Refereed Conference Papers & Conference Presentations

KC, B., Panthapulakkal, S., Agnelli, J.A.M., Tjong, J., Sain, M. “Development and process optimization of sisal/glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composite” The Composite and Advanced Material Expo, Orlando, FL, USA, October 13-16, 2014 (Oral, Submitted) [No. 290]

Sameni, J., Krigstin, S., and Sain, M. 13th International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites & Biorefining (ISBBB), Guelph, ON, Canada, May 19-24, 2014 (Oral Presentation) [No. 289]

KC, B., Panthapulakkal, S., Agnelli, J.A.M., Tjong, J., and Sain, M. “Application of computer simulation and Taguchi method to optimize differential shrinkage in bio-based hybrid polypropylene composites” 13th Internation Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites & Biorefining, Guelph, ON, Canada, May 19-24, 2014 (Poster) [No. 288]

Ferhan, M., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Bio-depolymerization of bark and integration between laccases Vs bark polyaromatics/polyphenols characterize by GC/MS/MS” 13th International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites & Biorefining (ISBBB), Guelph, ON, Canada, May 19-24, 2014 (Poster) [No. 287]

Ding, W.D., Kuo, P.Y., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Polylactic AcidCellulose Nanofiber Composite Foams” Society of Plastics Engineers, 72th Annual Technical Conference, Technical Paper # 1886734, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 28-30, 2014 [No. 286]

Ding, W.D., Kuo, P.Y., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., amd Sain, M. “Foaming of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composites: The Effect of Cellulose Fiber type and Content” Society of Plastics Engineers, 71th Annual Technical Conference, Technical Paper # 1591117, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 22-24, 2013 [No. 285]

KC, B., Sain, M., and Tjong, J. “Rapid Prototype Development of Bio-composite Engine Beauty Cover” Meeting: Society of Plastic Engineer Automotive Composite Conference & Exhibition (ACCE), Novi, Michigan, USA, September 11-13, 2013 (Poster) [No. 284]

KC, B., Tjong, J., Bernard, E., and Sain, M. “Odor-free and glossy biocomposite structural part using Rapid Heat Cycle Molding (RCHM) Technology” Meeting: Auto21 Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada, May 21-23, 2013 (Oral) [No. 283]

KC, B., Tjong, J. Sain, M., Doug, C., and Bernard, E. “Injection molding challenges with biocomposite based on computer simulations” Meeting: Canadian Innovation Day, Ford Product Development Centre Showroom, Dearborn, USA, March 1st, 2013 (Oral & poster) [No. 282]

Gu, R., Sui, J., and Sain, M. “Evaluations of moisture uptake and mechanical properties of starch-lignocomposites” BioNib 2nd annual meeting, Guelph, Canada, November 22, 2013 [No. 281]

Gu, R., Vittekova, M., and Sain, M. “Thermal and weather durability of lignocomposites” BioNib 2nd annual meeting, Guelph, Canada, November 22, 2013 [No. 280]

Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Green nanotechnology in nanofiber” 6th International WPC Symposium, Biarritz, France, September 23-24, 2013 [No. 279]

Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Carbon fiber reinforced composites for automotive” 19th International conference on composite materials, Montreal, Canada, July 28-August 2, 2013 [No. 278]

Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Low Carbon Footprint Construction-From Plant Carbon to Green Building” Canada-India Workshop on Building Healthy Communities, Nagpur, India. February 21-22, 2013 [No. 277]

Ding, W.D., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Mechanical properties of cellulose nanofiber reinforced polylactic acid composites and their foams” 4th BIOFOAMS (international), p.142, Toronto, Canada, August 27-29, 2013 [No. 276]

Chang, L.C, Hussain, S., Sain, M., and Kortschot, M.T. “Effect of reactive amine catalysts on cell structure and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced soy-based polyurethane spray foam” Advancements in Fiber-Polymer Composites: Wood Fiber, Natural Fibers and Nanocellulose Conference, Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Wisconsin, USA, 2013 [No. 275]

Chang, L.C., Sain, M, Kortschot, M.T. “The effect of mixing conditions on the morphology and performance of fibre reinforced biofoams” 4th International Conference on Biofoams, Great Hall Hart House, Toronto, Canada, 2013 [No. 274]

Sameni, J., Xu, J., Krigstin, S., and Sain, M. “Bio-based pots with controlled degradation feature for horticultural industry” BioNIB 2nd Annual Meeting, Arboretum Center, University of Guelph, Poster Presentation “won the second prize”, 2013 [No. 273]

Sameni, J., Krigstin, S., and Sain, M. “Structural, and thermal characterization of commercial lignin for potentially value added industrial application” BioNIB 1st Annual Meeting, Arboretum Center, University of Guelph, Poster Presentation, 2013 [No. 272]

Krigstin, S., Sameni, J., and Sain, M. “Hydrophobic advancements in pulp molded products” IMFAa ́s 16th International Molded Fiber Packaging Seminar, Toronto, April 24-25, 2013 [No. 271]

Phillips, S., Kuo, P.Y., Demaria, C., Lessard, L, Yan, N. Huberta, P., and Sain, M. “Development of Multi-Scale Biocomposites from Flax, Nanocellulose and Epoxy by Resin Infusion” NIPMMP conference in Montreal. June 11-12, 2013 [No. 270]

Kuo, P. Y., Sain, M., and Yan, N. “Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Bio-based Epoxy Resin from Bark Extractive” Oral presented at BIOPOL2013 Conference, Rome, Italy, October 1-3, 2013 [No. 269]

Ghosh, S.B., Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., and Sain, M. “Microstructural development of novel polysaccharide derived hybrid biocomposite foam and evaluation of cytotoxicity” 100th Indian Science Congress, Kolkata, India, January, 2013 (Poster Presentation) [No. 268]

Ding, W.D., Wong, A., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “In Situ Observation of the Foaming Processes of Cellulose Nanofiber Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid) Biocomposites” Society of Plastics Engineers, 70th Annual Technical Conference, Technical Papers, Paper # PENG-12-60136, Orlando, FL, pp. 164, April 1-4, 2012 [No. 267]

Ding, W.D., Kuboki, T., Zhao, N., Malm, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Nanofiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid Biocomposites and Their Foams” Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) International Congress, Paper #1569579241, Winnipeg, MB, June 4-6, 2012 [No. 266]

KC, B., Sain, M., and Tjong, J. “Computer-aided injection process analysis of natural fiber reinforced composite (NFRC) engine cover” Meeting: Automotive Partnership Canada Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, June 28, 2012 (Poster) [No. 265]

Faruk, O. and Sain, M. “Lignin Enhanced Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) foam Manufacturing, 12th International Conference on Biocomposites: Transition to Green Materials, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 6-8, 2012 [No. 264]

Faruk, O., Bledzki, A.K., Fink, H.P., and Sain, M. “Developments and Applications of Natural Fibre Composites from 2000 to 2010, Key Note Presentation, 9th Global WPC and Natural Fibre Composites Congress and Exhibition, Stuttgart, Germany, June 19-20, 2012 [No. 263]

Faruk, O. and Sain, M. “Nanocellulose Enhanced Bio PU Foams for Automotive Part” Bio-Environmental Polymer Society, Annual Meeting, Denton, Texas, USA, September 18-21, 2012 [No. 262]

Sameni, J.K., Sain, M, and Krigstin, S. “Commercialization of a Lignin-Based Product for the Horticultural Market” 12th International Conference on Biocomposites, Oral Presentation, Niagara Falls, Canada, 2012 [No. 261]

Sameni, J. and Sain, M. “Commercialization of Biopot for Horticultural Market” Oral Presentation at DemoCampVLab, Business School, University of Toronto, 2012 [No. 260]

Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Renewable polyurethane foams” 2th Bark biorefinery annual meeting, Toronto, Canada, November 30, 2012 [No. 259]

Kuo, P. Y., Sain, M. and Yan, N. “Synthesis and Properties of Bark-Derived Epoxy Resins” Oral presented at Bark Bio-refinery Conference, 2012 [No. 258]

Phillips, S., Kuo, P.Y., Lessard, L, Huberta, P., Sain, M., and Yan, N. “Characterization of Flax Fabrics and Nanocellulose Modified Epoxy for the Development of Multi-scale Biocomposites by Resin Infusion” NIPMMP conference in Toronto, 2012 [No. 257]

Phillips, S., Kuo, P.Y., Lessard, L, Huberta, P., Sain, M., and Yan, N. “Characterization of Flax Fabrics and Nanocellulose Modified Epoxy for the Development of Multi-scale Biocomposites by Resin Infusion” The 12th International Conference on Biocomposites, 2012 [No. 256]

Ferhan, M., Yan, N., Sain, M. “Demethylation and characterization of lignin from woody biomass” 12th International Conference on Biocomposites (Transition to Green Materials), Marriot Gateway on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, May 6-8, 2012 (Poster) [No. 255]

Ferhan, M., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Ligninases production and partial purification of MnP from Brazilian fungal isolate in submerged fermentation” Bark Biorefinery: 2nd Annual Research Meeting, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, November 30, 2012 (Poster) [No. 254]

Konar, S.K. and Sain, M. M. “Synthesis of polyol from soybean oil by a two-step continuous process” 12th International Conference on Biocomposites, Transition to Green Materials, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 6-8, 2012 (Poster) [No. 253]

Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S. and Sain, M. “Nanotoxicity evaluation of cellulose nanofibres -assessment of cellular, genetic and environmental response” 12th International Conference for Biocomposites, May, 2012, Niagara Falls, Canada (Oral Presentation) [No. 252]

Ghosh, S.B. and Sain, M. “Development and microstructural investigation of modified polysaccharide based polyester biocomposites” 12th International Conference on Biocomposites, Niagara Falls, Canada, May, 2012 (Poster Presentation) [No. 251]

Ding, W.D., Kuboki, T., Koyama, R., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Solid-State Foaming of Cellulose Nanofiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid Biocomposites,” Society of Plastics Engineers, 69th Annual Technical Conference, Technical Papers, Paper # PENG-11-2010-0595, Boston, MA, p. 756, May 1-4, 2011[No. 250]

Gu, R., Sain, M., and Pervaiz, M. “Global perspective: NF composites in automotive” 5th International WPC Forum of China, Huangshi, China, October 20-22, 2011 [No. 249]

Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Greener foam: Global research, development and commercialization” 19th Annual BioEnvironmental Polymer Society Meeting, Vienna, Austria, September 28-30, 2011 [No. 248]

Ferhan, M., Yan, N., and Sain, M. “Physicochemical Characterization of Lignin based Polyols” Bark Biorefinery, 1st Annual Research Meeting, University of Toronto, Croft Chapter House, October 25, 2011 [No. 247]

Sain, M., Konar, S., Xu, L., and Abeykoon, P. “Synthesis of Polyol from Soybean Oil – Using of Blending Method During Hydroxylation” The Ontario BioCar Initiative, 7th Biannual Research meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, University of Toronto, Canada, June 3, 2011[No. 246]

Sain, M., Konar, S., and Abeykoon, P. “Synthesis of Polyol from Genetically Modified Soybean Oil Using a Newly Developed Two-step Continuous Process” The Ontario BioCar Initiative, 8th Biannual Research meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, University of Windsor, Canada, November 18, 2011 [No. 245]

Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M, and Liss, S.N. “Utilization of Pulp and Paper Mill Waste Secondary Sludge for Nylon Biocomposite Production” SPE Asian, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 2011 [No. 244]

Gu, R. and Sain, M.* Invited plenary lecture “Overview of biofoams for lightweight auto parts” 4th International Conference Polymeric Materials in Automotive PMA 2011 & European Collaborative IRCO Conference RubberCon. Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 12-14 April 2011 [No. 243]

Ding, W.D., Wong, A., Kuboki, T., Koyama, R., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Foaming of Cellulose Nanofiber Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid) Biocomposites” Forest Products Society 65th International Convention, Portland, OR, June 19-21, 2011[No. 242]

Kuo, P.Y. and Sain M. “Cellulose Nano-fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites Design and Manufacturing” NIPMMP conference in Montreal, 2011[No. 241]

Phillips, S., Demaria, C, Kuo, P.Y., Lessard, L, Huberta, P., and Sain, M. “Multi-Scale Hybrid Composites by Resin Film Infusion” NIPMMP conference in Montreal, 2011[No. 240]

Rodriguez, Ghosh, S. B., and Sain, M. “Protein modified polysaccharide polyester composites: production and applications”, 8th BioCar Research Meeting, November, 2011, Windsor, Canada (Oral Presentation) [No. 239]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M. “The use of cellulose fiber in bio-based composite manufacturing: Improving orientation and dispersion for value addition” Center for Environment, University of Toronto, Canada, 2010[No. 238]

Sain, M., Konar, S., and Xu, L. “Polyol synthesis from soybean oil” The Ontario BioCar Initiative, 5th Biannual Research meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, University of Guelph, Canada, May 14, 2010 [No. 237]

Sain, M., Xu, L., and Konar, S. “Polyol synthesis from soybean oil by epoxidation and hydroxylation” The Ontario BioCar Initiative, 6th Biannual Research meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, University of Waterloo, Canada, Nov. 24, 2010 [No. 236]

Stoeffler, K., Ton-That, M., Tan, D., Johanne, L., Luong, J., Wu, C., and Sain, M. “Polylactide composites filled with microcrystalline cellulose, nanocrystalline cellulose and cellulose nanofibers” ANTEC, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2010 [No. 235]

Sundar, S., Sain, M., and Oksman, K. “Chemical Modification of Cellulose Fiber and its Orientation in Magnetic Field” 11th International Conference on Biocomposites, Transition to Green Materials, Toronto, Canada, 2010 [No. 234]

Kuboki, T., Lee, J.W.S., Koyama, R., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite Foams” Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Forum, Victoria, BC, June 7-9, 2010 [No. 233]

Baltazar-y-Jimenez, A. and Sain, M. “Imide Modification of GreenCore Fibrereinforced PLA Composites”, 5th Ontario Biocar Initiative, General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Guelph, ON, Canada, May 14, 2010 [No. 232]

Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M., and Liss, S. “Utilization of Pulp and Paper Mill Secondary Sludge for Nylon Biocomposite Production”, 11th International Conference on Biocomposites, Toronto, Canada, May 2-4, 2010 [No. 231]

Ummartyotin, S., Juntaro, J., Helmy, A., Sain, M., and Manuspiya, H. “Bacterial cellulose as a substrate for OLEDs device NSERC Network for Innovative Plastic Materials and Manufacturing Processes (NNIPMMP)”, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, September 24, 2010 [No. 230]

Ummartyotin, S., Manuspiya, H., and Sain, M. “Nano-scale Cellulose Composite as an Effective Substrate for Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) Application”, Polymers and the Environment: Emerging Green Technologies and Science being co-sponsored by the BioEnvironmental Polymer Society (BEPS), Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada, October 13-16, 2010[No. 229]

Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Soy-based Polyurethane foam” 6th Bi-annual BioCar Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, Waterloo, Canada, November 24th, 2010 [No. 228]

Gu, R. and Sain, M. “Where wood plastic composites go” 4th International Summit Wood Plastic Composite. Nanjing, China, October 19-20, 2010 [No. 227]

Tyagi, V. and Sain, M. “Analysis and Identification of Fungal proteins participating in polymer modification” 6th Ontario Biocar Initiative, General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Guelph, ON, Canada, November 6, 2010 [No. 226]

Tyagi, V. and M. Sain “Analysis and Identification of Fungal proteins participating in polymer modification” 5th Ontario Biocar Initiative, General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Guelph, ON, Canada, May 14, 2010 [No. 225]

Kuboki, T., Lee, J., Park, C., and Sain, M. “Foam Injection Molding of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites” SPE, ANTEC, Technical Paper, Chicago, IL, June 22-24, 2009 [No. 224]

Baltazar-y-Jimenez, A. and Sain, M. “Effect of Ion-Dipole Interactions on the Thermal Properties of Sorona”, 4th Ontario Biocar Initiative, General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Windsor, ON, Canada, November 6, 2009 [No. 223]

Zhu, M., Khazabi, M., Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., and Sain, M. “Micro and Nano Reinforcement Based Rigid and Flexible Polyurethane Foam From Soy-Polyol” 2nd International Conference on Biofoams, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, October 26-28, 2009 [No. 222]

Zhu, M., Ghosh Roy, S., Khazabi, M., Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., and Sain, M. “Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams prepared from soy oil based polyol”, 2nd International Conference on Biofoams, Niagara Falls, Canada, October, 2009 (Oral Presentation) [No. 221]

Baltazar-y-Jimenez, A. and Sain, M. “Sorona-based Renewable Composites for Automotive Applications” Poster session, 3rd Ontario BioCar Initiative, 3nd Biannual Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, University of Toronto, Canada, June 2, 2009 [No. 220]

Ghosh Roy, S., Bandyopadhyay-Ghoshl, S., and Sain, M. “Novel Approaches for Synthesis of Polyols from Soy Oils” 3rd Ontario BioCar Initiative, 3nd Biannual Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, University of Toronto, Canada, June 2, 2009 [No. 219]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M. “Spectroscopic, Thermal & Morphological Characterization of Micro Crystalline Cellulose and Cellulose Long Fiber Modified by Iron Salts” 3rd Ontario BioCar Initiative, 3nd Biannual Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, University of Toronto, Canada, June 2, 2009 [No. 218]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M. “Surface Modification and Orientation of Micro-cellulose Entity for Manufacturing Property Enhanced Composites” Forest products society-Eastern Canadian section, Spring conference on Bioenergy, Montreal, 2009 [No. 217]

Wu, C. and Sain, M. “An Overview of Cellulose Nanotechnology: Research and Application” 10th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites & Cellulose Nanocomposites Symposium, Madison, Wisconsin, May 11-13, 2009 [No. 216]

Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., Ghosh, S. B., Ghosh Roy, S., and Sain, M. “Synthesis and Characterization of the Next Generation Bio-polyol and Bio-foam”, 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 23-27 August, 2009 (Oral Presentation) [No. 215]

Baltazar-y-Jimenez, A. and Sain, M. “Prototype of an automotive part by integrating structural & optical functionality in a single module” National Institute of Nanotechnology, Arboranano scientific meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, Nov 17, 2009 [No. 214]

Tyagi, V., B. Saville, and Sain, M. “Analysis and Identification of Fungal Proteins Responsible for Biopolymer Synthesis and Modification” Ontario BioCar Initiative, 3rd General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Toronto, ON, Canada, June 3, 2009 [No. 213]

Tyagi, V., Saville, B, and Sain, M. “Analysis and Identification of Fungal Proteins Responsible for Biopolymer Synthesis and Modification” Ontario BioCar Initiative, 4th General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Windsor, ON, Canada, November 6, 2009 [No. 212]

Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M., and Liss, S. “Qualitative and Quantitative Characterization of a Pulp and Paper Mill Secondary Sludge” CONFOR 2009 [No. 211]

Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “The Extraction of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPSs) From Paper Mill Sludge As A Precursor Of Wood Adhesive” PAPTAC Annual Meeting, Montréal, Canada, February 3-6, 2009 [No. 210]

Kuboki, T., Lee, J., Park, C., and Sain, M. “Injection Molding and Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite Foams” 10th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites & Cellulose Nanocomposites Symposium, Madison, Wisconsin, May 11-13, 2009 [No. 209]

Kuboki, T., Park, C., Zhang, J., Wu, Q, and Sain, M. “Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite Foams in Extrusion” 4th Wood Fibre Polymer Composites International Symposium, Bordeaux, Cedex, France, March 30-31, 2009 [No. 208]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties and Foamability of Cellulose Fiber Composites,” CSME Forum, Technical Paper #1569102337, Ottawa, ON, June 5-8, 2008 [No. 207]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Lee, J.W.S., Zhu, W., Park, C.B., Sain, M. “Effects of Clay on Mechanical Properties of Injection Molded High-Density Polyethylene/Clay Nanocomposite Foams” SPE, ANTEC, Technical Paper #0448, Milwaulkee, WI, May 4-8, 2008 [No. 206]

Lee, Y.H., Sain, M., Kuboki, T., and Park, C.B. “Extrusion Foaming of Nano-Clay-Filled Wood Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications,” SAE 2008 World Congress, Technical Paper #2008-01-1264, Detroit, Michigan, April 14-17, 2008 [No. 205]

Edalatmanesh, M., Sain, M., and Liss, S. “Producing Biocomposite Materials from Waste Biosolid” 10th International Conference on Progress in Biofibre Plastic Composites, Toronto, Canada, May 11-13, 2008 [No. 204]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M. “Surface Modification of Cellulose Long Fiber” Ontario BioCar Initiative, 2nd Biannual Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. ON, Canada, November 2, 2008 [No. 203]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M. “Cellulose Modification by Metal (Fe) Salts and Enhancement of Mechanical Properties” 10th International Conference on Progress in Biofibre Plastic Composites, May 12-13, Toronto, Canada, 2008 [No. 202]

Tyagi, V., Saville, B., and Sain, M. “Sugar-based Polymers by Fungal Route”, Ontario BioCar Initiative, 2nd General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Waterloo, ON, Canada, November 3, 2008 [No. 201]

Awal, A., Ghosh, S.B., Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., and Sain, M. “Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Wood Pulp Reinforced Biocomposite Fibres” 10th International Conference on Progress in Biofibre Plastic Composites, Toronto, Canada, May 12-13, 2008 (Poster Presentation) [No. 200]

Awal, A., Ghosh, S.B., Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., and Sain, M. “Novel Composite Fibres: A Green Approach”, Bio-energy – Panacea, or Pandora’s box?, Spring Conference, Forest Products Society, Eastern Canadian Section, Montreal, Canada, May 1-2, 2008 [No. 199]

Baltazar-y-Jimenez, A. and Sain, M. “On the Way to High-Performance Bio-based Composites for Automotive Applications” Ontario BioCar Initiative, 2nd General Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting. University of Waterloo, ON, Canada, November 2, 2008 [No. 198]

Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Effect of Nanoclay on Extrusion Foaming of WF/PP/Clay Composites Using N2,” AIChE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 16-21, 2008 [No. 197]

Ghosh, S.B., Kuboki, T., Law, S., Lee, Y.H., Sain, M., and Park, C.B. “Light Weight High Performance Biomaterials and Nano Technology for Green Automotive Applications” AUTO21 2008 Conference, Collaboration in Motion, London, Ontario, Canada, June 2-4, 2008 (Poster Presentation) [No. 196]

Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., Ghosh Roy, S., and Sain, M. “Soybean Oil Modification for Polyurethane Foam”, The Ontario BioCar Initiative, 2nd Biannual Research Meeting and Advisory Panel Meeting, Davis Centre, University of Waterloo, Canada, November 3, 2008 [No. 195]

Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S. and Sain, M. “Production, Challenges and Potential of Cellulose Nanofibres”, International Symposium on Polymers and the Environment: Emerging Technology and Science, October 7-8, 2008, Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (Oral Presentation) [No. 194]

Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh, S., Ghosh, S.B., Ghosh Roy, S., and Sain, M. “Synthesis and Characterization of Next Generation Polyurethane Foam from Soybean Oil” Canada-France Partnership Day, Nano Bio-composites, Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, University of Toronto, ON , Canada, May 14, 2008 [No. 193]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M. “Surface Modification and Orientation of Micro Cellulose Entity for Manufacturing Property Enhanced Composites” FPS Eastern Canadian Section Spring Conference – Bio-Energy – Panacea, or Pandora’s Box? Spring Conference, Forest Products Society, Eastern Canadian Section, Montreal, Canada, May 1-2, 2008 [No. 192]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M. “Property Enhancement of Cellulose-based Polymer Composites by Fiber Orientation” 10th International Conference on Progress in Biofibre Plastic Composites, Toronto, Canada, May 2008 [No. 191]

Kim, S.G., Leung, S.N., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Replacement of Cross-Linked PP Foams and Solid TPO Products with Recyclable TPO Foams” Foams, Charlotte, NC, September 10-11, 2008 [No. 190]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M., “Effects of Dicumyl Peroxide on the Mechanical Properties of Rubber Toughened Natural Fibre Composites”, 10th International Conference on Progress in Biofibre Plastic Composites, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 12-13, 2008 [No. 189]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Lee, J.W.S., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Injection Molding and Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced HDPE Composite Foams” 10th International Conference on Progress in Biofibre Plastic Composites, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 12-13, 2008 [No. 188]

Wang, Z., Xiao, H., and Sain, M. “Poly (butyl acrylate)-Modified Cellulose Fibres for Toughening WPC” SAE World Congress, Technical Paper 2007-01-0574, DOI: 10.4271/2007-01-0574, 2007 [No. 187]

Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Influence of interfacial interaction on the foamability of wood fiber/HDPE composites” SAE World Congress, Technical Paper # 2007-01-0577, DOI: 10.4271/2007-01-0577, April 16-19, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 2007 [No. 186]

Kuboki, T., Park, C., Lee, Y., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties of Rice Hull/High Density Polyethylene and Wood/High Density Polyethylene Composites” SAE World Congress, Technical paper #2007-01-0576, DOI: 10.4271/2007-01-0576, April 16-19, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 2007 [No. 185]

Kim, S., Park, C., and Sain, M. “Foaming Visualization of Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Blends with N2” SAE World Congress, Technical Paper #2007-01-0572, DOI: 10.4271/2007-01-0572, Detroit, April 16-19, 2007 [No. 184]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Foaming Behaviour of Cellulose Fibre Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Composites”, Annual Technical Conference of Society of Plastics Engineers, Paper #303253, May 6-10, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. pp. 2214-2218, 2007 [No. 183]

Kim, S.G., Lee, J.W.S., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Strategies for Enhancing Cell Nucleation of Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Foam” SPE, ANTEC, Technical Papers, Paper #304101, Cincinnati, OH, May 6-10, 2007 [No. 182]

Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Effect of Nano-Clay on Foaming of WF/HDPE Composites”, Proceedings of Annual Technical Conference of Society of Plastics Engineers, Paper #304092, May 6-10, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. pp. 2224-2229, 2007 [No. 181]

Alemdar A., Oksman K., and Sain M. “Reinforcement Capability of Wheat Straw Fibers from Micro to Nano-size?” Proceedings in 9th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites, May 2007, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 2007 [No. 180]

Sain, M., Behzad, T., and Pervaiz, M. “Market and Product Opportunities for Woodfiber-Plastic and Natural Fiber Plastic Composites Beyond the Building Industry”, 9th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites, Madison, USA, 2007 [No. 179]

Ghosh, S. B. and Sain, M.M. “Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Polyol for Next Generation Polyurethane” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Science and Technology of Composite Material, 9-12th December, 2007, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Oral presentation) [No. 178]

Kim, S.G., Lee, K.-M., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Strategies for Making Fine-Celled and Large, Expanded Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Foam” TPE2007, Cologne, Germany, October 23-24, 2007 [No. 177]

Kim, S.G., Park, C.B, and Sain, M. “Effect of Blend Morphology on Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Foams Blown with Nitrogen” PPS-2007, Shanghai, China, July 12-14, 2007 [No. 176]

Sundar, S. and Sain, M.M. “Cellulose orientation in polymer matrix” Discovery Ontario Center of Excellence, Toronto, Canada, 2007 [No. 175]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Fibre Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Composites” 9th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites, Madison, Wisconsin, May 21-23, 2007 [No. 174]

Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “The Effects of Nanoclay on the Extrusion Foaming of Wood Fiber/Polyethylene Nanocomposites” Simha Symposium on Polymer Physics and Polymer Nanocomposites, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, October 17-19, 2007 [No. 173]

Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Effect of Nano-Clay on Foaming of WF/PP/Clay Composites” 9th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites, Madison, Wisconsin, May 21-23, 2007 [No. 172]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “The Effect of Fiber Surface Treatment on the Performance of Hemp Fiber/Acrylic Composites for Automotive Structural Parts” SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0005, USA, April, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0005, 2006 [No. 171]

Panthapulakkal, S., Law, S., and Sain, M. “Performance of Injection Molded Natural Fiber – Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Structural Applications”, SAE World Congress, Technical Paper #2006-01-0004, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0004, Detroit, April, USA, 2006 [No. 170]

Kim, S.G., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Foamability of Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs) with Various Physical Blowing Agents (PBAs)” SAE World Congress, Technical Paper #2006-01-0972, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0972, Detroit, April 3-6, 2006 [No. 169]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Mechanical Properties of Rice Hull/Polypropylene Composites” SPE, ANTEC, Technical Papers, Paper #103202, NC, May 7-11, 2006 [No. 168]

Lee, Y., Park, C., and Sain, M. “Strategies for Intercalation and Exfoliation of PP/Clay Nanocomposites” SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0132, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0132, 2006 [No. 167]

Gulati, D. and Sain, M. “Effect of Fungal Modification on Fibre-matrix Adhesion in Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites” SAE World Congress, Technical Paper #2006-01-0006, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0006, 2006 [No. 166]

Chakraborty A., Sain M. and Kortschot M. “Wood microfibres – effective reinforcing agents for composites”, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) World Congress, Technical Paper #2006-01-0106, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0106, Detroit, MI, USA, April 3-6, 2006 [No. 165]

Chakraborty A., Sain M. and Kortschot M. “A study of microfibre reinforced biocomposite films” Progress in Woodfibre-Plastic Composites, Toronto, May 1-2, 2006 [No. 164]

Banik, I. and Sain, M. “Soy-polyol based flexible polyurethane foam” Progress in Wood and Biofiber Plastic composites International Conference, Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre, May 1, 2006 [No. 163]

Sreekumar, J. and Sain, M. “Utilization of Enzymes in cellulose microfibre generation” TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, April 2006 [No. 162]

Janardhnan S., Sain, M., and Pervaiz M. “Novel SMA Chemistries in Surface Sizing of Paper and Boards” 92nd Annual Meeting PAPTAC, February 6-10, 2006, Montreal, Canada [No. 161]

Krigstin S. and Sain, M. “Utilization of Recycled Papermill Sludge for Value-Added Bio-Products” Candian Pulp and Paper Graduate Student Seminar, 92nd PAPTAC Annual Meeting, Monteal, PQ, February 9, 2006 [No. 160]

Krigstin S. and Sain, M. “Utilization of Recycled Papermill Sludge for Value-AddedBio-Products” Ontario Centres of Excellence, Discovery 2006 – Bridging the Innovation to Commercialization Gap, Poster Session, February 7, 2006 [No. 159]

Lee, Y.H. “Effect of Clay Dispersion on the Mechanical Properties and Flammability of Wood Fiber/Clay/HDPE Composites” UT-MMO Industry Consortium for Cellular and Micro-Cellular Plastics (CCMCP) Progress Review Meeting, June 26, 2006 [No. 158]

Lee, Y.H., Zheng, W., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Strategies for Intercalation and Exfolaition of PP/Clay Nanocomposites” SAE2006 World Congress, 06M-109, Detroit, MI, April 3-6, 2006 [No. 157]

Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Effect of Clay Dispersion on the Mechanical Properties and Flammability of HDPE/Wood-fiber/Clay Composites” 6th Global Wood & Natural Fibre Composites Symposium, Kassel, Germany, April 5-6, 2006 [No. 156]

Lee, Y.H., Kuboki, T., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Extrusion Foaming of Rice-Hull/Plastic Composites with a Physical Blowing Agent” Progress in Wood & Bio-fibre Plastic Composites Conference 2006, Toronto, Ontario, May 1-2, 2006 [No. 155]

Lee, Y.H., Guo, G., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Flame Retarding Effects of Nano-Clay on Wood Fiber Composites” Progress in Wood & Bio-fibre Plastic Composites Conference 2006, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 1-2, 2006 [No. 154]

Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Park, C.B., and Sain, M. “Improvement of Impact Resistance for Rice Hull/Polypropylene Composites” Progress in Wood & Bio-fibre Plastic Composites Conference 2006, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 1-2, 2006 [No. 153]

Panthapulakkal S., Behzad, T., Law S., Kuboki T., Lee Y.H., Wang Z., Sain M., Park C.B., and Xiao H. “High Performance Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications” AUTO21 2006 HQP Conference, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, May 15-17, 2006 [No. 152]

Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Next Generation Developments in Polymeric Sizing Technology” PIRA Sizing Conference, March 22-23, 2006, Montreal, Canada [No. 151]

Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Biorefinery: Opportunities and Barriers for Petro-Chemical Industries” 92nd Annual Meeting PAPTAC, February 6-10, 2006, Montreal, Canada [No. 150]

Panthapulakkal, S., Law, S., and Sain, M. “Injection molded natural fiber and hybrid thermoplastic composites for automotive structural applications”, Proceedings of 6th Global wood and natural fibre composites symposium, Kassel, Germany, April 2006 [No. 149]

Panthapulakkal, S., Behzad, T., Law, S., Kuboki, T., Lee, Y.H., Wang, Z., Sain, M., Park, C.B., and Xiao, H. “High Performance Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications” Auto-21 HQP conference, May 10-12, 2006 [No. 148]

Panthapulakkal, S., Law, S., and Sain, M. “Injection molded thermoplastic composites for high performance automotive applications” Progress in wood fibre plastic composites, May 1-2, Toronto, 2006 [No. 147]

Kim, S.G. and Sain, M. “Fine-Celled Foam Structure for Automotive TPO Components” AUTO21 HQP Conference and Poster Competition: May 15-17, Barrie, Ontario, 2006 [No. 146]

Kim, S.G. and Sain, M. “Fine-Celled Foam Structure for Automotive TPO Components” Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, Hamilton, Ontario, May 10-11, 2006 [No. 145]

Janardhnan, S. and Sain, M. “Enzymatic modification of natural fibres for energy efficient generation of cellulose microfibres” 8th annual NSTI Nanotech Conference 2006, May 8-12, Boston, MA [No. 144]

Behzad , T. and Sain, M. “Numerical Modeling of Hemp Fiber/ Thermoset Composites for Automotive Application” Wood fiber Plastic Conference, Toronto, Canada, May 2006 [No. 143]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Simulation of Heat Transfer and Cure in the Molding Process of the Hemp Fiber/Thermoset Composite” 6th Global Wood and Natural Fiber Composites Symposium, Kassel, Germany, April 2006[No. 142]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Development of Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications”, OCE Conference, February 2006 [No. 141]

Wang, B. and Sain, M. “Isolation and Dispersion of Soybean Stock Nanofibers in a Plastic Matrix” Sixth Joint Canada-Japan Workshop on Composites, Toronto, Canada, Aug 24-26, 2006 [No. 140]

Wang, B. and Sain, M. “Dispersion of Hemp based Nanofiber in Plastic Matrix” Emerging Materials Knowledge Conference, Toronto, Canada, June 16, 2006. [No. 139]

Wang, B. and Sain, M. “Dispersion of Soybean Stock Nanofibers in a Plastice Matrix” Progress in Wood Fibre-Plastic Composites Conference, Toronto, Canada. May 1-2, 2006 [No. 138]

Chakraborty, A., Sain, M., and Kortschot, M. “Structural Development of Cellulose Microfibres as Biodegradable Reinforcing Agents for Composites” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, March 13-17, 2005 [No. 137]

Wang, B., Mok, F. and M. Sain “Dispersion Mechanism of Soybean Stock Based Nanofiber in Plastic Matrix” 229th ACS Annual National Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, March 13-17, 2005 [No. 136]

Gulati, D. and Sain, M. “Surface Treatment of Hemp Fibre for Enhanced Adhesion to Liquid Resin” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, March 13-17, 2005 [No. 135]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Process for Manufacturing a High Performance Natural Fiber Composite by Sheet Molding” SME Technical Paper, 2005 [No. 134]

Behzad, T., Panthapulakkal, S., Gulati, D., Law, S., Sain, M., and Kokta, B.V. “High Performance Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications” Auto 21, HQP Conference, 2005 [No. 133]

Panthapulakkal, S., Law, S., and Sain, M. “Commercial Aspect of Recyclable Thermoplastics-NF Automotive Parts” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, March 13-17, 2005 [No. 132]

Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., Bouilloux, A., Perrinaud, R., and Law, S. “Enhancement of Impact Strength of Natural Fibre and Hybrid Composites for Automotive Applications” Wood Fibre Polymer Composites Symposium-Applications and Perspectives, Bordeaux, France, March 24-25, 2005 [No. 131]

Krigstin, S. and Sain, M. “Recovery of Paper Mill Sludge” Paptac 91st Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, Feb. 2005 [No. 130]

Mathew, A.P., Chacraborty, A., Oksman, K., and Sain, M. “Processing of Cellulose Nanocomposites by Twin Screw Extrusion” ACS, 13-17 March, San Diego, 2005 [No. 129]

Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., and Law, S. “Injection Molded Hybrid Natural Fibre- Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Interior Parts” SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-0014, SAE World Congress, Detroit, March 19-21, 2004, DOI: 10.4271/2004-01-0014 [No. 128]

Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M., “High Performance Natural Fiber Thermoplastics for Automotive Interior Parts,” SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-0729, 2004, DOI: 10.4271/2004-01-0729 [No. 127]

Rouison, D., Couturier, M., and Sain, M. “The Effect of Surface Modification on the Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fiber/Polyester Composites,” SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-0728, 2004, DOI: 10.4271/2004-01-0728 [No. 126]

Ghosh, A. and Sain, M. “Processing of Low Formaldehyde Medium Density Fiberboard Using Renewable Wood Resin” Value to Wood-RAC Meeting, Quebec City, June 9-10, 2004 [No. 125]

Sreekumar, J., Sain, M., Farnood, R., and Dougherty, W. “Effect of Styrene Maelic Anhydride Imide Resin (Smai) on Ink-Jet Paper Coating Suspension Rheology” Paptac 91st annual conference, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 2004 [No. 124]

Sreekumar, J., Sain, M., Farnood, R., and Dougherty, W. “Inkjet Paper Coating Quality and Runability Enhancement Using Styrene Maelic Anhydride Imide” PAPTAC Midwest Branch Annual Conference, Thunderbay, Canada, September, 2004 [No. 123]

Sreekumar, J., Sain, M., Farnood, R., and Dougherty, W. “Styrene Maelic Anhydride Imide Resin (SMAI) in Paper Coating for Ink-jet Printing: Improved Printing with Enhanced Coating Quality & Runability” European Coating Conference, Berlin, Germany, Dec. 2004 [No. 122]

Sreekumar, J., Sain, M., Farnood, R., and Dougherty, W. “SMAI-A Novel Ionic Additive in Paper Coating for Ink-jet Printing” PAPTAC 90th Annual Conference, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 2004 [No. 121]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Process for Manufacturing a High Performance Natural Fiber Composite by Sheet Molding” 4th Annual Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Automotive Composites Conference, 2004 [No. 120]

Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., and Balatinecz, J. “Flammability of Polyolefin-natural Fibre Composites and its Future in the Automotive Interior Parts” 5th Global Wood and Natural Fibre Composites Symposium, Kassel/Germany, April 27-28, 2004 [No. 119]

Lopez, J., Cooper, P., and Sain, M. “Prediction of Durability of Natural Fiber Plastic Composites for Outdoor Applications: Effect of Dead Load and UV Exposure” Proc. 9th International Conf. on Progress in Wood Fibre Plastic Composites, Toronto, May 10-11, 2004 [No. 118]

Pramanick, A. and Sain, M. “Performance of Injection Molded Natural Fiber Composites and their Creep Prediction” Biocomposites Research Day, University of Toronto, 2004 [No. 117]

Pramanick, A. and Sain, M. “Nonlinear Visco-Elastic Creep Prediction of HDPE-Natural Fiber Composites Under Varying Weathering Parameters” Progress in Wood fiber Plastic Composites Conference, Organized by MMO and University of Toronto, Toronto, 2004 [No. 116]

Behzad, T., Panthapulakkal, S., and Sain, M. “Process for Manufacturing a High Performance Natural Fiber Composite by Sheet Molding ” SPE Conference, 2004 [No. 115]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Process to Manufacture a High Performance Natural Fiber Composite by Sheet Molding” Auto 21 HQP Conference, 2004 [No. 114]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Process to Manufacture a High Performance Natural Fiber Composite by Sheet Molding” Progress in Wood fibre-Plastic Composites Conference, 2004 [No. 113]

Bouilloux, A., Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., Law, S., and Perrinaud, R. “Hybrid Polyolefin Natural Fibre Composite for Enhanced Stiffness and Mechanical Strength” 5th Global Wood and Natural Fibre Composites Symposium, Kassel/Germany, April 27-28, 2004 [No. 112]

Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., and Law, S. “Advancement in Natural Fibre Reinforced Hybrid Composites for Automotive Interior Applications” Progress in Wood Fibre-Plastic Composites, Toronto, May 10-11, 2004 [No. 111]

Sain, M., Panthapulakkal, S., and Lo, M. “High Performance Natural Fibre Reinforced SMC for Automotive Applications” 4th SPE Automotive Composites Conference, Troy, MI, USA, September 14-16, 2004 [No. 110]

Sain, M. “Building Product Industry and Agro-Waste Material” Ivax Chemical Company, Hyderbad, India, January 8, 2004 [No. 109]

Sain, M. “North American Perspective in Paper Sizing Technology” Ivax Chemical Company, Hyderbad, India, January 6, 2004 [No. 108]

Sain, M. “Prospect of Bio-Composite Industry in Asia”, January 5, 2004 [No. 107]

Sreekumar, J., Sain, M., Farnood, R, and Dougherty, W. “Study and Evaluation of SMAI as a Poly-cationic Additive in Paper Coating for Ink-jet Printing” PAPTAC Midwest Branch Annual Conference, September, Thunderbay, Canada, 2003 [No. 106]

Pramanick, A. and Sain, M. “Nonlinear Visco-Elastic Creep Prediction of HDPE-Wood Fiber Composites Under Varying Weathering Parameters” 53rd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Hamilton, 2003 [No. 105]

Sreekumar, J., Sain, M., Farnood, R., and Dougherty, W. “Print Image Quality and Coating Composition Correlationship in SMAI based Formulations” 11th Graduate Students Annual Conference, University of Toronto, Canada, Nov. 2003[No. 104]

Prasad, B., Bhatnagar, A., and Sain, M. “High Performance Micro and Nano-biofibrils Manufacturing Process” 7th International Conference on Woodfiber-plastic Composites, Madison, 2003 [No. 103]

Prasad, B. and Sain, M. “Natural Fibers Composites for Automotive Parts” Group Poster of U of T, Quebec and New Brunswick, Auto Conference, 2003 [No. 102]

Prasad, B. and Sain, M. “Effect of Ball Milling on Mechanical Properties of Hemp” (Cannabis Sativ L.) Fibers, 53rd Canadian Chemical Engineering (CSChE2003/PRES’03) Conference in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada October 26-29, 2003 [No. 101]

Behzad, T. and Sain, M. “Characterization of an Environmentally Friendly Acrylic Resin for Manufacturing High Performance Bio-composites” Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, October 26-29, 2003 [No. 100]

Sain, M. “Bio-Composite Products and the Future of Bio-Composite Research” University of New Brunswick, December, 2003 [No. 99]

Sain, M. and Pervaiz, M. “Bio-Composite Manufacturing Technology” MMO Partnership Program, June 18, 2003 [No. 98]

Sain, M. “Present and Future of Natural Composites” Proc. NOBI-Northern Ontario Research Initiatives (CD), St. Marie, January 11, 2003 [No. 97]

Sain, M. “Progress in Natural Composite Research for Automotive Applications” Proc. Seminar Francophone International, Ecole Polyetechnique du, Montreal, Canada, February 26, 2003 [No. 96]

Sain, M., Panthapulakkal, S., and Law, S. “Physical Properties of Injection Molded Wood fibre-plastics Composites” Proc. Injection Molding Minitech, Toronto, ON. (CD), March 22, 2003 [No. 95]

Sain, M., Law, S., Panthapulakal, S., and Boullioux, A. “Stiffness-correlation of Polyolefin-wood fibre Composites” Proc. International Wood fibre Plastics Conference, Bordeaux, France, March 27, 2003 [No. 94]

Valton, E., Sain, M., and Schidtheauser, J. “Understanding Coating Chemicals Interaction Using TOF-SIMS” Paptac Annual Meeting, Montreal (CD), January 30, 2003 [No. 93]

Rouison, D., Sain, M., and Couturier, M. “Resin Transfer Molding of Polyester-natural Fibre Composite for Performance Applications” 7th International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites, Madison, WI, May 19-20, 2003 [No. 92]

Zhang, V. and Sain, M. “Isolation and Identification of Sterols and Steroids in the TMP Effluent” The 5th International Conference on Fate and Effects of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluents, Seattle, US, June 2-4, 2003 [No. 91]

Sain, M., Mehta, A., Ni, Y., and Morneau, D. “Chemical Additive Optimization Program: Short-cycle Clarification of Deinking Mill Alkaline–water Loop” Paptac Annual Meeting, Montreal (CD), January 30, 2003 [No. 90]

Zhang, V. and Sain, M. “Isolation and Identification of Toxic Chemicals in Wood Bark and Its Correlation to Pulp Mill Effluent” International Environmental Conference and Exhibit, Montreal, QC, Canada, 193- 205 Publisher: Tappi Press, Atlanta, Ga, Apr.6-10, 2002 [No. 89]

Sain, M. “Progress in Automotive Composite Research” 1st Annual Student Conf., Network of Centre of Excellence, Group Leader Presentation, Auto-21, May 6, 2002 [No. 88]

Sain, M., Prasad, B., Pervaiz, M., Rouison, D., and Law, S. “Natural Fibre in Automotive Research” NCE-Auto 21 HQP Meeting, London, ON. Poster Session, May 6, 2002[No. 87]

Sain, M., Prasad, B., Pervaiz, M., Rouison, D. and Law, S. “Natural Fibre Composites Research Progress” NCE-Auto 21, Poster Session Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON, June 12, 2002 [No. 86]

Sain, M. “Natural Fibre Research at University Toronto” SUNMAT, Brussels, Belgium, November 8-12, 2002 [No. 85]

Sain, M., Rouison, D., and Schmidhauser, J. “The Use of Styrene Copolymers in Surface Sizing of Acid and Alkaline Papers” Annual Meeting-Technical Section, Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, 88 th Annual Meeting, Montreal, pp.C81-C85, Jan.31, 2002 [No. 84]

Rouison, D., Sain, M. and Couturier, M. “Resin Transfer Molding of Natural Fiber Plastic” Proc. 7th Toronto Conference on Progress in Woodfiber-Plastic Composites 2002, Toronto, ON. May 23-24, 2002 [No. 83]

Rouison, D., Sain, M. and Couturier, M. “Study of The Curing Behavior of Natural Fiber Plastic Using a Resin Transfer Molding Process” Proc. Chemical Engineering Annual meeting, Vancouver, October 10, 2002 [No. 82]

Lin, W.S. and Sain, M. “Predict Performance of Discontinuous Natural Fibre-polymer Composites” Proc. Japan-Canada International Workshop, Vancouver (CD), September 28, 2002 [No. 81]

Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Sheet Molded Natural Fiber Composite For Automotive Applications” Proc. Japan-Canada International Workshop, Vancouver, (CD) September 28, 2002 [No. 80]

Lin, W.S. and Sain, M. “Effects of Long-term Stress and Aging on Mechanical Performance of Wood Fiber Filled Polyolefin Decking Composites” Proc. 7th Toronto Conference on Progress in Woodfiber-Plastic Composites, Toronto, ON, May 23-24, 2002 [No. 79]

Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M.M. “Sheet Molded Polyolefin Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications” Proc. Automotive TPO Global Conference, Detroit, USA, October 2, 2002 [No. 78]

Valton, E., Sain, M., and Schidtheauser, J. “Performance of Cationic Imides in Wet end Papermaking” Proc. C anadian Chemical Engineering Annual Conf., Oct. 20-23, 2002 [No. 77]

Pervaiz, M. and Sain, M. “Manufacturing Sheet Molded Natural Fiber Composite For Automotive Applications” Proc. 7th Toronto Conference on Progress in Woodfiber-Plastic Composites, Toronto, ON, May 23-24, 2002 [No. 76]

Mehta, A., Sain, M., Ni, Y., and Morneau, D. “Bioenezyme in Dissolved Air Flotation of Paper Mill Effluent” Proc. Int. Environmental Conf., Montreal, April 7-10, 2002 [No. 75]

Rouison, D., Sain, M., and Schmidheuser, J. “Surface Sizing of Wood Pulp with SMA” Paptac Int. Conf. & Exhibit, Montreal, January, 2002 [No. 74]

Zhang, V. and Sain, M. “Microtoxicity Evaluation of Woodbarks” Proc. Int. Environmental Conf., Montreal, 2002 [No. 73]

Babineau, K., Sain, M., and Ni, Y. “Anionic Trash Quantification in BTCMP Process” Paptac Altantic Meeting, Fredericton, NB, May, 2001 [No. 72]

Sain, M.M. “Analysis of Effects of Long Term Stress and Aging on Mechanical Performance of Discontinuous Natural Fiber-polymer Composites” Proc. Cancom, pp.335-339, Montreal, August, 2001 [No. 71]

Diamond, M., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Porous Zeolite in Filled Papermaking and White Water Recirculation Process” Cincinnati, Oh, (CD), April 12-14, 2001 [No. 70]

Raymond, A. and Sain, M. “Modeling of Filled Papermaking Process” Tappi Papermaking Conference, Cincinnati, Oh, April 12-14, 2001 [No. 69]

Sain, M., Diamond, M., and Daneault, C. “Novel Zeolite Fillers for Fresh Water Reduction in Papermaking: Effect on Graded Paper Properties” Tappi Papermakers Conference, Ohio, pp.1-9, March 11-14, 2001 [No. 68]

Sain, M. and Morneau, D. “Quantification of Lint and Offsetting Linting Exacerbation Effects of Fines in Paper Products” UofT, Toronto, ON. and LPM Technology, PQ, Paptac Midwest Branch Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Thunder bay, September 26-28, 2001 [No. 67]

Sain, M. “Creep Performance of Polyolefin Composites” Commingled Plastic & Composites Int.Workshop, Trois-Rivieres, May 1-2, 2001 [No. 66]

Leduc, C., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Use of New Oxidizing Agents (Peroxide-activated Peroxide-perborate) for The Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp” 86e Congrès annuel-Paptac, pp.C83-C88, février 3, 2000 [No. 65]

Leduc, C., Bourassa, C., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Wood Fiber Refining for Improved Performance” Proc. Paptac Annual meeting, Book 3:C83-C88, Montreal, 2000 [No. 64]

Bao, Y.Q., Sain, M.M., and Robert, S. “Spectroscopy and Electrophoresis in Evalution of Retention and Loss of Modified Starch” CPPA, Montreal, pp.A56-A57, January, 1999 [No. 63]

Laroche, H., Sain, M., Daneault, C., and Houtman, C. “Polyoxometalates in Electrochemical Bleaching” CPPA, Montreal, January, 1999 [No. 62]

Laroche, H., Sain, M.M., Houtman, C., and Daneault, C. “Electrochemistry, a Viable Delignification and Leaching Technology for the Next Millennium?” 85e Congrès Annuel, Paptac, Montréal, pp.A49-A52, janvier 25- 29, 1999 [No. 61]

Bourassa, C., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Porous Fillers in Papermaking” 85e Congrès Annuel, Paptac, Montréal, janvier 25-29, 1999 [No. 60]

Bourassa, C., Diamond, M., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Mill System Closure and Trash Catching Porous Fillers in Papermaking” Tappi International Environmental Conference, vol.3, pp.1013-1019, avril 18-21, 1999 [No. 59]

Bourassa, C., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Role of Porous Filler in Papermaking from TMP and SGW Blends” Tappi Environmental Conf., Nashville, USA, April 19-23, 1999 [No. 58]

Leduc, C., Sain, M. and Daneault, C. “Peroxide-activated Peroxide-perborate: Which One to Use and Where to Add It in The Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp” Mechanical and Chemimechanical Pulps Network-Centres d’Excellence, avril 9-10, 1999 [No. 57]

Sain, M., Prasakis, J., Daneault, C., and Rivard, J. “Metal Management and Bleaching of TMP & DIP Using Alternative Chelating and Peroxide Stabilizing Agents” Dequest Pulp and Paper Industry Forum, February 25, 1999 [No. 56]

Hu, Q.Y., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Catalytic Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp” 85e Congrès Annuel, Paptac, Montréal, janvier 25-29, 1999 [No. 55]

Hu, Q., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Study on Catalytic Peroxide Brightening of TMP” Colloque du Centre multiregional de recherche en foresterie de l’Université du Québec/Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, août 26-27, 1999 [No. 54]

Diamond, M., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “L’Effet d’une Charge Poreuse sur la Recirculation de l’Eau” 67e Congrès de l’Acfas, Université d’Ottawa, mai 10-14, 1999 [No. 53]

Leduc, C., Sain, M. and Daneault, C. “Le Perborate de Sodium: Une Solution Efficace pour le Lanchiment des Pâtes Mécaniques de Notre Industrie” Conférence Technologique Estivale, Québec, pp.1-5, juin 3-5, 1998 [No. 52]

Leduc, C., Sain, M.M. and Daneault, C. “Sodium Perborate:An Alternative for The In-Refiner Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp” Mechanical and Chemimechanical Pulps Network Poster Session, 84ième Congrès annuel ACPP, Montréal, pp.471-476, janvier 26-30, 1998 [No. 51]

Sain, M.M., Grondin, G., and Daneault, C. “Zeolite Microparticle in DIP Brightening and its Effect on System Closure” Mechanical and Chemimechanical Pulps Network Poster Session, 84ième Congrès annuel ACPP, Montréal, pp.A293-297, janvier 26-30, 1998 [No. 50]

Bourassa, C., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Trash Catching Porous Filler in Papermaking” CPPA Midwest Conf., annual meeting, Thunder Bay, Canada, October 22-25, 1998 [No. 49]

Sain, M.M., Grondin, G., and Daneault, C. , “Zeolite Microparticles in Flotation Deinking and Its Effect on System Closure” Congres annuel-Section Technique, ACPP, 84e, Montreal, Qc, pp.A293-A297, janvier 27-31, 1998 [No. 48]

Bourassa, C., Sain, M., and Daneault, C. “Trash Catching Porous Fillers in Value-added Grades for Improved Retention and System Closure” CPPA Midwest Branch Meeting, Thunder Bay, Ontario, September 23-25, 1998 [No. 47]

Khunova, V. and Sain, M.M. “Polyolefin-Magnesium Hydroxide Composites” Eurofiller Conf, Manchester, UK, September 15-19, 1997 [No. 46]

Khunova, V. Sain, M.M., and Balatinecz, J. “Reinforced Composites: How do Modal Distribution and Interfaces Govern the Rheological Properties?” Proc. Antec, Toronto, May 28, 1997 [No. 45]

Sain, M.M. and Balatinecz, J. “Influence of Recycling on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites” IUPAC conf. Prague, July, 1997 [No. 44]

Khunova, V., Sain, M.M., and Bustinova, A. “Recent Advancement on Reactive Processing of Polyolefin-woodfiber Composites” Eurofiller, England, September, 1997 [No. 43]

Leduc, C., Sain, M.M., Daneault, C., Lanouette, R., and Valade, J.L. “Peroxide Activated Peroxide-perborate Which One to Use and Where to Add It in The Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp” Tappi Proceeding, Pulping Conference, San Francisco, USA, pp.471-476, Oct.19-23, 1997 [No. 42]

Leduc, C., Sain, M.M., Daneault, C., Lanouette, R., and Valade, J.L. “Use of New Oxidizing Agents (Peroxide, Perborate, Activated Peroxide) in The Refiner: A Route to High Brightness Pulp” International Mechanical Pulping Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, pp.63-71, June 9-13, 1997 [No. 41]

Chabot, B., Daneault, C., and Sain, M.M. “On the Adverse Role of Fibres During the Flotation of Flexographic Inks” ISWPC, Montreal, pp.18.1-18.4, June 9-12, 1997 [No. 40]

Rivard, J., Sain, M.M., Leduc, C., and Daneault, C. “Role of Zeolite in Bleaching and Its Influence on Fine Retention, Wastewater Quality and Paper Properties” ISWPC, Montreal, pp.4.1-4.4, June 9-12, 1997 [No. 39]

Hu, Q.Y., Sain, M.M., and Daneault, C. “Catalytic Electrochemical Process to Produce Semi-bleached Kraft Pulp” ISWPC, Montreal, pp.123.1-123.4, June 9-12, 1997 [No. 38]

Daneault, C., Sain, M.M., and Leduc, C. “Perborate” US Borax Boron Symposium, Rothbury, MI, aout 4-7, 1997 [No. 37]

Chabot, B., Daneault, C., Sain, M.M., and Dorris, G. “The Adverse Role of Fibres During Flotation of Flexographic Inks” 83nd CPPA Annual Meeting, Montreal, January 28, 1997 [No. 36]

Sain, M.M., Daneault, C., and Grondin, G. “The Modified Zeolite in Waste Paper Recycling” 83nd CPPA Annual Meeting, Montreal, January 31, 1997 [No. 35]

Sain, M.M. and Daneault, C. “Thermo-oxidative Behavior of Plastics with Variable Compatibility to Wood Fiber” Plastic Wood Fiber Conferences, Mississauga, April 29, 1996 [No. 34]

Sain, M.M. “Alternate Chelants and Stabilizers in Recycled Pulp Bleaching” Center of Excellence, Canada, Recycling Section, Annual Meeting, Kingston, Canada, May 4, 1996 [No. 33]

Sain, M.M. “A Comparison Between Preoxide Prebleaching and Postbleaching Sequence of ONP with Alternative Chelating Agent” 82nd CPPA Annual Meeting, Montreal, February 1, 1996 [No. 32]

Sain, M., Rivard, J., and Daneault, C. “Alternative Chelants and Stabilizers for TMP” Center of Excellence, Bleaching section, Poster session, Canada, January 31, 1996 [No.31]

Sain, M.M. and Daneault, C. “New Bleaching Approach of Recycled Pulp” Workshop on Waste Paper Recycling, McGill University, Industry-University Programme, Center of Excellence, September 27, 1996 [No. 30]

Sain, M.M. “Nouvelles Alternatives au DTPA et au Silicate de Sodium dans le Blanchiment des Pates Mécaniques” Concour des Papier Techniques, ACPP, Trois-Rivieres, mars 21, 1996 [No. 29]

Tremblay, E., Sain, M., Lapointe, M., and Daneault, C. “Détachment et Séparation des Encres à Impression Xerographics de Vieux Papiers” Congress de l’ACFAS, 64e, Universite McGill, Montreal, mai 13-17, 1996 [No. 28]

Sain, M.M. and Daneault, C. “New Alternatives to Deinked Pulp Bleaching” Industrial Workshop, Center of Excellence, Mechanical and Chemi-mechanical Pulping Network, McGill University, September 27, 1996 [No. 27]

Sain, M.M. and Daneault, C. “Prebleaching and Postbleaching of ONP with Alternative Chemicals” Chances and Limitations, CPPA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Jan. 30-Feb.1, 1996 [No. 26]

Khunova, V. and Sain, M.M. “Useful Products from Commodity Plastics” Proc. ICCE International Conference, New Orleans, USA, July 25-27, 1996 [No. 25]

Sain, M.M., Marchildon, L., Lapointe, M., and Daneault, C. “A New Approach to Flotation Deinking of Offset, Flexo and Xerographic Paper Wastes and their Mixtures” International Wastepaper Technology Conference, 4th, London Gatwick, Royaume Uni, pp.1-15, June 13-15, 1995 [No. 24]

Sain, M.M., Daneault, C., Leduc, C., and Prasakis, J. “Metal Management and Bleaching of TMP Using Alternative Chelants” Workshop on Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp, University of Toronto, Industry-University Programme, Center of Excellence, December 7, 1995 [No. 23]

Daneault, C., Sain, M.M., and Lavoie, C. “Ozone Activated Hydrophobization of Modified Wood Pulp” Int. Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, Hawaii, 17-22, Poster Session, 1995 [No. 22]

Pedneault, C., Sain, M.M., Marchildon, L. and Daneault, C. “Infra-red Drying of Newprint: Mofied Model and Pilot Plant Verification” Concour des papier techniques, ACPP, Trois-Rivieres, mars 21, 1995 [No. 21]

Marchildon, L., Pedneault, C., Sain, M.M., Daneault, C. and Robert, S. “Spectroscopic Measurement of Moisture in Paper” Conf. Gas Metro, UQTR, Trois-Rivieres, August 15, 1995 [No. 20]

Bao, Y., Sain, M.M. and Robert, S. “Spectroscopic and Electrophoretic Methods to Determine Retention and Loss of Modified Starch” Paptac Annual Meeting, Book A: A53-57, Montreal, 1995 [No. 19]

Sain, M.M., Marchildon, L. and Daneult, C. “Novel Process for Deinking Waste Paper Printed with Flexographic and Xerographic Ink Mixtures” PIRA Int. Conf.(Birmingham), UK., June, 1995 [No. 18]

Sain, M.M., Chabot, B., Daneault, C. and Dorris, G. “Flotability of the Flexo-Ink” CPAA Presentation, Montreal, Canada, January 30, 1995 [No. 17]

Pednault, C., Sain, M.M., Roberts, S., and Daneault, C. “Paper Drying Mechanism and FT-IR Spectroscopy” Premier Award on 6e Colloque annuel des etudiants en Chimie, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, October, 1994 [No. 16]

Pednault, C., Marchildon, L., Daneault, C., Sain, M.M., and Roberts, S. “Le Séchage du Papier Journal par des Radiant Infrarouge au Gaz” Concours des Papiers Techniques del’ACPP, Trois-Riviers, Canada, mars 24, 1994 [No. 15]

Pedneault, C., Sain, M.M., Marchildon, L., Daneault, C., and Robert, S. “Analysis of The Drying Efficiency in IR Drying in Relation to Drying Mechanism” Proc. Conf. Technologique Estivale, pp.69-75, Pt. du Pic, Quebec, 1994 [No. 14]

Sain, M.M., Kokta., B.V. and Imbert, C. “Response Surface Methodology, A Useful Tool for Optimization of Molecular Adhesion and Mechanical Properties of Composites” Proc. Cancom, Ottawa, September 29-30, 1993 [No. 13]

Sain, M.M. and Kokta, B.V. “Characterization of Molecular Interaction in Composites by FT-IR and ESCA Methods” ANTEC, New Orleans, Proc., pp.320, May 10-14, 1993 [No. 12]

Sain, M.M. and Kokta, B.V. “Performance of Bismaleimide Treated Explosion Pulp Fiber as Reinforcement in Polypropylene Composites” Proc. 7thEuropean Conf on Biomass for Energy and Environment, Agriculture and Industry, Florence, Italy, October 5-9, 1992 [No. 11]

Sain, M.M. and Kokta, B.V. “Role of On-process Crosslinkable Thermosets as Filler Coating Components for Filled Thermoplastic Composites” Proc. PPS conf., Knoxville, USA, October 19-21, 1992 [No. 10]

Khunova, V., Sain, M.M. and Kozankova, J. “Contribution to Polymer-filler Interactions in PP Composite” Proc. 7th IUPAC Conf. on Modification of Polymers, pp.151-152, Czechoslovakia. 1988 [No. 8]

Sain, M.M., Beniska, J., Spirk, E., and Rosner, P. “Technically Compatible Natural Rubber-polyolefin Blends” Proc. Int. Rubber Conf. Interguma, pp.159-166, Czechoslovakia, 1988 [No. 7]

Sain, M.M. and Beniska, J. “Few Problems on Developments of Chemistry and Technology of Rubber” Proc. Int. Rubber Conf. Intergum, pp.22-33, Czechoslovakia, 1988 [No. 6]

Sain, M.M., Simek, I., Beniska, J., and Spirk, E. “Stabilization of NR-polyolefin Blends” Proc. Sci. Conf. of SVS, pp.34, Czechoslovakia, 1988 [No. 5]

Sain, M.M., Beniska, J., Rosner, P., and Spirk, E. “Studies on Natural Rubber and Ethylene-propylene Block Copolymer Blend” Proc. Int. Conf, on Modification of Polymers pp.130, Czechoslovakia, 1987 [No. 4]

Spirk, E., Bartus, J., Hanzlik, S., Khunova, V., and Sain, M.M. “Properties of Modified NBR-PVC Blends” Proc.Int.Conf. on Modification of Polymer, pp.142-43, Czechoslovakia, 1987 [No. 3]