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Dr. ir. Pieter Samyn pieter.samyn@uhasselt.be

Senior Researcher Innovative Materials Research Applied and Analytical Chemistry Institute for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC) University Hasselt Agoralaan Gebouw D, B-3950 Diepenbeek, Belgium, tel +32 11 26 85 94

Education 1998: Ghent University (Belgium), Bachelor Engineering Sciences

2001: Ghent University (Belgium), Master Civil Engineering: Materials Science and Engineering

2007: Ghent University (Belgium), Ph.D. Studies Engineering Science: Materials Science and Engineering

Ph.D. Thesis: “Tribophysical Interpretation of Scaling Effects in Friction and Wear for Polymers”,

Promotors: prof. P. De Baets, prof. G. Schoukens

Research Experiences 2001 – 2007: Ghent University (Belgium), Department Mechanical Construction and Production Laboratory Soete, Research Assistant Research area: Tribology of Polymers and Polymer Composites, Polymer Surface Analysis 09/2006 – 09/2006: ETH - Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (Switzerland), Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Visiting student Research area: Advanced polymer surface characterisation with Atomic Force Microscopy 10/2007 – 10/2008: Ghent University (Belgium), Department of Textiles, Belgium, Voluntary Postdoctoral researcher Research area: Polymer tribology 07/2007 – 09/2008: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Germany), IMTEK - Institut für Microsystemtechnik, Department for Microsystems Engineering, Chemie und Physik von Grenzflächen CPI, Postdoctoral Researcher Research area: Synthesis and characterisation of micro- to nano-scale adhesion pads, Synthesis of peptide amphiphiles and nanoparticles for bio-mimetic adhesion 10/2008 – 10/2010: Ghent University (Belgium), Department of Textiles, Postdoctoral Fellow of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) Research area: Polymer surfaces with functional coatings – Nanotechnology 10/2010 – 06/2011: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Germany), Department of Forest Utilization and Works Science, Group Leader Bio-based Nanomaterials Research Area: Sustainable use of forest resources as nano-scale building blocks for biocomposites and functional devices 06/2011 – 03/2016: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Germany), Chair of Bio-based Materials Engineering, Utilization and Works Science, Assistant Professor (W1) in Bio-based Materials Engineering Research Area: Robert Bosch Junior Professor 2011 “Sustainable use of Natural Resources” 07/2013 – 10/2013: University of Toronto (Canada), Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Pulp and Paper Research Lab, Ontario Surface Lab, Visiting Professor Research Area: Paper analytics for pigmented coating and bulk applications 10/2014 – 03/2016: FRIAS - Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (Germany), Junior Fellow Research area: Bio-based polymers, nanocellulose and paper engineering 12/2014 – 04/2015: IWM - Institute for Mechanics of Materials, Freiburg (Germany), Guest scientist Research area: Topographical paper surface analytics

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10/2016 – present: Hasselt University (Belgium), Department of Chemistry, Applied and Analytical Chemistry, Institute for Materials Research, Senior Researcher

Research area: Analytical chemistry and biopolymer engineering

Personal Grants, Awards and Funding 2001: First Laureate of Sidmar-price (Arcelor, Zelzate, Belgium) for Master Thesis 2008-2011 : Postdoctoral Fellow grant of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) 2009 : Travel grant of the COST-Office to attend Workshop on Nanocomposites I (Thun, Switzerland) 2009 : Travel grant of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) to attend ACS Surface Colloid Science conference (New York, USA) 2011 : Travel grant of the COST-Office to attend Workshop on Nanocomposites II (Naples, Italy) 2011-2016 : Robert-Bosch Juniorprofessorship 2012 : Heinz-Maier-Leibnitz Preis 2012 für exczellente wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs 2012 : Travel grant of the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Freiburg to attend IUFRO-Division 5 Conference (Lisbon, Portugal) 2012-2015 : Juniorprofesorenprogramm of the Baden-Würtemberg Stiftung 2012 : New equipment support by the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Freiburg 2013 : Selected as a distinguished „Young Researcher“ for participation in the “Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings 2013 - Chemistry” (01 - 05 July 2013, Lindau, Germany) 2013 : Faculty Mobility grant of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Education – Ontario Baden-Württemberg Program (OBW) for a 3-months research stay at University of Toronto 2014 : Travel grant of the DAAD to attend TAPPI Conference (Vancouver, Canada)

