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Referred Journals 

 

1.       S. Kundug, L. C. Simon, M. W. Fowler, Comparison of two accelerated NafionTM degradation experiments , J. Polym. Degrad. Stab. (2008) 93, 214.

2.       M. Al-Harthig, L. S. Chengug, J. B. P.Soares, L. C. Simon, (2007) Atom-transfer radical polymerization of styrene with bifunctional and monofunctional initiators: Experimental and mathematical modeling results, J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem. 45(11), 2212.

3.       M. Al-Harthig, A. Sardashtiug, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon, (2007) Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of styrene and acrylonitrile with monofunctional and bifunctional initiators, Polymer 48(7), 1954.

4.       M. Al-Harthig, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon, (2007)  Dynamic Monte Carlo simulation of ATRP with bifunctional initiators, Macromol. React. Eng. 1(4), 468.

5.       A. Maneshig, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon, (2006) A single-gallery model for the in situ production of polyethylene-clay nanocomposites, Macromol.  Symp. 243(1), 277.

6.       M. Al-Harthig, J. B. P Soares, L. C. Simon, (2006) Dynamic Monte Carlo simulation of graft copolymers made with ATRP and metallocene catalysts, Macromol.  Symp. 243(1), 83.

7.       M. Al-Salehg, L. C. Simon, (2006) Monte Carlo simulation of ethylene copolymers: A look into the monomer sequence distribution, Macromol.  Symp. 243(1), 123.

8.       A. N. Jahromig, E. A. Cherney, S. Jayaram, L. C. Simon (2006) Performance characteristics of RTV silicone rubber insulator coatings, IEEE Trans. Dielec. Elec. Insul., 14(6) 1604.

9.       S. Kundug, M.W. Fowler. L. C. Simon; S. Grot (2006) Morphological features (defects) in fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies, J. Power Sources 157(2) 650.

10.     M. Al-Harthig, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2006) Mathematical modeling of atom-transfer radical polymerization using bifunctional initiators, Macromol. Theory Simul.  15(3), 198.

11.     M. Al-Harthig, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2006) Dynamic Monte Carlo simulation of atom-transfer radical polymerization, Macromol. Mater. Eng. 291(8), 993.

12.     M. Al-Harthig, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2006) Modelling of atom transfer radical polymerization with bifunctional initiators: Diffusion effects and case studies, Macromol. Chem. Phys. 207(5), 469.

13.     A.H. El-Hagg, L.C. Simon, S.H. Jayaram, E.A. Cherney (2006) Erosion resistance of silicone rubber containing nanosilica filler, IEEE Trans. Dielec. Elec. Insul. 13(1), 122.

14.     S. Kundug, L.C. Simon, M. Fowler, S. Grot (2005) Mechanical properties of NafionTM electrolyte membranes under hydrated conditions, Polymer 46, 11707.

15.     T. F. McKenna, J.B.P. Soares, L.C. Simon (2005) Polyolefin reaction engineering - An overview of recent developments, Macromol. Mater. Eng.. 290, 507.

16.     D.M. Sarzottig, A. Narayan, P.M. Whitney, L.C. Simon, J.B.P. Soares (2005) Microstructural characterization of molecular weight fractions of ethylene/1,7-octadiene copolymers made with a constrained geometry catalyst, Macromol. Mater. Eng.. 290, 584.

17.     X. Zhangg, L.C. Simon (2005) In-situ polymerization and characterization of hybrid polyethylene-alumina nanocomposite, Macromol. Mater. Eng. 290, 573.

18.     L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2004) Monte Carlo simulation of long chain branched polyolefins made with dual catalysts – A detailed classification of chain structures in topological branching families, Ind. Eng. Chem.  Res. 44(8); 2461.

19.     D. M. Sarzottig, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon, L. Britto (2004) Analysis of the chemical composition distribution of ethylene/-olefin copolymers by solution differential scanning calorimetry: an alternative technique to Crystaf. Polymer 45, 4787.

