Dr Rowan Truss
Honorary Principal Fellow
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Book Chapters
Chaléat, C., Halley, Peter J. and Truss, R. W. (2014). Mechanical properties of starch-based plastics. Starch Polymers: From Genetic Engineering to Green Applications. (pp. 187-205) edited by Peter J. Halley and Luc R. Avérous. Burlington, MA, USA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53730-0.00023-3
Chaleat, C. M., Nikolic, M., Truss, R. W., Tan, I., McGlashan, S. A. and Halley, P. J. (2012). Thermoplastic starch polymer blends and nanocomposites. Biobased monomers, polymers and materials. (pp. 323-334) Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2012-1105.ch019
Halley, Peter J., Truss, Rowan W., Markotsis, Martin G., Chaleat, Celine, Russo, Melissa, Sargent, Anna Lisa, Tan, Ihwa and Sopade, Peter A. (2007). A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starch polymers. Polymer Durability and Radiation Effects. (pp. 287-300) edited by M. C. Celina and R. A. Assink. United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2007-0978.ch024
Journal Articles
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
Nikolic, Melissa A. L., Laycock, Bronwyn, Gauthier, Emilie, Colwell, John M., Halley, Peter, Bottle, Steven E. and Truss, Rowan (2017). The challenges in lifetime prediction of oxodegradable polyolefin and biodegradable polymer films. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 145, 102-119. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.07.018
Legras, A. , Kondor, A. , Alcock, M. , Michael Heitzmann and Truss, R. W. (2017). Inverse gas chromatography for natural fibre characterisation: dispersive and acid-base distribution profiles of the surface energy. Cellulose, 24 (11), 4691-4700. doi: 10.1007/s10570-017-1443-2
Hsu, Yu-Chieh, Truss, Rowan W., Laycock, Bronwyn, Weir, Michael P., Nicholson, Timothy M., Garvey, Christopher J. and Halley, Peter J. (2017). The effect of comonomer concentration and distribution on the photo-oxidative degradation of linear low density polyethylene films. Polymer, 119, 66-75. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.05.020
Zhang, Binjia, Xie, Fengwei, Shamshina, Julia L., Rogers, Robin D., McNally, Tony, Wang, David K., Halley, Peter J., Truss, Rowan W., Zhao, Siming and Chen, Ling (2017). Facile preparation of starch-based electroconductive films with ionic liquid. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5 (6), 5457-5467. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00788
Zhang, Binjia, Xie, Fengwei, Shamshina, Julia L., Rogers, Robin D., McNally, Tony, Halley, Peter J., Truss, Rowan W., Chen, Ling and Zhao, Siming (2017). Dissolution of starch with aqueous ionic liquid under ambient conditions. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 5 (5), 3737-3741. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00784
Zhang, Binjia, Xie, Fengwei, Zhang, Tianlong, Chen, Ling, Li, Xiaoxi, Truss, Rowan W., Halley, Peter J., Shamshina, Julia L., McNally, Tony and Rogers, Robin D. (2016). Different characteristic effects of ageing on starch-based films plasticised by 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate and by glycerol. Carbohydrate Polymers, 146, 67-79. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.03.056
Truss, Rowan W., Wood, Barry and Rasch, Ron (2016). Quantitative surface analysis of hemp fibers using XPS, conventional and low voltage in-lens SEM. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133 (8) 43023, 1-9. doi: 10.1002/app.43023
Legras, A., Kondor, A., Heitzmann, M.T. and Truss, R.W. (2015). Inverse gas chromatography for natural fibre characterisation: Identification of the critical parameters to determine the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area. Journal of Chromatography A, 1425, 273-279. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2015.11.033
Gauthier, Emilie, Nikolic, Melissa, Truss, Rowan, Laycock, Bronwyn and Halley, Peter (2015). Effect of soil environment on the photo-degradation of polyethylene films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (39) 42558, 42558.1-42558.10. doi: 10.1002/app.42558
Xie, Fengwei, Flanagan, Bernadine M., Li, Ming, Truss, Rowan W., Halley, Peter J., Gidley, Michael J., McNally, Tony, Shamshina, Julia L. and Rogers, Robin D. (2015). Characteristics of starch-based films with different amylose contents plasticised by 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate. Carbohydrate Polymers, 122, 160-168. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.12.072
Zhang, Binjia, Chen, Ling, Xie, Fengwei, Li, Xiaoxi, Truss, Rowan W, Halley, Peter J, Shamshina, Julia L, Rogers, Robin D and McNally, Tony (2015). Understanding the structural disorganization of starch in water-ionic liquid solutions. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 17 (21), 13860-13871. doi: 10.1039/c5cp01176k
