Research and Innovation Portfolio

2025

Alam, A., Gores, P. A. S., Custodio, A. G. et al. “Finite element study of particle/substrate fracture influence on interfacial properties and particle retention at varying impact velocities in cold spraying.” Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 34, 2190–2210 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-025-01123-0

2024

El Halabi, A., Abdi, K., Vo, A. D. D. et al. “Mathematical Modeling of HDDA Photopolymerization in Presence of Oxygen.” CSChE 2024 Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Canada (2024).

El Halabi, A., Abdi, K., Vo, A. D. D. et al. “Mathematical Modeling of 1,6-Hexanediol Diacrylate Photopolymerization in Presence of Oxygen.” Hangzhou International Polymer Forum, Hangzhou, China (2024). Best Presentation Award.

El Halabi, A., Abdi, K., Vo, A. D. D. et al. “Modeling of 1,6-hexane-diol Diacrylate Photopolymerization with Spatial Gradients and Film Shrinkage.” Submitted to special issue in Macromolecular Reaction Engineering in honour of M. Nomura (2024).

Macnally, N. J., Cui, L., Nastic, A., Alam, A. et al. “A Computational Fluid Dynamics Model for Temperature and Velocity Characterization of Cermet Particle Deposited by Cold Spray.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (under review, 2024).

2023

El Halabi, A., Abdi, K., Vo, A. D. D. et al. “Accounting for spatial variations during photopolymerization of 1,6-hexane-diol diacrylate in the presence of oxygen.” AIChE Journal, 70, e18490 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.18490

2021

Ajogbeje, O. J., Stammitti-Scarpone, A., Cao, S. et al. “Separation of Emulsions with Fibrous Filter-Coalescers.” Langmuir, 37, 7630–7642 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00333

2020

Alam, A., Saha, G. C., Kalamkarov, A. L. et al. “Micromechanical analysis of quantum dot-embedded smart nanocomposite materials.” Composites Part C: Open Access, 3, 100062 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2020.100062

Alam, A., Saha, G. C. et al. “Micromechanical and Numerical Modeling of Quantum Dot Embedded FRP Nanocomposites.” Graduate Student Society Conference, Fredericton, Canada (2020).

Stammitti-Scarpone, A., Quraishi, S., Bhanot, A. et al. “Dewatering of Naphthenic Bitumen Froth.” Energy & Fuels, 34(9), 10688–10704 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c01496

Stammitti-Scarpone, A., Bhanot, A., Boza, A. et al. “Interfacial Activity of Bitumen Components.” Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 23(3), 641–659 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1002/jsde.12404

2019

Alam, A., Saha, G. C., Kalamkarov, A. L. et al. “Modeling of Quantum Dot Embedded FRP Smart Composite Structure using Asymptotic Homogenization Method.” 11th Canadian-International Conference on Composites, Kelowna, Canada (2019).

Stammitti-Scarpone, A., Acosta, E. J. et al. “Solid-Liquid-Liquid Wettability of Surfactant-Oil-Water Systems and its Prediction around the Phase Inversion Point.” Langmuir, 35, 4305–4318 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b03907

Stammitti-Scarpone, A., Acosta, E. J. et al. “Solid-Liquid-Liquid Wettability and its Prediction with Surface Free Energy Models.” Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 264, 28–46 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2018.10.003

Janse van Rensburg, J. P., Uys, N., So, L., Mahdi, M., Woloshyn, J., MacMillan, A., Sauter, D., Metcalfe, D. et al. “Air Granulation of Copper Slags for Iron Silicate Production Part 2: Drawing Parallels from Air Granulation of PGM Converter Slag.” Copper 2019, Vancouver, Canada (2019).

2018

Hannemann, F., Bradfield, M., Mahdi, M., So, L. L. C., Metcalfe, D. et al. “Impact of Air Granulation on the Ferrochrome Value Chain in Metallurgical Smelter Complexes.” Infacon 2018 FeCr, Cape Town, South Africa (2018).