20.     S. Y. A. Shing, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, G. Scholz, (2003) Polyethylene-clay hybrid nanocomposites: in-situ polymerization using bifunctional organic modifiers, Polymer 44(18), 5317.

21.     M. C. Haagg, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2003) Comparing strategies for the synthesis of polyolefinic thermoplastic elastomers via macromonomer incorporation; Macromol. Theory Simul. 12(2/3), 142.

22.     L. F. Grouxg, D. Zargarian, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2003) Dimerization and polymerization of ethylene catalyzed by nickel complexes bearing multidentate amino-functionalized indenyl ligands; J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem.  193(1-2), 51.

23.     R. F. de Souza, L. C. Simon, M. Carmo (2003) XAS study of the (alfa-diimine)nickel catalyst for olefin polymerization; J. Catal.  214(1), 165.

24.     L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2002) Polyethylene made with combinations of single-site-type catalysts: Monte Carlo simulation of long chain branch formation; Macromol. Theory Simul. 11, 222.

25.     L. C. Simon, C. P. Williams, J. B. P. Soares, R. F. de Souza (2001) Correlation of temperature and pressure with microstructure in the Ni-diimine catalyzed polyethylene: parameter identification for Monte-Carlo simulation; Chem. Eng. Sci. 56, 4181.

26.     J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza (2001) Simulation of branching distribution of polyethylene made with Ni-diimine catalysts. An elegant solution using population balances; Pol. Reac. Eng. 9(3), 199. 1.       

27.     L. C. Simon, H. Patel, J. B. P. Soares, R. F. de Souza (2001) Polyethylene made with Ni-diimine/Si-MAO: particle morphology and branch distribution; Macromol. Chem. Phys. 202, 3237.

28.     L. C. Simon, C. P. Williams, J. B. P. Soares, R. F. de Souza (2001) Kinetic investigation of ethylene polymerization catalyzed by nickel-diimine systems; J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 16, 55. 1.  

29.     L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza, J. B. P. Soares, R. S. Mauler (2001) Effect of molecular structure on dynamic mechanical properties of polyethylene obtained with nickel-diimine catalysts; Polymer 42, 4885.

30.     L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, R. F. de Souza (2000) Monte-Carlo simulation of short chain branching distribution in polyethylene made with Ni-diimine catalysts; AIChE J. 46, 1234. 

31.     R. S. Mauler, R. F. de Souza, D. V. V. Vesccia, L. C. Simon (2000) Effect of the co-catalyst on the polymerization of ethylene and styrene by nickel-diimine complexes; Macromol. Rapid Commun. 21, 458.

32.     L. C. Simon, R. S. Mauler, R. F. de Souza (1999) Effect of alkylaluminum cocatalyst on ethylene polymerization by nickel-diimine complex; J. Polym. Sci. A: Polym. Chem. 37, 4656.

33.     L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza, J. Dupont (1998) Butene dimerization by nickel complex in two-phase media; Appl. Catal. A: Gen. 175, 215.

34.     R. F. de Souza, R. S. Mauler, L. C. Simon, F. F. Nunes, D. V. S. Vescia, A. Cavagnolli (1997) [h3-Methallyl-nickel-dad]PF6 complex: new catalyst precursor for ethylene polymerization; Macrom. Rapid Commun.  18, 795.

35.     Y. Chauvin, H. Olivier, C. N. Wirvalski, L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza (1997) Oligomerization of n-butenes catalyzed by nickel complexes dissolved in organochloroaluminate ionic liquids; J. Catal. 165, 275.

 

Papers in Full in Refereed Conference Proceedings

 

36.   P. K. Krugerg, L. C. Simon (2007) Effect of additives on the structure and properties of wheat straw-polypropylene composites, 7th Annual Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition, Society of Plastics Engineers, September 11-13, Troy, MI, United States (oral, accepted)

37.   M. Al-Harthig, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2005) Mathematical model for block and random copolymers using ATRP, 3rd European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, Lyon, France, June 20-24 (poster).

