Research articles and publications

This section provides a comprehensive list of the research articles and publications from the SMaRT Centre in relation to its many programs and projects. Visit specific web pages for individual programs to see research outcomes for those programs.

Journal articles

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    Payel S; Hasan MA; Pahlevani F; Prasher D; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'From closet to contaminant to control: Unveiling microplastic sources in household textiles and potential for environmental application', Journal of Water Process Engineering, 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106400
    2024

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    Salehi H; Khayyam Nekouei R; Maroufi S; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Sustainable recovery of rare earth elements from Ni-MH batteries: Flux-free thermal isolation and Subsequent hydrometallurgical refinement', Materials Today Sustainability, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100849
    2024

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    Sarkar M; Hossain R; Peng J; Sharma N; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Electrochemical Compatibility of Microzonal Carbon in Ion Uptake and Molecular Insights into Interphase Evolution for Next-Generation Li-Ion Batteries', Advanced Energy Materials, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202401977
    2024

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    Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Sustainable recovery and resynthesis of electroactive materials from spent Li-ion batteries to ensure material sustainability', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107292
    2024

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    Sarmadi N; Pahlevani F; Udayakumar S; Biswal S; Pervez MF; Ulrich C; Chakraborty A; Bhattacharyya SK; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Correlative Analysis of Microstructural and Magnetic Characteristics of Dual-Phase High-Carbon Steel', Advanced Engineering Materials, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adem.202300826
    2024

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    Siddika A; Kim T; Sahajwalla V; Hajimohammadi A, 2024, 'Early age structural build-up and pore stability in raw foam at ambient conditions: Implications for the final properties of glass-ceramic foam', Construction and Building Materials, 428, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136369
    2024

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    Ubiç S; Nekouei RK; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'A Two-Step Leaching Process Using Thiourea for the Recovery of Precious Metals from Waste Printed Circuit Boards', Waste, 2, pp. 312 - 336, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/waste2030018
    2024

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    Wesley C; Pahlevani F; Lemonnier A; Biswal S; Udayakumar S; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Never waste a crisis: Is leveraging the ‘cost of living crisis’ an opportunity for reducing overconsumption of clothing or just wishful thinking?', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107395
    2024

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    Anik Hasan M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Critical metals (Lithium and Zinc) recovery from battery waste, ores, brine, and steel dust: A review', Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 178, pp. 976 - 994, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2023.08.069
    2023

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    Hemati S; Biswal S; Pahlevani F; Udayakumar S; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Degradation Kinetics of Automotive Shredder Residue and Waste Automotive Glass for SiC Synthesis: An Energy-Efficient Approach', Crystals, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cryst13081183
    2023

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    Hemati S; Udayakumar S; Wesley C; Biswal S; Nur-A-Tomal MS; Sarmadi N; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Thermal Transformation of Secondary Resources of Carbon-Rich Wastes into Valuable Industrial Applications', Journal of Composites Science, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcs7010008
    2023

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    Hossain R; Sarkar M; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Technological options and design evolution for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries: Impact, challenges, and opportunities', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Energy and Environment, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wene.481
    2023

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    Nur-A-Tomal MS; Pahlevani F; Bhattacharyya S; Joe B; Wesley C; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Sustainable Transformation of Waste Soft Plastics into High-Quality Flexible Sheets', Sustainability Switzerland, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su152316462
    2023

Patents

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    Sahajwalla V; Rajarao R; Farzana R, 2024, Synthesis of manganese oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles simultaneously from spent zinc-carbon batteries using a thermal nanosizing process, Patent No. Australia - 2019302568;
    2024

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    Heriyanto ; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2023, Composite products and the manufacture thereof, Patent No. Australia - 2020251051; India - 499269;
    2023

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    Sahajwalla V; Gaikwad V; Ghose A, 2023, Manufacture of filament material, Patent No. Australia - 2022100190; India - 422167; United States - 11667057
    2023

Book Chapters

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    Sarmadi N; Pahlevani F; Udayakumar S; Biswal S; Ulrich C; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Effect of Si on Microstructural and Magnetic Behaviour of Heat-Treated High Carbon Steel', in , pp. 3 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50304-7_1
    2024

Preprints