Dr Anthony Somers

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Senior Research Fellow

Faculty

Instit for Frontier Materials

Department

Instit for Frontier Materials

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

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2024

Selective neodymium recovery from model permanent magnets using cost-effective organic acid systems

Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo, Rabeeh Golmohammadzadeh, Munkhshur Myekhlai, Henrique Bastos, Glen Deacon, Anthony Somers

(2024), pp. 1-10, Green Chemistry, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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2023

Tris(dialkylamino)cyclopropenium dialkylphosphate ionic liquids as lubricants

Owen Curnow, Rathiga Senthooran, Anthony Somers

(2023), Vol. 25, pp. 2401-2410, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS, England, C1

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Enhanced Electrochemical Properties of Cobalt by Varying the Ethylene Glycol - Choline Chloride Composition in a Deep Eutectic Solvent Mixture

Isuri Perera, Jennifer Pringle, Kalani Periyapperuma, Anthony Somers, Amal Siriwardana, Guillermo Pozo, Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo

(2023), Vol. 170, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, Pennington, N.J., C1

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Effect of cetrimonium carrier micelles on bacterial membranes and extracellular DNA, an in silico study

J Puelles, M Ghorbani, B Tuck, L Machuca, M Ackland, F Chen, A Somers, M Forsyth

(2023), Vol. 13, pp. 1-13, Scientific Reports, London, Eng., C1

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The critical effect of rust layers on localised corrosion of steel exposed to waterline environments

M Pathirana, M Laleh, A Somers, B Hinton, M Tan

(2023), Vol. 221, pp. 111333-111333, Corrosion Science, C1

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Development of waterborne anticorrosive coatings by the incorporation of coumarate based corrosion inhibitors and phosphate functionalization

D Quites, A Somers, M Forsyth, M Paulis

(2023), Vol. 183, pp. 1-9, Progress in Organic Coatings, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Poly(ionic liquid)s having coumarate counter-anions as corrosion inhibitors in acrylic UV coatings

Daniela Minudri, Anthony Somers, Nerea Casado, Maria Forsyth, David Mecerreyes

(2023), Vol. 55, RSC Applied Polymers, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Lignin-Derivative Ionic Liquids as Corrosion Inhibitors

Sharon Monaci, Daniela Minudri, Lorenzo Guazzelli, Andrea Mezzetta, David Mecerreyes, Maria Forsyth, Anthony Somers

(2023), Vol. 28, pp. 1-15, Molecules, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Dual function of rare earth carboxylate compounds on the barrier properties and active corrosion inhibition of epoxy coatings on mild steel

Y Peng, A Hughes, J Mardel, G Deacon, P Junk, R Catubig, M Forsyth, B Hinton, A Somers

(2023), Vol. 185, pp. 1-18, Progress in Organic Coatings, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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4-Hydroxybenzoato-rare earth(iii) complexes - syntheses, a structural goldmine from coordination diversity and improved corrosion inhibition behaviour

J Moon, Z Guo, O Beaumont, S Hamilton, G Bousrez, E Mottram, J Wang, A Somers, G Deacon, P Junk

(2023), Vol. 47, pp. 16843-16854, New Journal of Chemistry, London, Eng., C1

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2022

Modelling cetrimonium micelles as 4-OH cinnamate carriers targeting a hydrated iron oxide surface

J Soto Puelles, Mahdi Ghorbani, S Crawford, M Ackland, F Chen, M Forsyth, A Somers

(2022), Vol. 610, pp. 785-795, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Efficiency of a Novel Multifunctional Corrosion Inhibitor Against Biofilms Developed on Carbon Steel

B Tuck, N Leinecker, E Watkin, A Somers, M Forsyth, L Machuca

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 1-11, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

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Synthesis of Oil Miscible Novel Silane Functionalised Imidazoline-Based ILs as Lubricant Additives: Characterization and Tribological Evaluations

Priya Pandey, A Somers, S Hait, S Ramakumar

(2022), Vol. 70, pp. 1-11, Tribology Letters, C1

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Engineering Advanced Environmentally Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors, Their Mechanisms, and Biological Effects in Live Zebrafish Embryos