38.   F. F. Motag, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, O. Casagrande Jr (2005) Use of coordination catalysts for preparation of hybrid polyethylene-Montmorillonite nanocomposites, 3rd European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, Lyon, France, June 20-24 (oral)

39.   D. M. Sarzottig, L. C. Simon, J.B.P. Soares (2005) A comparative study of characterization techniques for polyolefins: Crystaf, TREF, solution DSC and solid state DSC of polyethylene and ethylene/1-hexene copolymers, 3rd European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, Lyon, France, June 20-24 (poster).

40.   D. M. Sarzottig, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2005) Ethylene and propylene copolymerization with non‑conjugated dienes: synthesis and characterization, 3rd European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, Lyon, France, June 20-24 (poster).

41.   S.-Y. A. Shing, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, G. Scholz, T. McKenna (2005) Gas phase polymerization of ethylene using coordination catalysts supported on Montmorillonite: nanocomposites prepared by in situ polymerization, 3rd European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, Lyon, France, June 20-24 (poster).

42.   X. Zhangg, L. C. Simon (2005) Polyolefin-nanopowder prepared by in situ polymerization: nanomers for hybrid materials with increased toughness, 3rd European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, Lyon, France, June 20-24 (poster).

43.   S.-Y. A. Shing, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2004) Copolymerization of olefin and nitrile monomers, PMSE Prepr. Vol 91, 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, USA, August 22-26,  (oral)

44.   J. X. Zhangg, L. C. Simon (2004) Use of polar comonomers for preparing hybrid polyethylene-nanoalumina composites, PMSE Prepr. Vol 91, 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, USA, August 22-26,  (poster)

45.   A. El-Hagg, S. Jayaram, E. Cherney, L. C. Simon, (2004) Physicochemical properties of silicone rubber nanocomposites for outdoor applications, 2004 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP 2004), Boulder, Colorado, USA, October 17–20. (oral)

46.   L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2003) A Monte Carlo model to describe the detailed chain topology of branched polyethylene made with two single-site catalysts. Polym. Prepr. 44(2), 29. (oral)

47.   S. Kundug, M. Fowler, L. C. Simon, S. Grot (2003) Structure-property relationships of new and aged Ion Power membrane electrode assemblies for PEMFCs, 5th International Symposium on New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, Montreal, Canada, July 6-11 (oral).

48.     L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2002) Monte Carlo simulation of long chain branch distribution in polyethylene made with catalyst combinations.  2nd European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, Lyon, France, July 1-4 (oral).

49.   J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2002) Mathematical models for metallocene-molyolefins containing long chain branches: An overview of different techniques. International Polyolefins Conference, POLYOLEFINS XIV, Houston, United States, February 24-27 (oral).

50.   M. Neleg, D. M. Sarzottig, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2002) Molecular weight distribution and long chain branching evolution in the synthesis of thermoplastic elastomers through olefin macromonomers generated in and ex situ. MetCon 2002 Conference & Exhibition, Houston, United States, June 6-7 (oral).

51.     L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, R. F. de Souza (2000) Monte-Carlo simulation of branching distribution in Ni-diimine catalyzed polyethylene. 1st European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefin Processes, ESCPE-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France, July 3-6 (oral).

52.     L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza, J. Dupont (1997) Complexos dicatiônicos de níquel como precursores catalíticos na dimerização de butenos: avaliação em sistemas homogêneo e bifásico. 9o Congresso Brasileiro de Catálise, Águas de Lindóia, São Paulo, Brazil, September 17-20 (oral).

 

 

Chapter in Book

1.     J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon. Coordination polymerization. In: Handbook of Polymer Reaction Engineering, T. Meyer and J. Keurentjes (Eds.), Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2005.

Patent

1.     R. F. de Souza, M. O. Souza, S. Einloft, K. S. Bernardo, C. N. Wyrvalski, L. C. Simon, E. P. Pinto, D. J. Melchior, Propene Dimerization Process, PI 9303804-6 A, PETROBRAS SA, 16-Sep-1993.

