, G. (2005). Nafion Composite Membranes for Hydrogen and Methanol Pem Fuel Cells. APCSEET 2005, Wellington, New Zealand, 8-11 May 2005. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Massey University.
Rodriguez, J. I. C., Ladewig, B. P., Dicks, A. L., Duke, M. C., Martin, D. J., Lu, G. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2005). Nanocomposite Nafion-Silica membranes for direct methanol fuel cells. World Hydrogen Technology Conference, Singapore, 3-5 October, 2005.
Simmons, A, Hyvarinen, J, Odell, R A, Gunnatillake, P A, Martin, D. J., Noble, K R and Poole-Warren, L A (2004). Long term in vivo Biostablity of Poly(dimethylsiloxane)/Poly(hexamethylene oxide) Mixed Macrodiol-based Polyurethane Eastomers. 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, 17-21 May 2004. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society for Biomaterials Inc.
Finnigan, B. P., Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Campbell, K. T., Edwards, G. A. B. and Casey, P. (2004). Effect of fluoromica platelet size on the properties of segmented polyurethane nanocomposites. 4th World Congress Nanocomposites 2004: Commercial Applications, Business Opportunities,Technical Breakthroughs, Scientific Discoveries, San Francisco, CA United States, 1-3 September 2004. Plymouth, Michigan United States: Executive Conference Management.
Finnigan, B. P., Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2004). Study of morphology and property profiles in segmented biomedical polyurethane nanocomposites. 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, 17-21 May, 2004. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society for Biomaterials Inc.
Styan, K., Martin, D. J. and Poole-Warren, L A (2004). Polyurethane-organosilicate nanocomposites for biomedical use. 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, 17-21 May, 2004. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society for Biomaterials Inc.
McNally, T., Martin, D. J., Murphy, J.M. and Lemoine, P. (2003). Polythylene multiwall carbon nanotube composites by melt blending. 26th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Noosa, Queensland, Australia, 13-17 July 2003. Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Edwards, G. A. B., Martin, D. J. and Halley, P. J. (2003). Synthesis and analysis of novel organo silcates for use in segmented polyurethane Nanocomposites. 26th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Noosa, Queensland, Australia, 13-17 July 2003. Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Styan, K., Martin, D. J. and Poole-Warren, L. (2003). Cell grown inhibition assay of polyurethane-organosilicate nanocomposites. 26th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Noosa, Queensland, Australia, 13-17 July 2003. Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Insitute.
Ladewig, B. P., Martin, D. J., Diniz da Costa, J. C. and Lu, M.G. (2003). Nanocomposite nafion/silica membranes for high power density direct methanol fuel cells. 5th International Membrane Science & Technology Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 10-14 November, 2003. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Centre for Membrane Science and Technology.
Woo, T., Halley, P. J., Martin, D. J. and Campbell, K. T. (2003). Rigid castable polyurethane layered silicate nanocomposites. The Frontier Technology from Asia, Nagoya, Japan, 12-14 November 2003. Japan: Society of Plastics Engineers Japan section.
Halley, P. J., Martin, D. J., Whittaker, A. K., Campbell, J. H. and Symons, A. L. (2003). Processing polymer nanocomposite materials for biomedical applications. Australian Society for Biomaterials 13th Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 16-18 March 2003. Australia: Australian Society for Biomaterials.
Murphy M.J., Truss R., Halley P., Martin D. and Ang C.L. (2003). Polyethylene Nanocomposites - Investigating the Tensile Properties of Polyethylene Nanocomposites for Rotational Moulding. 61st Annual Technical Conference ANTEC 2003, Nashville, TN, May 4, 2003-May 8, 2003.
Campbell, K., Martin, D. J. and Whittaker, A. (2003). The analysis of segmented polyurethane nanocomposites by NMR and microscopy. 26th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Noosa, Queensland, Australia, 13-17 July, 2003. North Melbourne, Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Martin, D. J., Finnigan, B. P., Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2003). Structure and properties of biomedical polyurethane-layered silicate nanocomposites. Australian Society for Biomaterials 13th Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 16-18 March 2003. Australia: Queensland University of Technology.