M Ghorbani, J Soto Puelles, M Forsyth, H Zhu, S Crawford, F Chen, P Cáceres-Vélez, P Jusuf, A Somers

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 2960-2970, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, Washington, D.C., C1

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Inhibitor mixture for reducing bacteria growth and corrosion on marine steel

R Catubig, A Michalczyk, W Neil, G McAdam, J Forsyth, M Ghorbani, R Yunis, M Ackland, M Forsyth, A Somers

(2022), Vol. 75, pp. 619-630, Australian Journal of Chemistry, Melbourne, Vic., C1

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Incorporation of a Coumarate Based Corrosion Inhibitor in Waterborne Polymeric Binders for Corrosion Protection Applications

D Quites, J Leiza, D Mantione, A Somers, M Forsyth, M Paulis

(2022), Vol. 307, pp. 1-13, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, London, Eng., C1

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Conditioning of metal surfaces enhances Shewanella chilikensis adhesion

B Tuck, E Watkin, A Somers, M Forsyth, L Machuca

(2022), Vol. 38, pp. 207-222, Biofouling, London, Eng., C1

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A critical review of marine biofilms on metallic materials

B Tuck, E Watkin, A Somers, L Machuca

(2022), Vol. 6, pp. 1-12, npj Materials Degradation, Berlin, Germany, C1

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Enhancing Biocide Efficacy: Targeting Extracellular DNA for Marine Biofilm Disruption

B Tuck, E Watkin, A Somers, M Forsyth, L Machuca

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 1-13, Microorganisms, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Extracellular DNA: A Critical Aspect of Marine Biofilms

B Tuck, S Salgar-Chaparro, E Watkin, A Somers, M Forsyth, L Machuca

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 1-16, Microorganisms, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Synthesis, structure, and corrosion inhibiting properties of REIII 3-thiophenecarboxylate complexes

V Vithana, Z Guo, G Deacon, A Somers, P Junk

(2022), Vol. 46, pp. 19104-19111, New Journal of Chemistry, C1

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RE(III) 3-Furoate Complexes: Synthesis, Structure, and Corrosion Inhibiting Properties

V Vithana, Z Guo, G Deacon, A Somers, P Junk

(2022), Vol. 27, Molecules, Switzerland, C1

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2021

Electrochemical and surface characterization study on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel 1030 by the cationic surfactant cetrimonium trans-4-hydroxy-cinnamate

J Puelles, M Ghorbani, R Yunis, L MacHuca, H Terryn, M Forsyth, A Somers

(2021), Vol. 6, pp. 1941-1952, ACS Omega, United States, C1

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A novel approach to improve the oil miscibility and incorporate multifunctionality in ionic liquids as lubricant additives

P Pandey, A Somers, S Hait, M Forsyth, S Ramakumar

(2021), Vol. 23, pp. 3429-3440, Physical chemistry chemical physics, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Design of polymeric corrosion inhibitors based on ionic coumarate groups

E Udabe, A Somers, M Forsyth, D Mecerreyes

(2021), Vol. 3, pp. 1739-1746, ACS applied polymer materials, Washington, D.C., C1

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Properties of hybrid sol-gel coatings with the incorporation of lanthanum 4-hydroxy cinnamate as corrosion inhibitor on carbon steel with different surface finishes

A Suárez-Vega, C Agustín-Sáenz, L O'Dell, F Brusciotti, A Somers, M Forsyth

(2021), Vol. 561, Applied Surface Science, C1

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Study of phosphonium based ionic liquid/dispersant additive interactions using spectroscopic technique for lubricant applications

P Pandey, A Somers, S Hait, M Forsyth, S Ramakumar

(2021), Vol. 338, Journal of Molecular Liquids, C1

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Evaluation of a novel, multi-functional inhibitor compound for prevention of biofilm formation on carbon steel in marine environments

B Tuck, E Watkin, M Forsyth, A Somers, M Ghorbani, L Machuca

(2021), Vol. 11, Scientific Reports, England, C1

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Short Chain Imidazolium Ionic Liquids: Synthesis and Oil Miscibility in Various Base Oil by use of Surfactant as High Performance Friction and Antiwear Lubricant Additive