 

Invited Conference Presentations

1.          L. C. Simon (2007) Gas Phase Ethylene Polymerization Using Metallocene/Clays (2005) Advances in Polyolefins 2007– American Chemical Society Symposium, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, September 23-26 (oral – invited)

2.          L. C. Simon (2007) Polymer Nanocomposites, Emerging Materials Knowledge - Waterloo Nanotechnology Workshop, Waterloo, ON, Canada, March 29 (oral – invited)

3.          L. C. Simon (2007) Use of Ontario crops in thermoplastic composites, Innovations in Plastics Conference- PLASTEX 2007, Mississauga, ON, Canada, April 30, 2007 (oral – invited)

4.          P. K. Krüger, M. Golbabaie, L. Erickson, L. C. Simon (2007), Polypropylene-Wheat Straw Composites, Wood Plastic Composites 2007, Seattle, WA, United States, April 1-3 (oral – invited)

5.          L. C. Simon (2006) Reaction engineered polymer nanocomposites, Polymer Reaction Engineering VI, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 21-26 (oral – invited)

6.          L. C. Simon, Opportunities in polymer nanocomposites: The importance of interfacial bonding (2006) Royal Golden Jubilee – PhD Congress VII, Jomtien Palm Beach Resort Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand, April 28-30 (oral – invited)

7.          L. C. Simon (2006) Portland cement as a filler in WPCs, Wood Plastic Composites 2006, San Francisco, CA, United States, April 2-4 (oral – invited)

8.          L. C. Simon, F. Lin (2006) Synthesis and Characterization of hybrid polymer-TiO2 nanocomposites via in situ polymerization, American Chemical Society Central Regional Meeeting and 39th Silicon Symposium, Frankenmuth, MI, United States, May 16-20 (oral – invited)

9.          L. C. Simon, Hybrid nanocomposites prepared by in situ polymerization (2005) Advances in Polyolefins 2005– ACS Symposium, Rohnert Park, California, United States, September 26-29 (oral – invited)

10.       L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2003) A Monte Carlo model to describe the detailed topology of branched polyethylene made with two single-site catalysts, 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, United States, September 7-11. (oral – invited)

11.       L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, R. F. de Souza (2000) Monte-Carlo simulation of branching distribution in Ni-diimine catalyzed polyethylene. IV Polymer Reaction Engineering Conference, Palm Coast, Florida, United States, March 18-24. (oral – invited)

 

Conference Presentations

12.       S. Mojumdar, R. Legge, C. Moresoli, L. Simon (2007) Thermoanalytical properties of wheat gluten protein films, 53rd International Conference on Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy/17th Annual Meeting of The Canadian Thermal Analysis Society, Peterborough, ON, Canada, June 24-27, 2007, (oral) p. 42.

13.       A. Maneshi, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2007) Effect of polymerization condition on particle morphology of polyethylene clay nanocomposites, Polymer Nanocomposites 2007 -  Fourth International Symposium on Polymer Nanocomposites, Boucherville, QB, Canada, October 17-19 (oral)

14.       S.-Y. A. Shin, A. Finkle, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, W. Rodgers, P. Fasulo, G. Scholz (2007) Structure of polypropylene-clay nanocomposites, Polymer Nanocomposites 2007 -  Fourth International Symposium on Polymer Nanocomposites, Boucherville, QB, Canada, October 17-19 (poster)

15.       A. Yehug, S. Chlapowskig, B. Guettlerg, L. C. Simon, C. Moresoli (2007) Spent soy flakes composite plastics, Symposium on Bioplastics and Natural Fibre Composites - BioPlastics 2007, Montreal, QB, Canada, September 19-21 (poster)

16.        C. Moresolig, S. C. Mojumdar, L. C. Simon, R. L. Legge, P. Pauls, L.-S. Chia (2007) Protein films prepared from novel wheat genotypes, Symposium on Bioplastics and Natural Fibre Composites - BioPlastics 2007, Montreal, QB, Canada, September 19-21 (poster)