2017

Stammitti-Scarpone, A., Passeport, E., Evans, G. et al. “Experience on Implementing a Project for Educating Students on Runaway Reaction Dynamics.” CEEA/ACEG Conference, Toronto, Canada (2017). https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.v0i0.10146

2016

Zhang, S., So, L. L. C., Faucher, S. et al. “Polymer Coating over Solid Particles with In Situ Thermal Curing.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 55, 5574–5584 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.6b00813

Faucher, S. “Innovations that Create Industries and Societies.” Halton Futures of Innovation, Oakville, Canada (2016).

Zuber, M., Heuer, A., Zervos, J. et al., Faucher, S., Mostaghel, S., So, L. C. et al. “Dry Slag Atomization of Copper Slags for Iron Silicate Production.” Copper 2016, Kobe, Japan (2016).

Faucher, S., Mostaghel, S., So, L. C. et al. “Recent Developments in Dry Slag Granulation: A Path to Improving Safety and Sustainability of the Metallurgical Sector.” ABM Week 2016, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2016).

Faucher, S., Mostaghel, S., So, L. C. et al. “Recent Developments in Commercial Scale Dry Slag Granulation and Energy Recovery.” AISTech 2016, Pittsburgh, USA (2016).

Vickress, D., Metcalfe, D., Rudge, D. et al. “Advanced Technology Developments for Improving Blast Furnace Stave Life.” AISTech 2016, Pittsburgh, USA (2016).

2015

Alam, A., Hossain, M., Islam, M. S. et al. “CFD simulation and analysis of a UAV.” International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Materials Engineering (ICMIME), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2015).

Mostaghel, S., So, L. C., Cramer, M. et al., Faucher, S., Lee, S. K., Oh, S.-Y. “Slag Atomising Technology: Unlocking Real Value.” INFACON 2015, Kyiv, Ukraine (2015).

So, L. C., Mostaghel, S., Chahal, G. et al., Faucher, S., Lee, S. K., Oh, S.-Y. “Dry Slag Granulation: A Path to Improving the Safety and Sustainability of the Metallurgical Sector.” Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2015), Toronto, Canada (2015).

Faucher, S., Mostaghel, S., So, L., Hernandez, V. “Recent Developments in Commercial Scale Dry Slag Granulation and Heat Recovery.” European Metallurgical Conference (EMC 2015), Düsseldorf, Germany (2015).

So, L., Faucher, S., Mostaghel, S. et al. “Ecomaister-Hatch Technology: Reliable Commercial-Scale Slag Valorization Option for Metal Producers.” TMS 2015 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Orlando, USA (2015).

2014

Metcalfe, D. “Metallurgical Vessels with Segmented, Hinged Lids.” WO 2014/205580 (2014).

Faucher, S., Oh, S.-Y., Mostaghel, S., So, L. C., Hernandez, V., Metcalfe, D. et al. “Process and apparatus for dry granulation of slag with reduced formation of slag wool.” WO 2015/184533 A1 (2014).

Faucher, S., So, L. C. “Granulated slag products and processes for their production.” WO 2015/184532 A1 (2014).

Faucher, S., Mostaghel, S., So, L. C., Cramer, M. “Gas atomization of molten materials using by-product off-gases.” WO 2016/041092 A1 (2014).

Mostaghel, S., Cramer, M., Faucher, S., So, L. C., Nell, J. “Methods and apparatus for metals recovery from slag.” WO 2016/095031 A1 (2014).

2013

Stammitti-Scarpone, A. “Spreadsheets for assisting transport phenomena laboratory experiences.” Education for Chemical Engineers, 8(2), e58–e71 (2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ece.2013.02.005

Faucher, S., Iftime, G., Morimitsu, K. et al. “Photochromic polyesters and methods of producing photochromic polyesters.” US 8,343,715 (2013).

