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Adriaan S. Luyt

Adriaan S. Luyt

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Materials Science
Qatar
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
60
Citations
12003
World Ranking
7112
National Ranking
2

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Qatar Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Qatar Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Qatar Leader Award

Overview

Adriaan S. Luyt is affiliated with Qatar University in Qatar, focusing research primarily within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their work encompasses a significant number of publications related to polymers and plastics, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering, as well as environmental concerns such as pollution.

Their research broadly covers various topics, including:

  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Polymer nanocomposites and properties
  • Microplastics and plastic pollution
  • Surface modification and superhydrophobicity
  • Advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials
  • Polymer crystallization and properties
  • Natural fiber reinforced composites

Luyt's recent papers illustrate a focus on the degradation and weathering of polymer materials, often involving nanocomposites and polyethylene. Notable publications include:

  • Artificial weathering and accelerated heat ageing studies on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) produced via autoclave and tubular process technologies, 2020, eXPRESS Polymer Letters
  • Accelerated Weathering Effects on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and PHBV/TiO2 Nanocomposites, 2020, Polymers
  • Effects of Rutile-TiO2 Nanoparticles on Accelerated Weathering Degradation of Poly(Lactic Acid), 2020, Polymers
  • Effect of plasma treatment on accelerated PLA degradation, 2021, eXPRESS Polymer Letters
  • Free-Standing Porous and Nonporous Polyethylene Thin Films Using Spin Coating: An Alternate to the Extrusion-Stretching Process, 2023, ACS Applied Polymer Materials

The venues where Luyt frequently publishes include:

  • eXPRESS Polymer Letters
  • Polymers
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • Energy Reports
  • Journal of Polymer Research

Throughout their career, Luyt has collaborated with various researchers, with frequent coauthors including:

  • Anton Popelka
  • Gordon McKay
  • A Paula M Antunes
  • Junaid Saleem
  • Zubair Khalid Baig Moghal

Their publications and coauthorships suggest a focus on both experimental and applied aspects of polymers, nanocomposites, and environmental impacts of plastics. The combination of materials synthesis, degradation studies, and polymer processing reflects a comprehensive approach to understanding and improving polymer performance and sustainability.

Best Publications

  • Fabrication and Characterization of Silver−Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposites

    Z. H. Mbhele;M. G. Salemane;C. G. C. E. Van Sittert;J. M. Nedeljkovic

  • Thermal, mechanical and electrical properties of copper powder filled low-density and linear low-density polyethylene composites

    A.S. Luyt;J.A. Molefi;H. Krump

  • Comparison of injection moulded, natural fibre-reinforced composites with PP and PLA as matrices:

    J. P. Mofokeng;A. S. Luyt;T. Tábi;J. Kovács

  • Crystalline structure of annealed polylactic acid and its relation to processing

    T. Tábi;I. E. Sajó;F. Szabó;A. S. Luyt

  • Review on flammability of biofibres and biocomposites.

    Mfiso E. Mngomezulu;Mfiso E. Mngomezulu;Maya J. John;Maya J. John;Valencia Jacobs;Valencia Jacobs;Adriaan S. Luyt

  • Kinetics of Alkoxysilanes and Organoalkoxysilanes Polymerization: A Review

    Ahmed A Issa;Adriaan S Luyt

  • Single polymer composites: a review

    K. P. Matabola;A. R. De Vries;F. S. Moolman;A. S. Luyt

  • Phase change materials based on low-density polyethylene/paraffin wax blends

    I. Krupa;I. Krupa;G. Miková;A.S. Luyt

  • Morphology, mechanical and thermal properties of composites of polypropylene and nanostructured wollastonite filler

    A.S. Luyt;M.D. Dramićanin;Ž. Antić;V. Djoković

  • Morphology and thermal degradation studies of melt-mixed poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) biodegradable polymer blend nanocomposites with TiO2 as filler

    J.P. Mofokeng;A.S. Luyt

  • Review of recent research on biomedical applications of electrospun polymer nanofibers for improved wound healing.

    Alaa J Hassiba;Mohamed E El Zowalaty;Gheyath K Nasrallah;Gheyath K Nasrallah;Thomas J Webster;Thomas J Webster

  • Fabrication and antibacterial properties of ZnO–alginate nanocomposites

    L.V. Trandafilović;D.K. Božanić;S. Dimitrijević-Branković;A.S. Luyt

  • Thermal and mechanical properties of polypropylene–wood powder composites

    M. G. Salemane;A. S. Luyt

  • Electrospun alginate nanofibres impregnated with silver nanoparticles: Preparation, morphology and antibacterial properties.

    Teboho M Mokhena;AS Luyt

  • The effect of synthetic antioxidants on the oxidative stability of biodiesel

    Walter Wilhelm Focke;Isbe Van der Westhuizen;A.B. Lofte Grobler;Khomotso T. Nshoane

  • Polypropylene as a potential matrix for the creation of shape stabilized phase change materials

    I. Krupa;I. Krupa;G. Miková;A.S. Luyt

  • Comparison of LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE as matrices for phase change materials based on a soft Fischer–Tropsch paraffin wax

    J.A. Molefi;A.S. Luyt;I. Krupa

  • Comparative study of the morphology and properties of PP/LLDPE/wood powder and MAPP/LLDPE/wood powder polymer blend composites

    D. G. Dikobe;A. S. Luyt

  • ‘Green’ synthesis and optical properties of silver–chitosan complexes and nanocomposites

    Dušan K. Božanić;Lidija V. Trandafilović;Adriaan S. Luyt;Vladimir Djoković

  • Mechanical properties of uncrosslinked and crosslinked linear low-density polyethylene/wax blends

    I. Krupa;A. S. Luyt

Frequent Co-Authors

Igor Krupa
Igor Krupa Qatar University
Suprakas Sinha Ray
Suprakas Sinha Ray Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Massimo Messori
Massimo Messori University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Sabu Thomas
Sabu Thomas Mahatma Gandhi University
Alejandro J. Müller
Alejandro J. Müller University of the Basque Country
Neerish Revaprasadu
Neerish Revaprasadu University of Zululand
Federica Bondioli
Federica Bondioli Polytechnic University of Turin
Miroslav D. Dramićanin
Miroslav D. Dramićanin University of Belgrade
Yves Grohens
Yves Grohens Laboratoire des systèmes mécaniques IRDL

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