Journal Articles
Huang, C and
Thomas, N (2018)
Fabricating porous poly(lactic acid) fibres via electrospinning,
European Polymer Journal, 99, pp.464-476, ISSN: 0014-3057. DOI:
10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.12.025.
Deng, Y, Yu, C, Wongwiwattana, P,
Thomas, N (2018)
Optimising ductility of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) blends through co-continuous phase morphology,
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, pp.1-15, ISSN: 1566-2543. DOI:
10.1007/s10924-018-1256-x.
Dong, Y,
Thomas, NL, Lu, X (2017)
Electrospun dual-layer mats with covalently bonded ZnO nanoparticles for moisture wicking and antibacterial textiles,
Materials and Design, 134, pp.54-63, ISSN: 0264-1275. DOI:
10.1016/j.matdes.2017.08.033.
Tan, B and
Thomas, N (2017)
Tortuosity model to predict the combined effects of crystallinity and nano-sized clay mineral on the water vapour barrier properties of polylactic acid,
Applied Clay Science, 141, pp.46-54, ISSN: 0169-1317. DOI:
10.1016/j.clay.2017.02.014.
Zhang, W, Huang, C, Kusmartseva, O,
Thomas, N, Mele, E (2017)
Electrospinning of polylactic acid fibres containing tea tree and manuka oil,
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 117, pp.106-111, ISSN: 1381-5148. DOI:
10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2017.06.013.
Cardoso, SSS, Cartwright, JHE, Steinbock, O, Stone, DA,
Thomas, NL (2016)
Cement nanotubes: on chemical gardens and cement,
Structural Chemistry, pp.1-5, ISSN: 1572-9001. DOI:
10.1007/s11224-016-0811-0.
Tan, B and
Thomas, NL (2016)
A review of the water barrier properties of polymer/clay and polymer/graphene nanocomposites,
Journal of Membrane Science, 514, pp.595-612, ISSN: 0376-7388. DOI:
10.1016/j.memsci.2016.05.026.
Othman, R, Vladisavljevic, GT,
Thomas, NL, Nagy, ZK (2016)
Fabrication of composite poly(ᴅ,ʟ-lactide)/montmorillonite nanoparticles for controlled delivery of acetaminophen by solvent-displacement method using glass capillary microfluidics,
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 141, pp.187-195, ISSN: 1873-4367. DOI:
10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.01.042.
Casasola, R,
Thomas, N, Georgiadou, S (2016)
Electrospinning of poly(lactic acid): Theoretical approach for the solvent selection to produce defect-free electrospun nanofibres,
Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, ISSN: 1099-0488. DOI:
10.1002/polb.24042.
Barge, LM, Cardoso, SSS, Cartwright, JHE, Cooper, GJT, Cronin, L, De Wit, A, Doloboff, IJ, Escribano, B, Goldstein, RE, Haudin, F, Jones, DEH, Mackay, AL, Maselko, J, Pagano, JJ, Pantaleone, J, Russell, MJ, Sainz-Diaz, CI, Steinbock, O, Stone, DA, Tanimoto, Y,
Thomas, N (2015)
From chemical gardens to chemobrionics,
CHEMICAL REVIEWS, 115(16), pp.8652-8703, ISSN: 0009-2665. DOI:
10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00014.
Deng, Y and
Thomas, N (2015)
Blending poly(butylene succinate) with poly(lactic acid): ductility and phase inversion effects,
European Polymer Journal, 71, pp.534-546, ISSN: 1873-1945. DOI:
10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.08.029.
Dong, Y, Kong, J, Mu, C, Zhao, C,
Thomas, N, Lu, X (2015)
Materials design towards sport textiles with low-friction and moisture-wicking dual functions,
Materials and Design, 88, pp.82-87, ISSN: 0261-3069. DOI:
10.1016/j.matdes.2015.08.107.