Major Research Projects as PI 2008: Research Foundation Flanders: ‘Polymer surfaces with functional nanocoatings’ 2008: Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (Industrial Research and Development Project): ‘Production of imidized Styrene-maleic anhydride nanoparticles and their interaction with various substrate types’ 2011-2016: Robert Bosch Stiftung: ‘FORESNAB – Sustainable use of forest resources as nano-scale building blocks for functional materials and devices”. Juniorprofessorship for sustainable use of natural materials’ 2012-2015: Juniorprofessorenprogramm Baden-Württemberg Stiftung: ‘NACOPA – Nanoparticle Coatings for Paper Applications’ 2013 : OBW Exchange Programm: ‘Paper Analytics for Pigmented Coating and Bulk Applications’ 2017: Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (Industrial Research and Development Project): ‘BIOBAR – Biobased coatings for paper applications’ Total acquired research funding > 2 M €

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Scientific work A1 - Publications in international journals with review committee and SCI-classification [1] L. Zsidai, P. De Baets, P. Samyn, G. Kalacska, A.P. Van Peteghem, F. Van Parys, “The tribological behaviour of

engineering plastics during sliding friction investigated with small-scale specimens”, Wear Vol. 253 No. 5-6 (2002), 673-688, SCI=1.404

[2] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens and B. Hendrickx, “Tribological behavior of pure and graphite-filled polyimides under atmospheric conditions”, Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 43 No. 8 (2003), 1477-1487, SCI = 1.076

[3] G. Schoukens, P. Samyn, S. Maddens, T. Van Audenaerde, “Shrinkage behavior after the heat setting of biaxially stretched poly(ethylene 2,6-Naphthalate) films and bottles”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 87 No. 9 (2003), 1462-1473, SCI = 1.072

[4] L. Zsidai, P. Samyn, K. Vercammen, K. Van Acker, M. Kozma, G. Kalacska, P. De Baets, “Friction and thermal effects of engineering plastics sliding against steel and DLN-coated surfaces” Tribology Letters, Vol.17 No. 2 (2004), 269-288, SCI = 1.187

[5] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Determination of friction and wear of engineering polymers by means of large-scale specimen testing”, Materials Science Forum, Vol. 475-479 (2005), 1077-1082, SCI = 0.399

[6] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, W. Ost, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, “Sliding behaviour of pure polyester and polyester-PTFE filled bulkcomposites in overload conditions”, Polymer Testing, Vol. 24 No.11 (2005), 588-603, SCI = 1.390

[7] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Friction and wear of acetal: a matter of scale”, Wear, Vol. 259 No. 1-6 (2005), 697-702, SCI = 1.404

[8] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Friction of polyoxymethylene homopolymer in highly loaded applications extrapolated from small-scale testing”, Tribology Letters, Vol. 19 No. 3 (2005), 177-189, SCI = 1.187

[9] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, “Characterisation of polyimides under high temperature sliding”, Materials Letters, Vol. 59 No.22 (2005), 2850-2857, SCI = 1.299

[10] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, A.P. Van Peteghem, “Large-scale tests on friction and wear of engineering polymers for material selection in highly loaded sliding systems”, Materials & Design, Vol. 27 No.7 (2006), 535-555, SCI = 0.785

[11] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, “Friction, wear and material transfer of sintered polyimides sliding against various steel and diamond-like carbon coated surfaces”, Tribology International, Vol. 39 No. 6 (2006), 575-589, SCI = 1.026

[12] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Van Craenenbroeck, F. Verpoort, G. Schoukens, “Thermal transitions in polyimide transfer under sliding against steel investigated by Raman spectroscopy and thermal analysis”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 101 No. 3 (2006), 1407-1425, SCI = 1.072

[13] P. Samyn, L. Van Schepdael, J.S. Leendertz, A. Gerber, W. Van Paepegem, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Large-scale friction and wear tests on a hybrid UHMWPE-pad / Primer Coating combination used as bearing element in an extremely high-loaded ball-joint”, Tribology International (invited), Vol. 39 No. 8 (2006), 796-811, SCI = 1.026

[14] P. Samyn, L. Van Schepdael, J.S. Leendertz, W. Van Paepegem, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Deformation of reinforced polymer bearing elements on full-scale compressive strength and creep tests under yielding conditions”, Polymer Testing, Vol. 25 No. 2 (2006), 230-245, SCI = 1.390

