• Nayak, S.K., Rajasekaran, K., Sain, M., Tjong, J., “Numerical and experimental validation of natural fiber orientation in viscous fluid of injection cavity,” Journal of Natural Fibers, February 2017. DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2016.1266290 [341]

  • Hajiha, Hamideh & Sain, M., “Model development for work of fracture of hybrid composites,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, March 2017.DOI: 10.1002/app.44711 [340]

  • Saba, N., Mohammad, F., Pervaiz, M., Jawaid, M., Alothman, O.Y., Sain, M. “Mechanical, morphological and structural properties of cellulose nanofibers reinforced epoxy composites”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2017, 97, 190-200, ISSN 0141-8130. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.01.029 [339]

  • Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., Ghosh, S.B., Rodriguez, A., Sain, M., “Biosynthesis, Microstructural Characterisations and Investigation of In-Vitro Mutagenic and Eco-Toxicological Response of a Novel Microbial Exopolysaccharide Based Biopolymer”,  J Polym Environ, 2017. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-016-0925-x [338]

  • Panda, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., Sain, M. “Effect of Alkyl Phenol from Cashew Nutshell Liquid and Sisal Fiber Reinforcement on Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Epoxy Resin”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 2017, 1-12. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2017.1279100 [337]

  • Sameni, J., Krigstin, S., Sain, M., “Solubility of Lignin and Acetylated Lignin in Organic Solvents”, BioResources 2017, 12, 1548-1565 [336]

  • Pervaiz, M., Faruq, M., Jawaid, M., Sain, M. “Polyamides: Developments and Applications Towards Next-generation Engineered Plastics”, Current Organic Synthesis, 2017, 14(2), 146-155. DOI: 10.2174/1570179413666160831112159  [335]

  • Sethi, J., Illikainen, M., Sain, M. and Oksman, K.  “Polylactic acid/polyurethane blend reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals with semi-interpenetrating polymer network (S-IPN) structure”, European Polymer Journal, Available online 1 December 2016, ISSN 0014-3057. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.11.031 [334]

  • Safdari, F., Carreau, P.J., Heuzey, M.C., Kamal, M.R. and Sain, M. “Enhanced properties of poly(ethylene oxide)/cellulose nanofiber biocomposites”, Cellulose, 2016. DOI:10.1007/s10570-016-1137-1 [333]

  • Zhou, X., Jatin Sethi, Shiyu Geng, Linn Berglund, Nikolina Frisk, Yvonne Aitomäki, Mohini M. Sain, Kristiina Oksman. “Dispersion and reinforcing effect of carrot nanofibers on biopolyurethane foams”, Materials & Design, 2016, 110 (15), 526-531, ISSN 0264-1275, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2016.08.033 [332]

  • Armioun, S., Panthapulakkal, S., Scheel, J., Tjong, J. and Sain, M. “Sustainable and lightweight biopolyamide hybrid composites for greener auto parts”, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2016, 94(11), 2052-2060. DOI: 10.1002/cjce.22609 [331]

  • Sameni, J., Krigstin, S., Sain, M. “Characterization of lignins isolated from industrial residues and their beneficial uses”, BioResources, 2016, 11 (4), 8435-8456. https://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_11/BioRes_11_4_8435_Sameni_KS.pdf [330]

  • Subbiah, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., and Sain, M. “Effect of Natural Fiber Network on Permeability and Tensile Strength of Composites through Vacuum Infusion Process”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 2016. DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2016.1193092 [329]

  • Correia, V.C., Santos, D, Sain, M., Santos, S.F., Lea˜o, A.L., Junior, H.S. “Grinding process for the production of nanofibrillated cellulose based on unbleached and bleached bamboo organosolv pulp”, Cellulose, 2016. DOI: 10.1007/s10570-016-0996-9[No. 328]

  • Fahimian, M., Kortschot, M., and Sain, M. “Preliminary Design and Experimental Investigation of a Novel Pneumatic Conveying Method to Disperse Natural Fibers in Thermoset Polymers”, Materials, 2016, 9(7), 548; doi: 10.3390/ma9070548[No. 327]

  • Kuo, P., De Assis Barros, L., Sheen, YC., Sain, M., Tjong, J., and Yan, N. ” Thermal degradation of extractive-based bio-epoxy monomer and network: Kinetics and mechanism”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2016, 117, 199-213, ISSN:  01652370;  DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2015.11.014[No. 326]

  • Ranganathan, N., Oksman, K., Nayak, S. K., and Sain, M. “Effect of long fiber thermoplastic extrusion process on fiber dispersion and mechanical properties of viscose fiber/polypropylene composites”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2016, 27 (5), 685-692, ISSN: 10427147,  E-ISSN: 10991581;  DOI: 10.1002/pat.3742 [No. 325]

  • Ranganathan, N., Oksman, K., Nayak, S. K,  and Sain, M. “Structure property relation of hybrid biocomposites based on jute, viscose and polypropylene: The effect of the fibre content and the length on the fracture toughness and the fatigue properties”, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2016, 83, 169-175, ISSN: 1359835X;  DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.10.037 [No. 324]

  • Zhou, X., Sain, M., and Oksman, K. “Semi-rigid biopolyurethane foams based on palm-oil polyol and reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals”, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2016, 83, 56-62, ISSN: 1359835X; DOI:10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.06.008 [No. 323]

  • Birat, K.C., Faruk, O., Agnelli, J.A.M., Leao, A.L., Tjong, J., Sain, M. “Sisal-glass fiber hybrid biocomposite: Optimization of injection molding parameters using Taguchi method for reducing shrinkage”, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2016, 83, 152-159, ISSN: 1359835X; doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.10.034 [No. 322]

  • Ding, W.D., Jahani, D., Chang, E., L.H., Alemdar, A., Park, C.B., and Sain, M., 2015. “Development Of PLA/Cellulosic Fibre Composite Foams Using Injection Molding: Crystallization and Foaming Behaviors”, Composite Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2016, 83, 130–139. DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.10.003 [No. 321]

  • Ranganathan,N.; Oksman, K.; Nayak, S.K.; Sain, M. “Impact toughness, viscoelastic behavior, and morphology of polypropylene–jute–viscose hybrid composites”. J. APPL. POLYM. SCI. 2016, 133 (9), DOI: 10.1002/APP.42981 [No. 320]

  • Kuo, P., Barros, L.A., Sain, M., Tjong, J. and Yan, N. “Effects of Reaction Parameters on the Glycidyl Etherification of Bark Extractives during Bioepoxy Resin Synthesis“, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2016, 4 (3), 1016–1024, DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.5b01098 [No. 319]

  • Subbiah, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K. and Sain, M. “Cure Kinetics Characterization of Soy-Based Epoxy Resins for Infusion Moulding Process”, Can. J. Chem. Eng. 94:1375–1380, 2016, © 2016 Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, DOI: 10.1002/cjce.22504 [No. 318]

  •  Pervaiz, M., Panthapulakkal, S., KC, B., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Emerging Trends in Automotive Lightweighting through Novel Composite Materials”, Materials Sciences and Applications, 2016, 7, 26-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/msa.2016.71004 [No. 317]

  • Armioun, S., Panthapulakkal, S., Scheel, J., Tjong, J. and Sain, M., “Biopolyamide hybrid composites for high performance applications”, J. APPL. POLYM. SCI. 2016, DOI: 10.1002/APP.43595 [No. 316]

  • Faruk, O., Sain, M. and Farnood, R. “Comparison of bio and synthetic polyol on lignin and nanocellulose enhanced polyurethane foam for prototyping automotive parts”, PU Magazine International, 2015, 5, 372-377. [315]

  • Kakroodi, A.R., Khazabi, M., Maynard, K., Sain, M. and Kwon, O.S. “Soy-based polyurethane spray foam insulations for light weight wallpanels and their performances under monotonic and static cyclic shear forces”, Industrial Crops and Products, 2015, 74, 1–8.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.03.092 [No. 314]

  • Ding, W.D., Kuboki, T., Wong, A., Park, C.B., Sain, M., “Rheology, Thermal Property and Foaming Behavior of High D-content Polylactic Acid/Cellulose-Nanofiber Composites”, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 91544-91557. DOI: 10.1039/C5RA16901A [No. 313] 

  • Rambabu, N., Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., Dalai, A.K., “Production of nanocellulose fibers from pinecone biomass: Evaluation and optimization of chemical and mechanical treatment conditions on mechanical properties of nanocellulose films”, Industrial Crops and Products, 2016, 83, 746-754.  DOI:10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.11.083 [No. 312]

  • Rajkumar, S., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., and Sain, M., “Permeability and mechanical property correlation of bio based epoxy reinforced with unidirectional sisal fiber mat through vacuum infusion molding technique”, Polymer Composites, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/pc.23797 [No. 311]

  • Khazabi, M., Sain, M., “Morphological and Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Open-Cell Spray Polyurethane Foamed Wall Insulation Modified With Cellulose Fiber”, CSCanada, Advances in Petroleum Exploration and Development, 2015, 9(1). DOI:10.3968/6319 [No. 310]

  • Obaid, N., Kortschot, M., and Sain, M., “Investigating the Mechanical Response of Soy-Based Polyurethane Foams With Glass Fibers Under Compression at Various Rates”, Cellular Polymers, 2015, 34 (6), 281-298. [309]

  • Panda, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., Sain, M., “Structural Effect of Phenalkamine on Mechanical and Tribological Property of Epoxy System”, Journal of Science, Technology and Environment- Sciencesights, 2015, 5 (1) [No. 308]

  • Ding, W.D., Chu, R.K.M., Mark, L.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Non-isothermal Crystallization Behaviors of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Cellulose Nanofiber Composites with Presence of CO2”, European Polymer Journal, 2015, 71, 231-247. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.07.054  [No. 307]

  • Rajkumar, S., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., Sain, M., “Studies on permeability of sisal fiber mat during Thermoset resin filling in vacuum infusion Process”, Can. J. Chem. Eng., 2015, 93, 1364-1370. DOI: 10.1002/cjce.22228  [No. 306]