Duan, Z and
Thomas, NL (2014)
Water Vapour Permeability of Poly(Lactic Acid): Crystallinity and the Tortuous Path Model,
Journal of Applied Physics, 115(6), ISSN: 0021-8979. DOI:
10.1063/1.4865168.
Shakoor, A and
Thomas, NL (2014)
Talc as a nucleating agent and reinforcing filler in poly(lactic acid) composites,
Polymer Engineering and Science, 54(1), pp.64-70, ISSN: 0032-3888. DOI:
10.1002/pen.23543.
Casasola, R,
Thomas, N, Trybala, A, Georgiadou, S (2014)
Electrospun poly lactic acid (PLA) fibres: effect of different solvent systems on fibre morphology and diameter,
Polymer (United Kingdom), 55(18), pp.4728-4737, ISSN: 0032-3861. DOI:
10.1016/j.polymer.2014.06.032.
Dong, Y, Kong, J, Phua, SL, Zhao, C,
Thomas, N, Lu, X (2014)
Tailoring surface hydrophilicity of porous electrospun nanofibers to enhance capillary and push-pull effects for moisture wicking,
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 6(16), pp.14087-14095, ISSN: 1944-8244. DOI:
10.1021/am503417w.
Duan, Z,
Thomas, NL, Huang, W (2013)
Water Vapour Permeability of Poly(Lactic Acid) Nanocomposites,
Journal of Membrane Science, 445, pp.112-118, DOI:
10.1016/j.memsci.2013.06.008.
Fernando, NAS and
Thomas, NL (2012)
Investigation of precipitated calcium carbonate as a processing aid and impact modifier in poly(vinyl chloride),
Polymer Engineering and Science, 52(11), pp.2369-2374, ISSN: 0032-3888. DOI:
10.1002/pen.23191.
Thomas, NL, Clarke, J, McLauchlin, AR, Patrick, SG (2012)
Oxo-degradable plastics: Degradation, environmental impact and recycling,
Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management, 165(3), pp.133-140, ISSN: 1747-6526. DOI:
10.1680/warm.11.00014.
Georgiadou, S, Jin, L,
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Brooks, BW (2012)
Dispersion of nanoparticles in poly(vinyl chloride) grains during in situ polymerization,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 124(3), pp.1824-1830, ISSN: 0021-8995. DOI:
10.1002/app.35212.
Mclauchlin, AR and
Thomas, NL (2012)
Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites, pp.398-430, DOI:
10.1533/9780857096241.2.398.
Zhang, M and
Thomas, NL (2011)
Blending polylactic acid with polyhydroxbutyrate: The effect on thermal, mechanical and biodegradation properties,
Advances in Polymer Technology, 30(2), pp.67-79, DOI:
10.1002/adv.20235.
Lim, BC,
Thomas, NL, Noble, BC (2011)
Application of Organic Coatings to Titanium Dioxide Pigment and the Effect on the Processing and Properties of PVC,
PROGRESS IN RUBBER PLASTICS AND RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY, 27(1), pp.21-30, ISSN: 1477-7606. DOI:
10.1177/147776061102700102.
Georgiadou, S, Jin, L,
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Brooks, BW (2011) Dispersion of nanoparticles in poly(vinyl chloride) grains during In situ polymerization,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995.
Zhang, M and
Thomas, NL (2010)
Preparation and Properties of Polyhydroxybutyrate Blended with Different Types of Starch,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 116, pp.688-694, DOI:
10.1002/app.30991.
McLauchlin, AR and
Thomas, NL (2009)
Preparation and Thermal Characterisation of Poly(lactic Acid) Nanocomposites Prepared from Organoclays Based on an Amphoteric Surfactant,
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 94, pp.868-872.
Georgiadou, S,
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Brooks, B (2009)
Nonaquous Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride: An Environmental Friendly Process,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 112, pp.2472-2481, DOI:
10.1002/app.2950.
