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Research Interests
Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry
Education/Academic qualification
Chemistry, PhD, Valorisation of Biomass-Derived Platform Molecules, The Australian National University
Award Date: 4 Apr 2024
Biology & Chemistry, Bachelor, Bachelor of Science, Honours 1st Class (Medicinal Chemistry), University of Newcastle
Award Date: 9 Sept 2017
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Direct-ink-writing of multi-functional dynamic polymer-carbon nanotube hydrogel composites
Shen, P., Rajbhandari, G., Pollard, B. L., Buchanan, J. S., Kumar, A. & Connal, L. A., 6 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Materials Chemistry C. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dual-Crosslinked Hydrogels With Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Boton, L., Pollard, B. L. & Connal, L. A., 13 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Polymer Science. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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WHO said what? Non-robust standards in citing WHO and EPA drinking water guidelines
Pollard, B. L., Thanusing, M. K. & Connal, L. A., 1 Feb 2026, In: Molecular Systems Design and Engineering. 11, 2, 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Arginine-functionalised hydrogels as a novel atmospheric water-harvesting material
Thanusing, M. K., Pollard, B. L. & Connal, L. A., 1 Mar 2025, In: RSC Applied Polymers. 3, 2, p. 480-487 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Development of a Layered Hydrogel Inspired by the Layers of Natural Skin
Boton, L., Pollard, B. L., Kumar, A. & Connal, L. A., 20 May 2025, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 142, 33, 8 p., e57329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Projects
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Sustainable and compostable plastic alternatives
Pollard, B. (PI), Connal, L. (CoI) & Kumar, A. (CoI)
21/07/25 → 20/07/26
Project: Research