[15] P. Samyn, L. Van Schepdael, W. Van Paepegem, J.S. Leendertz, E. Suister, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Fracture assessment of carbon fibre / epoxy reinforced rings through a combination of full-scale testing, small-scale testing and stress modelling”, Applied Composite Materials, Vol. 13 No. 2 (2006), 57-85, SCI = 0.841

[16] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, T. Tuzolana, W. Van Paepegem, F. Van den Abeele, J. Vermeulen, “Wear behaviour of carbon fiber reinforced Poly(phenylene sulfide)”, Polymer Composites, Vol. 27 No. 1 (2006), 92-98, SCI = 0.628

[17] P. Samyn, J. Van Craenenbroeck, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, “Friction induced conformational changes on large-scale and small-scale polyester sliding surfaces”, Surface and Interface Analysis, Vol. 38 No. 4 (2006), 868-872, SCI = 0.981

[18] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, I. Van Driessche, J. Van Craenenbroeck, F. Verpoort, “Softening and melting mechanisms of polyamides interfering with sliding stability under adhesive conditions”, Polymer, Vol. 47 No. 14 (2006), 5050-5065, SCI = 2.849

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[19] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “On the SEM features of glass-polyester composite system subjected to dry sliding wear”, Wear, Vol. 261 No. 7-8 (2006), 703-714, SCI = 1.404

[20] P. Samyn, “Tribophysical phenomena on polyester sliding surfaces evaluated by spectroscopic and thermal analysis”, Tribology Letters, Vol. 24 No. 3 (2006), 229-235, SCI = 1.187

[21] P. Samyn, W. Van Paepegem, J.S. Leendertz, A. Gerber, L. Van Schepdael, J. Degrieck, P. De Baets, “Large-scale evaluation of constrained bearing elements made of thermosetting polyester resin and polyester fabric reinforcement”, Journal of Tribology, Vol. 128 No.4 (2006), 681-696, SCI = 0.682

[22] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, L. De Doncker, D. Van Hemelrijck, H. Sol, “Influence of re-adhesion on the wear and friction of glass fibre reinforced polyester composites”, Journal of Adhesion, Vol. 82 No. 11 (2006), 1033-1060, SCI = 1.128

[23] W. Van Paepegem, L. Van Schepdael, J. Degrieck, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, E. Suister, J.S. Leendertz,J.S, “Fast characterization of carbon/epoxy rings for use in the ball-joints of the Maeslant storm surge barrier”, Composite Structures, Vol. 78 No. 3 (2007), 359-367, SCI = 0.953

[24] P. Samyn, J. Vancraenenbroeck, F. Verpoort, P. De Baets, “Post-mortem Raman spectroscopy explaining friction and wear behaviour of sintered polyimide at high temperature”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol. 15 No. 6 (2007), 750-757, SCI = 0.378

[25] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, J. Quintelier, “Wear transitions and stability of polyoxymethylene homopolymer in highly loaded applications compared to small-scale testing”, Tribology International, Vol. 40 No. 5 (2007), 819-833, SCI = 1.026

[26] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, I. Van Driessche, P. De Baets, “Friction, wear and transfer of pure and internal lubricated cast polyamides at various testing scales”, Wear, Vol. 262 No. 11-12 (2007), 1433-1449, SCI = 1.404

[27] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, “A review on friction and wear properties of sintered and thermoplastic polyimides”, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Vol. 292 No. 5 (2007), 523-556, SCI = 1.421 (invited review paper)

[28] P. Samyn, L. Van Schepdael, J.S. Leendertz, W. Van Paepegem, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Short-beam-shear testing of carbon fibre / epoxy ring segments with variable cross-sectional geometry as a representative selection criterion for full-scale delamination”, ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 35 No. 3 (2007), 310-320, SCI = 0.252

[29] P. Samyn, L. Van Schepdael, J.S. Leendertz, A. Gerber, W. Van Paepegem, J. Degrieck, P. De Baets, “Full-scale analysis of deformation and stress distribution for constrained bearing elements under compressive yielding conditions”, Materials & Design, Vol. 28 No. 9 (2007), 2450-2470, SCI = 0.785

[30] P. Samyn, T. Tuzolana, “Effect of test scale on the friction properties of pure and internally lubricated cast polyamides at running-in”, Polymer Testing, Vol. 26 No. 5 (2007), 660-675, SCI = 1.390

