Dr Chris Liauw

Academic collaborations

Surface chemistry of inorganic and organic fillers for polymer systems.Interactions between filler surfaces and interphase modifiers and other polymer additives.Interphase structure development during reactive processing of filled polymers. Structure property relationships of highly filled polymer matrix composites.Degradation and stablisation of filled polymers.

Publications

• Featured Works

  M. Kinninmonth, CM. Liauw, J. Verran, RL. Taylor, V. Edwards-Jones, et al. D. Shaw. (2014). Nano-layered inorganic-organic hybrid materials for the controlled delivery of antimicrobials. Macromolecular Symposia. 338(1), pp.36-44.

• Journal articles

  NS. Allen, M. Edge, CM. Liauw, E. Hoang (2018). Role of phenol and phosphite antioxidant combinations in the thermal stabilisation of metallocene LLDPE (mLLDPE): Optimisation and performance and influence of metal stearates on multiple extrusions. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 152, pp.208-217.

  NS. Allen, H. Hamzah, M. Edge, CM. Liauw, F. Catalina, et al. R. Edge, S. Navaratnam. (2018). Photochemistry and photopolymerisation of substituted 2-methylanthraquinones and novel 2-acryloxymethylanthraquinone in radiation curing. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 356, pp.530-544.

  H. Potgieter, C. Liauw, D. Velado (2014). Properties and performance of a simulated consumer polymer waste-coal combustion byproduct composite material. Polymer Engineering & Science. 54(6), pp.1239-1247.

  M. Kinninmonth, CM. Liauw, J. Verran, RL. Taylor, V. Edwards-Jones, et al. D. Shaw. (2014). Nano-layered inorganic-organic hybrid materials for the controlled delivery of antimicrobials. Macromolecular Symposia. 338(1), pp.36-44.

  CM. Liauw, I. Iraola‐Arregui, JH. Potgieter (2014). Effect of coupling agents on the degradation of polypropylene/fly ash composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 131(6),

  H. Potgieter, C. Liauw, D. Velado (2014). Properties and performance of a simulated consumer polymer waste - Coal combustion byproduct composite material. Polymer Engineering and Science. 54(6), pp.1239-1247.

  J. Donate-Robles, CM. Liauw, JM. Martín-Martínez (2014). Flow micro-calorimetry and diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy studies in filled polyurethane adhesives by using dimethyl adipate as a model compound. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 48, pp.43-50.

  D. Velado, H. Potgieter, CM. Liauw (2013). Investigation into the adsorption of a commercial coupling agent for polymers onto pretreated fly ash filler particles. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 130(6), pp.3985-3992.

  D. Velado, H. Potgieter, CM. Liauw (2013). Investigation into the adsorption of a commercial coupling agent for polymers onto pretreated fly ash filler particles. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 130(6), pp.3985-3992.

  MA. Kinninmonth, CM. Liauw, J. Verran, R. Taylor, V. Edwards-Jones, et al. D. Shaw, M. Webb. (2013). Investigation into the suitability of layered silicates as adsorption media for essential oils using FTIR and GC-MS. Applied Clay Science. 83-84, pp.415-425.

  MA. Kinninmonth, CM. Liauw, J. Verran, R. Taylor, V. Edwards-Jones, et al. D. Shaw, M. Webb. (2013). Investigation into the suitability of layered silicates as adsorption media for essential oils using FTIR and GC-MS. Applied Clay Science.

  CF. Struller, PJ. Kelly, NJ. Copeland, CM. Liauw (2012). Aluminum oxide barrier layers on polymer web. Web Coating and Handling Conference 2012. 1, pp.661-683.

  CF. Struller, PJ. Kelly, NJ. Copeland, CM. Liauw (2012). Characterization studies of aluminum oxide barrier coatings on polymeric substrates. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films. 30(4),

  K. Del Teso Sánchez, NS. Allen, CM. Liauw, M. Edge, B. Johnson, et al. F. Catalina, T. Corrales. (2012). Effects of polymerization catalyst technology on the melt processing stability of polyethylenes. part 2. single stabilizer performance. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology. 18(1), pp.26-39.