  • Rajkumar, S., Tjong, J., Nayak, S. K., Sain, M., “Wetting behavior of soy-based resin and unsaturated polyester surface-modified sisal fiber mat”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 2015, 34 (10), 807-818.  DOI: 10.1177/0731684415580630  [No. 305]

  • Birat, K.C, Panthapulakkal, S., Kronka, A., Agnelli, J.A.M., Tjong, J, and Sain, M.,”Hybrid biocomposites with Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties for structural applications” J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015, 132 (34). DOI: 10.1002/app.42452 [No. 304]

  • Panda, R., Tjong, J., Nayak, S.K., Sain, M., “Effect of Alkyl Phenol from Cashew Nutshell Liquid on Mechanical and Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Epoxy Resin”, Bioresources, 2015, 10(3), 4126-4136.[No. 303]

  • de Jesus, J. P. F., Sain, M., Jeng, R., Negrao, A. L. Leao, de Andrade, M. C. N., and de Almeida Minhoni, M. T., “Potential Application of Ganoderma lucidum in Solid State Fermentation of Primary Sludge and Wheat Straw”, Bioresources, 2015, 10(2): 3197-3209. [No. 302]

  • S. Phillips, P. Y. Kuo, C. Demaria, L. Lessard, M. Sain, and P. Huberta. “Effect of Common Chemical Treatments on the Process Kinetics and Mechanical Properties of Flax/Epoxy Composites Manufactured by Resin Infusion”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2015, 23(2), 143-155. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-015-0709-8. [No. 301]

  • Ranganathan,N.; Oksman, K.; Nayak, S.K.; Sain, M. “Regenerated cellulose fibers as impact modifier in long jute fiber reinforced polypropylene composites: Effect on mechanical properties, morphology and fiber breakage”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2015, 132(3), 41301.  DOI: 10.1002/app.41301  [No. 300]

  • Hajiha, H., and Sain, M., “High toughness hybrid biocomposite process optimization”, Journal of Composites Science and Technology, 2015, 111, 44-49. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2015.03.002 [No. 299]

  • Cherizol, R., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Modeling the Rheological Characteristics of Flexible High-Yield Pulp-Fibre- Reinforced Bio-Based Nylon 11 Bio-Composite”, Journal of Encapsulation and Adsorption Sciences, 2015, 5, 1-10. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jeas.2015.51001 [No. 298]

  • Cherizol, R., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Review of Non-Newtonian Mathematical Models for Rheological Characteristics of Viscoelastic Composites”, Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2015, 5, 6-14. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2015.51002 [No. 297]

  • Cherizol, R., Sain, M. and Tjong, J. “Evaluation of the Influence of Fibre Aspect Ratio and Fibre Content on the Rheological Characteristic of High Yield Pulp Fibre Reinforced Polyamide 11 “HYP/PA11″ Green Composite”, Open Journal of Polymer Chemistry, 2015, 5, 1-8. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojpchem.2015.51001  [No. 296]

  • Ferhan, M., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Bark depolymerization during submerged fermentation using monofloral honey, a natural mediator substitute, and integration between laccases vs. bark biopolymers, characterized by Py-GC-MS”, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 14937-14952. DOI: 10.1039/C4RA13841D  [No. 295]

  • Negrao, D. R., Sain, M., Leao, A. L., Sameni, J., Jeng, R., de Jesus, J. P. F., and Monteiro, R. T. R. “Fragmentation of lignin from organosolv black liquor by white rot fungi”, Bioresources, 2015, 10(1): 1553-1573. [No. 294]

  • Sameni, J., Krigstin, S., Sain, M., “Effect of Preparation Parameters on the Formation of Lignin Acetate Microspheres”, International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, 2015, 4(8), 102-113.  [No. 293]

  • Panthapulakkal, S., Kirk, D., and Sain, M. “Alkaline Extraction of Xylan from Wood Using Microwave and Conventional Heating”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2015, 132(4). DOI: 10.1002/APP.41330 [No. 292]

  •  Pervaiz, M., and Sain, M., “Recycling of Paper Mill Biosolids; A review on current practices and emerging biorefinery initiatives”, J. Clean – Soil, Air, Water. doi: 10.1002/clen.201400590 . [No. 291]

  •  Cheng, S., Panthapulakkal, S., Ramezani, N., Asiri, A. M., and Sain, M. “Aloe Vera Rind Nanofibers: Effect of Isolation Process on the Tensile Properties of Nanofibre Films”, Bioresources, 2014, 9(4): 7653-7665. [No. 290]

  • Pervaiz, M., Oakley, P., and Sain, M. “Development of Novel Wax-enabled Thermoplastic Starch Blends and Their Morphological, Thermal and Environmental Properties”, International Journal of Composite Materials, 2014, 4(5), 204-212. DOI: 10.5923/j.cmaterials.20140405.02 [No. 289]


  • Pervaiz, M., Oakley, P., and Sain, M. “Extrusion of Thermoplastic Starch: Effect of ‘Green’ and Common Polyethylene on the Hydrophobicity Characteristics”,  Materials Sciences and Applications, 2014, 5(12), 845-856. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/msa.2014.512085 [No. 288]

  • Awal, A., Rana, M., and Sain, M. “Thermomorheological and Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Reinforced PLA Biocomposites”, Mechanics of Materials, 2014, 80(A), 87-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2014.09.009 [No. 287]

  • Ramezani Kakroodi, A., Cheng, S., Sain, M., and Asiri, A. “Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Nanocomposites Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol and Cellulose Nanofiber from Aloe vera Rind”,  Journal of Nanomaterials, 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/903498 [No. 286]

  • Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Typical interactions of composite additives with polyethylene and nanoclay”, SPE Plastics Research Online, 2014, DOI: 10.13140/2.1.3788.8643 [No. 285]

  • Kuo, P.Y., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Synthesis and Characterization of an Extractive-based Bio Epoxy Resin from Beetle Infested Pinus contorta Bark”, Green Chemistry, 2014, 16, 3483-3493. DOI: 10.1039/C4GC00459K [No. 284]

  • Gu, R., Sain, M., Kokta, B.V., and Law, K.-N. “The Role of Nanoclay Formations and Wood Fiber Levels on Central Composite Designed Polyethylene Composites”, Journal of composite materials, 2014, DOI: 10.1177/0021998314531034 [No. 283]

  • Gu, R., Sain, M., and Kokta, B.V. “Evaluation of Wood Composite Additives in the Mechanical Property Changes of PE Blends”, Polymer Composites, 2014, 36(2), 287-293. DOI: 10.1002/pc.22942 [No. 282]

  • Cheng. S., Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., and Asiri, A. “Aloe Vera Rind Cellulose Nanofibers-reinforced Films”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2014, 131(15). DOI: 10.1002/APP.40592 [No. 281]

  • Khazabi, M. and Sain, M. “Morphological and physico-thermal properties of soy-based open-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation modified with wood pulp fiber”, Journal of Advances in Petroleum Exploration and Development, 2014, 7(1), 1-6. DOI: 10.3968/j.aped.1925543820140701.1962 [No. 280]

  • Gu, R., Sain, M., and Konar, S. “Development and Characterization of Flexible Epoxy Foam with Reactive Liquid Rubber and Starch”,  Journal of Materials Science, 2014, 49(8), 3125-3134. DOI: 10.1007/s10853-014-8013-x [No. 279]

  • Ummartyotin, S. and Sain, M. “Preparation of a cellulose and water-based resin composite”, Materials Letters, 2014, 123, 70-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2014.01.143 [No. 278]

  • Onuaguluchi, O., Panesar, D.K., and Sain, M. “Properties of Nanofibre Reinforced Cement Composites”, Construction and Building Materials, 2014, 63, 119-124. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.04.072 [No. 277]

  • Ferhan, M., Tanguy, N., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Comparison of Enzymatic, Alkaline, and UV/H2O2 Treatments for Extraction of Beetle-infested Lodgepole Pine (BILP) and Aspen Bark Polyphenolic Extractives”, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2014, 2(2), 165-172. DOI: 10.1021/sc400184f [No. 276]

  • O-Rak, K., Phakdeepataraphan, E., Bunnak, N., Ummartyotin, S., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Development of bacterial cellulose and poly(vinylidene fluoride) binary blend system: Structure and properties”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2014, 237, 396-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2013.10.032 [No. 275]

  • Sameni, J., Krigstin, S., Rosa, D.S., Leao, A., and Sain, M. “Thermal Characteristics of Lignin Residue from Industrial Processes”, 2014, BioResources, 9(1), 725-737. [No. 274]

  • Hajiha, H., Sain, M., and Mei, L.H. “Modification and Characterization of Hemp and Sisal Fibers”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 2014, 11(2), 144-168. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2013.861779 [No. 273]

  • Faruk, O., Bledzki, A.K., Fink, H.-P., and Sain, M. “Progress Report on Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites”, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2014, 299(1), 9-26. DOI: 10.1002/mame.201300008 [No. 272]

  • Hou, C., Czubernat, K., Jin, S. Y., Altenhof, W., Maeva, E., Seviaryna, I., Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., Sain, M., and Gu, R. “Mechanical response of hard bio-based PU foams under cyclic quasi-static compressive loading conditions”, International Journal of Fatigue, 2014, 59, 76-89. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2013.09.012 [No. 271]

  • O-Rak, K., Ummartyotin, S., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Covalently grafted carbon nanotube on bacterial cellulose composite for flexible touch screen application”, Materials Letters, 2014, 107, 247-250. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2013.05.126 [No. 270]


     

  • Ghos, S.B., Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., and Sain, M.M. “Development of novel polysaccharide derived hybrid biocomposite foam and evaluation of biopolymer cytotoxicity-a sustainable approach” Journal of Composite Materials, November, 2013, DOI: 10.1177/0021998313509423 [No. 269]

  •  Faruk, M., Sain, M., and Farnood, R. “Development of Lignin and Nanocellulose Enhanced Bio PU Foams for Automotive Parts” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, DOI: 10.1007/s10924-013-0631-x, 2013 [No. 268]