P Pandey, A Somers, S Hait, M Forsyth, S Ramakumar

(2021), Vol. 69, Tribology Letters, C1

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2020

Multifunctional Inhibitor Mixtures for Abating Corrosion on HY80 Steel under Marine Environments

R Catubig, W Neil, G McAdam, R Yunis, M Forsyth, A Somers

(2020), Vol. 167, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, C1

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Formation of a corrosion-resistant coating on zinc by a duplex plasma electrolytic oxidation and conversion surface treatment

J Joseph, S Gallo, R Catubig, K Wang, A Somers, P Howlett, D Fabijanic

(2020), Vol. 395, Surface and Coatings Technology, C1

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Advances in the development of rare earth metal and carboxylate compounds as corrosion inhibitors for steel

A Somers, Y Peng, A Chong, M Forsyth, D MacFarlane, G Deacon, A Hughes, B Hinton, J Mardel, P Junk

(2020), Vol. 55, pp. 311-321, Corrosion Engineering Science and Technology, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Effect of lanthanum 4-hydroxy cinnamate on the polymerisation, condensation and thermal stability of hybrid sol-gel formulations

A Suarez Vega, C Agustín-Sáenz, F Brusciotti, A Somers, M Forsyth

(2020), Vol. 96, pp. 91-107, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, C1

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Metal-free coumarate based ionic liquids and poly(ionic liquid)s as corrosion inhibitors

Esther Udabe, Maria Forsyth, Anthony Somers, David Mecerreyes

(2020), Vol. 1, pp. 584-589, Materials advances, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Preparation and Structures of Rare Earth 3-Benzoylpropanoates and 3-Phenylpropanoates

N Thomas, O Beaumont, G Deacon, C Gaertner, C Forsyth, A Somers, P Junk

(2020), Vol. 73, pp. 1250-1259, Australian Journal of Chemistry, Melbourne, Vic., C1

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Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel by Cetrimonium trans-4-Hydroxy Cinnamate: Entrapment and Delivery of the Anion Inhibitor through Speciation and Micellar Formation

M Ghorbani, J Soto Puelles, M Forsyth, R Catubig, L Ackland, L Machuca, H Terryn, A Somers

(2020), Vol. 11, pp. 9886-9892, Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, United States, C1

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Synthesis, structure, and corrosion inhibiting properties of phenylacetato-rare earth(III) complexes

E Mottram, S Hamilton, J Moon, J Wang, G Bousrez, A Somers, G Deacon, P Junk

(2020), Vol. 73, pp. 2677-2697, Journal of coordination chemistry, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Cation effect in the corrosion inhibition properties of coumarate ionic liquids and acrylic uv-coatings

E Udabe, A Sommers, M Forsyth, D Mecerreyes

(2020), Vol. 12, pp. 1-16, Polymers, Switzerland, C1

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2019

Leaching Behavior and Corrosion Inhibition of a Rare Earth Carboxylate Incorporated Epoxy Coating System

Y Peng, A Hughes, J Mardel, G Deacon, P Junk, M Forsyth, B Hinton, A Somers

(2019), Vol. 11, pp. 36154-36168, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, United States, C1

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The effects of microstructure on the corrosion mechanism of steels used in ship structures

M Behrouzvaziri, A Somers, B Hinton, M Forsyth

(2019), Corrosion and Prevention 2019 : Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Corrosion and Prevention, Melbourne, Victoria, E1

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Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in an aqueous chloride solution

M Ghorbani, A Somers, R Yunis, M Forsyth

(2019), Corrosion and Prevention 2019 : Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Corrosion and Prevention, Melbourne, Victoria, E1

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2018

New dimensions in salt-solvent mixtures: a 4th evolution of ionic liquids

Douglas MacFarlane, Alison Chong, Maria Forsyth, Mega Kar, R Vijayaraghavan, Anthony Somers, Jennifer Pringle

(2018), Vol. 206, pp. 9-28, Faraday Discussions, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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New, environmentally friendly, rare earth carboxylate corrosion inhibitors for mild steel