Xie, Fengwei, Flanagan, Bernadine M., Li, Ming, Sangwan, Parveen, Truss, Rowan W., Halley, Peter J., Strounina, Ekaterina V., Whittaker, Andrew K., Gidley, Michael J., Dean, Katherine M., Shamshina, Julia L., Rogers, Robin D. and McNally, Tony (2014). Characteristics of starch-based films plasticised by glycerol and by the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate: a comparative study. Carbohydrate Polymers, 111, 841-848. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.05.058
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Truss, Rowan, Veidt, Martin, Rasch, Ronald, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Paton, Rowan (2013). Fluorine mobility during SEM-EDX analysis: A challenge for characterizing epoxy/fluoropolymer interfaces. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117 (33), 16933-16941. doi: 10.1021/jp403314t
Rasch, Ron, Stricher, Arthur and Truss, Rowan (2013). Energy filtered low voltage "in lens detector" SEM and XPS of natural fiber surfaces. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131 (9) 39572, 1-7. doi: 10.1002/app.39572
Heitzmann, M., Veidt, M., Ng, C. T., Lindenberger. B., Hou, M., Truss, R. and Liew, C. K. (2013). Single-plant biocomposite from Ricinus Communis: preparation, properties and environmental performance. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 21 (2), 366-374. doi: 10.1007/s10924-012-0517-3
Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin and Truss, Rowan (2013). Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/halloysite nanotubes nanocomposites: the structures, properties, and tensile fracture behaviors. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 128 (1), 869-878. doi: 10.1002/app.38249
Mateyawa, Sainimili, Xie, David Fengwei, Truss, Rowan W., Halley, Peter J., Nicholson, Timothy M., Shamshina, Julia L., Rogers, Robin D., Boehm, Michael W. and McNally, Tony (2013). Effect of the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate on the phase transition of starch: dissolution or gelatinization?. Carbohydrate Polymers, 94 (1), 520-530. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.01.024
Chaleat, C. M., Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2012). Study on the phase separation of plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 97 (10), 1930-1939. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.03.001
Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan and Zhu, Zhonghua (2012). The creep behaviour of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/"bud-branched" nanotubes nanocomposites. Composites Science and Technology, 72 (14), 1656-1664. doi: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2012.06.025
Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Ge, Lei, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan, Yang, Wei, Yang, Ming-Bo, Zhu, Zhong-Hua and Bao, Rui-Ying (2012). The preparation, structures, and properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/multiwall carbon nanotubes nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 125 (SUPPL. 1), E592-E600. doi: 10.1002/app.36671
Hsu, Yu-Chieh, Weir, Michael P., Truss, Rowan W., Garvey, Christopher J., Nicholson, Timothy M. and Halley, Peter J. (2012). A fundamental study on photo-oxidative degradation of linear low density polyethylene films at embrittlement. Polymer, 53 (12), 2385-2393. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2012.03.044
West, D. B. and Truss, R. W. (2012). Stochastic fatigue limits and fatigue life variability for unplasticised PVC pipes. Polymer Testing, 31 (2), 209-216. doi: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2011.10.011
West, D. B. and Truss, R. W. (2012). Stochastic fatigue limits and fatigue life variability in oriented-PVC pipe. Polymer Testing, 31 (2), 304-311. doi: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2011.12.011
Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan, Yang, Mingbo and Zhu, Zhonghua (2012). Toughening and reinforcement of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites with ‘‘bud-branched’’ nanotubes. Composites Science and Technology, 72 (2), 263-268. doi: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2011.11.011
Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan, Zhu, Zhonghua and Yang, Wei (2012). Rheological behaviors of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/"bud-branched" nanotubes nanocomposites. Journal of Macromolecular Science: Part B - Physics, 51 (8), 1498-1508. doi: 10.1080/00222348.2011.632742
Hou, Meng, Tang, Xue-Gang, Zou, Jin and Truss, Rowan (2012). Increase the mechanical performance of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Advanced Materials Research, 393-395, 144-148. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.393-395.144
Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Truss, Rowan, Zou, Jin, Yang, Wei, Dong, Zhi-Gang and Huang, Han (2011). An unexpected plasticization phenomenon and a constant of the change rate of viscoelastic properties for polymers during nanoindentation test. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 122 (2), 885-890. doi: 10.1002/app.34032
Truss, Rowan W. (2011). Natural fibers for biocomposites. Mrs Bulletin, 36 (9), 711-715. doi: 10.1557/mrs.2011.207
Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin and Truss, Rowan (2011). Effect of nano-filler network on the rheological behaviours of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites. Advanced Materials Research, 328-330, 1232-1238. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.328-330.1232
Tang, Xue Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin and Truss, Rowan (2011). Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/microcrystalline cellulose nanocomposites with enhanced compatibility and properties. Key Engineering Materials, 471-472 (1), 355-360. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.471-472.355
Rajendran, Sharad, Cribb, Bronwen W., Stewart, Aaron, Zalucki, Myron, Noller, Barry and Truss, Rowan W. (2010). The molecular arrangement of Bifenthrin (R) in ether based polyurethane: Designing a synthetic termite barrier. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 116 (3), 1635-1639. doi: 10.1002/app.31537
Russo, M.A.L., Truss, R.W. and Halley, P.J. (2009). The enzymatic hydrolysis of starch-based PVOH and polyol plasticised blends. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 77 (3), 442-448. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.12.033
Russo, Melissa A. L., O’Sullivan, Cathryn, Rounsefell, Beth, Halley, Peter J., Truss, Rowan and Clarke, William P. (2009). The anaerobic degradability of thermoplastic starch: Polyvinyl alcohol blends: Potential biodegradable food packaging materials. Bioresource Technology, 100 (5), 1705-1710. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2008.09.026
Chaleat, C., Michel-Amadry, G., Halley, P.J. and Truss, R.W. (2008). Properties of a plasticised starch blend - Part 2: Influence of strain rate, temperature and moisture on the tensile yield behaviour. Carbohydrate Polymers, 74 (3), 366-371. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.03.002
Rajendran, S., Gilbert, R.G., Cribb, B.W., Truss, R.W., Noller, B.N., Stewart, A. and Zalucki, M.P. (2008). Effect of inert fillers on diffusion and controlled release of penetrant in polymer matrices. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 108 (6), 3593-3600. doi: 10.1002/app.28044
Cribb, Bronwen W., Stewart, A., Huang, H., Truss, R. W., Noller, B.N., Rasch, R. and Zalucki, M.P. (2008). Unique zinc mass in mandibles separates drywood termites from other groups of termites. Naturwissenschaften, 95 (5), 433-441. doi: 10.1007/s00114-008-0346-3
Chaleat, C., Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2008). Properties of a plasticised starch blend. Part 1: Influence of moisture content on fracture properties. Carbohydrate Polymers, 71 (4), 535-543. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2007.06.029
Cribb, Bronwen W., Stewart, Aaron, Huang, Han, Truss, Rowan, Noller, Barry, Rasch, Ronald and Zalucki, Myron P. (2008). Insect mandibles—comparative mechanical properties and links with metal incorporation. Naturwissenschaften, 95 (1), 17-23. doi: 10.1007/s00114-007-0288-1
Kennedy, K., Hawker, D. W., Mueller, J. M., Bartkow, M. E. and Truss, R. W. (2007). A field comparison of ethylene vinyl acetate and low-density polyethylene thin films for equilibrium phase passive air sampling of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Atmospheric Environment, 41 (27), 5778-5787. doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2007.02.033
Russo, Melissa A. L., Strounina, Ekaterina, Waret, Muriel, Nicholson, Timothy, Truss, Rowan and Halley, Peter J. (2007). A study of water diffusion into a high-amylose starch blend: The effect of moisture content and temperature. Biomacromolecules, 8 (1), 296-301. doi: 10.1021/bm060791i
Truss, RW and Yeow, TK (2006). Effect of exfoliation and dispersion on the yield behavior of melt-compounded polyethylene-montmorillonite nanocomposites. Journal Of Applied Polymer Science, 100 (4), 3044-3049. doi: 10.1002/app.23703
Carr, A., Kemp, A. R., Tibbetts, I. R., Truss, R. W. and Drennan, J. (2006). Microstructure of Pharyngeal Tooth Enameloid in the Parrotfish Scarus rivulatus (Pisces:Scaridae). Journal of Microscopy, 221 (1), 8-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2818.2006.01526.x
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.
