Speaker Instructions
Regular oral presentations are limited to a total of
30 minutes, including approximately 5 minutes for questions and
discussion. Speakers are requested to respect the schedule and present
themselves in time to their session chairs. The OPUS I - II lecture
rooms will be equipped with laptop computer with Windows, MS PowerPoint,
CD reader, USB port and laser pointers. Speakers are invited to download
their presentation on the conference room computer before beginning of
the session. Because of the time constraints, it is not possible to use
other PCs including the speaker’s own laptop.
Poster Instructions
The poster session will be held in the Beethoven room
on Wednesday, September 27th from 17h30 to 19h00. The dimensions of the
panels for posters are 93 cm (37 inches) wide by 2.2 m (89 inches) high.
Posters should be installed Wednesday between noon and 17h30. Velcro for
fixing the posters will be available.
Scientific Program
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Wednesday, September 27th |
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8h20 |
Welcome |
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8h30 |
Keynote: Bio-based and
Biodegradable Materials: Rationale, Drivers and Technology
Exemplars
R. Narayan, Michigan State
University, USA |
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9h15 |
S1-a: Polylactides
Sharkskin, Melt Fracture and Wall Slip Phenomena in the
Extrusion of Biodegradable Polymers
D. Kanev, E. Takacs,
J. Vlachopoulos, Canada |
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9h45 |
Coffee break |
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Room OPUS 1 |
Room OPUS 2 |
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S1-b: Polylactides
Chair: P. Sarazin |
S2: Modified
Cellulose/Wood Fiber Materials
Chair: J. Denault |
| 10h00 |
The Rheology of Bio-based
Copolymers and Blends
J. Eickhoff, G. M. Harrison, USA |
Preparation of Cellulose-Polymerized
Ionic Liquids Composites by Radical Polymerization of
Polymerizable Ionic Liquids in Cellulose-Dissolving Solution
J. Kadokawa, M.-A. Murakami, Y. Kaneko, Japan |
| 10h30 |
Crystallization, Uniaxial
and Biaxial Stretchability of Poly(D,L-lactide)-based Blown
Films
G. Stoclet, S. Elkoun, V. Miri, R. Séguéla, J.-M.
Lefebvre, France |
Preparation and Properties
of Bacterial Cellulose Aeroge
H. Maeda, T. Hagiwara,
T. Sawaguchi, S. Yano, Japan |
| 11h00 |
Interfacial Modification of
PLA/Starch Blends
M. Huneault, H. Li, Canada |
Pulp Cellulose Fiber
Modification by Grafting with Ethyl Acrylate
M. Bertoldo,
G. Zampano
F. Signori, S. Bronco, V. Castelvetro, Italy |
| 11h30 |
Properties of Biaxially Oriented PLA/Starch Blends
N. Chapleau, M.A. Huneault,
H. Li, Canada |
Effect of Nanofiller on the Performance of Wood/Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde
Nanocomposites
X. Cai, T. Zhang, B. Riedl,
H. Wan, Canada |
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12h00 |
Lunch |
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13h30 |
Keynote Lecture:
Biodegradable Multiphase Materials Based on Renewable
Resources: Structure-Process-Properties Relationships
L. Avérous, Louis Pasteur University,
France |
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14h15 |
Keynote Lecture: Production of
Starch Graft Copolymers using Reactive Extrusion
J.L. Willett, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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15h00 |
Coffee break |
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Room OPUS 1 |
Room OPUS 2 |
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S3: Starch-Based Materials
Chair: L. Avérous |
S4: Structure Characterization
Chair: S. Elkoun |
| 15h15 |
Green Packaging from Starch
K. Khemani, Australia |
Crystallinity in Polylactides
J. R. Sarasua,
A. López-Arraiza, E. Zuza,
N. López-Rodríguez,
E. Meaurio, Spain |
| 15h45 |
Water Effects in Thermoplastic Starch Materials
M. Markotsis, R. Truss,
C. Chaleat, M. Russo, K.Gentil, A.-L. Sargent, P. Halley,
Australia |
Application of Atomic Force Microscopy for the Study of
Crystallization Kinetics and Morphology of L- and D-
Polylactid Blends in Solution Cast Thin Films
Y. Yuryev, P. Wood-Adams,
M.-C. Heuzey, C. Dubois,
J. Brisson, Canada |
| 16h15 |
Processing and Characterization of Starch Based Tissue
Engineering Scaffolds
O.P. Troncoso, F.G. Torres,
J. Nakamatsu,
A. R. Boccaccini, Peru |
Physical Gelation and Rheology of Chitosan Hydrogels
M.-C. Heuzey, J. Cho,
M. Hamdine, P.J. Carreau, Canada |
| 16h45 |
Gelatinization of Starch and Its Effect on the Morphology of
Polycaprolactone/Thermoplastic Starch Blends
G. Li, P. Sarazin, B. D. Favis, Canada
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Effect of UV Radiation on PP Biodegradability
F. H. de Souza, D. S. Rosa,
N. R. Demarquette,
G. J. M. Fechine, Brazil |
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17h30 |
Poster Session and
Cocktail |
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Thursday, September 28th |
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8h30 |
Keynote Lecture:
Polymer Blends with Thermoplastic Starch
B.D. Favis,
École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada |
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9h15 |
S5-a: Biocomposites
A Survey and Potential Applications of Natural Fibers in
Composites
A.L. Leao, P.C. Ferrão, J.C. Caraschi, Brazil |
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9h45 |
Coffee break |
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Room OPUS 1 |
Room OPUS 2 |
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S5-b: Biocomposites
Chair: to be determined |
S6: Bio-Based Monomers
Chair: K. Cole |
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10h00 |
Natural Fiber Reinforced Recycled
Thermoplastic
J.D. Muzzy, USA
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10h30 |
Agave/Polyethylene Biocomposites: The Effect
of Coupling Agent and Weld Line on Mechanical Properties
S. Leduc, J. R. Galindo Ureña, R. González-Núñez,
J. Ramos Quirarte, B. Riedl, D. Rodrigue, Canada
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Synthesis and Rheology of Chemically Modified
Canola Oil
A. Campanella, M. Fahimian,
R. P. Wool,
J. Raghavan, Argentina, Canada, USA |
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11h00 |
Effects of Coupling Agent and Wood Species on
Selected Properties of High-Density Polyethylene/Wood Fiber
Composites
S. Y. Zhang, Y. Zhang,
M. Bousmina, Canada
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New Bio-based Polymeric Materials Based on
Plant Oils
H. Uyama, Japan |
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11h30 |
High Performance Polyolefin - Wood Fiber
Composites
M-T. Ton-That, J.Denault, F.Perrin, K.Cole, Canada
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Nylons and Polyester from Plant Oil Derived
Monomers
L. J. Mathias, A. Sikes,
C. Bennett, E. Kaya, USA |
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12h00 |
Lunch |
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13h30 |
Keynote Lecture: Bio-based
Polymers and Composites
R.P. Wool, University of Delaware , USA |
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14h15 |
Keynote Lecture: Bacterial Polyesters: Discovery, Bioplastics,
Biorefinery
R. Marchessault, McGill University,
Canada |
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15h00 |
Coffee break |
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Room OPUS 1 |
Room OPUS 2 |
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S5-c: Biocomposites
Chair: J. D. Muzzy
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S7: PHAs
Chair: M.F. Champagne |
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15h15 |
The Effect of Pretreatment and Compatibilizer
on Impact Energy, Tensile and Physical Properties of Flax
Fiber-Polypropylene Composite
M. Soleimani, S. Panigrahi,
L. Tabil, A. Opoku, Canada |
Environment-Friendly Polymers and Cost-Effective
Blends Based on Biosynthetic Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate
H. Seliger, R. Kohler,
P. Sulzberger, H. Haeberlein, Germany |
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15h45 |
Formulation and Processing of Polypropylene –
Flax Fiber Composites
M.-T. Ton-That, J. Denault,
E. Patenaude, W. Leelapornpisit, Canada |
Surface Modification of PLA and PHA Films:
Effect of Reaction Solvent on Surface and Bulk Properties
R. Rasal, D. Hirt, USA |
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16h15 |
The Effects of Rice Hulls and its Particle
Sizes in Thermoplastic Composites
D. Pitidhammabhorn,
S. Covavisaruch, Thailand |
PHA Production: The Challenge of the
Industrial Scale
M.-E. Dubeau, Canada |
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Friday, September 29th |
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8h30 |
Keynote Lecture:
Advances in the Use of Nano-fillers with Different Surface
Charge Density for the Nanocomposite Formation: Application
to Foams
M. Okamoto, Toyota Technology Institute,
Japan |
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S8-a: Bio-Based Nanocomposites
Chair: J. Denault
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9h15 |
Development of Bacterial Cellulose - Starch
Nanocomposites Using a Bottom - Up Manufacturing Approach
C. Grande, F.G. Torres, C. Gomez, Peru |
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9h45 |
Ionic Liquids as Compatibilizers for the
Preparation of Biopolymer Nanocomposites
J. W. Gilman,
P. Maupin, S. Bellayer, P. Trulove,
H. DeLong,
M. Maruriu, D. Fox, S. S. Rahatekar, Belgium, USA |
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Coffee break |
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S8-b: Bio-Based Nanocomposites
Chair: M.-T. Ton-That |
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10h30 |
On the Crystallisation Behaviour of
Biodegradable Poly(butylene-succinate-co-adipate)
Nanocomposite
S. Sinha-Ray, M. Bousmina, Canada |
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11h00 |
Properties of Poly(D,L-lactide)-based
Nanocomposites
J. Soulestin, M.F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, S.
Elkoun,
J.-M. Lefebvre, M. Sclavons ,N. Quievy , J. Devaux, France |
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11h30 |
Intercalation/Exfoliation and Performance of
Clay-Poly(lactic acid) Nanocomposites
M-T. Ton-That , W.Leelapornpisit,
J.Denault,
Canada |
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12h00 |
Preparation of Foamed PLA Nanocomposite
M. F. Champagne, J. Reignier, R. Gendron, Canada |
12h30 |
End of Conference
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Poster
Session
Wednesday, September 27th, 17h30-19h00
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Preparation of Clay-Poly(L-lactate-co-butylene succinate)
Nanocomposites via in-situ Polymerization
H. S. Kim, J. S. Yoon, Korea |
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Degradation of Poly(L-lactide) by a New Thermophilic
Bacterium
S. H. Lee, S. T. Park, W. G. Kim, H. Y. Weon, M. N. Kim,
Korea |
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Preparation and Properties of a Copolymer Composed of MPC
and BMA having a Reacting Isocyanate Group
Y. Shindo,Y. Takenaka, K. Fukumoto, N. Kato, K. Ishihara,
Japan |
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Preparation and Characterization of Poly(L-lactic acid)/Multiwalled
Carbon Nanotubes Composites
H.-S. Kim, H.-J. Jin, J.-S. Yoon, Korea |
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Evaluation of the Biodegradability of Blends of Polyethylene
and Aliphatic Polyesters
A. V. Machado, I. Moura, F. M. Duarte, G. Botelho, R.
Nogueira, Portugal |
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Effects of Mixing Procedure on Crystallization and
Degradation of Poly(3-hydroxibutyrate)
P. S. Calvão, N. R. Demarquette, A. M. dos Santos,
Brazil |
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Prediction of Bulk Properties of Polylactides via Density
Functional Theory and Implicit Solvation Models
J. McAliley, D. A. Bruce, USA |
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Synthesis and Characterization of Chemically Modified
Chitosan Films
F. Ganji, M.J. Abdekhodaie, A. Ramazany, Iran |
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Preparing a Novel Biodegradable Polymeric Scaffold with
Porosity Gradient using a Near Critical CO2 Process
S. Liu, X. Cao, V. Nawaby, Canada |
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Polymer Blends Based on HDPE and TP
A. Taguet, B.D. Favis, Canada |
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Obtention of Nanocellulose from Natural Fibres
V. Alvarez, J. Morn, V. Cyras, A. Vazquez, Argentina |
| 12 |
Bioconversion of Maple Sap into Poly-B-Hydroxybutyrate (PHB)
by Alcaligenes Latus
A. Yezza, J. Hawari, Canada |
| 13 |
Stability of PLA/Starch during biaxial Stretching
M. Mihai, M.A. Huneault, B.D. Favis, N. Chapleau,
Canada |
| 14 |
Fracture Mechanics of PLA/Starch Blends and Nanocomposites
O. H. Arroyo, M. A. Huneault, B. D. Favis, Canada |
| 15 |
Synthesis of Aliphatic Polyesters
F. Laflèche, P. Guegan, S. Claude, France |
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