17.       Z. Ngg, L. C. Simon (2007) Environmentally friendly composites: The use agricultural fibers in recycled polypropylene, Symposium on Bioplastics and Natural Fibre Composites - BioPlastics 2007, Montreal, QB, Canada, September 19-21 (poster)

18.       P. K. Krugerg, L. C. Simon (2007) Effects of filler loading and processing temperature in the properties of wheat straw-polypropylene composites, Symposium on Bioplastics and Natural Fibre Composites - BioPlastics 2007, Montreal, QB, Canada, September 19-21 (poster)

19.       S.-Y. A. Shing, A. Finkleug, L. C. Simon, W. Rodgers, J. B. P. Soares, G. Scholz (2007) Polypropylene-clay nanocomposites prepared by in-situ polymerization, 19th Canadian Materials Science Conference, Hamilton, ON, Canada, June 20-22 (oral)

20.       A. Lawg, L. C. Simon, P. Lee-Sullivan (2007) Effects of thermal aging on iPP crystallinity and chemical structure, 19th Canadian Materials Science Conference, Hamilton, ON, Canada, June 20-22 (poster)

21.       A. L. Saleh, L. C. Simon, M. Sain (2006) Wood-polypropylene thermoplastics:
The role of in situ polymerization on interface adhesion and physical properties, Woodfibres 2006: Progress in Wood & Bio Fibre Plastic Composites 2006: International Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, May 1-2 (poster)

22.       F. Lin, L. C. Simon, Synthesis and characterization of hybrid polymer-TiO2 nanocomposites via in-situ polymerization,  2006 Ontario Nano Symposium, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, May 19 (poster)

23.       S. Riyajan, J. T. Sakdapipanich, L. C. Simon (2006) One and two dimensional NMR investigation of cyclized NR obtained from trimethylsilyl triflate (TMSOTF) as a catalyst and deproteinized natural rubber (DPNR) latex form, Royal Golden Jubilee – PhD Congress VII, Jomtien Palm Beach Resort Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand, April 28-30 (poster)

24.       M. A. Al-Saleh, L. C. Simon (2006) Monte Carlo simulation of ethylene copolymers: A look into the monomer sequence distribution, Polymer Reaction Engineering VI, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 21-26 (poster)

25.       M. Al-Harthi, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2006) Dynamic Monte Carlo simulation of atom-transfer radical polymerization, Polymer Reaction Engineering VI, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 21-26 (poster)

26.       M. Al-Harthi, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2006) Dynamic Monte Carlo simulation of graft copolymers mad with ATRP and metallocene catalysts, Polymer Reaction Engineering VI, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 21-26 (poster)

27.       A. Maneshi, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2006) Modeling particle growth of polyethylene-clay nanocomposites prepared by in situ polymerization, Polymer Reaction Engineering VI, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 21-26 (poster)

28.       S.-Y. A. Shin, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, G. Scholz (2005) Characterization of hybrid polyethylene-Montmorillonite nanocomposites prepared by in-situ polymerization, Polymer Technology Symposia - Polymer Nanocomposites 2005, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, September 28-30 (oral) .

29.       S-Y. A. Shin, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, G. Scholz (2005)  Polymer-clay nanocomposites prepared by in-situ polymerization of ethylene and acrylonitrile, Polymer Technology Symposia - Polymer Nanocomposites 2005, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, September 28-30 (poster)

30.       N. Carvajal, L. C. Simon (2005) Mapping chemical composition of polypropylene-Portland cement composites, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 16 – 19 (poster).

31.       M. Al-Harthi, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2005) Mathematical model for controlled free radical polymerization using multimodal initiators, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 16 – 19 (oral).

32.       M. Al-Saleh, L. C. Simon (2005) Mathematical modeling of mechanisms in coordination olefin polymerization using Monte Carlo simulation, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 16 – 19 (poster).

33.       A. Maneshi, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2005) Mathematical modelling of clay exfoliation during in-situ polymerization of olefins, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 16 – 19 (oral).

34.       S.-Y. A. Shin, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon, G. Scholz (2005) Morphological study of hybrid polyethylene-montmorillonite nanocomposites,  55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 16 – 19 (oral).