McLauchlin, AR and
Thomas, NL (2008)
Preparation and Characterization of Organoclays based on an Amphoteric Surfactant,
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 321, pp.39-43, DOI:
10.1016/j.jcis.2008.01.045.
Lim, BC,
Thomas, NL, Sutherland, I (2008)
Surface Energy Measurements of Coated Titanium Dioxide Pigment,
Progress in Organic Coatings, 62, pp.123-128, DOI:
10.1016/j.porgcoat.2007.10.002.
Hitt, DJ, Haworth, B,
Thomas, NL, Algahtani, MA (2008)
Melt Compounding of Rigid PVC Formulations with Hydrotalcites,
Plastics, Rubber & Composites Macromolecular Engineering, 37(9/10), pp.445-452.
Georgiadou, S,
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Brooks, B (2008)
Suspension polymerisation of vinyl chloride in presence of ultra fine filler particles,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 37(9/10), pp.431-435, DOI:
10.1179/174328908x356617.
Thomas, NL and Zheng, X (2007)
Peroxide Crosslinking of Rigid Poly(vinyl chloride),
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 103(5), pp.2904-2909, ISSN: 0021-8995. DOI:
10.1002/app.25499.
Thomas, NL (2007)
Cellular PVC-U: Current Technology and Future Challenges,
Journal of Cellular Plastics, 43, pp.237-255, DOI:
10.1177/0021955X07076969.
Fernando, NAS and
Thomas, NL (2007)
Effect of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate on the Mechanical Properties of Poly(vinyl chloride),
Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, pp.98-102, DOI:
10.1002/vnl.20109.
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Hoang, T (2006)
Cross-linking of Unplasticised Poly(vinyl chloride) with Peroxide,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 35(3), pp.112-116, ISSN: 1465-8011. DOI:
10.1179/174328906X103105.
Thomas, NL (2004)
Alloying of Poly(vinyl chloride) to Reduce Plasticizer Migration,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 94(5), pp.2022-2031, ISSN: 0021-8995. DOI:
10.1002/app.21129.
Thomas, NL (2003)
Zinc Compounds as Flame Retardants and Smoke Suppressants for Rigid PVC,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 32(8-9), pp.413-419, ISSN: 1465-8011. DOI:
10.1179/146580103225004063.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (2001) PVC / Nitrile Rubber Blends,
Progress in Rubber and Plastics Technology, 17(1), pp.1-12.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1999) Formulating rigid PVC to optimize flame retardancy and smoke suppression,
Polymers and Polymer Composites, 7(8), pp.545-553, ISSN: 0967-3911.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, R (1999)
Statistical experimental design to optimize formulations for foam vinyl applications,
Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 5(2), pp.63-70, ISSN: 1083-5601. DOI:
10.1002/vnl.10310.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1999)
Use of experimental design to investigate processing conditions andKvalue effects in poly(vinyl chloride) window profile extrusion,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 28(4), pp.157-164, ISSN: 1465-8011. DOI:
10.1179/146580199101540286.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1999) Statistical Experimental Design to Optimise Formulations for Foam Vinyl Applications,
J. Vinyl & Additive Technol, 5(2), pp.63-70.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1999)
Use of Experimental Design to Investigate Processing Conditions and K Value Effects in PVC Window Profile Extrusion,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 28(4), pp.157-164.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1999) Formulating Rigid PVC to Optimise Flame Retardancy and Smoke Suppression,
Polymer & Polymer Composites, 7(8), pp.545-553.
Thomas, NL (1998) Cellular uPVC: Principles and Applications,
Progress in Rubber and Plastics Technology, 14(3), pp.129-150.
Thomas, NL, Quirk, JP, Cretney, H (1997) Recycling of PVC Supermarket Trays into Rigid Foam Extrusions,
Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, 13(1), pp.56-76, ISSN: 0266-7320.
Thomas, NL and Quirk, JP (1997) Recycling of PVC packaging into extruded cellular products,
Cellular Polymers, 16(5), pp.364-380, ISSN: 0262-4893.
