JOURNAL ARTICLES

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Self-healable chitosan-based polymer binder for anode in lithium-ion batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal Mohammad H. Mahaninia,Keerti Rathi,Ning Yan, Colin van der Kuur, Mohini Sain (2025)
Methane Photolysis to Clean Hydrogen and Carbon
Nanotubes Energy &Environmental Science. Abdelaziz Gouda, Juan Manuel Restrepo-Flórez, Abhinav Mohan, Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, Andrew Wang, Camilo J. Viasus Perez, JessicaYe, Tamlyn Slocombe, Vijay K. Tomer, Jiabao Shen, Nhat Truong Nguyen, Nazir Kherani, Mohamad Hmadeh, Alán Aspuru-Guzik, Geoffrey Ozin, Mohini M Sain (2025)
Wearable Fingernail-Based Microfluidic Paper Analytical Device for Naked-Eye Detection of γ-Hydroxybutyric Acid in Beverages. Analytical Chemistry. Kanjana Kunpatee, Apinya Tubtimrattana, Abdulhadee Yakoh, Parath Thirati, Sudkate Chaiyo, Mohini M Sain (2025)
Bioinspired thermoreversible bioink orchestrates focal adhesion-dependent osteogenesis. Trends in Biotechnology. Tanmay Gupta, Pritish Rath, Viktoriya Pakharenk, Abhijit Vyas, Lena Hofsass, Amirjalal Jalali, Samit Kumar Nandi, Eli D. Sone, Subrata Bandhu Ghosh, Sanchita Bandhyopadhyay-Ghosh, Mohini Sain (2025)
One-step dual process strategy for holey graphite towards scalable and stable lithium-ion battery anodes. The Royal Society of Chemistry. Keerti Rathi, Colin van der Kuur ,Ning Yan, Viktoriya Pakharenko, Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, Mohini Sain (2025)
Label-free electrochemical lateral flow immunosensor integrated with NFC technology for detection of Salmonella Typhimurium in food samples. ScienceDirect. Mattayaus Yentongchai, Kittima Chomthong, Suphachai Nuanualsuwan, Nanthika Khongchareonporn, Sirowan Ruantip, Mohini M. Sain, Kingkan Pungjunun, Sudkate Chaiyo (2025)
Progress and perspective on thermoplastic composites for hydrogen fuel cells. Chemical Engineering Journal. Ali Tahir Manzoor, Vijay K. Tomer, Mohammad Moin Garmabi,
Amirjalal Jalali,Nazmus Saadat,Abeer Khan,Ritu Malik, Mohini Sain Sain(2025)
Environmentally friendly fire retardant natural fibre composites . International Materials Reviews. J Jefferson Andrew, Hom N Dhakal, Seeram Ramakrishna, M Jawaid, Mohini Sain(2025)
SustainableStrategiesforConvertingOrganic, Electronic,
andPlasticWasteFromMunicipalSolidWasteInto
FunctionalMaterials. EES Batteries . AbdelazizGouda, NourMerhi, MohamadHmadeh, *TeresaCecchi, ClaraSantato, andMohiniSain (2025)
Analytical techniques for studying cell aging in lithium–sulfur batteries. EES Batteries . Ritu Malik, Vijay K. Tomer and Mohini Sain(2025)
Lightweight 3D-printed chitosan/MXene aerogels for advanced electromagnetic shielding, energy harvesting, and thermal management. Carbohydrate Polymers. Amirjalal Jalali, Tanmay Gupta,Viktoriya Pakharenko, Zeineb Ben Rejeb, Mohamad Kheradmandkeysomi, Chul B. Park ,Mohini Sain(2025)
In-situ restructuring of Ni-based metal organic frameworks for photocatalytic CO2 hydrogenation. Nature Communications. Abdelaziz Gouda, Karen Hannouche, Abhinav Mohan, Chengliang Mao, Ehsan Nikbin, Alexandre Carrière, Jessica Ye, Jane Y. Howe, Mohamad Hmadeh, Geoffrey A. Ozin, Mohini Sain(2025)

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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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