  I. Iraola-Arregui, H. Potgieter, CM. Liauw (2011). Evaluation of coupling agents in poly(propylene)/fly ash composites: Effect on processing and mechanical properties. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 296(9), pp.810-819.

  V. Khunová, I. Kelnar, CM. Liauw, P. Lukáč (2011). The effect of interfacial modification on the properties of reactively processed polypropylene/clay nanocomposites. Composite Interfaces. 18(4), pp.357-370.

  CM. Liauw, RL. Taylor, C. Maryan, R. Kato, AN. Wilkinson, et al. O. Cheerarot. (2011). Organo-montmorillonite as a controlled release reservoir for triclosan in silicone elastomer: A flow micro-calorimetry and leaching study. Macromolecular Symposia. 301(1), pp.96-103.

  KDT. Sánchez, NS. Allen, CM. Liauw, B. Johnson (2011). Effects of type of polymerization catalyst system on the degradation of polyethylenes in the melt state. Part 1: Unstabilized polyethylenes (including metallocene types). Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology. 17(1), pp.28-39.

  KA. Whitehead, T. Deisenroth, A. Preuss, CM. Liauw, J. Verran (2011). The effect of surface properties on the strength of attachment of fungal spores using AFM perpendicular force measurements. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 82(2), pp.483-489.

  M. Edge, CM. Liauw, NS. Allen, R. Herrero (2010). Surface pinking in titanium dioxide/lead stabiliser filled PVC profiles. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 95(10), pp.2022-2040.

  AN. Wilkinson, NH. Fithriyah, JL. Stanford, D. Suckley, R. Kato, et al. NS. Allen, CM. Liauw. (2010). Structure development and interfacial interactions in flexible polyurethane foam-layered silicate nanocomposites. Composite Interfaces. 17(5-7), pp.423-436.

  NS. Allen, CM. Liauw, A. Reyes, M. Edge, B. Johnson, et al. K. Keck-Antoine. (2009). Color inhibition of phenolic antioxidants in ziegler-natta polyethylene. II. In-situ solution studies. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology. 15(4), pp.234-243.

  V. Khunová, CM. Liauw, I. Kelnar, M. Snauko (2009). Elimination of separation processes for post-consumer polyolefin waste: Reactive blending using 1, 3-phenylene dimaleimide in presence of filler. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 294(8), pp.502-509.

  NS. Allen, CM. Liauw, A. Reyes, M. Edge, B. Johnson, et al. K. Keck-Antoine. (2009). Color inhibition of phenolic antioxidants in Ziegler-Natta polyethylene. I. In-situ polymer studies. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology. 15(1), pp.12-19.

  R. Kato, CM. Liauw, NS. Allen, A. Irure, AN. Wilkinson, et al. JL. Stanford, NH. Fithriyah. (2008). Interfacial interactions in polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites. Langmuir. 24(5), pp.1943-1951.

  R. Bagheri, CM. Liauw, NS. Allen (2008). Factors effecting the performance of montmorillonite/magnesium hydroxide/ poly(propylene) ternary composites, 1 flame retardation and thermal stability. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 293(2), pp.114-122.

• Conferences

  H. Bhabha, C. Liauw, H. Taylor, J. Condliffe, N. Henwood (2014). Critical factors affecting the use of finite element analysis for rotomolded parts. In: Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings. pp.2400-2405.

  N. Henwood, C. Liauw, H. Bhabha (2013). Uses and limitations of the "rule of mixtures" in Polyethylene blends for rotational molding. In: Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings. pp.1516-1522.

  AN. Wilkinson, JL. Stanford, N. Fithriyah, CM. Liauw, R. Kato (2009). Interfacial interactions in PU foam nanocomposites. In: ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials.

  J. Schofield, P. Sunderland, D. Thetford, C. Liauw, C. Bainbridge, et al. A. Kelly. (2009). Modifying and upgrading the performance of mixed polyolefin wastes using coupled fillers. In: Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Additives and Colors.