Carr, A., Tibbetts, I. R., Kemp, A., Truss, R. and Drennan, J. (2006). Inferring parrotfish (Teleostei : Scaridae) pharyngeal mill function from dental morphology, wear, and microstructure. Journal of Morphology, 267 (10), 1147-1156. doi: 10.1002/jmor.10457
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
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
Truss, RW (2005). Structure property relationships in polymer nanocomposite. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 21 (Suppl. 1), 101-103.
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 (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
Atrens, A., Truss, R. W., Dahle, A., Schaffer, G. B., St John, D. H., Caceres, C. and Gates, J. D. (2004). Graduate attributes in relation to curriculum design and delivery in a Bachelor of Materials Engineering Programme. International Journal of Engineering Education, 20 (5), 834-848.
West, D. B. and Truss, R. W. (2004). Mode II delamination testing in uniaxially oriented PVC pipes. Journal of Materials Science, 39 (8), 2789-2794. doi: 10.1023/B:JMSC.0000021455.98087.c0
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
Truss, RW and Lee, AC (2003). Yield behaviour of a melt-compounded polyethylene-intercalated montmorillonite nanocomposite. Polymer International, 52 (11), 1790-1794. doi: 10.1002/pi.1290
Lau, W. S. S. and Truss, R. W. (2002). The essential work of fracture through the wall of uPVC pipe. Journal of Materials Science, 37 (6), 1115-1119. doi: 10.1023/A:1014351002217
Kwon, J. A. and Truss, R. W. (2002). The work of fracture in uniaxial and biaxial oriented unplasticised polyvinylchloride pipes. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 69 (5), 605-616. doi: 10.1016/S0013-7944(01)00096-0
Kwon, JA and Truss, RW (2002). Polarised infrared and differential scanning calorimetry studies on oriented vinyl pipe materials. Journal of Materials Science, 37 (8), 1675-1682. doi: 10.1023/A:1014921503505
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.
