By Professor Paul Richard Munroe

Journal articles

Peng S; Xu J; Jiang S; Xie ZH; Munroe P, 2022, 'Unlocking the cavitation erosion-corrosion resistance of a TiCN nanocrystalline coating with an equiaxed grain structure', Corrosion Science, 195, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2021.109978

Akhter R; Bendavid A; Munroe P, 2022, 'Effect of Ni content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiNiN coatings', Applied Surface Science, 573, pp. 151536, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.151536

Chen G; Taherymoosavi S; Cheong S; Yin Y; Akter R; Marjo CE; Rich AM; Mitchell DRG; Fan X; Chew J; Pan G; Li L; Bian R; Horvat J; Mohammed M; Munroe P; Joseph S, 2021, 'Advanced characterization of biomineralization at plaque layer and inside rice roots amended with iron- and silica-enhanced biochar', Scientific Reports, 11, pp. 159, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80377-z

Kumar A; Joseph S; Graber ER; Taherymoosavi S; Mitchell DRG; Munroe P; Tsechansky L; Lerdahl O; Aker W; Sæbø M, 2021, 'Correction to: Fertilizing behavior of extract of organomineral-activated biochar: low-dose foliar application for promoting lettuce growth (Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, (2021), 8, 1, (21), 10.1186/s40538-021-00222-x)', Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40538-021-00234-7

Sui F; Kang Y; Wu H; Li H; Wang J; Joseph S; Munroe P; Li L; Pan G, 2021, 'Effects of iron-modified biochar with S-rich and Si-rich feedstocks on Cd immobilization in the soil-rice system', Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 225, pp. 112764, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112764

Kumar A; Joseph S; Graber ER; Taherysoosavi S; Mitchell DRG; Munroe P; Tsechansky L; Lerdahl O; Aker W; Sæbø M, 2021, 'Fertilizing behavior of extract of organomineral-activated biochar: low-dose foliar application for promoting lettuce growth', Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40538-021-00222-x

Peng S; Xu J; Jiang S; Xie ZH; Munroe P, 2021, 'Unraveling the electronic structure, mechanical and physical properties of Ag alloyed α - Ta 5Si 3 via first-principles calculations', European Physical Journal B, 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epjb/s10051-021-00241-5

Akhter R; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2021, 'Influence of substrate bias on the scratch, wear and indentation response of TiSiN nanocomposite coatings', Surface and Coatings Technology, 425, pp. 127687, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127687

Akhter R; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2021, 'TiN versus TiSiN coatings in indentation, scratch and wear setting', Applied Surface Science, 563, pp. 150356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.150356

Chen Y; Xu J; Jiang S; Xie ZH; Munroe P; Kuai S, 2021, 'Corrosion-resistant, electrically conductive TiCN coatings for direct methanol fuel cell', Surface and Coatings Technology, 422, pp. 127562, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127562

Chen Y; An X; Zhou Z; Ma J; Munroe P; Zhang S; Xie Z, 2021, 'Remarkable toughness of a nanostructured medium-entropy nitride compound', Nanoscale, 13, pp. 15074 - 15084, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d1nr03289e

Xu J; Peng S; Li Z; Jiang S; Xie ZH; Munroe P; Lu H, 2021, 'Remarkable cavitation erosion–corrosion resistance of CoCrFeNiTiMo high-entropy alloy coatings', Corrosion Science, 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2021.109663

Chen Y; An X; Zhang S; Fang F; Huo W; Munroe P; Xie Z, 2021, 'Mechanical size effect of eutectic high entropy alloy: Effect of lamellar orientation', Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 82, pp. 10 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2020.11.067

Chen Y; Chen D; An X; Zhang Y; Zhou Z; Lu S; Munroe P; Zhang S; Liao X; Zhu T; Xie Z, 2021, 'Unraveling dual phase transformations in a CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy', Acta Materialia, 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2021.117112

Zhao S; Yan K; Liang J; Yuan Q; Zhang J; Sun B; Munroe P; Wang G, 2021, 'Phosphorus and Oxygen Dual-Doped Porous Carbon Spheres with Enhanced Reaction Kinetics as Anode Materials for High-Performance Potassium-Ion Hybrid Capacitors', Advanced Functional Materials, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202102060

Peng S; Xu J; Li Z; Jiang S; Xie ZH; Munroe P, 2021, 'Electrochemical noise analysis of cavitation erosion corrosion resistance of NbC nanocrystalline coating in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution', Surface and Coatings Technology, 415, pp. 127133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127133