A Somers, B Hinton, C de Bruin-Dickason, G Deacon, P Junk, M Forsyth

(2018), Vol. 139, pp. 430-437, Corrosion science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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A study of rare-earth 3-(4-methylbenzoyl)-propanoate compounds as corrosion inhibitors for AS1020 mild steel in NaCl solutions

Y Peng, A Hughes, G Deacon, P Junk, B Hinton, M Forsyth, J Mardel, A Somers

(2018), Vol. 145, pp. 199-211, Corrosion science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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2017

Patterned copper sulfide thin films: a method for studying leaching behaviour

R Brokenshire, A Somers, M Chen, A Torriero

(2017), Vol. 70, pp. 26-32, Australian journal of chemistry, Melbourne, Vic., C1

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Study of yttrium 4-nitrocinnamate to promote surface interactions with AS1020 steel

P Hien, N Vu, V Thu, A Somers, N Nam

(2017), Vol. 412, pp. 464-474, Applied surface science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Synthesis and structures of rare earth 3-(4′-methylbenzoyl)-propanoate complexes-new corrosion inhibitors

C De Bruin-Dickason, G Deacon, C Forsyth, S Hanf, O Heilmann, B Hinton, P Junk, A Somers, Y Tan, D Turner

(2017), Vol. 70, pp. 478-484, Australian journal of chemistry, Clayton, Vic., C1

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Investigation on the tribological behavior and wear mechanism of parts processed by fused deposition additive manufacturing process

O Mohamed, S Masood, J Bhowmik, A Somers

(2017), Vol. 29, pp. 149-159, Journal of manufacturing processes, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Interphase engineering of reactive metal surfaces using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents-from corrosion control to next-generation batteries

M Forsyth, P Howlett, A Somers, D MacFarlane, A Basile

(2017), Vol. 1, npj Materials Degradation, C1

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Corrosion inhibition of HY80 with la(TRANS-4OHCIN)3 & imidazolinium-trans-4OHCIN

R Catubig, A Somers, W Neil, G McAdam, M Forsyth, R Yunis

(2017), Vol. 2017-November, ACA 2017 : Corrosion and Prevention : Proceedings of the Australasian Corrosion Association Conference, Sydney, N.S.W., E1

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2016

Film formation in trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium diphenylphosphate ([P6,6,6,14][dpp]) ionic liquid on AA5083 aluminium alloy

P Huang, A Somers, P Howlett, M Forsyth

(2016), Vol. 303, pp. 385-395, Surface and Coatings Technology, C1

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Addition of low concentrations of an ionic liquid to a base oil reduces friction over multiple length scales: A combined nano- and macrotribology investigation

H Li, A Somers, P Howlett, M Rutland, M Forsyth, R Atkin

(2016), Vol. 18, pp. 6541-6547, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, England, C1

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Synergistic Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Aqueous Chloride Solutions by an Imidazolinium Carboxylate Salt

A Chong, J Mardel, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth, A Somers

(2016), Vol. 4, pp. 1746-1755, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, C1

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Combined Nano- and Macrotribology Studies of Titania Lubrication Using the Oil-Ionic Liquid Mixtures

H Li, A Somers, M Rutland, P Howlett, R Atkin

(2016), Vol. 4, pp. 5005-5012, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, C1

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In-situ-activated N-doped mesoporous carbon from a protic salt and its performance in supercapacitors

T Mendes, C Xiao, F Zhou, H Li, G Knowles, M Hilder, A Somers, P Howlett, D MacFarlane

(2016), Vol. 8, pp. 35243-35252, ACS applied materials and interfaces, Washington, D.C., C1

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Recent developments in environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors for mild steel

A Somers, G Deacon, B Hinton, D MacFarlane, P Junk, M Tan, M Forsyth

(2016), Vol. 96, pp. 285-292, Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, C1

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Towards phosphorus free ionic liquid anti-wear lubricant additives

A Somers, R Yunis, M Armand, J Pringle, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth

(2016), Vol. 4, Lubricants, C1

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Green rare earth compounds as corrosion inhibitors for steel

A Somers, G Talbi, C De Bruin-Dickason, S Hanf, M Forsyth, G Deacon, P Junk, B Hinton

