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D-Index
59
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13141
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7346
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228

Peter J. Halley publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Peter J. Halley sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 307 publications — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Peter J. Halley D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Peter J. Halley sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 59 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

Peter J. Halley is affiliated with the University of Queensland in Australia. Their research primarily focuses on materials science and engineering, with significant contributions to the fields of biomaterials, polymers and plastics, biomedical engineering, pollution, and automotive engineering.

The scientist has published extensively on topics related to biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, nanocomposite films for food packaging, microplastics and plastic pollution, natural fiber reinforced composites, advanced cellulose research studies, additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, and recycling and waste management techniques.

Among recent publications are the following:

  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Bioplastics Production from Starch and Lignocellulosic Components, 2021, Polymers
  • Degradation and lifetime prediction of plastics in subsea and offshore infrastructures, 2023, The Science of The Total Environment
  • A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation, 2023, Functional Composite Materials
  • Halophyte biorefinery for polyhydroxyalkanoates production from Ulva sp. Hydrolysate with Haloferax mediterranei in pneumatically agitated bioreactors and ultrasound harvesting, 2021, Bioresource Technology
  • A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymers, 2024, Progress in Polymer Science

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Peter J. Halley include Luigi-Jules Vandi, Russell J. Varley, Pejman Heidarian, Tony McNally, and Ton Peijs.

The scientist's work has been published in journals such as Polymers, The Science of The Total Environment, Functional Composite Materials, Progress in Polymer Science, and the Journal of Applied Polymer Science.

Best Publications

  • Polyethylene multiwalled carbon nanotube composites

    Tony McNally;Petra Pötschke;Peter Halley;Michael Murphy

  • The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates

    Bronwyn Laycock;Peter Halley;Steven Pratt;Alan Werker

  • Lifetime prediction of biodegradable polymers

    Bronwyn Laycock;Melissa Nikolić;John M. Colwell;Emilie Gauthier

  • Starch-based nano-biocomposites

    Fengwei Xie;Eric Pollet;Peter J. Halley;Luc Avérous

  • Chemorheology of thermosets—an overview

    Peter J. Halley;Michael E. Mackay

  • A method for estimating the nature and relative proportions of amorphous, single, and double-helical components in starch granules by 13C CP/MAS NMR

    Ihwa Tan;Bernadine M. Flanagan;Peter J. Halley;Andrew K. Whittaker

  • Emerging biodegradable materials: starch- and protein-based bio-nanocomposites

    Ruixiang Zhao;Peter Torley;Peter J. Halley

  • Morphology and properties of thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites incorporating hydrophilic layered silicates

    Bradley Finnigan;Darren Martin;Peter Halley;Rowan Truss

  • Rheology to understand and optimize processibility, structures and properties of starch polymeric materials

    Fengwei Xie;Peter J. Halley;Luc Avérous

  • Mechanism of Degradation of Starch, a Highly Branched Polymer, during Extrusion

    Wei-Chen Liu;Peter J. Halley;Robert G. Gilbert

  • Preparation and characterisation of biodegradable starch-based nanocomposite materials

    Stewart A McGlashan;Peter J Halley

  • Biocomposites based on plasticized starch

    Luc Avérous;Peter J. Halley

  • Confectionery gels: a review on formulation, rheological and structural aspects.

    Polly Burey;Bhesh Bhandari;Rulande Rutgers;Peter Halley

  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Bioplastics Production from Starch and Lignocellulosic Components.

    Mateus Manabu Abe;Júlia Ribeiro Martins;Paula Bertolino Sanvezzo;João Vitor Macedo

  • Composites of Wood and Biodegradable Thermoplastics: A Review

    Clement Matthew Chan;Luigi-Jules Vandi;Steven Pratt;Peter Halley

  • Understanding vitrification during cure of epoxy resins using dynamic scanning calorimetry and rheological techniques

    J Lange;N Altmann;C.T Kelly;P.J Halley

  • The anaerobic degradability of thermoplastic starch: polyvinyl alcohol blends: potential biodegradable food packaging materials.

    Melissa A.L. Russo;Cathryn O’Sullivan;Beth Rounsefell;Peter J. Halley

  • Developing Biodegradable Mulch Films from Starch-Based Polymers

    Pete Halley;Rulande Rutgers;Steve Coombs;Janine Kettels

  • Developing lignin-based resin coatings and composites

    Yoosup Park;William O.S. Doherty;Peter J. Halley

  • Shear degradation of molecular, crystalline, and granular structures of starch during extrusion

    Ming Li;Ming Li;Jovin Hasjim;Fengwei Xie;Peter J. Halley

Frequent Co-Authors

Darren J. Martin
Darren J. Martin University of Queensland
Fengwei Xie
Fengwei Xie University of Bath
Tony McNally
Tony McNally University of Warwick
Robin D. Rogers
Robin D. Rogers University of Alabama
Robert G. Gilbert
Robert G. Gilbert University of Queensland
Bhesh Bhandari
Bhesh Bhandari University of Queensland
Luc Avérous
Luc Avérous University of Strasbourg
Michael J. Gidley
Michael J. Gidley University of Queensland
Paul Lant
Paul Lant University of Queensland
Andrew K. Whittaker
Andrew K. Whittaker University of Queensland

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