Biography

Dr. Gordon Armstrong completed his PhD research on self-assembly in supramolecular polymers at the Dept. of Materials Science and Technology and MSSI in 2002. He has 10 years' postdoctoral experience in formulation & characterisation of functionalised nanocomposites and nanomaterials, recycling of polymer composites, and industrial consultancy in materials science issues. He has taught and supervised students from undergraduate to postdoctoral level in polymer and nanocomposites science and analytical techniques. A Chartered Scientist and Chartered Chemist, Gordon is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Society of Chemical Industry.

Research Interests

Materials chemistry; study of structure/property relationships in polymers and nanocomposites; development of functional nanocomposite (thermal management, infection resistance, high thermal and electrical conductivity); supramolecular chemistry; nanotechnology; biosensors; thermal analysis; atomic force microscopy; Raman spectroscopy; technology transfer.

Professional Activities

Committee

  • 2013 Society of Chemical Industry All-Ireland Group,
  • 2005 Society of Chemical Industry Materials Chemistry Group,
  • 2005 Society of Chemical Industry Materials Chemistry Group,
  • 2004 Society of Chemical Industry Republic of Ireland Group,

Education

  • 2003 University of Limerick - Ph.D.
  • 1998 University of Limerick - B.Sc.

Association

  • 1999 Member, Royal Society of Chemistry
  • 1996 Member, Society of Chemical Industry

Patent

  • 1999 IE2003/0481 - Sensor for Detecting an Analyte Using Silver Nanoparticles

Language

  • French
  • German

Peer Reviewed Journals

2014

Redox, surface and electrocatalytic properties of layer-by-layer films based upon Fe(III)-substituted crown polyoxometalate [P8W48O184Fe16(OH)28(H2O)4]20-

Naseer, R., Mal, S.S., Ibrahim, M., Kortz, U., Armstrong, G., Laffir, F., Dickinson, C., Vagin, M. and McCormac, T. (2014) Redox, surface and electrocatalytic properties of layer-by-layer films based upon Fe(III)-substituted crown polyoxometalate [P8W48O184Fe16(OH)28(H2O)4]20-. Electrochimica Acta

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2014

Surface Immobilisation of a Tetra-Ruthenium Substituted Polyoxometalate Water Oxidation Catalyst Through the Employment of Conducting Polypyrrole and the Layer by Layer (LBL) Technique

Anwar, N., Sartorel, A., Yaqub, M., Wearen, K., Laffir, F., Armstrong, G., Dickinson, C., Bonchio, M. and McCormac, T. (2014) Surface Immobilisation of a Tetra-Ruthenium Substituted Polyoxometalate Water Oxidation Catalyst Through the Employment of Conducting Polypyrrole and the Layer by Layer (LBL) Technique. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

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2013

Compositional characterisation of metallurgical grade silicon and porous silicon nanosponge particles

Chadwick, EG,Mogili, NVV,O'Dwyer, C,Moore, JD,Fletcher, JS,Laffir, F,Armstrong, G,Tanner, DA (2013) Compositional characterisation of metallurgical grade silicon and porous silicon nanosponge particles. Rsc Advances :19393-19402

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2012

Transition metal ion-substituted polyoxometalates entrapped in polypyrrole as an electrochemical sensor for hydrogen peroxide

Anwar, N; Vagin, M; Laffir, F; Armstrong, G; Dickinson, C; McCormac, T (2012) Transition metal ion-substituted polyoxometalates entrapped in polypyrrole as an electrochemical sensor for hydrogen peroxide. Analyst :624-630

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2012

Formulation of epoxy-polyester powder coatings containing silver-modified nanoclays and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties

Armstrong, G,Thornton, R,Ryan, MP,Laffir, F,Russell, RJ,Bala, T,Keely, C,Babu, R (2012) Formulation of epoxy-polyester powder coatings containing silver-modified nanoclays and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties. Polymer Bulletin :1951-1963

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2011

Titania-silver and alumina-silver composite nanoparticles: Novel, versatile synthesis, reaction mechanism and potential antimicrobial application

Bala, T; Armstrong, G; Laffir, F; Thornton, R (2011) Titania-silver and alumina-silver composite nanoparticles: Novel, versatile synthesis, reaction mechanism and potential antimicrobial application. Journal Of Colloid And Interface Science :395-403