35.       S.-Y. A. Shin, T. F. McKenna, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, G. Scholz (2005) Gas phase polyolefin nanocomposites, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 16 – 19 (oral).

36.       S. Kundu, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon (2005) Degradation of fuel cell membranes by various mechanisms, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 16 – 19 (oral).

37.       S. Kundu, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon, K. W. Chan, S. Grot (2005) Morphological anomalies (defects) in PEMFC MEAs, Ninth Grove Fuel Cell Symposium, London, UK, October 4 – 6. (poster)

38.       S. Kundu, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon (2005) Morphological anomalies (defects) in PEMFC MEAs,  1st Symposium on Manufacturing MEAs for Hydrogen Applications, Dayton, Ohio, United States, August 9 – 11 (oral).

39.       S. Kundu, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon (2005) Degradation mechanisms in fuel cells, Gordon Fuel Cell Conference, Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States, July 17 – 22 (poster).

40.       S. Kundu, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon, S. Grot S (2005) Durability issues in PEM fuel cell materials, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2004 Conference and Trade Show, Toronto, Ontario, September 25-28 (poster).

41.       S. Kundu, L. C. McCracken, L. C. Simon, M. Fowler (2004) Mechanical properties of Nafion electrolyte membranes under hydrated conditions, 87th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, London, Ontario, Canada, May 29-June 1.

42.       F. F. Mota, M. C. Haag, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, O. L. Casagrande Jr. (2004)  Copolymerization of ethylene and polysiloxane macromonomer using metallocene catalyst, 87th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, London, Ontario, Canada, May 29-June 1.

43.       F. F. Mota, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, O. L. Casagrande Jr. (2004)  Production of linear and branched polyethylene-clay hybrid nanocomposites using binary catalyst system, 87th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, London, Ontario, Canada, May 29-June 1.

44.       F. F. Mota, S.-Y. A. Shin, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, O. L. Casagrande Jr. (2004)  Synthesis of polyethylene-clay nanocomposites using coordination catalysis, 87th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, London, Ontario, Canada, May 29-June 1.

45.       F. F. Mota, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, O. Casagrande Jr. (2004) Use of coordination catalysts for preparation of hybrid polyethylene-montmorillonite nanocomposites, 18th Canadian Symposium on Catalysis, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 16-19. (oral)

46.       S. Kundu, L. C. Simon, M. W. Fowler, (2004) Mechanical properties of NafionTM electrolyte membranes under hydrated conditions (2004) 26th Annual Symposium on Polymer Science and Engineering, Waterloo Ontario, May 11 - 12 (poster).

47.       S. Kundu, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon (2003) Materials and performance of fuel cells, Gordon Research Conference, July 27 – August 1 (poster).

48.       R. Farthingg, A. Sharmag, L. C. Simon, F. Maine, W. Newson (2004) Characterization and testing of polypropylene-Portland cement composites made by drawing extrusion, Polymer in Woodfibre-Plastics Composites Conference 2004, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 10-11. (poster)

49.       X. Zhang, L. C. Simon, (2003) Hybrid polymer-nanopowder composites: In-situ polymerization of ethylene and alumina nanomers. 53nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, October 26-29. (oral)

50.       S. Kundu, A. Lam, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon, (2003) Characterization and performance of aged fuel cell materials. 53nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, October 26-29. (oral)

51.       X. Zhang, L. C. Simon (2003) Polyethylene/nano-alumina composites : In situ polymerization and phase interaction, Polymer Technology Symposia - Polymer Nanocomposites 2003, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, October 6-8 (poster)

52.       S.-Y. A. Shin, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon, G. Scholz (2003) Polyethylene-clay hybrid nanocomposites prepared by in situ polymerization, Polymer Technology Symposia - Polymer Nanocomposites 2003, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, October 6-8. (oral)

53.       D. M. Sarzotti, J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2003) Polypropylene-based thermoplastic elastomers produced with metallocene catalysts, European Polymer Conference on Stereoregular Polymers, Milano, Italy, June 8-12 (poster).