Anupam A; Ang ASM; Guruvidyathri K; Abbas M; Sivaprahasam D; Munroe P; Berndt CC; Murty BS; Kottada RS, 2021, 'Evaluating the influence of microstructural attributes: Fraction, composition, size and spatial distribution of phases on the oxidation behaviour of high-entropy alloys', Corrosion Science, 184, pp. 109381, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2021.109381

Sui F; Jiao M; Kang Y; Joseph S; Li L; Bian R; Munroe P; Mitchell DRG; Pan G, 2021, 'Investigating the cadmium adsorption capacities of crop straw biochars produced using various feedstocks and pyrolysis temperatures', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, pp. 21516 - 21527, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11979-3

Abbas M; Smith GM; Munroe PR, 2021, 'Microstructural study of HVOF sprayed Ni particles on a grit-blasted stainless-steel substrate', Surface and Coatings Technology, 409, pp. 126832, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.126832

Akhter R; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2021, 'Enhancing the adhesion strength and wear resistance of nanostructured NiCrN coatings', Applied Surface Science, 541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.148533

Xu J; Peng S; Li Z; Jiang S; Xie ZH; Munroe P, 2021, 'The influence of semiconducting properties of passive films on the cavitation erosion resistance of a NbN nanoceramic coating', Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2020.105406

Kabir MS; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2021, 'Designing multilayer diamond like carbon coatings for improved mechanical properties', Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 65, pp. 108 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2020.04.077

Akhter R; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2021, 'Harmonizing mechanical responses of nanostructured CrN coatings via Ni additions', Applied Surface Science, 538, pp. 147987, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147987

Zhu ZH; Nie KB; Munroe P; Deng KK; Guo YC; Han JG, 2021, 'Synergistic effects of hybrid (SiC+TiC) nanoparticles and dynamic precipitates in the design of a high-strength magnesium matrix nanocomposite', Materials Chemistry and Physics, 259, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.124048

Xu J; Pan Z; Peng S; Zhao Y; Jiang S; Chen YJ; Xie ZH; Munroe P, 2021, 'Remarkable bactericidal traits of a metal-ceramic composite coating elated by hierarchically structured surface', iScience, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2020.101942

Mousavi SE; Sonboli A; Meratian M; Amirnejad M; Azghandi SHM; Munroe P, 2021, 'Achieving an exceptional ductility at room temperature in a low SFE copper alloy fabricated by severe plastic deformation', Materials Science and Engineering: A, 802, pp. 140654, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2020.140654

Singh S; Meghwal A; Munroe P; Berndt CC; Ang ASM, 2021, 'Development of high entropy alloys in Australia: a review', Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 19, pp. 692 - 698, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14484846.2021.2005230

Chen Y; An X; Zhou Z; Munroe P; Zhang S; Liao X; Xie Z, 2021, 'Size-dependent deformation behavior of dual-phase, nanostructured CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy', Science China Materials, 64, pp. 209 - 222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40843-020-1377-2

Abbas M; Smith GM; Munroe PR, 2020, 'Microstructural investigation of bonding and melting-induced rebound of HVOF sprayed Ni particles on an aluminum substrate', Surface and Coatings Technology, 402, pp. 126353, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126353

Yao X; Vepsäläinen M; Isa F; Martin P; Munroe P; Bendavid A, 2020, 'Advanced ruo2 thin films for ph sensing application', Sensors (Switzerland), 20, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s20226432

Nie K; Zhu Z; Munroe P; Deng K; Han J, 2020, 'Effect of extrusion speed on mixed grain microstructure and tensile properties of a Mg-2.9Zn-1.1Ca-0.5Mn nanocomposite reinforced by a low mass fraction of TiCp', Materials Science and Engineering: A, 796, pp. 140223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2020.140223

NIE KB; ZHU ZH; MUNROE P; DENG KK; GUO YC, 2020, 'Microstructure and mechanical properties of TiC nanoparticle-reinforced Mg−Zn−Ca matrix nanocomposites processed by combining multidirectional forging and extrusion', Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (English Edition), 30, pp. 2394 - 2412, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1003-6326(20)65387-0

Abbas M; Smith GM; Munroe PR, 2020, 'Microstructural evolution and bonding of HVOF sprayed Ni particles on both mild and stainless-steel substrates', Surface and Coatings Technology, 394, pp. 125909, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.125909

Zhang Y; Matthews S; Munroe P; Hyland M, 2020, 'Effect of particle pre-oxidation on Ni and Ni20Cr splat formation during plasma spraying', Surface and Coatings Technology, 393, pp. 125849, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.125849