Thomas, NL, Eastup, RP, Quirk, JP (1997) Aspects of formulation Technology of Rigid Poly(vinyl chloride) Foam,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications, 26(2), pp.47-54.
Thomas, NL, Quirk, JP, Cretney, H (1997) Recycling of PVC Supermarket Trays into Rigid Foam Extrusions,
Progress in Rubber and Plastics Technology, 13(1), pp.56-76.
Thomas, NL and Quirk, JP (1997) Recycling of PVC Packaging into Extruded Cellular Products,
Cellular Polymers, 16(5), pp.364-380.
Thomas, NL and Quirk, JP (1995) Use of Bottle Recyclate in Rigid PVC Foam,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications, 24(2), pp.89-96.
Thomas, NL and Quirk, JP (1995) Use of bottle recyclate in rigid PVC foam,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications, 24(2), pp.89-96, ISSN: 0959-8111.
Thomas, NL, Eastup, RP, Roberts, T (1994) Effect of processing conditions on the density and morphology of rigid PVC foam,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications, 22(2), pp.115-123, ISSN: 0959-8111.
Haworth, B, Chua, L,
Thomas, N (1994) Elongational Deformation and Rupture of Rigid PVC Compounds for Foam Extrusion,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications, 22(3), pp.159-169.
Thomas, N, Eastup, RP, Roberts, T (1994) The Effect of Processing Conditions on the Density and Morphology of Rigid PVC Foam,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications, 22(2), pp.115-123.
Thomas, N (1993) Calcium/Zinc Stabilisers for PVC Pressure Pipe,
Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications, 19(5), pp.263-271.
THOMAS, NL (1993)
CALCIUM ZINC STABILIZERS FOR PVC PRESSURE PIPE,
PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES PROCESSING AND APPLICATIONS, 19(5), pp.263-271, ISSN: 0959-8111.
Thomas, NL (1991)
The barrier properties of paint coatings,
Progress in Organic Coatings, 19(2), pp.101-121, ISSN: 0033-0655. DOI:
10.1016/0033-0655(91)80001-Y.
THOMAS, NL (1991)
COATINGS FOR RUSTY STEEL - WHERE ARE WE NOW,
JOCCA-SURFACE COATINGS INTERNATIONAL, 74(3), pp.83-88, ISSN: 1356-0751.
Thomas, NL (1989) Protective action of coatings on rusty steel,
Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings, 6(12), pp.63-69, ISSN: 8755-1985.
Thomas, NL and Egan, PJ (1989)
Assessment of sodium molybdate as an accelerator of cement hydration and setting,
Advances in Cement Research, 2(7), pp.89-98, ISSN: 0951-7197. DOI:
10.1680/adcr.1989.2.7.89.
Thomas, NL (1987)
Corrosion problems in reinforced concrete: why accelerators of cement hydration usually promote corrosion of steel,
Journal of Materials Science, 22(9), pp.3328-3334, ISSN: 0022-2461. DOI:
10.1007/BF01161200.
Birchall, JD and
Thomas, NL (1984) MECHANISM OF RETARDATION OF SETTING OF OPC BY SUGARS,
British Ceramic Proceedings, (35), pp.305-315.
THOMAS, NL and BIRCHALL, JD (1984)
THE RETARDING ACTION OF SUGARS ON CEMENT HYDRATION - REPLY,
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 14(5), pp.761-762, ISSN: 0008-8846. DOI:
10.1016/0008-8846(84)90042-5.
THOMAS, NL and BIRCHALL, JD (1983)
THE RETARDING ACTION OF SUGARS ON CEMENT HYDRATION,
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 13(6), pp.830-842, ISSN: 0008-8846. DOI:
10.1016/0008-8846(83)90084-4.