Beck, R. A. and Truss, R. W. (1999). Effect of curative and stoichiometry on the hysteresis in polyurethane-ureas. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 71 (6), 959-966. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19990207)71:6<959::AID-APP11>3.3.CO;2-R
Beck, R. A. and Truss, R. W. (1999). The effect of stoichiometry on the fracture toughness of a polyurethane-urea elastomer. Polymer, 40 (2), 307-313. doi: 10.1016/S0032-3861(98)00245-6
Beck, R. A. and Truss, R. W. (1998). Effect of chemical structure on the wear behaviour of polyurethane-urea elastomers. Wear, 218 (2), 145-152. doi: 10.1016/S0043-1648(98)00219-1
Truss, R. W. and O'Donnell, J. H. (1998). Plastics Recycling: An Australian Overview. Macromolecular Symposia, 135 (1), 345-358. doi: 10.1002/masy.19981350134
Liu, Yan, Kennard, Colin H.L., Truss, Rowan W. and Calos, Nicholas J. (1997). Characterization of stress-whitening of tensile yielded isotactic polypropylene. Polymer, 38 (11), 2797-2805. doi: 10.1016/S0032-3861(97)85617-0
McAuliffe, P. J., Truss, R. W. and Pittolo, M. (1997). Modelling the impact testing of prescription lenses. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 8 (4), 221-226. doi: 10.1023/A:1018539707301
Truss, R. W., Hine, P. J. and Duckett, R. A. (1997). Interlaminar and intralaminar fracture toughness of uniaxial continuous and discontinuous carbon fibre/epoxy composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 28 (7), 627-636. doi: 10.1016/S1359-835X(97)00019-5
Liu Y. and Truss R.W. (1996). Study of dispersion morphologies of isotactic polypropylene and linear low density polyethylene blends by scanning electron microscopy. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 60 (9), 1461-1473. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19960531)60:9<1461::AID-APP21>3.0.CO;2-3
Clark D.J.M. and Truss R.W. (1996). Verification of the microdomain model of crystallinity in polyvinyl chloride by electron microscopy. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics, 34 (1), 103-111. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0488(19960115)34:1<103::AID-POLB8>3.0.CO;2-Y
McAuliffe P.J. and Truss R.W. (1995). Double torsion testing of prescription lenses. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 6 (11), 630-634. doi: 10.1007/BF00123442
Beck R.A. and Truss R.W. (1995). The effect of curative on the fracture toughness of PTMEG/TDI polyurethane elastomers. Polymer, 36 (4), 767-774. doi: 10.1016/0032-3861(95)93106-V
Liu, Yan and Truss, Rowan W. (1995). Tensile yielding and microstructures of blends of isotactic polypropylene and linear low-density polyethylene. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics, 33 (5), 813-822. doi: 10.1002/polb.1995.090330510
Clark D.J.M. and Truss R.W. (1994). High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and image analysis of uPVC thin films. Micron, 25 (6), 547-550. doi: 10.1016/0968-4328(94)90017-5
Liu Yan and Truss Rowan W. (1994). Study of tensile yielding of isotactic polypropylene. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics, 32 (12), 2037-2047. doi: 10.1002/polb.1994.090321210
Wong K.W.-Y. and Truss R.W. (1994). Effect of flyash content and coupling agent on the mechanical properties of flyash-filled polypropylene. Composites Science and Technology, 52 (3), 361-368. doi: 10.1016/0266-3538(94)90170-8
Truss R.W. and Chadwick G.A. (1977). The fracture behaviour of ABS polymers. Journal of Materials Science, 12 (3), 503-508. doi: 10.1007/BF00540274
Truss R.W. and Chadwick G.A. (1976). The tensile deformation behaviour of a transparent ABS polymer. Journal of Materials Science, 11 (8), 1385-1392. doi: 10.1007/BF00540872
Conference Papers
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.
Zhang, Binjia, Xie, Fengwei, Shamshina, Julia L., Rogers, Robin D., McNally, Tony, Halley, Peter J., Truss, Rowan W., Zhao, Siming and Chen, Ling (2017). Facile preparation of starch-based electroconductive films with ionic liquid. 13th IUPAC International Conference on Novel Materials and Their Synthesis (NMS-XIII), Nanjing, China, 15-20 October 2017.
Xie, Fengwei , Zhang, Binjia , Chen, Ling , Truss, Rowan W., Halley, Peter J., Rogers, Robin D. and McNally, Tony (2016). Ionic liquid-assisted energy-saving preparation of starch-based electro-conductive materials. Asian Workshop on Polymer Processing (AWPP 2016), Melbourne, Australia, 6-9 November 2016.
Legras, A., Heitzmann, M. T. and Truss, R. W. (2016). Surface chemistry and surface energy of natural fibres by XPS, in-lens SEM and inverse gas chromatography. 17th European Conference on Composite Materials, Munich, Germany, 26 June 2016 - 30 June 2016. European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM.