(2016), pp. 1-5, Corrosion and Prevention : Proceedings of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2016 Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, E1

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2015

Imidazolinium inhibitor for mild steel in aggressive conditions

A Somers, A Chong, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth

(2015), pp. 1-8, C&P2015: Corrosion and Prevention 2015, Adelaide, S. Aust., E1

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2014

Scale-like cantilever cell traps

B Liu, J Fu, A Somers, M Muradoglu, T Ng

(2014), Vol. 4, pp. 2652-2660, RSC advances, Cambridge, England, C1

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A biocompatible ionic liquid as an antiwear additive for biodegradable lubricants

B Khemchandani, A Somers, P Howlett, A Jaiswal, E Sayanna, M Forsyth

(2014), Vol. 77, pp. 171-177, Tribology International, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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The behaviour of praseodymium 4-hydroxycinnamate as an inhibitor for carbon dioxide corrosion and oxygen corrosion of steel in NaCl solutions

N Nam, A Somers, M Mathesh, M Seter, B Hinton, M Forsyth, M Tan

(2014), Vol. 80, pp. 128-138, Corrosion Science, C1

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Nature of crystalline particle assembly in ring shaped colloidal stains from concentrated dispersions

F Shao, T Huynh, A Somers, B Liu, J Fu, M Muradoglu, T Ng

(2014), Vol. 441, pp. 21-27, Physica B: condensed matter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Ionic liquid adsorption and nanotribology at the silica-oil interface: hundred-fold dilution in oil lubricates as effectively as the pure ionic liquid

H Li, P Cooper, A Somers, M Rutland, P Howlett, M Forsyth, R Atkin

(2014), Vol. 5, pp. 4095-4099, Journal of physical chemistry letters, Washington, D.C., C1

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A new biocompatible ionic liquid as an antiwear additive for biodegradable lubricants

B Khemchandani, A Somers, P Howlett, A Jaiswal, E Sayanna, M Forsyth

(2014), pp. 2786-2789, WTC 2013: Proceedings of the 5th World Tribology Congress, Turin, Italy, E1

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2013

Discharge behaviour and interfacial properties of a magnesium battery incorporating trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium based ionic liquid electrolytes

T Khoo, A Somers, A Torriero, D MacFarlane, P Howlett, M Forsyth

(2013), Vol. 87, pp. 701-708, Electrochimica acta, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

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Surface-scribed transparency-based microplates

X Li, B Cheong, A Somers, O Liew, T Ng

(2013), Vol. 29, pp. 849-855, Langmuir, Washington, D.C., C1

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A review of ionic liquid lubricants

A Somers, P Howlett, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth

(2013), Vol. 1, pp. 3-21, Lubricants, Basel, Switzerland, C1

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Ionic liquids as antiwear additives in base oils : influence of structure on miscibility and antiwear performance for steel on aluminum

A Somers, B Khemchandani, P Howlett, J Sun, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth

(2013), Vol. 5, pp. 11544-11553, ACS Applied materials and interfaces, Washington, D. C., C1

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2012

Evaporative micro-particle self assembly influenced by capillary evacuation

F Shao, T Ng, J Efthimiadis, A Somers, W Schwalb

(2012), Vol. 377, pp. 421-429, Journal of colloid and interface science, Maryland Heights, Mo., C1

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A comparison of phosphorus and fluorine containing IL lubricants for steel on aluminium

A Somers, S Biddulph, P Howlett, J Sun, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth

(2012), Vol. 14, pp. 8224-8231, Physical chemistry chemical physics, Cambridge, England, C1

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Anodising AZ31 in a phosphonium ionic liquid : corrosion protection through composite film deposition

J Latham, P Howlett, D MacFarlane, A Somers, M Forsyth

(2012), Vol. 159, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Pennington, N. J., C1

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2011

Novel halogen-free chelated orthoborate-phosphonium ionic liquids : synthesis and tribophysical properties

F Shah, S Glavatskih, D MacFarlane, A Somers, M Forsyth, O Antzutkin

(2011), Vol. 13, pp. 12865-12873, Physical chemistry chemical physics, Cambridge, U. K., C1