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2009

Functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes for epoxy nanocomposites with improved performance

Armstrong G., Ruether M., Blighe F., Blau W. (2009) Functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes for epoxy nanocomposites with improved performance. Polymer International :1002-1009

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2007

A comparative study of polyethylene oxide/nanoclay composite preparation via supercritical carbon dioxide and melt processing

Armstrong, G; Fortune, K (2007) A comparative study of polyethylene oxide/nanoclay composite preparation via supercritical carbon dioxide and melt processing. Polymer Bulletin :439-445

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2007

Carbon nanotubes for reinforcement of plastics? A case study with poly (vinyl alcohol)

Ryan, K; Cadek, C; Nicolosi, V; Ruether, M; Armstrong, G; Swan, H; Fonseca, A; Nagy, J; Sainz, R; Maser, W; Blau, W; Coleman, J (2007) Carbon nanotubes for reinforcement of plastics? A case study with poly (vinyl alcohol). Composites Science & Technology :1640-1649

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2005

Hydrogen-bonded self-assembling polymers: A literature review

Armstrong, G; Buggy, M (2005) Hydrogen-bonded self-assembling polymers: A literature review. J. Materials Science :547-559

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2005

Solid-state NMR study of ureidopyrimidinone model compounds

Armstrong, G; Alonso, B; Massiot, D; Buggy, M (2005) Solid-state NMR study of ureidopyrimidinone model compounds. Magnetic Resonance In Chemistry :405-410

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2002

Thermal stability of some self-assembling hydrogen-bonded polymers and related model complexes

Armstrong, G; Buggy, M (2002) Thermal stability of some self-assembling hydrogen-bonded polymers and related model complexes. Polymer International :1219-1224

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2001

Thermal stability of a ureidopyrimidinone model compound

Armstrong, G; Buggy, M (2001) Thermal stability of a ureidopyrimidinone model compound. Materials Science & Engineering C-Biomimetic And Supramolecular Systems :45-49

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Books

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Book Chapters

2013

Supramolecular Polymers (Hydrogen Bonds)

Gordon Armstrong (2013) Supramolecular Polymers (Hydrogen Bonds). Berlin : Springer Springer Encyclopedia of Polymeric Nanomaterials

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Edited Books

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Other Journals

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Conference Publications

2011

Agilent UK & Ireland SPM users' meeting

Armstrong, G (2011) Agilent UK & Ireland SPM users' meeting.

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2009

Functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes for epoxy nanocomposites with improved performance

Armstrong, G,Ruether, M,Blighe, F,Blau, W (2009) Functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes for epoxy nanocomposites with improved performance. Polymer International :1002-1009

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2005

Nanocomposites 2005

Armstrong, G. (2005) Nanocomposites 2005. :*-*

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2004

1st Meeting of the Programme in Advanced Materials

Armstrong, G. (2004) 1st Meeting of the Programme in Advanced Materials. :*-*

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2001

Polymer '01

Armstrong, G. and Buggy, M. (2001) Polymer '01.

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2001

Polymers in the Third Millennium

Armstrong, G. and Buggy, M. (2001) Polymers in the Third Millennium. :*-*

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Conference Contributions

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Published Reports

2008

Training and Development in Ireland: Results of the Biennial National Survey of Benchmarks

Garavan, T.N., Shanahan, V., Carbery, R., Armstrong, C., Armstrong, G., Cross, C., Gubbins, C; Gunnigle, P; Heraty, N; O'Donnel, D; O'Malley, G (2008) Training and Development in Ireland: Results of the Biennial National Survey of Benchmarks. : Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

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Editorials

2009

In focus: Advances in epoxy chemistry

Armstrong G., Birkett D. (2009) In focus: Advances in epoxy chemistry. Polymer International :969-0

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2009

In focus: Advances in epoxy chemistry

Armstrong G., Birkett D. (2009) In focus: Advances in epoxy chemistry. Polymer International :969-0

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2000

Thermal Stability of a Ureidopyrimidone model compound

Armstrong, G; Buggy, M (2000) Thermal Stability of a Ureidopyrimidone model compound.

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