Faucher, S., Drappel, S. V. “Phase change composition for printing.” US 8,349,970 (2013).

Qiu, S. S., Faucher, S. et al. “Acoustic method to prepare polyester resin emulsions.” US 8,889,331 (2013).

Qiu, S., Veregin, R. P. N., Nosella, K. D. et al., Faucher, S., Vong, C., Agur, E. “Preparing amorphous polyester resin emulsions.” US 8,948,248 (2013); US 8,916,320 (2013).

Agur, E. E., Lopez, K., Faucher, S. et al. “Low cost process for solid ink using dry flushed pigments.” US 9,090,777 (2013).

Lopez, K., Agur, E. E., Faucher, S. et al. “Phase change ink pigment dispersion process.” US 9,157,002 (2013).

Qiu, S., Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D. et al. “Preparing colorant dispersions using acoustic mixing.” US 9,223,236 (2013).

Lawton, D., Faucher, S. “Porous nanoparticles produced by solvent-free emulsification.” US 9,309,114 (2013).

Lawton, D. J. W., Kurceba, D. R., Lee, F. P. H. et al., Faucher, S. “Emulsion aggregation process.” US 9,329,508 (2013).

Chen, A. K., Faucher, S., Sacripante, G. G., Qiu, S. S. “Chemical toner utilizing a single amorphous polyester resin.” US 2013/0244151 A1 (2013).

Faucher, S., Sacripante, G. G., Qiu, S. S., Chen, A. K., Wosnick, J. “Robust resin formulation for solvent-free emulsification.” US 2013/0245197 A1 (2013).

2012

Lincoln, T. L., Pawlak, J., Andaya, B. J., Chung, J. T., Leonardo, J. L., Faucher, S., Qiu, S. S. “Solvent-assisted continuous emulsification processes for producing polyester latexes.” US 8,168,699 (2012).

Faucher, S., Chung, J. T., Qiu, S. S., Higuchi, F. “Self-emulsifying granules and process for the preparation of emulsions therefrom.” US 8,211,604 (2012).

Faucher, S., Gerroir, P. J., Sisler, G. “Controlled chatter patterning for writing/data storage at the nanometer scale.” US 8,284,649 (2012).

Nosella, K. D., Faucher, S., Zhou, K. et al. “Pyrophoric iron nanoparticles and continuous processes for production thereof.” US 8,308,842 (2012).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K., Qiu, S. S., Ou, Z. “Processes for producing polyester latexes via single-solvent-based emulsification.” US 8,338,071 (2012).

Wang, Y., Nosella, K. D., Kurceba, D. et al., Faucher, S. “Toner process using acoustic mixer.” US 8,735,033 (2012).

Sacripante, G. G., Faucher, S., Qiu, S. S. et al. “Sustainable toners.” US 8,916,322 (2014).

Faucher, S., Pawelka, G. S., Kamel, M. et al. “Machine for custom color production.” US 9,377,713 (2016).

Damato, M., Faucher, S., Lincoln, T. L. et al. “Wax from recycled polyethylene through reactive distillation.” US 9,200,130 (2015).

Sacripante, G. G., Qiu, S. S., Faucher, S. “Recycled polyethylene terephthalate based-toners.” US 8,835,088 (2012).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D., Davis, M., Zwartz, E. G. “Continuous production of toner.” US 8,968,977 (2012).

Nosella, K. D., Faucher, S. “Batch/continuous production of toner.” US 8,956,797 (2012).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D., Woods, M. “Batch/continuous production of toner.” US 8,815,487 (2012).

Chen, A. K., Faucher, S., Pawlak, J. et al. “Solvent-free toner processes.” US 2012/0189956 A1 (2012).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D., Duque, R. M. “Colorant-polyesters and methods of producing colorant-polyesters.” US 2012/0065359 A1 (2012).

