BDDC researchers presented their work at the 36th Polymer Processing Society (PPS33) Annual Meeting from May 31st- June 4th in Montreal, Quebec. BDDC researchers presented 13 poster presentations and 12 oral presentations on various aspects of polymer materials processing and applications.

Poster Presentations include:

• (S12-99) Reactive extrusion and performance evaluation of sustainable biocomposites from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and agave fibre. Presented by: Drupitha MP. Authors: MP, D., Smith, M., Abdelwahab, M., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (s14-102) Effect of temperature on graphitization and morphological characteristics of biocarbon from distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) Presented by: Drupitha MP. Authors: MP, D., Rodriguez-Uribe, A., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-179) Preparation and characterization of graphene nanoplatelets biocarbon hybrid polypropylene composites. Presentedby: Ethan Watt. Authors: Watt, E., Abdelwahab, M., Snowdon, M., Mohanty, A., Khalil, H., Misra, M.
• (S14-227) Sustainable biocomposites from spent coffee ground based biocarbon and blends of recycled plastics. Presented by: Arvind Gupta. Authors: Gupta, A., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S12-177) Polyhydroxyalkanoate and cellulose ester biodegradable plastic blend for sustainable packaging. Presented by: Kjeld Meereboer. Authors: Meereboer, K., Pal, A., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-123) Full factorial study of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) biocomposites containing recycled PET, biocarbon and chain extender. Presented by: Michael Snowdon. Authors: Snowdon, M., Abdelwahab, M., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-84) Peanut hull biocarbon valorization in sustainable composites for high temperature applications. Presented by: Maisyn Picard. Authors: Picard, M., Thakur, S., Misra, M., Mielewski, D., Mohanty, A.
• (S11-75) 3D printability of nylon 6-based blends: effect of chain extender, impact modifier and printing parameters. Presented by: Akilesh Pal. Authors:Pal, A., Chapman, G., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-306) Processing and characterization of biocomposites from polyamide 6,6 and soy hulls based biocarbon. Presented by: Thomas Balint. Authors:Balint, T., Chang, B.P., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.
• (S14-305) Biocarbon-filled lightweight PPA composites for transportation application. Presented by: Mateo Gonzalez De Gortari. Authors: Gonzalez de Gortari, M., Rodriguez-Uribe, A., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S03-332) Injection molded bionanocomposites from polyamide 6 and biocarbon: effect of nanoclay on the thermo-mechanical properties. Presented by: Mohamed Abdelwahab. Authors: Abdelwahab, M., Codou, A., Anstey, A., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.
• (S12-124) Improved compatibility between PHBV/PCL blends via reactive extrusion. Polymer Processing Society. Presented by: Feng Wu. Authors: Wu, F., Zytner, P., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-397) Development of high toughness nylon blends from recycled carpet wastes. Presented by: Boon Peng Chang. Authors: Chang, B.P., Abdelwahab, M., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.

Oral Presentations include:

• (S14-144) Enhanced mechanical performance of nylon-based hybrid biocomposites through direct injection moulding with long fibers masterbatch. Presented by: Boon Peng Chang. Authors: Chang, B.P., Abdelwahab, M., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.
• (S08-101) Low rolling resistant eco-friendly natural rubber hybrid composite for tire applications. Presented by: Boon Peng Chang. Authors: Chang, B.P., Abdelwahab, M., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.
• (S08-101) Low rolling resistant eco-friendly natural rubber hybrid composite for tire applications. Presented by: Drupitha MP. Authors: MP, D., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-125) Strategies for the conversion of lignin to high-value polymeric composite materials. Presented by: Mohamed Abdelwahab. Authors: Abdelwahab, M., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S11-228) 3D printing of biocomposites from soy hull and recycled ocean plastic. Polymer Processing Society. Presented by: Benjamin Maldonado. Authors: Maldonado, B., Gupta, A., Wu, F., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-229) Sustainable biocomposites from recycled bale wrap plastic and agave fibre: processing and properties evaluation. Presented by: Iftekhar Chowdhury. Authors: Chowdhury, I., Abdelwahab, M., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.
• (S14-178) Marine degradability of natural fibre reinforced polyhydroxyalkanoate composites. Presented by: Kjeld Meereboer. Authors: Meereboer, K., Pal, A., Cisneros-Lopez, E., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.
• (S12-145) Sustainable green composites from agricultural residues and super-toughened biodegradable nanoblends. Presented by: Feng Wu. Authors: Wu, F., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S04-146) Rheological monitoring of bioplastic in reactive extrusion: a guide to the bioplastic modification. Presented by: Feng Wu. Authors: Wu, F., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S15-122) Nitrogen-enriched distillers dried grains with solubles based biocarbon for green supercapacitor electrodes. Presented by: Michael Snowdon. Authors: Snowdon, M., Reimer, C., Vivekanandhan, S., You, X., Misra, M., Gregori, S., Mielewski, D., Mohanty, A.
• (S16-103) Extrusion 3D printing of recycled and biobased engineering thermoplastics: processing and printing optimization. Presented by: Maisyn Picard. Authors: Picard, M., Misra, M., Mohanty, A.
• (S11-98) 3D printed sustainable biocomposites from recycled PLA-based bioplastic and micro-crystalline cellulose. Presented by: Akilesh Pal. Authors: Pal, A., Cisneros-Lopez, E., Rodriguez-Uribe, A., Wu, F., Misra, M., Mielewski, D., Kiziltas, A., Mohanty, A.
• (S14-304) Synthesis of high temperature biocarbon: morphology, electrical and thermal properties. Presented by: Arturo Rodriguez-Uribe. Authors: Rodriguez-Uribe, A., Mohanty, A., Misra, M.