  • Ferhan, M., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “A New Method for Demethylation of Lignin from Woody Biomass Using Biophysical Methods” J Chem Eng Process Technol., 4: 160, DOI: 10.4172/2157-7048.1000160, 2013 [No. 267]

  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Isolation of Nano Fibres from Hemp and Flax and Their Thermoplastic Composites” Journal of Plastic and Polymer Technology, 2(1): 9-16, 2013 [No. 266]

  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Optimization of Microwave Assisted Alkaline Extraction of Xylan from Birch Wood Using Response Surface Methodology” Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, 1(6): 38-50, 2013 [No. 265]

  • Kuo, P. Y., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Influence of Cellulose Nanofibers on the Curing Behavior of Epoxy/Amine Systems”European Polymer Journal, 49(12): 3778-3783, 2013 [No. 264]

  • Gu, R., Sain, M. M., and Kokta, B. V. “Morphological Changes and Surface Reactions of Wood Fibers in Wood Composites”Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 28(9): 1260-1277, 2013 [No. 263]

  • Faruk, O. and Sain, M. “Continuous Extrusion Foaming of Lignin Enhanced Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)”Journal of Biobased Materials & Bioenergy, 7: 309-314, 2013 [No. 262]

  • Cherian, B. M., Leao, A., Chaves, M., Ferreira de Souza, S., Sain, M., and Narine, S.S. “Environmental ageing studies of chemically modified micro and nanofibril phenol formaldehyde composites” Industrial Crops and Products, 49: 471-483, 2013 [No. 261]

  • Konar, S. K., Gu, R., and Sain, M. “Preparation and Characterization of Baked Nitrile Latex Foam Reinforced with Biomasses” Industrial Corps and Products, 42: 261-267, 2013 [No. 260]

  • Gu, R., Konar, S. K., and Sain, M. “A Feasibility Study of Polyurethane Composite Foam with Added Hardwood Pulp”Industrial Corps and Products, 42: 273-279, 2013 [No. 259]

  • Awal, A. and Sain, M. “Characterization of Soda Hardwood Lignin and the Formation of Lignin Fibers by Melt Spinning”Journal of Applies Polymer Science, 129(5): 2765-2771, 2013 [No. 258]

  • Panthapulakkal, S., and Sain, M. “Investigation of Structural Changes of Alkaline-extracted Wood Using X-ray Microtomography and X-ray Diffraction: A Comparison of Microwave versus Conventional Method of Extraction” Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 33(2): 92-102, 2013 [No. 257]

  • Gu, R., and Sain, M. “Effects of Wood Fiber and Microclay on the Performance of Soy Based Polyurethane Foams” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 21(1): 30-38, 2013 [No. 256]

  • Ferhan, M., Santos, S. N., Melo, I.S., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Identification of a Potential Fungal Species by 18S rDNA for Ligninases Production” J. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 29 (12): 2437-2440, 2013 [No. 255]

  • Khoshraftar, S., Hung, S., Khan, S., Gong, Y., Tyagi, V., Parkinson, J., Sain, M., Moses, A. M., and Christendat, D. “Sequencing and Annotation of the Ophiostoma ulmi Genome” BMC Genomics, 14: 162, 2013 [No. 254]

  • Panthapulakkal, S., Pakharenko, V., and Sain, M. “Microwave Assisted Short-Time Alkaline Extraction of Birch Xylan”Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 21(4): 917-929, 2013 [No. 253]


     

  • Awal, A., Sain, M., and Chowdhury, M. “Thermal analysis and spectroscopic studies of electrospun nano-scale composite fibers” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 107(3): 1237-1242, 2012 [No. 252]

  • Awal, A. and Sain, M. “Cellulose–Polymer Based Green Composite Fibers by Electrospinning” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 20(3): 690-697, 2012 [No. 251]

  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanofibril films from Wood Fibre and Their Thermoplastic Polycarbonate Composites” International Journal of Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1155/2012/381342, 2012 [No. 250]

  • Ferhan, M., Leao, A. L., de Melo, I. S., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Ligninases Production and Partial Purification of Mnp from Brazilian Fungal Isolate in Submerged Fermentation” Ferment Technol., DOI: 10.4172/2167-7972.1000106, 1(106), 2012 [No. 249]

  • Vaskova, I., Jeng, R., Tyagi, V., Rodriguez, A., and Sain, M. “Extracellular proteins produced by different species of the Fungus Trichoderma on a secondary paper mill sludge Substrate” BioRes, 7(1): 1029-1039, 2012 [No. 248]

  • Ummartyotin, S., Bunnak, N., Juntaro, J., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Synthesis and luminescence properties of ZnS and metal (Mn, Cu)-doped-ZnS ceramic powder” Solid State Sciences, 14: 299-304, 2012 [No. 247]

  • Ummartyotin, S., Bunnak, N., Junataro, J., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Synthesis of colloidal silver nanoparticles for printed electronics” C. R. Chimie, 15: 539-544, 2012 [No. 246]

  • Ummartyotin, S., Juntaro, J., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “The role of ferrofluid on surface smoothness of bacterial cellulose nanocomposite flexible display” Chemical Engineering Journal, 193-194: 16-20, 2012 [No. 245]

  • Ummartyotin, S., Bunnak, N., Juntaro, J., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Hybrid organic-inorganic of ZnS embedded PVP nanocomposite film for photoluminescent application” C. R. Physique, 13: 994-1000, 2012 [No. 244]

  • Zhu, M., Bandyopadhayay-Ghosh, S., Khazabi, M., Cai, H., Correa, C., and Sain, M. “Reinforcement of soy polyol-based rigid polyurethane foams by cellulose microfibers and nanoclays” Journal of Applied Polymer Science,124(6): 4702-4710, 2012 [No. 243]

  • Faruk, O., Bledzki, A., Fink, H., Sain, M. “Biocomposites Reinforced with Natural Fibers: 2000–2010” Progress in Polymer Science, 37(11): 1552-1596, 2012 [No. 242]

  • Gu, R., Konar, S., and Sain, M. “Preparation and Characterization of Sustainable Polyurethane Foams from Soybean Oils”Journal of the American Oil Chemist’s Society, 89: 2103-2111, 2012 [No. 241]

  • Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M., and Liss, S. “Enzymatic Modification of Secondary Sludge by Lipase and Laccase to Improve the Nylon/sludge Composite Properties” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 31(3): 179-188, 2012 [No. 240]

  • Leao, A.L., Cherian, B. M., Ferreira de Souza, S., Sain, M., Narine, S., Caldeira, M.S., and Toledo, M.A.S. “Use of Primary Sludge from Pulp and Paper Mills for Nanocomposites” Mol. Cryst. Liq. Cryst., 556: 254–263, 2012 [No. 239]

  • Ummartyotin, S., Juntaro, J., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Development of transparent bacterial cellulose nanocomposite film as substrate for flexible organic light emitting diode (OLED) display” Industrial Crops and Products, 35: 92-97, 2012 [No. 238]

  • Juntaro, J., Ummartyotin, S., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Bacterial cellulose reinforced polyurethane-based resin nanocomposite: A Study of how ethanol and processing pressure affect physical, mechanical and dielectric properties”Carbohydrate Polymers, 87: 2464-2469, 2012 [No. 237]

  • Baltazar, A., and Sain, M. “Effect of Bismaleimide Reactive Extrusion on the Crystallinity and Mechanical Performance of Poly (lactic acid) Green Composites” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 124 (4): 3013-3023, 2012 [No. 236]


     

  • Sreekumar Janardhnan and Sain Mohini “Isolation of Cellulose Nanofibers: Effect of Biotreatment on Hydrogen Bonding Network in Wood Fibers” International Journal of Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1155/2011/279610, 2011 [No. 235]


  • Ummartyotin, S., Juntaro, J., Wu, C., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Deposition of PEDOT: PSS Nanoparticles as a Conductive Microlayer Anode in OLEDs Device by Desktop Inkjet Printer” Journal of Nanomaterials, DOI: 10.1155/2011/606714, 2011 [No. 234]


  • Baltazar, A., Seviaryna, I., Sain, M., and Yu Maeva, E. “Acoustic, tomographic and morphological properties of bismaleimide-modified PLA green composites” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 30 (16): 1329-1340, 2011 [No. 233]

  • Khazabi, M., Gu, R., and Sain, M. “Fiber Reinforced Soy-Based Polyurethane Spray Foam Insulation. Part 1: Cell Morphologies”,  BioResources, 2011, 6(4), 3757-3774. [No. 232]

  • Gu, R., Khazabi, M., and Sain, M. “Fiber Reinforced Soy-based Polyurethane Spray Foam Insulation. Part 2: Thermal and Mechanical Properties”,  BioResources, 2011, 6(4), 3775-3790. [No. 231]

  • Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M., and Liss, S.N. “Utilization of Secondary Sludge as Filler in Composites: Surface Energy and Final Mechanical Properties” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 30(10): 864-874, 2011 [No. 230]

  • Ge, X.G., George, S., Law, S., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Polylactide Composites with Acrylic Impact Modifier” Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics, 50(11): 2070-2083, 2011 [No. 229]

  • Ummartyotin, S., Juntaro, J., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Si-O barrier technology for bacterial cellulose nanocomposite flexible displays” Carbohydrate Polymers, 86: 337-342, 2011 [No. 228]

  • Kim, S. G., Leung, S. N., Park, C. B., and Sain, M. “The Effect of Dispersed Elastomer Particle Size on Heterogeneous Nucleation of TPO with N2 Foaming” Chemical Engineering Science, 66(16): 3675-3686, 2011 [No. 227]

  • Sreekumar Janardhnan and Sain Mohini “Bio-Treatment of Natural Fibers in Isolation of Cellulose Nanofibres: Impact of Pre-Refining of Fibers on Bio-Treatment Efficiency and Nanofiber Yield” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 19: 615-621, 2011 [No. 226]