BIRCHALL, JD and
THOMAS, NL (1983)
ON THE ARCHITECTURE AND FUNCTION OF CUTTLEFISH BONE,
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 18(7), pp.2081-2086, ISSN: 0022-2461. DOI:
10.1007/BF00555001.
Thomas, NL and Double, DD (1983)
The hydration of Portland cement, C3S and C2S in the presence of a calcium complexing admixture (EDTA),
Cement and Concrete Research, 13(3), pp.391-400, ISSN: 0008-8846. DOI:
10.1016/0008-8846(83)90039-X.
Thomas, NL and Windle, AH (1982)
A theory of case II diffusion,
Polymer, 23(4), pp.529-542, ISSN: 0032-3861. DOI:
10.1016/0032-3861(82)90093-3.
Thomas, NL and Double, DD (1981)
Calcium and silicon concentrations in solution during the early hydration of portland cement and tricalcium silicate,
Cement and Concrete Research, 11(5-6), pp.675-687, ISSN: 0008-8846. DOI:
10.1016/0008-8846(81)90026-0.
Thomas, NL, Jameson, DA, Double, DD (1981)
The effect of lead nitrate on the early hydration of portland cement,
Cement and Concrete Research, 11(1), pp.143-153, ISSN: 0008-8846. DOI:
10.1016/0008-8846(81)90017-X.
Thomas, NL and Windle, AH (1981)
Diffusion mechanics of the system PMMA-methanol,
Polymer, 22(5), pp.627-639, ISSN: 0032-3861. DOI:
10.1016/0032-3861(81)90352-9.
Sperry, PR, Hopfenberg, HB,
Thomas, NL (1981)
Flocculation of latex by water-soluble polymers: Experimental confirmation of a nonbridging, nonadsorptive, volume-restriction mechanism,
Journal of Colloid And Interface Science, 82(1), pp.62-76, ISSN: 0021-9797. DOI:
10.1016/0021-9797(81)90124-7.
Coatman, RD,
Thomas, NL, Double, DD (1980)
Studies of the growth of "silicate gardens" and related phenomena,
Journal of Materials Science, 15(8), pp.2017-2026, ISSN: 0022-2461. DOI:
10.1007/BF00550628.
Thomas, NL and Windle, AH (1980)
A deformation model for Case II diffusion,
Polymer, 21(6), pp.613-619, ISSN: 0032-3861. DOI:
10.1016/0032-3861(80)90316-X.
Thomas, N and Windle, AH (1978)
Transport of methanol in poly(methyl methacrylate),
Polymer, 19(3), pp.255-265, ISSN: 0032-3861. DOI:
10.1016/0032-3861(78)90218-5.
Thomas, N and Windle, AH (1978)
Case II swelling of PMMA sheet in methanol,
Journal of Membrane Science, 3(2), pp.337-342, ISSN: 0376-7388. DOI:
10.1016/S0376-7388(00)83031-8.
Thomas, N and Windle, AH (1977)
Discontinuous shape changes associated with Case II transport of methanol in thin sheets of PMMA,
Polymer, 18(11), p.1195, ISSN: 0032-3861. DOI:
10.1016/0032-3861(77)90122-7.
Conferences
Shakoor, A, Muhammad, R,
Thomas, NL, Silberschmidt, VV (2013)
Mechanical and thermal characterisation of poly (l-lactide) composites reinforced with hemp fibres. In
International Symposium on Dynamic Deformation and Fracture of Advanced Materials (D2FAM), INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON DYNAMIC DEFORMATION AND FRACTURE OF ADVANCED MATERIALS (D2FAM 2013), Loughborough Univ, Loughborough, ENGLAND. DOI:
10.1088/1742-6596/451/1/012010.
Thomas, NL, Fernando, NAS, Duan, Z (2012) Improving the Toughness of PVC with sub-micron Calcium Carbonate. In
PVC Formulation 2012, Dusseldorf, pp.1-15.