[31] W. Van Paepegem, L. Van Schepdael, J. Degrieck, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, E. Suister, J.S. Leendertz, “Characterization of composites for use in the ball-joints of the Maeslant storm surge barrier”, Polymer Composites, Vol. 28 No. 4 (2007), 470-478, SCI = 0.628

[32] P. Samyn, W. Van Paepegem, J.S. Leendertz, E. Suister, L. Van Schepdael, J. Degrieck, P. De Baets, “Global analysis and constructional aspects in the redesign of bearing elements for a movable storm surge barrier”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 29 No. 10 (2007), 2673-2691, SCI = 0.625

[33] P. Samyn, I. Van Driessche, G. Schoukens, “Thermal and spectroscopic analysis of large-scale worn polyoxymethylene surfaces and its wear debris”, Journal of Polymer Research, Vol. 14 No. 5 (2007), 411-422, SCI = 0.763

[34] P. Samyn, G. Kalacska, R. Keresztes, L. Zsidai, P. De Baets, “Design of a tribotester for evaluation of polymer components under static and dynamic sliding conditions”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, Vol. 221 No. 6 (2007), 661-674, SCI = 0.523

[35] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “The sliding behaviour of sintered and thermoplastic polyimides investigated by thermal and Raman spectroscopic measurements”, Wear, Vol. 264 No. 9-10 (2008), 869-876, SCI = 1.404

[36] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, ‘The effect of processing method on dry sliding performance of polyimides at high load/high sliding velocity conditions”, European Polymer Journal, Vol. 44 No. 3 (2008), 716-732, SCI = 2.113

[37] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Calculation and significance of the maximum polymer surface temperature T* in reciprocating cylinder-on-plate sliding”, Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 48 No. 4 (2008), 774-785, SCI = 1.414

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[38] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, “Effect of graphite powder on sliding performance of sintered polyimide composites at various normal loads and sliding velocities”, Polymers and Polymer Composites, Vol. 16 No. 2 (2008), 81-94, SCI = 0.361

[39] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, “On the repeatability of friction and wear tests for polyimides in a Hertzian line tribocontact”, Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 48 No. 2 (2008), 233-246, SCI = 0.930

[40] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Tribochemical reactions on polyimide sliding surfaces evaluated with Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy”, Surface and Interface Analysis, Vol. 40 No. 3-4 (2008), 853-857, SCI = 0.981

[41] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “The lubricity of graphite inclusions in sintered polyimides affected by chemical reactions at high temperatures”, Carbon, Vol. 46 No. 7 (2008), 1072-1084, SCI = 3.884

[42] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Experimental extrapolation model for friction and wear of polymers on different testing scales”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 50 No. 9 (2008), 1390-1403, SCI = 1.013

[43] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “On the efficiency of internal lubricants for polymers under different sliding conditions”, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, Vol. 14 No. 3 (2008), 126-135, SCI = 0.796

[44] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Thermomechanical sliding interactions of short carbon fiber polyimide composites at high pv-conditions”, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 115 No. 1 (2009), 185-195, SCI = 1.871

[45] P. Samyn, T. Tuzolana, “Frictional stability of pure and internally lubricated polyamides on a meso-scale tribotester”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 61 No. 2 (2009), 100-110, SCI = 0.444

[46] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, L. De Donkcer, J. Vermeulen, T. Tuzolana, L. Cardon, K. Ragaert, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Self-lubricating and self-protecting properties of polymer composites for wear and friction applications”, Polymer Composites, Vol. 30 No. 7 (2009), 932-940, SCI = 1.303

[47] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, “Influence of internal lubricants (PTFE and Silicon oil) in short carbon fiber reinforced polyimide composites on performance properties”, Tribology Letters, Vol. 36 No. 2 (2009), 135-146, SCI = 1.385

[48] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Tribological properties of PTFE-filled thermoplastic polyimide at high load, velocity and temperature”, Polymer Composites, Vol. 30 No. 11 (2009), 1631-1646, SCI = 1.303

[49] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, “Role of internal additives in the friction and wear of carbon-fiber reinforced polyimide”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 116 No. 2 (2010), 1146-1156, SCI = 1.187

[50] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Micro- to nanoscale surface morphology and friction response of tribological polyimide surfaces”, Applied Surface Science, Vol. 256 No. 11 (2010), 3394-3408, SCI = 1.576

[51] P. Samyn, J. Rühe, M. Biesalski, “Polymerizable bio-mimetic vesicles with controlled local presentation of adhesive functional DOPA-groups”, Langmuir, Vol. 26 No. 11 (2010), 8573-8581, SCI = 4.097.