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2010

Transition in wear performance for ionic liquid lubricants under increasing load

A Somers, P Howlett, J Sun, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth

(2010), Vol. 40, pp. 279-284, Tribology letters, New York, N.Y., C1-1

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Phosphonium ionic liquids as lubricants for aluminium-steel

A Somers, P Howlett, J Sun, D MacFarlane, M Forsyth

(2010), pp. 273-284, Tribology & design : Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Tribology in Environmental Design 2010, Algarve, Portugal, E1-1

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2000

Quantifying rubber degradation using NMR

A Somers, T Bastow, M Burgar, M Forsyth, A Hill

(2000), Vol. 70, pp. 31-37, Polymer degradation and stability, Oxford, England, C1-1

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1999

The use of nuclear magnetic resonance to characterize and evaluate rubber degradation

A Somers, T Bastow, M Burgar, M Forsyth, A Hill

(1999), pp. 235-241, Nondestructive characterization of materials IX, Sydney, N.S.W., E1-1

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Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Multifunctional and environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor systems

Prof Maria Forsyth, Dr Anthony Somers, EmPr Leigh Ackland, Dr Laura Machuca Suarez, Prof Herman Terryn

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2020: $151,382
  • 2019: $125,975
  • 2018: $135,268

IH200100005 - The ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Innovation

Dr Paul Zulli, Prof Daniel Fabijanic, Dr Anthony Somers, Prof Nick Birbilis

ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs

  • 2023: $194,837
  • 2022: $134,848
  • 2021: $67,820

Other Public Sector Funding

Development and understanding of multi-functional corrosion inhibitor systems for high strength steels in sea water

Dr Anthony Somers, Prof Maria Forsyth, Neil Wayne, Dr Grant McAdam

DSTO Grant - Research - Defence Science & Technology Organisation

  • 2017: $85,000
  • 2016: $10,000

Multifunctional inhibitors for mitigation of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion - MyIP7564

Dr Anthony Somers, Prof Maria Forsyth, Neil Wayne, Dr Grant McAdam

DSTO Grant - Research - Defence Science & Technology Organisation

  • 2019: $80,000
  • 2018: $140,000
  • 2017: $100,000

Industry and Other Funding

Landmark scrim evaluation

Dr Anthony Somers

Gale Pacific Limited

  • 2017: $4,900

IH200100005 - The ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Innovation

Dr Paul Zulli, Prof Daniel Fabijanic, Dr Anthony Somers, Prof Nick Birbilis

InfraBuild Wire Pty Limited, InfraBuild (Manufacturing) Pty Ltd

  • 2024: $91,325
  • 2023: $175,095
  • 2022: $181,391
  • 2021: $97,620

Recovery of critical and high-tech minerals from legacy mine materials: Part 2 Value metals and REE in recovery.

A/Prof Will Gates, Dr Alastair MacLeod, Mrs Kimmanthudawage Isuri Nayantha Perera, Mr Henrique Xavier Santos Bastos, AsPr Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo, Dr Anthony Somers, A/Prof Robert Kerr

EcoTech Minerals Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $78,000

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2023

Diulia Quites Rodrigues

Thesis entitled: Development of new anticorrosion coatings based on the combination of suitable waterborne polymeric binders and corrosion inhibitors

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Mehdi Behrouzvaziri

Thesis entitled: Effect of Microstructure and Composition on Corrosion Inhibition of Steels

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Jhonatan Soto Puelles

Thesis entitled: Interactions of inhibitors with surfaces for the mitigation of microbiologically influenced corrosion

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2021

Priya Pandey

Thesis entitled: Stabilising Ionic Liquids and Nanoparticle Additives in Lubrication Applications: Synthesis, Formulations and Performance

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Co-supervisor
2021

Ana Suarez Vega

Thesis entitled: Development of hybrid coatings with corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2020

Yu Peng

Thesis entitled: Corrosion Mitigation of Mild Steel Using Rare Earth Carboxylate Inhibitors

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Associate Supervisor
2022

Mahdi Ghorbani Mousaabadi

Thesis entitled: Microbiologically influenced corrosion: discovering inhibitors and their mechanisms

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials