Dr Adam Charlton
Senior Research Fellow

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4,4′,5,5′-Tetrakis(2-thienyl)tetrathiafulvalene [TT-TTF]: synthesis and first X-ray crystal structure of a thiophene-substituted TTF electron donor
Charlton, A., Underhill, A. E., Williams, G., Kalaji, M., Murphy, P. J., Hibbs, D. E., Hursthouse, M. B. & Malik, K. M. A., 1996, In: Chemical Communications. 1996, 21, p. 2423-2424 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A New Value Proposition for Uganda’s Maize Stover to Manufacture Moulded Pulp Packaging Material for Fruits and Vegetables
Lwasa, S., Charlton, A., Packwood, J., Ayor, A. S., Kirabira, J. B., Miremadi, K. N., Bariho, D. B., Orikiriza, R., Esther, M., Katiti, L. & Mbabazi, G., 26 Jul 2023, In: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS). VIII, VIIResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comparison in protein extraction from four major crop residues in Europe using chemical and enzymatic processes-a review
Baker, P. & Charlton, A., 1 Jan 2020, p. 102239.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A one-pot procedure for the efficient fractionation and extraction of microalgal lipids using supercritical carbon dioxide
Charlton, A. & Marriott, R., 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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A quadruple helix Atlantic Area healthy food Ecosystem for growth of SMEs- Interreg NWE report
Charlton, A., 1 Jan 2020, 129 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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A review of Willow (Salix spp.) as an integrated biorefinery feedstock
Charlton, A., Skinner, C., Baker, P., Leahy, J., Isano, I., Prendergast, J. & Johnson , C., 1 Dec 2022, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 189, 115823.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A second triclinic polymorph of bis{1,2-bis-(n-butylthioethylene)-1,2-dithiolato(S,S’)} nickel
Charlton, A., Kilburn, J. D., Underhill, A. & Webster, M., 1996, In: Acta Crystallographica. 4, p. 2441-2442Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A4B Collaborative Industrial Research Project (CIRP) Completion Report: Isolation of High Value Speciality Chemicals from Biomass using Low Carbon Extraction Technology (HE 06 COL 1013)
Charlton, A., Feb 2013Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Acceptance of bio-degradable Stoverpack among agricultural products market actors in Kampala and Wakiso districts
Charlton, A., 16 Mar 2023, 3rd NARO-MAK Conference, Kampala, Uganda (14-16 March 2023): Conference theme: Innovations for enhancing productivity and agro-industrialization. p. 85Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Agri-Food Wastes and Biomass Valorization: Establishing Experimental Conditions to Produce Lignin-Degrading Enzymes on Wheat Bran by Trametes versicolor CM13 Using Solid State Fermentation
Charlton, A. & Baker, P., Dec 2023, Agri-Food Wastes and Biomass Valorization: Establishing Experimental Conditions to Produce Lignin-Degrading Enzymes on Wheat Bran by Trametes versicolor CM13 Using Solid State Fermentation. MDPI AG, p. 53-66 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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An improved procedure for the synthesis of N-substituted 3,4-dichloromaleimides
Charlton, A., Edge, S., Kruse, T., Varma, K. S., Underhill, A. E., Kathirgamanathan, P. & Becher, J., 1991, In: Chemistry and Industry. 4, p. 130-131Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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BBSRC Final Report-IBTI (Integrated Biorefinery Technology Initiative): Grant Number- BB/I005323/1: Isolation, fractionation and modification of fructans from ryegrass to produce novel biosurfactants and polymers as part of a ryegrass biorefinery
Charlton, A., May 2013Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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BBSRC International Science Interchange Scheme with NREL (USA) - BB/K004573/1 Technoeconomic assessment of biorefinery processes- Extraction of speciality chemicals from biomass: Final Report: BBSRC International Science Interchange Scheme- Final Report
Charlton, A., 2012Research output: Other contribution
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Chemosynthesis and structural characterization of a novel lignin-based bio-sorbent and its strong adsorption for Pb (II)
Wang, B., Wen, J.-L., Sun, S.-L., Wang, H.-M., Wang, S.-F., Liu, Q., Charlton, A. & Sun, R.-C., 1 Dec 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 108, p. 72-80Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of salicin and fibre contents in the barks and woody cores of willow (Salix spp.) clones as potential feedstocks for an integrated biorefinery
Baker, P., Pisano, I., Nazari-Asbemarz, M., Johnston, C., Lindegaard, K., Prendergast, J., Leahy, J. J. & Charlton, A., 1 Mar 2025, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 225, 120519.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing an Olive Biorefinery in Slovenia: Analysis of Phenolic Compounds Found in Olive Mill Pomace and Wastewater
Visnjevec, A. M., Baker, P., Charlton, A., Preskett, D., Peeters, K., Tavzes, C., Kramberger, K. & Schwarzkopf, M., 1 Jan 2021, In: Molecules. 26, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developments in the chemistry of sulphur donor ligands
Underhill, A., Charlton, A., Wilkes, S. B., Butler, I. R., Kobayashi, A. & Kobayashi, H., 1995, In: Synthetic Metals. 70, p. 1101-1104Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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EC Joint Research Centre Synergies with R&I Funds in Wales BioComposites Centre, Bangor University
Charlton, A., 2018, 4 p.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Effects of Various Surfactants on Alkali Lignin Electrospinning Ability and Spun Fibers
Charlton, A., 30 Aug 2017, In: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. p. 9551-9559Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficient and Product-Controlled Depolymerization of Lignin Oriented by Raney Ni Cooperated with Cs x H3 − x PW12O40.
Shen, X.-J., Wen, J.-L., Huang, P.-L., Zheng, K., Wang, S.-F., Liu, Q., Charlton, A. & Sun, R.-C., 22 Jul 2017, In: BioEnergy Research. 10, DOI 10.1007/s12155-017-9855-2, p. 1155-1162 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Electrochemical quantification of D-glucose during the production of bioethanol from thermo-mechanically pre-treated wheat straw
Ward, R. A., Charlton, A., Welham, K. J., Baker, P., Zein, S. H., Tomkinson, J., Richards, D. I., Kelly, S. M., Lawrence, N. S. & Wadhawan, J. D., Mar 2021, In: Electrochemistry Communications. 124, 106942.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Electropolymerization Studies on a Series of Thiophene-Substituted 1,3-Dithiole-2-ones: Solid-State Preparation of a Novel TTF-Derivatized Polythiophene.
Anjos, T., Charlton, A., Coles, S. J., Croft, A. K., Hursthouse, M. B., Kalaji, M., Murphy, P. J. & Roberts-Bleming, S. J., 14 Apr 2009, In: Macromolecules. 42, 7, p. 2505-2515Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Establishing Experimental Conditions to Produce Lignin-Degrading Enzymes on Wheat Bran by Trametes versicolor CM13 Using Solid State Fermentation
Baker, P. & Charlton, A., 18 Aug 2023, In: Waste. 1, 3, p. 711-723 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fibre degradation of wheat straw by Pleurotus erygnii under low moisture conditions during solid-state fermentation
Baker, P. W., Charlton, A. & Hale, M. D. C., Feb 2019, In: Letters in Applied Microbiology. 68, 2, p. 182-187 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fructan synthesis, accumulation and polymer traits II. Fructan pools in populations of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) with variation for water-soluble carbohydrate and candidate genes were not correlated with biosynthetic activity and demonstrated constraints to polymer chain extension
Gallagher, J. A., Cairns, A. J., Thomas, D., Timms-Taravella, E., Skot, K., Charlton, A., Williams, P. & Turner, L. B., 15 Oct 2015, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fructan synthesis, accumulation, and polymer traits. I. Festulolium chromosome substitution lines
Gallagher, J. A., Cairns, A. J., Thomas, D., Charlton, A., Williams, P. & Turner, L. B., 8 Jul 2015, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fungal pre-treatment of forestry biomass with a focus on biorefining: A comparison of biomass degradation and enzyme activities by wood rot fungi across three tree species
Baker, P., Charlton, A. & Hale, M., 1 Dec 2017, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. p. 20-28 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HPLC-DAD-qTOF compositional analysis of the phenolic compounds present in crude tomato protein extracts derived from food processing
Visnjevec, A. M., Baker, P., Peters, K., Schwarzkopf, M., Krienke, D. & Charlton, A., 23 Oct 2021, In: Molecules.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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High-sugar perennial ryegrass as a feed-stock for bioconversion to platform chemicals
Winters, A. L., Leemans, D., S. M., M., Pippel, J., Lovatt, A., Charlton, A. & Gallagher, J., 2010, In: Aspects of Applied Biology. 101, p. 79-86Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Increased delignification by white rot fungi after pressure refining Miscanthus
Baker, P., Charlton, A. & Hale, M., 1 Aug 2015, In: Bioresource Technology. 189, August, p. 81-86Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intermolecular interactions in the molecular ferromagnet NH4[Ni(mnt)2]. 2H2O
Coomber, A. T., Beljonne, D., Friend, R. H., Bredas, J. L., Charlton, A., Robertson, N., Underhill, A. E., Kurmoo, M. & Day, P., 1996, In: Nature. 380, p. 144-146Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Large refractive nonlinearities and two photon absorption in aryl substituted dithiolenes
Kershaw, S. V., Oliver, S. N., Manning, R. J., Rush, J. D., Hill, C. A., Underhill, A. & Charlton, A., 1993, In: Proceedings of the Society of Photo-optical Engineers, Nonlinear Optical Properties of Organic Materials. 2025, p. 388-399Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Life cycle assessment of pilot-scale wood fibre production using mechanical disc refining at different pressures
Skinner, C., Stefanowski, B., Heathcote, D., Charlton, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 3, p. 149-155Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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NH4[Ni(mnt)2.H2O. a new one dimensional Organic ferromagnet
Allan, M. L., Martens, J. H. F., Coomber, A. T., Friend, R. H., Marsden, I., Marseglia, E. A., Underhill, A. E. & Charlton, A., 1993, In: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals. 229, 1, p. 147-152Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nh4Ni(mnt)2H2O— a low-dimensional organic ferromagnet
Allan, M. L., Coomber, A. T., Marsden, I. R., Martens, J. H. F., Friend, R. H., Charlton, A. & Underhill, A., 1993, In: Synthetic Metals. 56, 2-3, p. 3317-3322Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nickel dithiolenes containing pendant thiophene units: precursors to dithiolene-polythiophene hybrid materials.
Anjos, T., Roberts-Bleming, S. J., Charlton, A., Robertson, N., Mount, A. R., Coles, S. J., Hursthouse, M. B., Kalaji, M. & Murphy, P. J., 1 Jan 2008, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry. 18, 4, p. 475-483Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nonlinear optical properties of tetraalkyl substituted metal dithiolene complexes in the near-infrared
Oliver, S. N., Kershaw, S. V., Underhill, A. E., Hill, C. A. S. & Charlton, A., 1995, In: Nonlinear Optics. 10, p. 87-99Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Novel maleimide-type acceptors based on annelated 1,4-dithiins
Hansen, T. K., Sukuma Varma, K., Edge, S. & Charlton, A., 1992, In: Journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Perkin Transactions I. 1, p. 1807-1810Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimising parameters for pilot scale steam explosion and continuous pressurised disc refining of Miscanthus and sugarcane bagasse for xylose and xylo-oligosaccharide release
Warren-Walker, D., Ravella, S. R., Gallagher, J., Winters, A., Charlton, A. & Bryant, D. N., 3 Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Bioresource Technology. 405, 130932.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pilot scale extraction of protein from cold and hot-pressed rapeseed cake: Preliminary studies on the effect of upstream mechanical processing
Baker, P., Visnjevec, A. M., Krienke, D., Preskett, D., Schwarzkopf, M. & Charlton, A., 1 May 2022, In: Food and BioProducts Processing. 133, p. 132-139Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Plants to Products BBSRC NIBB - Proof of Concept award (HD-RD0300E): Evaluation of the thermo-mechanical pulping of biomass to facilitate release of fermentable sugars for advanced biofuel production
Charlton, A., Skinner, C., Baker, P., Chesworth, M., Wilkinson, C., Hanslip, Z., Richards, D., Kelly, S. & Zein, S., 10 May 2017, 73 p.Research output: Other contribution
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Pre-processing waste tomatoes into separated streams with the intention of recovering protein: towards an integrated fruit and vegetable biorefinery approach to waste minimization
Baker, P., Preskett, D., Krienke, D., Runager, K. S., Hastrup, A. C. S. & Charlton, A., Aug 2022, In: Waste and Biomass Valorization. 13, 8, p. 3463-3473Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preparation and X-ray crystal structure of [Ni(dpdt)2], a novel nickel 1,2-dithiolene complex: (H2dpdt = 6- ethylene-1,4-dithiepin-2,3-dithiol)
Charlton, A., Underhill, A., Malik, K. M. A., Hursthouse, M., Jorgensen, T. & Becher, J., 1995, In: Synthetic Metals. 68, 3, p. 221-226Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preparation, properties, and crystal structure of new nickel (II) complexes of 1,2-asymmetrically substituted dithiolenes for third-order nonlinear optical applications
Hill, C., Charlton, A., Underhill, A., Malik, K. M. A., Hursthouse, M., Karaulov, A. I., Oliver, S. N. & Kershaw, S., 1995, In: Journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Dalton Transactions. p. 587-594Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pressurised disc refining of wheat straw as a pre-treatment approach for agricultural residues: A preliminary assessment of energy consumption and fibre composition
Skinner, C., Baker, P., Tomkinson, J., Richards, D. & Charlton, A., 1 May 2020, In: Bioresource Technology. 304, 122976.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Producing sustainable packaging from agricultural waste: Producing sustainable packaging from agricultural waste
Charlton, A., 2020, 1 p.Research output: Other contribution
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Project Completion report, Innovate UK-China project Competition Priority: Manufacturing Sustainability (with China) Renewable Building Blocks from Straw (ReBuBlos) Project No: 102173: Project Completion report, Innovate UK-China project
Charlton, A., 24 Jul 2017Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Registration of Milacel- a functional apple fibre product
Charlton, A., 10 Apr 2018Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Selective precipitation and characterization of lignin–carbohydrate complexes (LCCs) from Eucalyptus
Zhao, B.-C., Xu, J.-D., Chen, B.-Y., Cao, X.-F., Yuan, T.-Q., Wang, S.-F., Charlton, A. & Sun, R.-C., May 2018, In: Planta. 247, 5, p. 1077-1087Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Self sensitized photooxidation of tetrathienyltetrathiafulvalenes: synthesis of thienyl substituted 1,2,5,8-tetrathiecine-6,7-dione, a new heterocyclic system
Charlton, A., Donati, D., Fusi, S., Murphy, P. J. & Ponticelli, F., 6 Mar 2013, In: Tetrahedron Letters. 54, 10, p. 1227-1229Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review