[52] P. Samyn, M. Deconinck, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Modification of paper and paperboard surfaces with a nanostructured polymer coating”, Progress in Organic Coatings, Vol. 69 (2010), 442-454, SCI = 1.669.

[53] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Evaluation of morphology and deposits on worn polyimide/graphite composite surfaces by contact-mode AFM”, Wear, Vol. 270 No. 1-2 (2010), 57-72, SCI = 1.771.

[54] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, P. Kiekens, P. Mast, H. Van den Abbeele, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, “Thermal resistance of organic nanoparticle coatings for hydrophobicity and water repellence of paper substrates”, AUTEX Research Journal, Vol. 10 No. 4 (2010), 100-109, SCI = 0.405

[55] P. Samyn, J. Van Erps, H. Thienpont, G. Schoukens, “Paper coatings with multi-scale roughness evaluated at different sampling sizes”, Applied Surface Science, Vol. 257 No. 13 (2011), 5613-5625, SCI = 1.576.

[56] D. Stanssens, H. Van den Abbeele, L. Vonck, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, P. Samyn, "Creating water-repellent and superhydrophobic cellulose substrates by deposition of organic nanoparticles”, Materials Letters, Vol. 65 No. 12 (2011), 1781-1784, SCI = 1.940.

[57] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, H. Van den Abbeele, L. Vonck, D. Stanssens, “Application of polymer nanoparticle coating for tuning the hydrophobicity of cellulosic substrates”, Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, Vol. 8 No. 3 (2011), 363-373, SCI = 0.838.

[58] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, L. Vonck, D. Stanssens, H. Van den Abbeele, “How thermal curing of an organic paper coating changes topography, chemistry and wettability”, Langmuir, Vol. 27 No. 13 (2011), 8509-8521, SCI = 4.268.

[59] P. Samyn, A. Airoudj, M.-P. Laborie, A.P. Mathew, V. Roucoules, “Plasma deposition of polymer composite films incorporating nanocellulose whiskers”, The European Physics Journal Applied Physics, Vol. 56 No. 2 (2011), 24015 (5 pages), SCI = 0.902

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[60] P. Samyn, A. Airoudj, A.P. Mathew, V. Roucoules, H. Haidare, M.P. Laborie, “Metastable Patterning of Plasma Nanocomposite Films by Incorporating Cellulose Nanowhiskers”, Langmuir, Vol. 28 No. 2 (2012), 1427-1438, SCI = 4.268.

[61] P. Samyn, M. Deconinck, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Synthesis and characterization of imidized poly(styrene-maleic anhydride) organic nanoparticles in stable aqueous dispersion”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Vol. 23 No. 3 (2012), 311-325, SCI = 1.776.

[62] P. Samyn, D. Van Nieuwkerke, G. Schoukens, L. Vonck, D. Stanssens, H. Van den Abbeele, “Quality and statistical quantification of Brazilian vegetable oils using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy”, Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 No. 5 (2012), 552-565, SCI = 1.729.

[63] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Incorporating different vegetable oils into an aqueous dispersion of hybrid organic nanoparticles”, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Vol. 14 No. 8 (2012),1075-1085, SCI = 3.287.

[64] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, L. Vonck, D. Stanssens, H. Van den Abbeele, “Quality of Brazilian vegetable oils evaluated by (modulated) differential scanning calorimetry”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Vol. 110 No. 3 (2012), 1353-1365, SCI = 1.982.

[65] G. Schoukens, J. Martins, P. Samyn, “Insights in the molecular structure of low- and high-molecular weight poly(styrene-maleic anhydride) from vibrational and resonance spectroscopy”, Polymer Vol. 54 No. 1 (2013), 349-362, SCI = 3.379.

[66] P. Samyn, J. Van Erps, H. Thienpont, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Gloss, hydrophobicity and surface texture of papers with organic nanoparticle coatings”, Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, Vol. 28 No.1 (2013), 28-41, SCI = 0.650.

[67] P. Samyn, “Review paper: Wetting and hydrophobic modification of cellulose surfaces for paper applications”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 48 No. 19 (2013), 6455-6498, SCI = 2.163.