Liu, Zhixue, Nicholson, Timothy, Halley, Peter J., David Fengwei Xie and Truss, Rowan W. (2014). Characteristics of starch-based material plasticised by glycerol and by the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate. 35th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Gold Coast, Australia, 7-10 July 2014.
Legras, A., Truss, R., Rao, S., Bhattacharyya, D., Soatthiyanon, N., Crosky, A. and Heitzmann, M. (2014). Optimisation of the twin-screw compounding process for short fibre biocomposites. Composites Australia and CRC-ACS Conference, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 7-9 April 2014. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Composites Australia.
Xie, Fengwei, Mateyawa, Sainimili, Truss, Rowan W., Halley, Peter J., Nicholson, Timothy, Rogers, Robin R. and McNally, Tony (2013). Starch-based bioplastics: using ionic liquid as a novel plasticiser for improving the processibility of starch polymers. EP’2013: The Sixth International Symposium on Engineering Plastics, Xiamen, China, 25-28 August, 2013.
Xie, Fengwei, Li, Ming, Mateyawa, Sainimili, Truss, Rowan W., Halley, Peter J., Nicholson, Timothy, Rogers, Robin D. and McNally, Tony (2013). Ionic liquid plasticised starch-based materials. 4th International Conference on Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers (BIOPOL 2013), Rome, Italy, 1-3 October 2013.
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin, Truss, Rowan W., Heitzmann, M. and Paton, R. (2012). Interface diffusion and morphology of aerospace grade epoxy co-cured with thermoplastic polymers. 28th International Congress of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS 2012), Brisbane, Australia, 23-28 September 2012. [London], U.K.: International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS).
Mateyawa, Sainimili, Halley, Peter, Truss, Rowan, Xie, Fengwei, Nicholson, Timothy, McNally, Tony and Rogers, Robin (2012). Starch polymer nanocomposite systems: use of ionic liquids and nanofillers. The 13th International Symposium on Biopolymers (ISBP 2012), Cairns, Australia, 7-10 October 2012.
Hou, Meng, Tang, Xue-Gang, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan and Yang, Ming-Bo (2010). PVDF nano-composites prepared by phase inversion technique and interface fine tune. 7th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials 2010, ACCM 2010, , , November 15, 2010-November 18, 2010. ACCM-7 Organizing Committee.
Halley, Peter, Chaleat, Celine, Truss, Rowan, Gidley, M, Shrestha, A. K., Gilbert, R. B., Liu, W.-C., Roberts, A. and McCaffrey, N. (2010). Developing water resistant starch polymers. 26th Polymer Processing Society Meeting, Banff, Canada, July 2010.
Hou, Meng, Tang, Xue-Gang, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan W. and Yang, Ming-Bo (2010). PVDF Nano-composites prepared by phase inversion technique and interface fine tune. The 7th Asian-Australian Conference on Composite Materials, Taipei, Taiwan, 15-18 November 2010.
Halley, Peter, Chaleat, Celine, Russo, M. and Truss, R. (2009). Next generation thermoplastic starch-based polymer development. 8th World Congress on Chemical Engineering, Montreal, Canada, August 2009.
Halley, Peter J., Truss, R. W., Chaleat, C. and Russo, M. (2009). Next generation starch-based polymers. 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.
Chaleat, C., Halley, P. and Truss, R. (2008). Toughening mechanisms in thermoplastic starch/polyvinyl alcohol blends. 5th International Conference on Fracture of Polymers, Composites and Adhesives, Les Diablerets, Switzerland, 7-11 September, 2008. Switzerland: European Structural Integrity Society, Technical Committee.
West, D. B., Truss, R. W., Crocker, L. and Chapman, P. G. (2008). Fatigue-limits, fatigue thresholds and other random quantities in PVC pipes. Plastics Pipes XIV, Budapest, Hungary, 22-24 September 2008. Budapest, Hungary: Plastics Pipes Conference Association.
Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Markotsis, M. G., Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Sargent, A. L., Tan, I. and Sopade, P. A. (2008). A Review of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch Polymers. Symposium on Polymer Performance and Degradation held at Pacifichem 2005 Conference, Honolulu HI, 15 - 20 December 2005. Washington, DC, USA: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2007-0978.ch024
Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Truss, R. W. and Halley, Peter J. (2008). Understanding thermoplastic starch polymer blend structure-property degradation relationships. 30th Australasian Polymer Symposium (30APS), Melbourne, Australia & Petersburg, Russia, 30 November - 4 December 2008.
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.
Halley, P. J., Khemani, K., Krummel, E., Nicholson, T., Russo, M. A. L., Strounina, E. and Truss, R. (2007). A study of the water diffusion into thermoplastic starch polymers. 29th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Hobart, Australia, 11-15 February, 2007.
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.
Chalat, C. M., Halley, P. J., Marquis, A-C. and Truss, R. W. (2007). Fracture toughness in plasticized starch/poly (vinyl alcohol) blends. BIOPOL 2007: 1st International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites,, Alicante, Spain, 3-5 October, 2007. USA: Nova.
Halley, P. J., Truss, R . W., Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Whittaker, A., Gidley, M., Sopade, P., Torley P., Markotsis, M. G., Russo, M., Tan, I., McGlashan, S., Jayasekara, R. and Khemani, K. (2007). Review of biodegradable thermoplastic starch-based polymer development. 17th Polymer Processing Society Asia/Australia Meeting, Shanghai, China, 12-14 July, 2007. not found: not found.
Chaleat, C. M., Marquis, A-C, Halley, P. J. and Truss, R. W. (2007). Fracture toughness in plasticised starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends. 1st International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites (BIOPOL-2007), Alicante, Spain, 3 - 5 October 2007.
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
Zalucki, M P, Stewart, A D, Truss, R W, Rajendran, S and Noller, B N (2006). A study of termite foraging responses with protective barrier systems containing bifenthrin. Interact 2006 air, water & earth, Burswood Entertainment Complex WA, 24-28 September 2006. Perth WA: Promaco CPonventions Pty Ltd.
Rajendran, S., Stewart, A., Noller, B. N., Zalucki, M.P. and Truss, R. W. (2006). Polymeric materials as barrier for wood against termite damage: Understanding termite micromechanics. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Australasian Society for Biomaterials 16th Annual Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 5 - 9 February, 2006. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology.
Noller, Barry, Gilbert, Dale, Sadler, Ross, Truss, Rowan, Zalucki, Myron, Connell, Des, Chiswell, Barry, Stewart, Aaron, Rajendran, Sharad and Hasthorpe, Amanda (2006). Urban Australian cities under termite attack. 2nd State of Australian Cities National Conference 2005, Queensland Conservatiorium, Griffith University, Brisbane, 30 Nov - 2 Dec 2005. Brisbane, QLD: Griffith University.
Chaleat, Celine, Michel-Amadry, Geraldine, Truss, Rowan and Halley, Peter (2006). Systematic study of the effects of equilibrium relative humidity on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic starch-based blends. International Degradable Plastics Symposium: Status of Biobased and Synthetic Polymer Technology BioEnvironmental Polymer Society (BEPS); The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI), Chicago, U.S.A., 14-17 June 2006. Washington, DC: The Society of the Plastics Industry.
Russo, Melissa A. L., Strounina, Katia, Waret, Muriel, Nicholson, Timothy, Truss, Rowan and Halley, Peter J. (2006). Water diffusion and degradation of starch-based polymers. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Australasian Society for Biomaterials 16th Annual Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-9 February, 2006. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology.
Russo, Melissa A. L., Strounina, Ekaterina, Waret, Muriel, Nicholson, Timothy, Truss, Rowan and Halley, Peter J. (2006). Water diffusion and degradation of starch-based plastics. International Degradable Plastics Symposium: Status of Biobased and Synthetic Polymer Technology, McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 14-17 June 2006. Washington, DC: The Society of the Plastics Industry.
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.