2011

Faucher, S., Hanewich-Hollatz, M., Qiu, S. S., Borbely, D. “Continuous microreactor process for the production of polyester emulsions.” US 7,943,687 (2011).

Chen, A. K., Faucher, S., Qiu, S., Moffat, K. A., Veregin, R. N. “Emulsion aggregation toners.” US 8,518,627 (2011).

Kamel, M., Yang, S., Veregin, R. P. N. et al., Faucher, S. “Mixer apparatus and method of making developer.” US 8,642,241 (2011).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D., Qiu, S. S. “Toner particles comprising colorant-polyesters.” US 8,652,723 (2011).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D., Borbely, D. et al. “Continuous emulsification-aggregation process for the production of particles.” US 8,663,565 (2011).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D., So, L. C. “Continuous emulsification-aggregation process for the production of particles.” US 8,685,612 (2011).

2010

Qiu, S. S., Faucher, S., Higuchi, F., Sacripante, G. G. “Solvent-free bio-based emulsion.” US 8,703,380 (2010).

Faucher, S., Chung, J. T., Lincoln, T. L. et al. “Processes for producing polyester latexes via solvent-free emulsification.” US 8,618,192 (2010).

Chung, J. T., Higuchi, F., Faucher, S. et al. “Screw extruder for continuous and solvent-free resin emulsification.” US 8,608,367 (2010).

Faucher, S., Toth, A. E. J., Wu, Y., Saban, M. D. “Continuous process for preparing nanodispersions using an ultrasonic flow-through heat exchanger.” US 8,759,421 (2010).

Faucher, S., Nosella, K. D., Qiu, S. S., Ou, Z. “Processes for producing polyester latexes via solvent-based emulsification.” US 8,192,913 (2010).

Qiu, S. S., Nosella, K., Ng, T. H. et al., Faucher, S., Higuchi, F. “Processes for producing polyester latexes via solvent-based and solvent-free emulsification.” US 9,201,324 (2010).

Gu, H., Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Diffusion of Semi-flexible Polyelectrolyte Through Nanochannels.” AIChE Journal, 56, 1684–1692 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.12122

Machado, M., Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Hybrid Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization System for Balanced Polymerization Rate and Polymer Molecular Weight Control.” Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 48(10), 2294–2301 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.23997

2009

Nosella, K., Ng, T. H., Chen, A. K. et al., Faucher, S. “Emulsion aggregation methods.” US 7,977,025 (2009).

Faucher, S., Chung, J. T., Higuchi, F. et al. “Processes for producing polyester latexes via solvent-free emulsification.” US 8,207,246 (2009).

Faucher, S., Pearce, C., Odell, P. G. et al. “Reactive ink components and methods for forming images using reactive inks.” US 8,342,669 (2009).

Qiu, S. S., Faucher, S., Abate, J. et al. “Synthesis and emulsification of resins.” US 8,394,568 (2009).

Faucher, S. “Macro-photoinitiator via enzymatic polymerization.” US 8,507,571 (2009).

Wosnick, J., Faucher, S., Zwartz, E. G. et al. “Toner compositions.” US 9,405,207 (2009).

Faucher, S., Perreira, L., Wosnick, J. “Packed Bed Reactor for Continuous Enzymatic Ring Opening Polymerization of Lactones.” AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, USA (2009).

Faucher, S. “Continuous Organometallic Reactions in Micro- and Meso-reactors.” Ontario on a Chip, Toronto, Canada (2009).

Zhang, J., Gu, H., Faucher, S. et al. “Functionalized Surfadditive for Polymer Surface Modification: Processing and Testing.” 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCE8), Montreal, Canada (2009).

Gu, H., Zhang, J., Faucher, S. et al. “Functionalized Surfadditive for Polymer Surface Modification.” WCCE8, Montreal, Canada (2009).

Faucher, S., Wosnick, J. “Continuous Enzymatic Ring Opening Polymerization of Lactones.” WCCE8, Montreal, Canada (2009).