Gao T; Bian R; Joseph S; Taherymoosavi S; Mitchell DRG; Munroe P; Xu J; Shi J, 2020, 'Wheat straw vinegar: A more cost-effective solution than chemical fungicides for sustainable wheat plant protection', Science of the Total Environment, 725, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138359

Joseph S; Pow D; Dawson K; Rust J; Munroe P; Taherymoosavi S; Mitchell DRG; Robb S; Solaiman ZM, 2020, 'Biochar increases soil organic carbon, avocado yields and economic return over 4 years of cultivation', Science of the Total Environment, 724, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138153

Nie KB; Zhu ZH; Munroe P; Deng KK; Han JG, 2020, 'Microstructure, Tensile Properties and Work Hardening Behavior of an Extruded Mg–Zn–Ca–Mn Magnesium Alloy', Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 33, pp. 922 - 936, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40195-020-01061-9

Daram P; Munroe PR; Banjongprasert C, 2020, 'Microstructural evolution and nanoindentation of NiCrMoAl alloy coating deposited by arc spraying', Surface and Coatings Technology, 391, pp. 125565, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.125565

Abbas M; Smith GM; Munroe PR, 2020, 'Microstructural Characterization of HVOF-Sprayed Ni on Polished and Oxidized Stainless Steel Substrates', Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 29, pp. 1093 - 1110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11666-020-01031-8

Chew J; Zhu L; Nielsen S; Graber E; Mitchell DRG; Horvat J; Mohammed M; Liu M; van Zwieten L; Donne S; Munroe P; Taherymoosavi S; Pace B; Rawal A; Hook J; Marjo C; Thomas DS; Pan G; Li L; Bian R; McBeath A; Bird M; Thomas T; Husson O; Solaiman Z; Joseph S; Fan X, 2020, 'Biochar-based fertilizer: Supercharging root membrane potential and biomass yield of rice', Science of the Total Environment, 713, pp. 136431, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.136431

Nie KB; Guo YC; Munroe P; Deng KK; Kang XK, 2020, 'Microstructure and tensile properties of magnesium matrix nanocomposite reinforced by high mass fraction of nano-sized particles including TiC and MgZn2', Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 819, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.153348

Sha C; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2020, 'FeMnNiCoCr-based high entropy alloy coatings: Effect of nitrogen additions on microstructural development, mechanical properties and tribological performance', Applied Surface Science, 507, pp. 145101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.145101

Sui F; Wang J; Zuo J; Joseph S; Munroe P; Drosos M; Li L; Pan G, 2020, 'Effect of amendment of biochar supplemented with Si on Cd mobility and rice uptake over three rice growing seasons in an acidic Cd-tainted paddy from central South China', Science of the Total Environment, 709, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.136101

Sha C; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2020, 'Extremely hard, α-Mn type high entropy alloy coatings', Scripta Materialia, 178, pp. 477 - 482, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2019.12.029

Sha C; Zhou Z; Xie Z; Munroe P, 2020, 'High entropy alloy FeMnNiCoCr coatings: Enhanced hardness and damage-tolerance through a dual-phase structure and nanotwins', Surface and Coatings Technology, 385, pp. 125435, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.125435

Nie K; Zhu Z; Munroe P; Deng K; Han J, 2020, 'The effect of Zn/Ca ratio on the microstructure, texture and mechanical properties of dilute Mg–Zn–Ca–Mn alloys that exhibit superior strength', Journal of Materials Science, 55, pp. 3588 - 3604, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-019-04174-4

Peng S; Xu J; Li Z; Jiang S; Munroe P; Xie ZH; Lu H, 2020, 'A reactive-sputter-deposited TiSiN nanocomposite coating for the protection of metallic bipolar plates in proton exchange membrane fuel cells', Ceramics International, 46, pp. 2743 - 2757, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.09.263

Xu J; Peng S; Guo B; Zhao Y; Fu T; Jiang S; Munroe P; Xie ZH; Lu H, 2020, 'Influence of Ag alloying on the antibacterial properties, bio-corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of α-Nb5Si3 nanocrystalline coating', Applied Surface Science, 503, pp. 144082, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.144082

Karami A; Xie Z; Zhang J; Kabir MS; Munroe P; Kidd S; Zhang H, 2020, 'Insights into the antimicrobial mechanism of Ag and I incorporated ZnO nanoparticle derivatives under visible light', Materials Science and Engineering C, 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.110220

Shi W; Ju Y; Bian R; Li L; Joseph S; Mitchell DRG; Munroe P; Taherymoosavi S; Pan G, 2020, 'Biochar bound urea boosts plant growth and reduces nitrogen leaching', Science of the Total Environment, 701, pp. 134424, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134424

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