54.       M. C. Haag, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2003) Simulating the structure of thermoplastic elastomers made with combined single-site catalyst systems, V Polymer Reaction Engineering Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, May 18-23 (poster).

55.       S. Kundu, M. W. Fowler, L. C. Simon, S. Grot (2003) Characterization of morphology in the catalyst layer of membrane electrode assemblies, New Materials for Electrochemical Systems 5th International Symposium, July 6 – 11 (oral).

56.       L. C. Simon, S.-Y. A. Shin, S. Kundu, X. Zhang, (2003) Polymer Nanocomposites, Partnerships 2003 Materials and Manufacturing Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 22 (poster).

57.       L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, (2003) Mathematical modeling of olefin-diene copolymer topology using Monte Carlo simulation, V Polymer Reaction Engineering Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, May 18-23 (poster).

58.       S. Y. A. Shin, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2002) New approach to the development of plastic nanocomposites. 52nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 20-23. (oral)

59.       L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza, M. C. M. Alves (2002) In-situ characterization of Ni-diimine catalyst for olefin polymerization. 52nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 20-23. (oral)

60.       L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2002) Detailed topology of polyethylene with long chain branching: Monte Carlo simulation. 52nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 20-23. (oral)

61.       A. Narayan, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2002) Ethylene/1,7-octadiene polymerization: experimental and simulation results. 52nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, October, Canada,  20-23. (oral)

62.       M. C. Haag, L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares (2002) Comparing strategies for thermoplastic elastomers synthesis through reactor ex-situ blending. 52nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 20-23. (oral)

63.       J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2001) Engineering the long chain branching distribution of polyethylenes made with metallocene catalysts: How far can we go? V Simposio Argentino-Chileno de Polimeros, Mar del Plata, Argentina, December 10-12. (oral)

64.       J. B. P. Soares, L. C. Simon (2001) Controlling the long chain branching distribution of polyethylenes made with metallocene catalysts – A review of different synthesis routes. 7th Pacific Polymer Conference, Oaxaca, Mexico, December 3-7. (oral)

65.       L. C. Simon, J. B. P. Soares, C. P. Williams, R. F. de Souza M. C. M. Alves (2001) Investigations on the nature of the active species of Ni-diimine catalysts for olefin polymerization. 34th Inorganic Discussion Weekend, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, October 26-28. (oral)

66.       L. C. Simon, H. Patel, J. B. P. Soares, R. F. de Souza (2000) Ethylene polymerization catalyzed by Ni-diimine/MAO-silica system. 50th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 15-18. (oral)

67.       L. C. Simon, R. S. Mauler, R. F. de Souza, J. B. P. Soares (2000) Dynamic mechanical properties of branched homopolyethylene made with Ni-diimine catalysts. 1st European Conference on the Reaction Engineering of Polyolefins, ESCPE-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France, July 3-6. (poster)

68.       L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza, J. B. P. Soares (2000) Olefin polymerization with Ni-diimine catalysts: In-situ spectroscopic investigation and the effect of cocatalyst type. 16th Canadian Symposium on Catalysis, Banff, Alberta, Canada, May 23-26. (poster)

69.       L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza, R. S. Mauler, J. Dupont (1997) Ethylene polymerization with Ni complex: the effect of alkylaluminum compound. VIII International Macromolecular Colloquium, Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, September 7-10. (poster)

70.       L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza (1997) New cationic nickel-diimine complex for olefin polymerization. XXXII International Conference on Coordination Chemistry, Santiago, Chile, August 23-26. (poster)

71.       L. C. Simon, R. F. de Souza (1996) Novo catalisador para oligomerização de butenos em meio bifasico. Reunião Anual da Sociedade Brasileira de Química, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, July 26-29. (poster)

 

Technical Presentations (Invited)

72.   L. C. Simon, Opportunities in polymer nanocomposites: The role of in situ polymerization, Xerox Research Centre of Canada, Mississauga, ON, Canada, February 24, 2006.

