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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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