[68] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Hydrophobic waterborne coating for cellulose containing hybrid organic nanoparticle pigments with vegetable oils”, Cellulose, Vol. 20 No. 5 (2013), 2625-2646, SCI = 3.476.

[69] P. Samyn, K. Shroff, O. Prucker, J. Rühe, M. Biesalski, ”Colorimetric sensing properties of catechol-functional polymerized vesicles in aqueous solution and at solid surfaces”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Vol. 441 (2014), 242-254, SCI = 2.752

[70] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Novel production method for in-situ hydrophobization of a microfibrillated cellulose network”, Materials Letters, Vol. 120 (2014), 196-199, SCI = 2.489

[71] G. Schoukens, P. Samyn, “Thermo-analytical study on transitions in styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers with low- and high-molecular weights”, Thermochimica Acta, Vol. 580 (2014), 28-37, SCI = 2.184

[72] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Morphologies and thermal variability of patterned polymer films with poly(styrene - co – maleic anhydride)”, Polymers (special issue: Non-Equilibrium Blockcopolymer Self-Assembly), Vol. 6 No. 3 (2014), 820-845, SCI = 3.681.

[73] P. Samyn, D. Stanssens, A. Paredes, G. Becker, “Performance of organic nanoparticle coatings for hydrophobization of hardwood surfaces”, Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, Vol. 11 No. 3 (2014), 461-471, SCI = 1.094.

[74] P. Samyn, K. Shroff, O. Prucker, J. Rühe, M. Biesalski, “Fluorescent sensibility of microarrays through functionalized adhesive polydiacetylene vesicles”, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol. 214 (2014), 45-57, SCI = 1.841

[75] P. Samyn, “Corrosive preservation of aluminum by hydrophobization with nanoparticle polymer coatings containing plant oil”, Journal Brazilian Chemical Society, Vol. 25 No. 5 (2014), 947-960, SCI = 1.283.

[76] V.K. Rastogi, D. Stanssens, P. Samyn, “Mechanism for tuning the hydrophobicity of microfibrillated cellulose films by controlled thermal release of encapsulated wax”, Materials (special issue: Advances in cellulosic Materials 2014), Vol. 7 No. 11 (2014), 7196-7216, SCI = 2.651.

[77] P. Samyn, D. Van Nieuwkerke, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Synthesis of hybrid nanoparticles containing soy oil under various reaction conditions”, European Polymer Journal 66 (2015), 78-90, SCI = 3.005.

[78] H. Taheri, D. Stanssens, P. Samyn, “Rheological characteristics of a waterborne organic nanoparticle dispersion”, Applied Rheology, Vol. 25 No. 3 (2015), 32889 (12 pages), SCI = 1.078.

[79] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Kaolinite nanocomposite platelets synthesized by intercalation and imidization of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride)”, Materials (special issue: Developments in Organic Dyes and Pigments), Vol. 8 No. 7 (2015), 4363-4388, SCI = 2.651.

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[80] P. Samyn, D. Van Nieuwkerke, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Hybrid palm-oil / styrene maleimide nanoparticles synthesized in aqueous dispersion under different conditions”, Journal of Microencapsulation, Vol. 32 No. 4 (2015), 336-348, SCI = 1.878.

[81] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Review: Bio-based Coatings for Paper Applications”, Coatings, Vol. 5 No. 4 (2015), 887-930, SCI = 2.175 (Best Review Paper Award 2016).

[82] P. Samyn, J. Van Erps, H. Thienpont, “Relation between optical non-contact profilometry and AFM roughness parameters on coated papers with oil-filled nanoparticles”, Measurement, Vol. 82 (2016), 75-93, SCI = 1.484.

[83] P. Samyn, D. Stanssens, “Thermal release of vegetable oils loaded in hydrophobic polymer nanoparticles”, European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, Vol. 118 No. 1 (2016), 56-71, SCI = 1.812.

[84] V.K. Rastogi, D. Stanssens, P. Samyn, “Reaction efficiency and retention of poly(styrene-co-maleimide) nanoparticles deposited on fibrillated cellulose surfaces”, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 141 (2016), 244-252, SCI = 4.074.

[85] H. Taheri, P. Samyn, “Effect of homogenization (microfluidization) process parameters in mechanical production of micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose on its rheological and morphological properties”, Cellulose, Vol. 23 No. 2 (2016), 1221-1238, SCI = 3.573

[86] P. Samyn, “Tribological properties and thermomechanical analysis of unsaturated polyester fabric composite in oscillating line-contact sliding”, Tribology International 99 (2016), 127-139, SCI = 1.936.