Morgan, L, Weager, B, Clarke, J,
Thomas, NL (2011) Polyethylene: The next frontier for self reinforced polymer composites. In
ICCE-19, Shanghai, China, pp.1-2.
Fernando, NAS and
Thomas, NL (2011) Investigation of precipitated calcium carbonate as a processing aid and impact modifier in CA/ZN stabilised PVC-U. In
11th International PVC Conference, Brighton, pp.419-430.
Papini, F and
Thomas, NL (2011) Synthesis of novel hydrotalcite clays as stabilisers for Poly(vinyl Chloride). In
11th International PVC Conference, Brighton, pp.407-418.
Georgiadou, S,
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Brooks, BW (2011) Morphology of PVC Produced by the Non-aqueous Polymerisation of Vinyl Chloride. In
11th international PVC conference, Brighton, UK, pp.523-531.
Thomas, NL, Clarke, J, McLauchlin, AR, Patrick, SG (2010) Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Oxo-Degradable Plastics. In
Proceedings Waste 2010: Waste and Resource Management - Putting Strategy into Practice, Stratford-upon-Avon, pp.1-12.
Colwill, JA, Rahimifard, S, Clegg, AJ, Wright, EI,
Thomas, N, Haworth, N (2010)
Opportunities for Bio-polymer Resource Conservation through Closed Loop Recycling. In
Proceedings of GPEC 2010 on Sustainability & Recycling: Raising the Bar in Today's Economy, Orlando, USA.
Morgan, L, Weager, B, Clarke, J,
Thomas, NL (2009) Development of Extrusion Techniques for Flowable Self Reinforced Polymer Composites. In
Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Society Europe/Africa Regional Meeting, Larnaca, Cyprus, pp.1-8.
Thomas, NL and Papini, F (2009) The role of hydrotalcite as a stabiliser in PVC formulations. In
PVC Formulation 2009, AMI, Cologne, Germany, pp.1-14.
Hitt, DJ, Haworth, B,
Thomas, NL (2008) Melt Compounding of Rigid PVC Formulations with Hydrotalcites. In
10th International PVC Conference, Brighton, pp.510-521.
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Patrick, SG (2008) VinylSUM: A Research Network to Improve the Sustainability of PVC. In
10th International PVC Conference "PVC2008", Brighton, pp.208-216.
Georgiadou, S,
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Brooks, BW (2008) Suspension Polymerisation of Vinyl Chloride in the Presence of Ultra Fine Filler Particles. In
10th International PVC Conference "PVC2008", Brighton, pp.427-436.
Gilbert, M,
Thomas, NL, Zheng, X, Georgiadou, S, Brooks, BW (2008) PVC-Nanofillers and Non-Aqueous Polymerisation - New Approaches to an 'Old' Polymer. In
University of Naples, Naples, Italy, pp.1-17.
Thomas, NL (2007) Overview of VinylSUM: Research Network for the Sustainability of PVC. In
Proc. Conf. World Vinyl Forum III, The Vinyl Institute, Boston, USA, pp.1-12.
Gilbert, M,
Thomas, NL, Zheng, X, Georgiadou, S, Brooks, BW (2007) PVC Nanocomposites - Methods of Promoting Filler Dispersion. In
Proc. Conf. ANTEC 2007 SPE, Cincinnati, USA, pp.1233-1237.
Thomas, NL, Gilbert, M, Patrick, SG (2006) Overview of the VinylSUM Network. In
Proc. Conf. Current Trends in PVC Technology, Loughborough, pp.1-6.
Fernando, NA and
Thomas, NL (2006) The Effect of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate on the Mechanical Properties of PVC. In
Proc. Conf. Current Trends in PVC Technology, Loughborough, pp.1-8.
Lim, BC and
Thomas, NL (2006) Surface Energy Measurements of Coated Titanium Dioxide Pigment. In
Proc. Conf. Current Trends in PVC Technology, Loughborough, pp.1-8.