73.   L. C. Simon, Hybrid polymer nanocomposites: a reaction engineering perspective, Dupont Canada Research Centre – MMO – EMK Network Industry Day, Kingston, ON, Canada, January 31, 2006.

74.   L. C. Simon, Characterization and properties of hybrid polyethylene nanocomposites, AT Plastics, Brampton, ON, Canada, November 23, 2004.

75.   L. C. Simon and M. W. Fowler, Characterization of materials for PEM fuel cells, Emerging Materials Knowledge Research Day – Materials and Manufacturing Ontario, Kingston, ON, Canada, November 16, 2004.

76.   L. C Simon, Synthesis of hybrid polyolefin nanocomposites, Emerging Materials Knowledge Research Day – Materials and Manufacturing Ontario, London, ON, Canada, November 16, 2004.

77.   L. C. Simon, Nanoengineered polymer materials: characterization of MEAs for hydrogen fuel cells, GM Fuel Cell Activities, Honeoye Falls, NY, United States of America, October 26, 2004.

78.   S. H. Jarayam, L. C. Simon, Applications of nanocomposites in power generation, Nanotechnology Lecture Series – Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 19, 2004.

79.   L. C. Simon, Emerging polyolefin materials: Views on nanocomposites and modeling branching architecture, SABIC EuroPetrochemicals B.V., Maastricht, Holland, October 11, 2004.

80.   L. C. Simon, Hybrid polyolefin-inorganic nanocomposites: in-situ polymerization, DSM Research, Maastricht, Holland, October 11, 2004.

81.   L. C. Simon, Structure and properties of polyethylene nanocomposites, Emerging Materials Knowledge Research Day – Materials and Manufacturing Ontario, Oakville, ON, Canada, July 22, 2004.

82.   L. C. Simon, Development of hybrid polyolefin nanocomposites, Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil, March 31, 2004.

83.   L. C. Simon, Novel hybrid polyolefin nanocomposites, General Motors, Warren, MI, United States, March 1, 2004.

84.   L. C. Simon, Polyethylene-alumina nanopowder composites prepared by in situ polymerization, AT Plastics, Brampton, ON, Canada, December 9, 2003.

85.   L. C. Simon, Mathematical modeling of polymerization mechanisms: long chain branching in polyolefins, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada, April 3, 2003.

86.   L. C. Simon, Mathematical modeling of polymerization mechanisms: Monte Carlo simulation of branching in polyethylene. IPR Symposium, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, May 15, 2002.

87.   L. C. Simon, J. B.P. Soares, Mathematical models for metallocene-polyolefins containing long chain branches: Recent developments for dual catalyst systems PART II. Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, February 21, 2002.

88.   D. Sarzotti, L. Britto, L. C. Simon, J. B.P. Soares, Microcalorimetry of polymer solutions: A complementary characterization technique to TREF and Crystaf PART I. Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, February 21, 2002.

89.   L. C. Simon, Branched homopolyethylene: synthesis, characterization and properties. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada. November 7, 2001.

90.   L. C. Simon, Applications of synchrotron radiation in homogeneous catalysis, University of Saskatchewan Synchrotron Applications Workshop, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, October 20, 2001.

91.   L. C. Simon, Modeling of mechanisms in coordination catalysis. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, September 24, 2001.

92.   L. C. Simon, Polyethylene made with combinations of single-site-type catalysts: Monte Carlo simulation of long chain branch formation. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, September 4, 2001.

93.   L. C. Simon, Microstructure control in branched homopolyethylene made with coordination catalyst. IPR Symposium, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, May 10, 2001.

94.   L. C. Simon, Microstructure control in polyethylene made with nickel-diimine catalysts: An overview. OPP Petrochemicals, Triunfo, RS, Brazil, March 21, 2001.

95.   L. C. Simon, Monte-Carlo simulation of branching distribution in Ni-diimine catalyzed polyethylene. BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany, July 11, 2000.

96.   L. C. Simon, Effect of molecular structure on mechanical properties of polyethylene obtained with nickel-diimine catalysts. IPR Symposium, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, May 9, 2000.