[87] H. Taheri, D. Stanssens, P. Samyn, “Rheological behaviour of oil-filled polymer nanoparticles in aqueous dispersion”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Vol. 499 (2016), 31-45, SCI = 2.752.

[88] P. Samyn, D. Van Nieuwkerke, V. Rastogi, D. Stanssens, “Tuning thermal release kinetics of soy oil from organic nanoparticles by reaction conditions”, Particuology, Vol. 26 (2016), 54-65, SCI = 2.110.

[89] P. Samyn, H. Taheri, “Rheology of fibrillated cellulose suspensions after surface modification by organic nanoparticle deposits”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 51 No. 21 (2016), 9830-9848, SCI = 2.302.

[90] P. Samyn, J. Van Erps, H. Thienpont, “Specular gloss versus surface topography for oil-filled nanoparticle coatings on paper”, Color Research and Application (2016), Vol. 41 No. 6 (2016), 596-510, SCI = 0.847.

[91] P. Samyn, “Lateral mapping of poly(styrene-co-maleimide) nanoparticle coatings on paper by confocal Raman spectroscopy”, Vibrational Spectroscopy 88 (2017), 27-39, SCI = 1.682.

[92] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Synthesis of polyhydroxybutyrate particles with micro-to-nanosized structures and application as protective coating for packaging papers”, Nanomaterials (special issue: Nanomaterials in Food Safety), Vol. 7 No. 1 (2017), 5, SCI=2.690.

[93] P. Samyn, “Reciprocating sliding of polyester textile fabric composites along different fabric orientations”, Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 51 No. 2 (2017), 221-240, SCI = 1.242.

[94] P.Samyn, L. Zsidai, “Temperature effects on friction and wear of thermoset polyester fabric composites”, Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, Vol. 56 No. 9 (2017), 1003-1016, SCI = 1.511.

[95] A. Barhoum, P. Samyn, T. Öhlund, A. Dufresne, “Review of recent research on flexible multifunctional nanopapers”, Nanoscale 9 (2017), 15181-15205, SCI = 7.367.

[96] P. Samyn, D. Van Nieuwkerke, V. Rastogi, D. Stanssens, ”Influence of synthesis conditions on thermal release of palm oil as liquid-core filled in polymeric nanoparticles”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 130 (2017), 1973-1986, SCI = 1.953.

[97] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Nanoparticle structures with (un-)hydrogenated castor oil as hydrophobic paper coating”, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 18 No. 5 (2018), 3639-3653, SCI = 1.483.

[98] H. Al-Maliki, L. Zsidai, P. Samyn, Z. Szakal, R. Keresztes, G. Kalacska, “Effects of atmospheric plasma treatment on adhesion and tribology of aromatic thermoplastic polymers”, Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 58 No. S1 (2018), E93-E103, SCI = 1.449.

[99] P. Samyn, A. Barhoum, T. Ohlund, A. Dufresne, “Review: Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Materials in Papermaking”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 53 No. 1 (2018), 146-184, SCI = 2.599.

[100] P. Samyn, “Raman microscopy for classification and chemical surface mapping of paper coatings with oil-filled organic nanoparticles”, Coatings Vol 8 No 5 (2018), 154, SCI = 2.175.

[101] P. Samyn, J. Rühe, O. Prucker, M. Biesalski, “Design of interfaces with lithographically patterned adhesive pads for gluing at the microscale”, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, Vol. 85 (2018), 88-99, SCI = 2.211.

[102] S. Thijs, W. Sillen, S. Truyens, B. Beckers, J. van Hamme, P. van Dillewijns, P. Samyn, R. Carleer, N. Weyens, J. Vangronsveld, “The Sycamore maple bacterial culture collection from a TNT polluted site

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shows novel plant-growth promoting and explosives degrading bacteria”, Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 9 (2018), 1134 (1-16), SCI = 3.678.

[103] Á. Sarankó, Z. Szakál, G. Kalácska, P. Samyn, J. Sukumaran, S. Klébert, Z. Károly, “Adhesion and sliding tribological properties of polyolefins treated by diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharges", Express Polymer Letters, Vol. 12 No. 11 (2018), 972-985, SCI = 3.064.