Thomas, NL (2006) Cellular PVC-U: Current Technology and Future Challenges. In
Proc. Conf. Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2006, Munich, pp.1-12.
Gilbert, M,
Thomas, NL, Patrick, SG, Hitt, DJ (2005) The Vinylsum Research Network. In
Proceedings of the 9th International PVC Conference "PVC 2005: Adding Value to Society", Brighton, pp.387-392.
Thomas, NL (2005) Plasticising PVC with Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Terpolymer. In
PVC 2005: Adding Value to Society, Proc. of the 9th International PVC Conference, Brighton, pp.215-223.
Munro, S, Bol, A,
Thomas, NL (2005) A Review of Flame Retardants and Smoke Suppressants for Rigid PVC Building Products and the Ptential Impact of the new Euroclasses for Construction Products. In
PVC 2005: Adding Value to Society, Proc. of the 9th International PVC Conference, Brighton, pp.595-602.
Thomas, NL (2004) Diffusion in Polymers and its Relevance to Anti-Corrosion Performance. In
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference "Advances in Corrosion Protection by Organic Coatings", Cambridge, pp.1-26.
Thomas, NL (2004) Rigid PVC Foam: Formulating for Sustainability. In
Proc. Conf. Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2004, Hamburg, pp.179-189.
Thomas, NL (2003) Nanocomposites and PVC: Opportunity or Threat?. In
Proc. Conf. Current Trends in PVC Technology, Loughborough, pp.1-7.
Thomas, NL (2003) Assessing Nanofillers in PVC: a Route to Enhanced Sustainability?. In
Proceedings of Conference Addplast 2003, Cologne, pp.1-16.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (2002) Evaluation of Flame Retardants and Smoke Suppressants for Rigid PVC. In
Proc. of Conference PVC 2002, Brighton, pp.590-601.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (2000) PVC / Nitrile Rubber Blends. In
Proceedings of Current Trends in PVC Technology, Loughborough University, pp.1-11.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1999) Formulating Rigid PVC to Optimise Flame Retardancy and Smoke Suppression. In
Proceedings of Conference Addcon World '99, Prague, pp.1-7.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1999) Use of Experimental Design to Investigate Processing Conditions and K Value Effects in PVC Window Profile Extrusion. In
Proc. of Conference PVC '99, Brighton, pp.219-231.
Thomas, NL (1998) uPVC Foam: Principles and Applications. In
Proceedings of Gargnano Summer School on Thermoplastic Foams, University of Milan, pp.1-20.
Thomas, NL and Harvey, RJ (1998) Experimental Design to Optimise Formulations for Foam Vinyl Applications. In
Proceedings of Conference FOAMPLAS '98, New Jersey, pp.1-8.
Thomas, NL and Eastup, RP (1998) Rigid PVC Foam: A Study on Blowing Agents and Processing Aids. In
Proceedings of Conference Blowing Agent Systems: Formulations and Processing, Shrewsbury, pp.1-7, ISBN: 1-85957-135-2.
Thomas, NL and Quirk, JP (1997) Recycling of PVC Packaging into Extruded Cellular Products. In
proceedings of Conference Cellular Polymers IV, Shrewsbury, pp.1-9, ISBN: 1-85957-097-6.
Thomas, NL and Quirk, JP (1997) Recycling of PVC Packaging into Extruded Cellular Products. In
Proceedings of Current Trends in PVC Technology, Loughborough University, pp.1-12.
Thomas, NL, Eastup, RP, Quirk, JP (1996) Rigid PVC Foam: Some Aspects of Formulation Technology. In
Proc. of Conference PVC '96, Brighton, pp.197-208.
Thomas, NL, Eastup, RP, Roberts, T (1994) The Effect of Processing Conditions on the Density and Morphology of Rigid PVC Foam. In
Conference Proceedings of the Future of PVC, Katowice, Poland, pp.1-18.
Haworth, B, Chua, L,
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