Chaleat, C. M. S., Halley, P. J., Russo, M. and Truss, R. W. (2006). Biodegradable plastics for injection-moulded applications. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Australasian Society for Biomaterials 16th annual conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-9 February, 2006. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology.
Markotsis, M., Truss, R., Chaleat, C., Russo, M., Gentil, K., Sargent, A. L. and Halley, P. (2006). Water Effects in Thermoplastic Starch Materials. BioPlastics 2006: International Symposium on Bioplastics and Natural Fiber Composites, Montreal Canada, 27-29 September 2006. Montreal, Canada:
Chaleat, C. M., Michel-Amadry, G., Truss, R. W. and Halley, P. J. (2006). Influence of Strain Rate, Temperature and Humidity on the Tensile Yield Behaviour of a Commercial Thermoplastic Starch Blend. 28th Australasian Polymer Symposium & Australasian Society for Biomaterials 16th Annual Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-9 February, 2006. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology.
Stewart, A. D., Zalucki, M. P., Noller, B. N. and Truss, R. W. (2005). Termite Foraging Interactions with Synthetic Barrier Systems. 5th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 3-4 November 2005. Brisbane, Queensland: Queensland Health.
Halley, P. J., Truss, R. W., Russo, M. A. and Lonergan, G. (2005). Tailored-lifetime biodegradable polymers. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, HI, U.S.A., 15-20 December 2005. Honolulu, HI, U.S.A.: Pacifichem.
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.
Chaleat, C. M., Truss, R. W., Halley, P. J. and Markotsis, M. G. (2004). Determination of the fracture toughness of an industrial thermoplastic starch system by the essential work of fracture method. 27th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Adelaide, Australia, Nov 28 - Dec 2, 2004. Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Chaleat, C. M., Markotsis, M. G., Frances, F., Pei, H., Truss, R. W. and Halley, P. J. (2004). Influence of equilibrium relative humidity on the mechanical behaviour of an industrial thermoplastic starch system. 27th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Adelaide, Australia, 28 November- 2 December 2004. Adelaide, Australia: Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
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.
Kennedy, K. E., Mueller, J., Bartkow, M. E., Hawker, D. and Truss, R. (2004). Novel use of thin polyethylene films on aluminium surfaces as an equilibrium sampler for PAHs in air. IPSW 2004, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, 14-18 April 2004. Prague: Institute of Chemical Technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carr, A., Kemp, A. R., Drennan, J. and Truss, R. W. (2002). The microstructure of scarus rivulatus pharyngel teeth (Pisces, Scardae). 17th Australian Conference on Electron Microscopy, Adelaide, South Australia, February 4-8, 2002.
Atrens, A. and Truss, R. W. (2001). Curriculum design to tailor an undergraduate site learning program (USLP) in materials engineering. Towards Excellence in Engineering Education, Brisbane, Qld, 26-28 Sept 2001. Brisbane: Faculty of Built Environment & engineering, Queensland University of Technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lau, W. S., Kwon, J. A. and Truss, R. W. (2001). The essential work of fracture as a method of characterising, uPVC pipe materials. 24th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Beechworth, Vic., Australia, 4-8 February 2001.
Jackson, O., Truss, R. W. and Halley, P. J. (2000). Rotomoulding research project. Rotomould Australasia Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, 6-10 August 2000.
Kwon, J. and Truss, R. W. (1999). The work of fracture in uniaxial and biaxial oriented vinyl pipes. International Workshop on Fracture Mechanics and Advanced Engineering Materials, The University of Sydney, 8-10 December, 1999. Sydney: The University of Sydney.
Conference Items
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.
Stewart, A. K., Zalucki, M. P., Truss, R. and Noller, B. (2004). Development of experimental procedure for determining susceptibility of various materials to termite attack. XXII International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15th - 21st August, 2004. Australia: Carillon Conference Management Pty Ltd.
Stewart, A. K., Zalucki, M. P., Truss, R. and Noller, B. (2004). Development of experimental procedure for determining susceptibility of various materials to termite attack. 4th Annual Queensland Health and Medical Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, 30th November -1st December, 2004. Brisbane: Queensland Health.