2008

Metcalfe, D., McKenney, C., Rudge, D. et al. “Coilbox Upgrade Strategies Involving Passive Transfer.” 7th International Coilbox Symposium, Beijing, China (2008).

Wosnick, J., Faucher, S. “Production of polyesters in a continuous packed-bed reactor using immobilized enzyme catalysts.” US 8,119,763 (2008).

Faucher, S., Zhu, S., Wang, R. et al. “Catalysis and Reaction Engineering of Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization – Catalyst Supporting and Semi-Batch Control over Gradient Copolymer.” MACRO 2008, Taipei, Taiwan (2008).

2007

Faucher, S., Okrutny, P., Zhu, S. “Catalyst Solubility and Experimental Determination of Equilibrium Constants for Heterogeneous ATRP.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 46, 2726–2734 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1021/ie0613722

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. et al. “Fundamentals and Development of High-Efficiency Supported Catalyst Systems for ATRP.” Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 45, 553–565 (2007).

Zhu, S., Faucher, S. et al. “Surface modification of metal surfaces through atom transfer radical polymerization grafting.” CSChE Annual Meeting, Edmonton, Canada (2007).

Faucher, S., Moore, E. “Continuous Buchwald Chemistry in Microreactors.” Ontario on a Chip, Toronto, Canada (2007).

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Engineering Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization.” Hangzhou International Polymer Forum, Hangzhou, China (2007).

2006

Stammitti-Scarpone, A., Ledanois, J. M., Gonzalez-M. D. et al. “USBMultiFlow V1.1: Object-oriented application for evaluating multi-phase flows in pipes.” CIMENICS 2006, Margarita Island, Venezuela (2006).

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Feasibility Analysis of Surface Mediation in Supported ATRP.” Macromolecules, 39, 4690–4695 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1021/ma0604261

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Facile and Effective Purification of Polymers Produced by ATRP via Simple Catalyst Precipitation and Microfiltration.” Macromolecules, 39, 3–5 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1021/ma0520163

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Engineering Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization: Catalysis and Reactor Technology.” Polymer Reaction Engineering VI (ECI), Halifax, Canada (2006).

2005

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Heterogeneous ATRP of Methyl Methacrylate at Low Metal Salt Concentrations.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44, 677–685 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1021/ie049443r

2004

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Location of the Catalytic Site in Supported ATRP.” Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 25, 991–994 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1002/marc.200400034

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Heterogeneous ATRP of MMA, Rate Laws and Mechanistic Models.” 54th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE), Calgary, Canada (2004).

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Engineering Aspects of Heterogeneous ATRP: Effects of Metal Salt Concentration, Stirring, Ligand Concentration and Degree of De-oxygenation.” 87th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, London, Canada (2004).

2003

Faucher, S., Zhu, S. “Developing Processes for Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization.” 53rd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE), Hamilton, Canada (2003).

2002

Faucher, S., Pinto, J., Sanchez, J., Duran, J. et al. “Off-gas Afterburner Design and Implementation at the Cerro Matoso Ni Smelter.” Symposium on New Technology Implementation in Metallurgical Processes; Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2002), Montreal, Canada (2002).

Duran, J., Faucher, S., Pinto, J. et al. “Off-gas Afterburner Design and Implementation at the Cerro Matoso Nickel Smelter.” Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2002), Montreal, Canada (2002).

2000

Donald, J. R., Duran, J., Ip, S. W., Lauzon, P. H. “Investigations into Refractory Wear at Cerromatoso S.A.” CIM Bulletin, 92(1031) (2000). Best Paper Award.

1997

Bastos, E., Duran, J., Cano, G. “Cerromatoso: A Process Update.” Nickel – Cobalt 1997 Conference, Sudbury, Canada (1997).

1996

Meihack, W., Duran, J. “Laterite Smelting – The Cerromatoso Experience.” 21st Annual Commodity Meeting on Nickel, London, UK (1996).