Woo, T., Halley, P. J. and Martin, D. J. (2003). Rigid Castable Polyurethane Layered Silicate Nanocomposites. 26th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Noosa, Queensland, Australia, 13-17 July 2003. Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Finnigan, B. P., Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2003). The morphology and properties of biomedical polyurethane nanocomposites. 26th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Noosa, Queensland, Australia, 13-17 July 2003. Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Jackson, O., Passmann, D., Tann, M., Martin, D. J., Truss, R. W. and Halley, P. J. (2002). Investigation of steady coating flows for Rotational Moulding with curing polyurethane systems. 25th Australasian Polymer Symposium, University of New England, 10-13 February. Armidale: University of New England.
Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Murphy, J.M. and Meusburger, S. R. (2002). The Development of Nanocomposites to Enhance Functionality of Materials for Rotational Molding. ANTEC Annual Technical Conference, San Francisco, 5-9 May 2002. USA: The Society of Plastic Engineers.
Halley, P. J., McGlashan, S. A., Gralton, J. M., Chong, C. and Martin, D. J. (2002). Biodegradable Nanocomposites for Packaging Applications. Polymers in Dentistry, Medicine and Surgery, Brisbane, 6-8 February. Brisbane: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Edwards, G. A., Martin, D. J. and Halley, P. J. (2002). Elastomeric Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites Incorporating Synthetic Layered Silicates. Polymers in Dentistry, Medicine and Surgery, Brisbane, 6th - 8th February, 2002. Brisbane: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Murphy, J. M., Martin, D. J., Truss, R. W. and Halley, P. J. (2002). Improving polyethylene performance: The use of nanocomposites in Ziegler-Natta polyethylene for rotational moulding. Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC) of the Society of Plastics Engineers, San Francisco, Ca USA, 5-9 May, 2002. Brookfield, Conn, USA: Society of Plastics Engineers.
Edwards, G. A. B., Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J. and Gunatillake, P. (2002). Elastomeric Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites Incorporating Synthetic Layered Silicates. 25th Australasian Polymer Symposium, University of New England, 10-13 February. Armidale: University of New England.
Murphy, J.M., Martin, D. J., Truss, R. W., Halley, P. J., Jackson, O. and O'Shea, M. E. (2002). Improving Polyethylene Performance - Investigation of the addition of Organoclays for the Rotational Moulding Process. 25th Australasian Polymer Symposium, University of New England, 10-13 February. Armidale: University of New England.
Woo, T., Halley, P. J., Martin, D. J. and Le, T. T. (2002). Rigid Castable Polyurethane Layered Silicate Nanocomposites. 25th Australasian Polymer Symposium, University of New England, 10-13 February 2002. Armidale: University of New England.
Martin, D. J., Truss, R. W., Halley, P. J., Le, T.L., Woo, T. and Edwards, G. (2001). Preparation and Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites. 24th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Beechworth, Victoria, 4-8 February.
Martin, D. J., Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Le, T. K. and Woo, T. (2001). Preparation and Properties of Rigid Castable Polyurethane Nanocomposites. Europolymer Conference 2001, Gargnano, Italy, 27 May -1 June.
Meusburger, S., Truss, R. W., Martin, D. J. and Halley, P. J. (2001). Particulate composites for rotational moulding. 24th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Beechworth, Victoria, 4-8 February.
Truss, R. W., Halley, P. J., Martin, D. J., Jackson, O. and Murphy, J.M. (2001). Rotational moulding of PE nanocomposites. Australasian Rotational Molders Australasia Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-5 September.
Myung, C., Halley, P. J. and Martin, D. J. (2001). Understanding of the Relationship between the Rheological Properties and Morpology of Thermoplastic Polyurethane. 24th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Beechworth, Victoria, 4-8 February.
Halley, P. J., McGlashan, S. A., Gralton, J. M., Chong, C. and Martin, D. J. (2001). Biodegradable Nanocomposites for Packaging Applications. Europolymer Conference 2001, Gargnano, Italy, 27 May - 1 June.
Data Collection
Pennells, Jordan and Martin, Darren (2023). Sorghum as a novel biomass for the sustainable production of cellulose nanofibres. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/40476dd
Preprint
Patents
Martin, Darren J., McFarland, Eric , Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Laycock, Bronwyn (2015). Production of carbon fiber used as e.g. lightweight automobile component, involves spinning precursor fiber filament from solution comprising nanocellulose fibril, and carbonizing filament by pyrolysis at elevated temperature. WO2015143497-A1.
Martin, Darren James, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar and Amiralian, Nasim (2015). Nanocellulose. WO2015074120-A1.
Martin, Darren James and Amiralian, Nasim (2014). Nanocomposite Elastomers. 2014904956.