  • Sundar, S., Sain, M., and Oksman, K. “Thermal Characterization and Electrical Properties of Fe-modified Cellulose Long Fibers and Micro Crystalline Cellulose” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 104 (3): 841-847, 2011 [No. 225]

  • Awal, A. and Sain, M. “Spectroscopic Studies and Evaluation of Thermorheological Properties of Softwood and Hardwood Lignin” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 122(2): 956–963, 2011 [No. 224]

  • Sain, M. “Overview of Biofoams for Lightweight Auto Parts” Chemicke Listy, 105(15): SPEC. ISSUE, 239-240, 2011 [No. 223]

  • Sreekumar Janardhnan and Sain Mohini “Targeted Disruption of Hydroxyl Chemistry and Crystallinity in Natural Fibers for the Isolation of Cellulose Nano-fibers via Enzymatic Treatment” BioResources, 6(2): 1242-1250, 2011 [No. 222]

  • Awal, A., Sain, M., and Chowdhury, M. “Preparation of Cellulose-Based Nano-Composite Fibers by Electrospinning and Understanding the Effect of Processing Parameters” Composite Part B, 42(5): 1220-1225, 2011 [No. 221]

  • Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C. B., and Sain, M. “The Effects of Nanoclay on the Extrusion Foaming of Wood Fiber/Polyethylene Nanocomposites”, Polymer Engineering and Science, 2011, 51(5), 1014-1022. DOI: 10.1002/pen.21739  [No. 220]

  • Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Protein Extraction from Secondary Sludge of Paper Mill Wastewater and its Utilization as a Wood Adhesive” BioResources, 6(2): 961-970, 2011 [No. 219]


     

  • Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Extraction and Characterization of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) from waste sludge of pulp and paper mill” International Review of Chemical Engineering, 2(4): 550-554, 2010 [No. 218]


  • Banik, I. and Sain, M. M. “Nanoclay Modified Water-Blown Polyurethane Foams Derived from bifunctional Soybean Oil-Based Polyol” Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 49(7): 701-706, 2010 [No. 217]


  • Kim, S. G., Lee, J. W. S., Park, C. B., and Sain, M. “Enhancing Cell Nucleation of Thermoplastic Polyolefin Foam Blown with Nitrogen” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 118: 1691-1703, 2010 [No. 216]

  • Guo, Q., Cheng, B., Kortschot, M., Sain, M., Knudson, R., Deng, J., and Alemdar, A. “Performance of Long Canadian Natural Fibers as Reinforcements in Polymers” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 29(21): 3197–3207, 2010 [No. 215]

  • Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., Jeng, R., Mukherjee, J., and Sain, M. “In vitro cytotoxicity of amylose-based bioplastic for packaging applications” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 18(3): 231-234, 2010 [No. 214]

  • Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M., and Liss, S. “Usage of Pulp and Paper Secondary Sludge for Biocomposite Production: FTIR and DSC Analysis” International Review of Chemical Engineering, 2(1): 25-30, 2010 [No. 213]

  • Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M., and Liss, S. “Cellular Biopolymers and Molecular Structure of a Secondary Pulp and Paper Mill Sludge Verified by Spectroscopy and Chemical extraction Techniques” Water Science and Technology,62(12): 2846-53, 2010 [No. 212]

  • Lee, H. Y., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., Sain, M., and Kontopoulou, M. “The Effects of Clay Dispersion on the Mechanical, Physical, and Flame-Retarding Properties of Wood Fiber/Polyethylene/Clay Nanocomposites”Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 118: 452-461, 2010 [No. 211]

  • Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., Ghosh, S. B., and Sain, M. “Synthesis of soy-polyol by two step continuous route and development of soy-based polyurethane foam” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 18:437-442, 2010 [No. 210]

  • Rodriguez, A., Ghosh, S. B., Jeng, R., and Sain, M. “Dynamic mechanical behavior and thermal characterization of biofilms based on starch modified by fungi isolates” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 18(3): 430-436, 2010 [No. 209]

  • Souza, S.F., Leao, A.L., Cai, J.H., Wu, C., Sain, M., and Cherian, B. M. “Nanocellulose from curava fibers and their nanocomposites” Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 522(1): 42–52, 2010 [No. 208]

  • Sundar, S., Sain, M., and Oaksman, K. “Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose and Cellulose Long Fiber Modified by Iron Salt” Carbohydrate Polymers, 80(1): 35-43, 2010 [No. 207]

  • Huang, C., Jeng, R., Sain, M., Hubbes, M., and Dumas, M. T. “Rapid differentiation of Ophiostoma ulmi and Ophiostoma novo-ulmi isolates by matrix-assisted-laser-desorption/ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight mass spectrometry” Forest Pathology, 40(1): 1-6, 2010 [No. 206]

  • Awal, A., Ghosh, S.B., and Sain, M. “Thermal properties and spectral characterization of wood pulp reinforced bio-composite fibers” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 99(2): 695-701, 2010 [No. 205]


     

  • Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties and Foaming Behavior of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced High-Density Polyethylene Composites,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 49(11): 2179-2188, 2009 [No. 204]


  • Sain, M.M. “Bio-refinery Development of chemical platforms across integrated biomass technologies” Polimeros,19(1): E9-E11, 2009 [No. 203]


  • Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S. and Sain, M. “Cellulose microfibres: recent advances and future prospects in medical applications” GAK Gummi Fasern Kunststoffe, 9: 564-568, 2009 [No. 202]

  • Xiong, Y., Jeng, R., Sain, M., Diebel, P., and Michelle, L. “Investigation on correlation between protein content and moisture absorption-desorption rate of protein coating” International Journal of plastic technology, 13(1): 1-7, 2009 [No. 201]

  • Banik, I. and Sain, M.M. “Water-Blown Soy Polyol Based Polyurethane Foams Modified by Cellulosic Materials Obtained from Different Sources” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 112(4): 1974–1987, 2009 [No. 200]

  • Behzad, T. and Sain, M., “Surface and Interface Characterization of Untreated and SMA Imide-Treated Hemp Fiber/Acrylic Composites” Polymer Composites, 30(6): 681-690, 2009 [No. 199]

  • Oksman, K., Mathew, A.P., and Sain, M. “Novel Bionanocomposites: Processing, Properties and Potential Applications”Plastics, Rubber & Composites: Macromolecular Engineering, 38(9-10): 396-405, 2009 [No. 198]

  • Alemdar, A., Oksman, K., and Sain, M. “The Effect of Decreased Fiber Size in Wheat Straw/Polyvinyl Alcohol Composites”Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, 3(1): 75-80, 2009 [No. 197]

  • Mishra S. and Sain, M. “Commercialization of Wheat Straw as Reinforcing Filler for Commodity Thermoplastics”Journal of Natural Fibers, 6(1): 83-97, 2009 [No. 196]

  • Rodriguez, A., Sain, M., and Jeng, R. “Thermal Characterization of Starch-Based Polymers Produced by Ophiostoma Spp”Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 98(1): 317-323, 2009 [No. 195]

  • Rodriguez, A., Sain, M., Jeng, R., and Baltazar-y-Jimenez, A. “Viscoelastic properties of polysaccharides derived from the fungal modification of native starch” International Reviews of Chemical Engineering – Rapid Communications (IRECHE),1(5): 460-466, 2009 [No. 194]

  • Baltazar-y-Jimenez, A. and Sain, M. “Aspects of Lignocellulosic-fibre Reinforced Green Materials” Can Chem News, 61(6): 14-17, 2009 [No. 193]

  • Awal, A., Ghosh, S.B., and Sain, M. “Development and morphological characterization of wood pulp reinforced bio-composite fibers” Journal of Materials Science, 44(11): 2876-2881, 2009 [No. 192]

  • Xiong,Y., Jeng, R., and M. Sain. “Protein isolation from condensed distilled soluble of corn fermentation”International Journal of Polymers and Technologies, 2009 [No. 191]


     

  • Alemdar, A., and Sain, M. “Isolation and Characterization of Nanofibers from Agricultural Residue – Wheat Straw and Soy Hulls”Bioresource Technology, 99(6): 1664-1671, 2008 [No. 190]


  • Alemdar, A., and Sain, M. “Biocomposites from Wheat Straw Nanofibers: Morphology, Thermal and Mechanical Properties”Composite Science and Technology, 68: 557-565, 2008 [No. 189]


  • Alemdar, A., Zhang, H., Sain, M., Cescutti, G., Müssig, J. “Determination of Fiber Size Distributions of Injection Moulded Polypropylene/Natural Fibers Using X-ray Microtomography” Advanced Engineering Materials, 10(1-2): 126-130, 2008 [No. 188]


  • Sodhi, R., Sun, L., Sain, M., and Farnood, R. “Analysis of Ink/Coating Penetration on Paper Surfaces by Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) in Conjunction with Principal Component Analysis (PCA)”The Journal of Adhesion, 84(3): 277-292, 2008 [No. 187]


  • Hubbe, M. A., Rojas, O.J., Lucia, L. A., and Sain, M. “Cellulosic Nanocomposites: A Review” BioResources, 3(3): 929-980, 2008 [No. 186]

  • Banik, I. and Sain, M. “Structure of Glycerol and Cellulose Fiber Modified Water Blown Soy Polyol Based Polyurethane Foams” J. Reinf. Plast. Comp., 27: 1745-1758, 2008 [No. 185]

  • Banik, I. and Sain, M. “Role of Refined Paper Fiber on Structure of Water Blown soy Polyol based Polyurethane Foams” J. Reinf. Plast. Comp., 27: 1515-1524, 2008 [No. 184]

  • Banik, I. and Sain, M. “Water Blown Soy Polyol Based Polyurethane Foams of Different Rigidities” J. Reinf. Plast. Comp., 27: 357-373, 2008 [No. 183]

  • Krigstin, S. and Sain, M. “Determination of the Mineral Constituents of Recycled Paper Mill Sludge” Tappi Journal, 7(6): 9-14, 2008 [No. 182]

  • Kim, S. G., Lee, K-M., Park, C. B., and Sain, M. “Foamability of Thermoplastic Vulcanizates Blown with Various Physical Blowing Agent” J. of Cellular Plastics, 44: 53-67, 2008 [No. 181]


     

  • Balatinecz, J. and Sain, M. “Cars made of wood and hemp fibres? Why not?” Forestry Chronicle, 83(4): 482-484, 2007 [No. 180]


  • Krigstin, S. and Sain, M. “Fractionation of Dry Recycled Papermill Sludge to Higher Value Components” Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, 1(3): 315-322, 2007 [No. 179]


  • Chakraborty, A., Sain, M., Kortschot, M., and Ghosh, S.B. “Modeling energy consumption for the generation of microfibres from bleached kraft pulp fibres in a PFI mill”BioResources, 2 (2): 210-222, 2007 [No. 178]

  • Chakraborty, A., Sain, M., and Kortschot, M. “Dispersion of Wood Microfibers in a Matrix of Thermoplastic Starch and Starch-Polylactic Acid Blend” Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, 1(1): 71-77, 2007 [No. 177]

  • Ghosh, A. and Sain, M. “Effect of Propylene Carbonate on Physical Properties of Wood Fibreboard Composite”Polymers & Polymer Composites, 15 (4): 265-271, 2007 [No. 176]

  • Guo, G., Park, C. B., Lee, Y.H., and Sain, M. “Flame Retarding Effects of Nanoclay on Wood-Fiber Composites”Polymer Engineering and Science, 47 (3): 330-336, 2007 [No. 175]

  • Jeng, R., Huang, M., Sain, M., Hubbes, M., Rodriguez, A., and Saville, B. “Starch-Like Exopolysaccharide Produced by the Filamentous Fungi Ophiostoma Ulmi and O. novo-Ulmi” Forest Pathology, 37(2): 80-95, 2007 [No. 174]

  • Sain, M., Ghosh, A., and Banik, I. “Effect of Propylene Carbonate on the Properties of Composite Fiberboard from Wood Fiber Bonded with Renewable Wood Resin”Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 26: 705-713, 2007 [No. 173]

  • Mojumdar, S. C., Sain, M., and Prasad, R.C. “Selected Thermoanalytical Methods and Their Applications from Medicine to Construction” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 90(3): 653-662, 2007 [No. 172]

  • Mishra, S. and Sain, M. “Strength Analysis of Chair Base from Wood Plastic Composites by Finite Element Method” Materials Research Innovations, 11(3): 137-143, 2007 [No. 171]

  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Studies on the Water Absorption Properties of Short Hemp-Glass Fiber Hybrid Polypropylene Composites” Journal of Composite Materials, 41: 1871-1883, 2007 [No. 170]

  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Agro-Residue Reinforced HDPE Composites: Fibre Characterization and Analysis of Composites Properties” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 38(6): 1445-1454, 2007 [No. 169]

  • Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Effects of Clay Dispersion and Content on the Rheological, Mechanical Properties, and Flame Retardance of HDPE/Clay Nanocomposites” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 105 (4): 1993-1999, 2007 [No. 168]

  • Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Effects of Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene Styrene Based Additives on the Mechanical Properties of Rice Hull/Polypropylene Composites” Polymer Engineering and Science, 47(7): 1148-1155, 2007 [No. 167]

  • Behzad, T., and Sain, M. “Measurement and prediction of Thermal Conductivity for Hemp fiber reinforced composites” Polymer Engineering and Science, 47(7): 977-983, 2007 [No. 166]

  • Behzad, T., and Sain, M. “Finite Element Modeling of Polymer Curing in Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites”Composite Science and Technology, 67(7-8): 1666-1673, 2007 [No. 165]

  • Wang, B. and Sain, M. “Dispersion of Soybean Stock-Based Nanofiber in a Plastic Matrix” Polymer International,56 (4): 538-546, 2007 [No. 164]

  • Wang, B., and Sain, M., and Oksman, K. “Study of Structural Morphology of Hemp Fiber from the Micro to the Nanoscale” Applied Composite Materials, 14 (2): 89-103, 2007 [No. 163]

  • Wang, B. and Sain, M. “Isolation of Nanofibers from Soybean Source and Their Reinforcing Capability on Synthetic Polymers” Composites Science and Technology, 67 (11-12): 2521-2527, 2007 [No. 162]

  • Sreekumar, J., Sain, M., Farnood, R., Dougherty, W. “Influence of Styrene Maleic Anhydride Imide on Ink-Jet Print Quality and Coating Structure” Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, 22(3): 307-313, 2007 [No. 161]

  • Wang, B. and Sain, M. “The Effect of Chemically Coated Nanofiber Reinforcement on Biopolymer Based Nanocomposites” BioResources, 2(3): 371-388, 2007 [No. 160]

  • Zhang, S.Y., Zhang, Y., Bousmina, M., Sain, M., and Choi, P. “Effects of Raw fiber Materials, Fiber Content, and Coupling Agent Content on Selected Properties of Polyethylene/Wood Fiber Composites” Polymer Engineering and Science, 47(10): 1678-1687, 2007 [No. 159]

  • Chakraborty, A. and Sain, M. “Characterization of Cellulosic Microfibrils for Permeability Studies through Microfibril Dispersed Biopolymer Films” Journal of Biomechanics, 39, DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9290(06)84817-7,2006 [No. 158]


  • Park, C.B., Kim, S.G., Kang, B.S., and Sain, M. “Foamability of Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Blown with Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide” Cellular Polymers, 25(1): 19-33, 2006 [No. 157]


  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Injection-Molded Short Hemp Fiber/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Hybrid Composites – Mechanical, Water Absorption and Thermal Properties” Journal of Applied Polymer Science,103 (4): 2432-2441, 2006 [No. 156]

  • Lee, Y.H., Wang, K.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Effects of Clay Dispersion on the Foam Morphology of LDPE/clay nanocomposites” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 103(4): 2129-2134, 2006 [No. 155]

  • Sain, M., Ghosh, A., and Banik, I. “Fiberboard Composites from Wood Fiber Bonded with Renewable Wood Resin” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 25(16): 1701-1708, 2006 [No. 154]

  • Ghosh, A. and Sain, M. “Composite from Wood Fiber Bonded with Renewable Wood Resin” Polymers and Polymer Composites, 14(3): 217-227, 2006 [No. 153]

  • Mathew, A. P., Oksman, K., and Sain, M. “The Effect of Morphology and Chemical Characteristics of Cellulose Reinforcements on the Crystallinity of Polyactic Acid” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 101(1): 300-310, 2006 [No. 152]

  • Gulati, D. and Sain, M. “Surface Characteristics of Untreated and Modified Hemp Fibers” Journal of Polymer Engineering and Science, 46 (3): 269-273, 2006 [No. 151]

  • Gulati, D. and Sain, M. “Fungal-Modification of Natural Fibers: A Novel Method of Treating Natural Fibers for Composite Reinforcement” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 14 (4): 347-352, 2006 [No. 150]

  • Rouison D., Courturier, M., Panthapulakkal, S., and Sain M., “Measurement of the Average Permeability of Natural Fibre Mats in Resin Transfer Molding Application” Polymer and Polymer Composites, 14(3): 229-238, 2006 [No. 149]

  • Huang, C.B., Jeng, R., Sain, M., Saville, B.A., and Hubbes, M. “Production, Characterization, and Mechanical Properties of Starch Modified by Ophiostoma spp.” BioRescouces, 1(2): 257-269, 2006 [No. 148]

  • Sreekumar Janardhnan and Sain Mohini “Isolation of Cellulose Microfibrils – An Enzymatic Approach”BioResources, 1 (1): 1-5, 2006 [No. 147]

  • Chakraborty, A., Sain, M., and Kortschot, M. “Reinforcing Potential of Wood Pulp derived Microfibres in a PVA Matrix”Holzforschung, 60(1): 53-58, 2006 [No. 146]

  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Bioprocess Preparation of Wheat Straw Fibres and Their Characterization”Industrial Crops and Products, 23(1):1-8, 2006 [No. 145]

  • Panthapulakkal, S. and Sain, M. “Injection Molded Wheat Straw and Corn Stem Filled Polypropylene Composites” Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 14(3): 265-272, 2006 [No. 144]

  • Muasher, M. and Sain, M. “The Efficacy of Photostabilizers on the Color Change of Wood Filled Plastic Composites”Polymer Degradation and Stability, 91(5): 1156-1165, 2006 [No. 143]

  • Dixit, N., Kortschot, M. T., Sain, M., and Gulati, D. “Effect of Interactions Between Interface Modifiers and Viscosity Modifiers on the Performance and Processibility of the Rice Hulls-HDPE Composites” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites,25 (16): 1691-1699, 2006 [No. 142]

  • Dixit, N., Sain, M., Kortschot, M. T., and Gulati, D. “Influence of Viscosity-Interface Modifier Interactions on Performance and Processability of Rice Hulls PE Composites” International Polymer Processing, 21(5): 504-508, 2006 [No. 141]

  • Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Biorefinery: Opportunities and Barriers for Petro-Chemical Industries” Pulp and Paper Canada,107(6): 31-33, 2006 [No. 140]

  • Panthapulakkal, S., Zereshkian, A., and Sain, M. “Preparation and Characterization of Wheat Straw Fibres for Reinforcing Application in Injection Molded Thermoplastic Composites” Bioresource Technology, 97(2): 265-272, 2006 [No. 139]

  • Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., and Law, S. “Effect of Water Absorption, Freezing and Thawing, and Photo-aging on Flexural Properties of Extruded HDPE/Rice husk Composites” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 100(5): 3619-3625, 2006 [No. 138]

  • Pramanick, A. and Sain, M. “Temperature-Stress Equivalency in Nonlinear Visco-Elastic Creep Characterization of Thermoplastic/Agro-Fiber Composites” J. Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 19(1): 35-60, 2006 [No. 137]

  • Pramanick, A. and Sain, M. “Nonlinear Visco-Elastic Creep Prediction of HDPE-Agrofiber Composites” Journal of Composite Materials, 40(5): 417-431, 2006 [No. 136]

  • Krigstin, S. and Sain, M. “Characterization and Potential Utilization of Recycled Paper Mill Sludge” Pulp and Paper Canada,107(5): 29-32, 2006 [No. 135]

  • Pervaiz, M., Sain, M., and Ghosh, A. “Evaluation of the Influence of Fibre Length and Concentration on Mechanical Performance of Hemp Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene Composite” Journal of Natural Fibers, 2(4): 67-84, 2006 [No. 134]

  • Lopez, J. L., Cooper, P., and Sain, M. “Performance of Natural Fibre Plastic Composites under Stress for Outdoor Applications: Effect of Moisture, Temperature and Ultraviolet (UV) Light Exposure” Journal of Applied Polymer Science,99(5): 2570-2577, 2006 [No. 133]

  • Rouison, D., Sain, M., and Couturier, M. “Resin Transfer Molding of Hemp Fiber Composites: Optimization of the Process and Mechanical Properties of the Materials” Composite Science and Technology, 66(7-8): 895-906, 2006 [No. 132]

  • Wang, W., Sain, M., and Cooper, P. A. “Study of Moisture Absorption in Natural Fiber Plastic Composites”Composite Science Technology, 66(3-4): 379-386, 2006 [No. 131]


     

  • Krigstin, S. and Sain, M. “Recovery and Utilization of Fibre from Recycled Papermill Sludge” Paper Technology,46(7): 37-42, 2005 [No. 130]


  • Bhatnagar, A. and Sain, M. “Processing of Cellulose Nanofiber-reinforced Composites” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 24(12): 1259-1268, 2005 [No. 129]


  • Sreekumar, J., S., Sain, M., Farnood, R., and Dougherty, W. “Styrene Maelic Anhydride Imide-Resin (SMAI): A Novel Cationic Additive in Paper Coating Colour for Ink-Jet Printing” Pulp and Paper Canada, 106(3): T67 – T70, 2005 [No. 128]

  • Lopez, J. L., Cooper, P., and Sain, M. “Evaluation of Proposed Standard Test Method to Determine Decay Resistance of Natural Fiber Plastic Composites” Forest Product Journal, December 1, 2005 [No. 127]

  • Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Cure Simulation of Hemp Fiber Acrylic Based Composites During Sheet Molding Process”Polymers and Polymer Composites, 13(3): 235-244, 2005 [No. 126]
  • Rouison, D., Sain, M., Couturier, M., MacMillan, B., and Balcom, B. J. “Water Absorption of Hemp Fiber/Unsaturated Polyester Composites” Polymer Composites, 26(4): 509-525, 2005 [No. 125]

  • Sain, M., Suhara, P., Law, S., and Bouiloux, A. “Interface Modification and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre-polyolefine Composite Products” Journal of reinforced plastics and composites, 24(2): 121-130, 2005 [No. 124]

  • Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., and Law, S. ” Enhancement of Processability of Rice Husk Filled High-density Polyethylene Composite Profiles” Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 18: 445-458, 2005 [No. 123]

  • Prasad, B.M., Sain, M., and Roy, D.N. “Properties of Ball Milled Thermally Treated Hemp Fibers in Inert Atmosphere for Potential Composite Reinforcement” Journal of Materials Science, 40: 4271-4278, 2005 [No. 122]

  • Wang, W., Sain, M., and Cooper, P.A. “Hygrothermal Weathering of Rice Hull/HDPE Composites Under Extreme Climatic Conditions” Polymer Degradation and Stability, 90(3): 540-545, 2005 [No. 121]

  • Mathew, A.P., Oksman, K., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Composites from Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 97(5): 2014-2025, 2005 [No. 120]

  • Chakraborty, A., Sain, M., and Kortschot, M. “Cellulose Microfibrils: A Novel Method of Preparation using High Shear Refining and Cryocrushing” Holzforschung, 59 (1): 102- 107, 2005 [No. 119]

  • Bhuie, A.K., Ogunseitan, O.A., White, R., Sain, M., and Roy, D.N. “Modeling the Environmental Fate of Manganese from Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl in Urban Landscapes” J. Science of the Total Environment,339(1-3): 167-178, 2005 [No. 118]


     

  • Li, H., Law, S. and Sain, M. “Process Rheology and Mechanical Property Correlationship of Wood Flour-Polypropylene Composites” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 23(11):1153-1158, 2004, DOI: 10.1177/0731684404035416 [No. 117]


  • Mehta, A., Sain, M., Ni, Y., and Morneau, D. “Effect of Bioenzyme on Deinking Mill Effluent Treatment by Dissolved Air Flotation, Solutions!” Online Exclusive, Tappi Journal, October 2004 [No. 116]


  • Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., and Law, S. “Effect of Coupling Agents on Rice Husk Filled HDPE Extruded Profiles”Polymer International, 54: 137-142, 2005 [No. 115]

  • Valton, E., Schmidhauser, J., and Sain, M. “Performance of Cationic Styrene Maleimide Copolymers in the Wet End of Papermaking” Tappi Journal, 3(4): 25-30, 2004 [No. 114]

  • Mehta, A., Sain, M., Ni, Y., and Morneau, D. “Chemical Additive Optimization Program: Short-Cycle Clarification of Deinking Mill Alkaline-Water loop” Pulp and Paper Canada, 105(3): 43-46, 2004 [No. 113]

  • Rouison, D., Sain, M., and Couturier, M. “Resin Transfer Molding of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites: Cure Simulation”Composites Science and Technology, 64(5): 629-644, 2004 [No. 112]

  • Lin, W.S., Pramanick, A.K., and Sain, M. “Determination of Material Constants for Nonlinear Visco-elastic Predictive Model”Journal of Composite Materials, 38(1): 19-29, 2004 [No. 111]

  • Lin, W.S., Pramanick, A.K., and Sain, M. “Development of TTMSP to Predict the Performance of Discontinuous Natural Fiber Polymer Composites” Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 11(2-3): 201-208, 2004 [No. 110]

  • Prasad, B., Sain, M., and Roy, D. N. “Structure Property Correlation of Thermally Treated Hemp Fiber”Macromolecular Materials Engineering, 289(6): 581-592, 2004 [No. 109]

  • Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Cure Study of an Acrylic Resin to Develop Natural Fiber Composites” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 92(2): 757-762, 2004 [No. 108]

  • Sain, M., Park, S.H., Law, S., and Suhara, F. “Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre-PP Composites containing Magnesium Hydroxide” Polymer Degradation and Stability, 83: 363-367, 2004 [No. 107]


     

  • Grant, J., Li, Z., Court, G., Crowell, M., Mobarak, N., Cole, S., and Sain, M. “Analysis and optimization of used water networks in a TMP mill” Pulp and Paper Canada, 104(11): 49-52, 2003 [No. 106]

  • Raymond, A. and Sain, M. “Mechanism of fibre mat formation with inorganic-filled mechanical pulp suspensions in papermaking” Appita Journal, 56(5): 376-379+384, 2003 [No. 105]

  • Babineau, K., Ni, Y., and Sain, M.M. “Effect of acid treatment on removal of anionic trashes from bleached mechanical pulps and the characteristics” Pulp and Paper Canada, 104(7): 31-34, 2003 [No. 104]

  • Sain, M., Mehta, A., Ni, Y., and Morneau, D. “Clarificación para plantas de destintado: Programa de optimizatión de aditivos químicos” Mari Papel y Corrugado, 16(3): 70-72, 2003 [No. 103]

  • Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Sheet-Molded Polyolefin Natural Fibre Composites for Automotive Applications”Macromolecular Materials & Engineering, 288(7): 553-557, 2003 [No. 102]

  • Prasad, B. and Sain, M. “Mechanical properties of thermally treated hemp fibres in inert atmosphere as potential composite reinforcement” Material Research Innovation, 7: 231-238, 2003 [No. 101]

  • Rouison, D., Sain, M., and Couturier, M. “Resin-Transfer Molding of Natural Fiber- Reinforced Plastic. 1. Kinetic Study of an Unsaturated Polyester Resin Containing an Inhibitor and Various Promoters” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89: 2553-2561, 2003 [No. 100]

  • Li, H., Ni, Y., and Sain, M. “Further Understanding of Polyethylene-Imine Induced Rosin Sizing” Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, 18(21): 5-9, 2003 [No. 99]

  • Li, H. and Sain, M.M. “High stiffness natural fiber-reinforced hybrid polypropylene composites” Polymer – Plastics Technology and Engineering, 42(5): 853-862, 2003 [No. 98]

  • Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Carbon storage potential of natural fibre composites” Resources, Conservation and Recycling,39(4): 325-340, 2003 [No. 97]

  • Bourassa, C., Diamond, M., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Mill System Closure and Trash Catching Porous Fillers in Papermaking” Tappi J., 2(2): 14-18, 2003 [No. 96]

  • Bourassa, C., Diamond, M., Daneault, C., and Sain, M. “Mill System Closure and Trash Catching Porous Fillers in Papermaking” Appita Journal, 56(3): 241, 2003 [No. 95]

  • Sain, M., Li, H., and Morneau, D. “Chemical-Pretreatment of De-inking Mill Waste Water Prior to DAF” Progress Pap. Recycling, 12(1): 13-18, 2002 [No. 94]


  • Raymond, A. and Sain, M. “Computer Modeling and Software Development Predicting Dynamic Mat Formation in Paper Machine” Advances in Engineering Software, 33: 181- 189, 2002 [No. 93]


  • Sain, M. and Li, H. “Enhancement of Strength Properties of Mechanical Pulp” J. Wood. Chem. Technol., 22(4):187-193, 2002 [No. 92]

  • Li, H., Ni, Y., and Sain, M. “Characterization of BCTMP Fines and Their Effect on Sizing” Tappi J., 1(7): 3-7, 2002 [No. 91]

  • Sain, M. and Fortier, D. “Flax Shives Refining, Chemical Modification and Hydrophobization for Paper Production” Indus. Crops & Products, 15: 1-13, 2002 [No. 90]

  • Li, H., Ni, Y., and Sain, M. “Presence of DCS in BCTMP and Their Effect on Sizing” J. Pulp and Paper Sc., 28(2): 45-49, 2002 [No. 89]

  • Sain, M., Fortier, D., and Lampron, L. “Chemi-Refiner Mechanical Pulping of Flax Shives: Refining Energy and Fibre Properties” Bioresource Technology, 81(3): 193-200, 2002 [No. 88]

  • Sain, M. and Boucher, J. “Characterization and Properties of Lignocellulose Fibres with Thin-film Deposited Cationic Fibres”Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 196(2-3): 97-109, 2002 [No. 87]

  • Bourassa, C., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Use of Zeolite as a Microparticle System in the Clarification of Deinking Plant White Water by Dissolved Air Flotation” Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 36(1-2): 193-202, 2002 [No. 86]


     

  • Leduc, C., Daneault, C., and Sain, M.M. “Use of New Oxidising Agents [Peroxide Activated Peroxide-perborate] for the Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp” Appita Journal, 54(3): 314, 2001 [No. 85]


  • Laroche, H., Sain, M., Houtman, C., and Daneault, C. “POM-assisted Electrochemical Delignification and Bleaching of Chemical Pulp” Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 35: 503-512, 2001 [No. 84]


  • Sain, M.M. “Spectroscopic Characterization of Engineered Lignocellulosic Fibres with Monosubstituted Polysiloxane Films”Appl. Spectroscopy Review, 36(1): 119-137, 2001 [No. 83]

  • Leduc, C., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Use of New Oxidising Agents for the Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp” Pulp and Paper Canada, 102(1): 34-38, 2001 [No. 82]


     

  • Bao, Y., Sain, M., and Robert, S. “Reflectance Spectroscopy and Electrophoresis in the Evaluation of Retention and Loss of Modified Starch” Journal of Pulp and Paper Science, 26(8): 275-279, 2000 [No. 81]


  • Leduc, C., Sain, M., Daneault, C., Lanouette, R., and Valade, J. “Use of New Oxidising Agents in Refiner: A Route to High Brightness Pulp” Tappi J., 83(4): 77, 2000 [No. 80]


  • Sain, M., Rivard, J., Leduc, C., and Daneault, C. “Improved-Performance TMP Bleaching Chemicals for Closed Mill Systems Part 1: Metal Management and Bleaching Chemistry” Tappi Journal, 83(4): 78, 2000 [No. 79]

  • Sain, M., Bourassa, C., and Daneault, C. “Deinking Mill Waste Water Clarification by DAF-Influence of Operating Variables on Clarification Efficiency” Progress in Paper Recycling, 9(4): 37-45, 2000 [No. 78]

  • Sain, M. “Morphological and physical state of monolayer-forming precursors in engineered fibre-polymer matrix” Polym-Plast Technol. Eng., 39(l): 119-135, 2000 [No. 77]

  • Sain, M., Rivard, J., Leduc, C., and Daneault, C. “Improved Bleaching Performance with Zeolite Based Bleach Chemicals”Tappi J., p. 21, April, 2000 [No. 76]

  • Leduc, C., Sain, M., Daneault, C., and Lanoutte, R. “Perborate In-Refiner Brightening of Chemical Pulp” Tappi J., p.23, April2000 [No. 75]

  • Sain, M. “X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study of ultrathin-film-forming chemical precursor-engineered lignocellulosic fiber and fiber-mat surfaces” Journal of Applied Surface Science, 158(1-2): 92-103, 2000 [No. 74]

  • Sain, M., Balatinecz, J., and Law, S. “Creep fatigue in engineered wood fibre and plastic compositions” J. Appl. Polymer Science, 77(2): 260-268, 2000 [No. 73]


     

  • Balatinecz, J. and Sain, M. “Wood Fibre-plastics Recycling, Effect of Repeated Recycling” Polym. Symp. Series, p.134-138, 1999 [No. 72]

     

  • Sain, M., Daneault, C., and Parenteau, M. “Elimination of Chromophores from Secondary Fibre of Wood Mechanical Pulp 1. Effect of Zeolite on Hydrogen Peroxide Brightening” J.Wood Chem. Technol., 19(1&2): 79-98, 1999 [No. 71]

  • Khunova, V., Liauw, C.M., Alexy, P., and Sain, M. ” The Role of m-phenylenedimaleimide in Reactive Processing of Poly(propylene)/magnesium Hydroxide Composites: 1. Effect of Processing Temperature and Composite Formulation on Mechanical Properties” Die Angrew. Macromol. Chem., 269: 78-83, 1999 [No. 70]

  • Hu, Q.Y., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Electrochemical Delignification of a Softwood Kraft Pulp with In-situ Regeneratrion of a Catalyst” Paperi ja Puu, 81(l): 63-69, 1999 [No. 69]

  • Grondin, G., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Zeolite Microparticle in Flotation Deinking and its Effect on System Closure”Pulp and Paper Canada, 100(8): 46-50, 1999 [No. 68]

  • Leduc, C., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “In-Refiner Perborate and Peroxide Bleaching of softwood” Appita J., September,1999 [No. 67]

 

  • Balatinecz, J.J. and Sain, M.M. “The influence of Recycling on the Properties of Wood Fibre — Plastic Composites”Macromolecular Symposia, 135(1): 167-173, DOI: 10.1002/masy.19981350119, 1998 [No. 66]

  • Leduc, C., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Le Perborate de Sodium: Une Solution Efficace pour le Blanchiment des Pâtes Mécaniques de Notre Industrie” Les Papetieres du Québec, 9(6): 20-26, 1998 [No. 65]

  • Sain, M., Khunova, V., Hurst, J., and Balatinecz, J. “The Influence of Filler on Composite Rheological Properties”Plasty a Kaucuk, 35(7): 199-203, 1998 [No. 64]

  • Sain, M. “Effect of Monolayer Forming Precursor in Engineered Fibre-polymer Matrix” Reinforced Plastics and Polymer Journal, October, 1998 [No. 63]

  • Leduc, C., Sain, M., Lanouette, R., Daneault, C., and Valade, J. “In-Refiner Perborate Treatment of Softwood TMP to Modify Fibre Properties” Tappi Journal, October, 1998 [No. 62]

  • Brouillette, F., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Effect of Moisture Profile and Noncombustible Matter in Recycled Paper-mill Sludge on Energy Recovery” Combust. Sci. and Tech., 139: 191-206, 1998 [No. 61]

  • Sain, M., Daneault, C., and Grondin, G. ” The modified zeolite in waste paper recycling – Shows promise to chelate metals and stabilize peroxide in repulping process” Pulp and Paper Canada, 99(7): 64-67, 1998 [No. 60]

  • Tremblay, E., Sain, M., Daneault, C., and Lapointe, M. “The Effect of Planetary Mixing in Repulping of Photocopied Papers”Prog. Paper Recycling, 8(l): 45-53, 1998 [No. 59]

  • Sain, M., Khunova, V., Hurt, J., and Balatinecz, J. “Rheological Properties of LC Modified Fibre-filler Composites”Plasty a Kaucuk, 7: 30-34, 1998 [No. 58]

  • Sain, M. “Effect of In-refiner Plastification of Lignin for RMP-flax and TMP Engineered Fibre Blends” Holforzung, October,1998 [No. 57]

  • Broulette, F., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Auto-Combustion of Solid Sludge from Paper Mill Waste” J. Combustion Science and Technology, 62(4): 16-34, 1998 [No. 56]


  • Chabot, B., Daneault, C., Sain, M., and Dorris, G.M. “The adverse role of fibres during the flotation of flexographic inks: Fibres affect the formation and growth of flexographic ink-calcium soap aggregates” Pulp and Paper Canada, 98(12): 115-121, 1997 [No. 55]


  • Sain, M. and Daneault, C. “Comparison between peroxide prebleaching and postbleaching sequence of ONP with alternative chemicals: Chances and limitations: Use of various other chemicals can increase brightness and reduce effluent loads” Pulp and Paper Canada, 98(9): 49-53, 1997 [No. 54]


  • Sain, M. and Daneault, C. “Improved Peroxide Bleaching of Deinked ONP with Zeolite Based Replacement Chemicals”Appita J., 50(l):61-67, 1997 [No. 53]

  • Sain, M., Daneault, C., and Parenteau, M. “Elimination of Chromophore from Wood-based Waste Pulp” J. Wood Sci. Technol, June, 1997 [No. 52]

  • Sain, M., Daneault, C, and Parenteau, M. “Bleach Activation of Thermomechanical Pulp” Can. J. of Chemical Eng.,75(1): 62-69, 1997 [No. 51]

  • Tremblay, E., Daneault, C., Sain, M., and Lapointe, M. “La Trituration Planetaire: Mecanisme Efficace pour le Sequence de Papier Photocopiers” Revue A.T.I.P., 51(6): 222-226, 1997 [No. 50]


     

  • Marchildon, L., Daneault, C., Leduc, C., and Sain, M. “Deinking Conditions for Yellow Directory Using Formamide Sulfinic Acid as a Repulping Chemical” J. Cellulose Chem. Technol., 30(5-6), 1996 [No. 49]


  • Daneault, C., Sain, M., and Lavoie, C. “Graft copolymerization onto wood fibres. Ozone-activated hydrophobization of pretreated wood pulp” Acta Polymerica 47(4): 177-180, 1996 [No. 48]


  • Sain, M., Marchildon, L., and Daneault, C. “Flexo Ink and Deinking-problem or Solution!” American Ink Maker, 12: 25-37, 1996 [No. 47]

  • Sain, M. and Daneault, C. “Thermo-oxidative behaviour of water-borne ink binders in the presence of monovalent metal ion” Polymer Degradation and Stability, 51(1): 67-75, 1996 [No. 46]

  • Sain, M.M., Marchildon, L., Lapointe, M., Daneault, C. “A novel chemistry to ink separation from mixed paper waste contaminated with flexo ink” Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, 11(3): 157-163, 1996 [No. 45]

  • Prasakis, J., Sain, M., and Daneault, M. “Metal management improves peroxide bleaching of TMP” Tappi J.,79(10): 161-166, 1996 [No. 44]

  • Sain, M., Daneault, C., and Lapointe, M. “Water-based Ink Vehicles in Micro-ink Agglomeration” American Ink Maker, 74(4): 26-42, 1996 [No. 43]


     

            • Sain, M., Marchildon, L. and Daneault, C. “A Correlation Between Ink Separation Chemistry and Deinked Paper Properties Affected by Micro-ink Flotation” Prog. Paper Recycling, p. 54-60, November, 1995 [No. 42]


            • Sain, M., Marchildon, L., Daneault, C., Pednault, C., and Robert, S. “Infrared Energy Transfer Mechanism in Constant and Falling Rate Periods of Paper Drying” Appita Journal, 48(5): 351-357, 1995 [No. 41]


            • Sain, M., Pednault, C., Marchildon, L., and Daneault, C. “Drying Characteristics-Property Correlationships in Gas-fired Infrared Drying of Paper” Applied Spectroscopy Review, 30(1-2): 13-33, 1995 [No. 40]

            • Khunova, V. and Sain, M. “Optimization of mechanical strength of reinforced composites. 1. Study on the effect of reactive bismaleimide on the mechanical performance of CaCO3-filled PP.” Die Angrew. Makromol. Chemie,224(1): 9-20, 1995 [No. 39]

            • Khunova, V. and Sain, M. “Optimization of mechanical stength of reinforced composites. 2. Reactive bismaleimide-modified polypropylene composites filled with talc and zeolite” Die Angrew. Makromol. Chemie,72(4): 77, 1995 [No. 38]


               

            • Sain, M. and Kokta, B.V. “Polyolefin-wood Filler Composite. I. Performance of m-Phenylene Bismaleimide-modified Wood Fiber in Polypropylene Composite” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 54(10): 1545-1559, 1994 [No. 37]


            • Sain, M., Kokta, B.V., and Imbert, C. “Structure-property Relationship in Wood Fiber-filled Polyolefin Composites” J. Polym. Plast. Technol., 33(l): 89-104, 1994 [No. 36]


            • Sain, M. and Kokta, B.V. “Response Surface Methodology a Useful Tool for Optimization of Molecular Adhesion and Mechanical Properties of PP Composites” J. Reinforced Plast. Comp., 13(1): 38-53, 1994 [No. 35]

            • Sain, M.M., Daneault, C., and Marchildon, L “A study on the ink-fiber interfacial interaction in waste printed paper I. The effect of a custom-designed polymeric additive on flotation de-inking of solvent-treated wastepapers” Cellulose 1(4): 221-235, 1994 [No. 34]


               

            • Sain, M.M. and Kokta, B.V. “Study on molecular interaction in polyfunctional maleimide-modified polypropylene/pulp composites by ESCA, FTIR, and DSC” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 7(7): 743-760, 1993 [No. 33]


            • Sain, M., Imbert, C., and Kokta, B.V. “Composites of Surface Treated Wood Fibre and Recycled Polypropylene”Die Angrew. Macromol. Chemie., 210 (3586): 33-46, 1993 [No. 32]


            • Sain, M. and Kokta, B.V. “Effect of Solid-state Modified Polypropylene on the Physical Performance of Sawdust-filled Polypropylene Composites” J. Adv. Polym. Technol., 12(2): 167-183, 1993 [No. 31]

            • Sain, M., Kokta, B.V., and Maldas, D. “Effect of Reactive Additives on the Performance of Cellulose Fibre-filled Polypropylene Composites” J. Adhesion Sci. Technol., 7(1): 49-61, 1993 [No. 30]

            • Sain, M. and Kokta, B.V. “Toughened Thermoplastic Composite I. Effect of Crosslinkable Phenolic and Epoxy Resin Coated Cellulosic-filled Polypropylene Composites” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 48(12): 2181, 1993 [No. 29]

            • Sain, M. and Kokta, B.V. “A Study of Molecular Interaction in Wood Fibre-filled Polypropylene Composites” J. Adhesion Sci. Technol., 7(1): 49-61, 1993 [No. 28]

            • Hudec, I., Sain, M., and Sunova, V. “Improved Interaction Effected by Maleic Anhydride Grafted PP in PRP Triblock Polymer-EVA Copolymer Blend” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 49(3): 425, 1993 [No. 27]

            • Khunova, V., Sain, M., and Simek, I. “Studies on the Effect of Reactive PP on The Properties of Filled Polyolefin Composites, Part 2.Optimization of Product Composition and Mechanical Properties of Modified PP Composites” Polym.-Plast Technol.,32(4): 299-309, 1993 [No. 26]

            • Khunova, V., Sain, M., and Brunovska, Z. “Studies on the Effect of Reactive PP on the Properties of Filled Polyolefin Composites, Part 3.Effect of Maleic Anhydride Grafted PP on the Nature of Polyolefin Matrix”Polym.-Plast Technol., 32 (4): 311-320, 1993 [No. 25]


               

            • Sain, M., Oravec, J., Sain, E., and Beniska, J. “Contribution to covulcanization of elastomers and plastic blends”Acta Polymerica, 43: 50-54, 1992 [No. 24]


            • Grof, I., Sain. M., and Durcova, O.” Structure-property Relationship of Polypropylene-polycaproamide Fiber” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 44(6): 1061-1068, 1992 [No. 23]


               

            • Hudec, I., Sain, M., and Kozankova, J. “Scanning Electron Microscopy Methods for Studying Interfacial Interaction in Polymer Blends” J. Polym. Testing, 10: 378-397, 1991 [No. 22]

            • Sain, M., Beniska, J., Simek, I., and Rosner, P. “Optimization of Blend Composition in Modified Natural Rubber and Polypropylene Blends” J. Polym. Mat., 7: 49-52, 1990 [No. 21]

            • Sain, M., Lacok, J., Beniska, J. and Bina, J. “Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer, Part. 2. Effect of Polyethylene Loading and Dynamic Crosslinking on Filled Copolymer with Improved Fire Resistance” Kaustch. Gummi Kunst.,42 (01): 1011-1012, 1989 [No. 20]


            • Sain, M., Lacok, J., Beniska, J., and Bina, J. “Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer, Part 1. Properties of Filled Copolymer with Improved Fire Resistance” Kaustch. Gummi Kunst, 42(8): 572-573, 1989 [No. 19]


            • Sain, M., Lacok, J., and Beniska, J. “Nonsulfur Vulcanization of Natural Rubber and Polyethylene Blends” Rubber MIA, XII (6): 15-19, 1989 [No. 18]

            • Oravec, J., Sain, M., and Beniska, J. “Effect of Nonconventional Vulcanizing Agents on the Properties of NBR Rubber”Plasty a Kaucuk, 26: 178-80, 1989 [No. 17]

            • Sain, M., Beniska, J., and Rosner, P. “Vulcanization of Natural Rubber and Low Density Polyethylene and Thermo-oxidative Properties of the Covulcanizates” J. Polym. Mat., 6: 9 13, 1989 [No. 16]

            • Sain, M., Oravec, J., Lacok, J., and Beniska, J. “Studies on the modification of nitrile rubber-poly(vinyl chloride) blends. Effect of nonconventional vulcanization systems” Acta Polymerica, 40(10): 648-652, 1989 [No. 15]

            • Sain, M., Hudec, I., Beniska, J., and Rosner, P. “Contribution to Heterogeneity in Elasto- plastic Blends” J. Mat. Sci. En.,A108: 63-71, 1989 [No. 14]

            • Sain, M., Lacok, J., Beniska, J., and Bina, J. “Use of Rheometer for Quantitative Estimation of Cure Rate for NR-LDPE Blends” Acta Polymerica, 40(2): 136-37, 1989 [No. 13]

            • Tikku, V.K., Sain, M., and Pradhan, N.K. “Fluorocarbon Polymer, an Ideal Polymer for Wire and Cable Insulation”J. Kilowatt,23: 9-13, 1989 [No. 12]

            • Sain M.M., Lacok, J., Beniska, J., and Bina, J. “Estimation of cure characteristics of natural rubber-polyethylene blends by use of a rheometer” Acta Polymerica, 40(2): 136, 1989 [No. 11]


               

            • Sain, M., Lacok, J., Beniska, J., and Khunova, V. “Effect of Crosslinking Methods on Bismaleimide Cured Natural Rubber-polyethylene Blends” Kaustch. Gummi Kunst, 41(9): 895-897, 1988 [No. 10]


            • Lacok, J., Sain,M., Bina, J., and Gal, E. “Crosslinking of NBR-PVC Blends in Presence of P-Nitroso Di-Phenylamine” . Elektroteknica Kablo, 41: 177-182, 1988 [No. 9]


            • Lacok, J., Sain, M., Bina, J., and Beniska, J. “Static and Dynamic Vulcanization of NR-LDPE Blends” J. Electro-teknica Kablo, 41: 126-131, 1988 [No. 8]

            • Sain, M., Hudec, I., Beniska, J., and Rosner, P. “Structure Property Relationship in Rubber Modified PRP Triblock Polymer Blends” Rubber Chem. Technol., 61(5): 747-759, 1988 [No. 7]

            • Sain, M., Beniska, J., and Rosner, P. “NR-PRP Triblock Polymer Blends, Part 2. Mathematical Approach to Compound Design and Property Optimization” Kaustch Gummi Kunst., 41(6): 538-540, 1988 [No. 6]

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            • Beniska, J., Sain, M. and Hudec, I. “Interfacial Effects in Polymer Blends” Polymer Preprints, 28(2): 379-380, 1987 [No. 3]


            • Sain, M., Rosner, P., and Beniska, J. “Studies on NR-LDPE Blends-mooney Rivlin Constant and Mechanical Properties” Kaustch Gummi Kunst., 40(5): 451-453, 1987 [No. 2]


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