[104] N. Vandevenne, R.I. Iacobescu, R. Carleer, P. Samyn, J. D’Haen, Y. Pontikes, S. Schreurs, W. Schroeyers, Alkali-activated materials for radionuclide immobilisation and the effect of precursor composition on Cs/Sr retention”, Journal of Nuclear Materials, Vol. 510 (2018), 575-584, SCI = 2.447.

[105] P. Samyn, D. Vandamme, P. Adriaensens, R. Carleer, “Surface chemistry of oil-filled organic nanoparticle coated papers analyzed by micro-Raman mapping”, Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 73 No. 1 (2019), 67-77, SCI = 1.642.

[106] C. Maes, G.M. Yuki, C. Teniers, W. Luyten, G. Herremans, R. Peeters, P. Samyn, R. Carleer, M. Buntinx, Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) as a functional barrier against surrogate components migrating from paperboard, Journal of Chemistry (2019), 4180708, 7 pages, SCI = 1.726.

[107] P. Samyn, M. Biesalski, O.Prucker, J. Rühe, “Dewetting and photochemical cross-linking of adhesive pads onto lithographically patterned surfaces” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 136 No. 5 (2019), 47321 (13 pages), SCI = 1.900.

[108] T. Haeldermans, J. Claesen, J. Maggen, R. Carleer, J. Yperman, P. Adriaensens, P. Samyn, D. Vandamme, A. Cuypers, K. Vanreppelen, S. Schreurs, “Microwave assisted and conventional pyrolysis of MDF - Characterization of the produced biochars”, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Vol. 138 (2019), 218-230.

[109] K. Gijbels, S. Landsberger, P. Samyn, R.I. Iacobescu, Y. Pontikes, S. Schreurs, W. Schroeyers, “Radiological and non-radiological leaching assessment of alkali-activated materials containing ground granulated blast furnace slag and phosphogypsum”, Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 660 (2019), 1098-1107, SCI = 4.61.

[110] I. Nuramdhani *, M. Jose, P. Samyn, P. Adriaensens, B. Malengier, W. Deferme, G. De Mey, L. Van Langenhove, “Charge-discharge characteristics of textile energy storage devices having different PEDOT:PSS ratios and conductive yarns configuration”, Polymers Vo. 11 No. 2 (2019), 345 (17p).

[111] P. Samyn, M. Biesalski, O.Prucker, J. Rühe, “Confining acrylate-benzophenone copolymers into adhesive micropads by photochemical crosslinking”, Journal of Photochemistry A: Chemistry (2019), in press.

A2 - Publications in international journals with review committee and no SCI-classification [1] P. De Baets, W. Ost, P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, F. Van Parys, “The friction and wear of different polymers

under high load conditions”, Journal Synthetic Lubrication 19-2 (2002), 109-118 [2] P. De Baets, C. Dekoninck, P. Samyn, W. Ost, “Tribological research at Ghent University”, European Journal

of Mechanical Engineering 47-2 (2002), 122-124 [3] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, W. Ost, W. Van Paepegem, “Wear of steel against carbon fiber

reinforced PPS”, Tribology in Industry 27 No. 3-4 (2005), 29-35 [4] J.S. Leendertz, L. Van Schepdael, W. Van Paepegem, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Änderungen der

Gelenklagerkonstruktion des Sturmflutsperrwerks bei Rotterdam”, Stahlbau, Vol. 75 No. 1 (2006), 45-54 [5] P. Samyn, W. Van Paepegem, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, L. Van Schepdael, A. Gerber, E. Suister, J.S. Leendertz,

“Experimental study of the friction and wear behaviour of a polymer disc/primer coating combination used in ball-joints by means of large-scale testing”, Tribotest (invited), 12 No 2 (2006), 119-131

[6] P. Samyn, J. Van Craenenbroeck, F. Verpoort, P. De Baets, “The use of post-mortem Raman spectroscopy in explaining friction and wear behaviour of sintered polyimide at high temperature”, Tribotest, Vol. 12 No. 3 (2006), 223-236

[7] P. Samyn, “Large-scale specimen testing on friction and wear of pure and internal lubricated polyamides”, Tribotest, Vol. 12 No. 3 (2006), 237-256 (invited)

[8] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, R. Kerestes, L. Zsidai, G. Kalacska, E. Kislinder, M. Kozma, “Influence of cylinder-on-plate or bloc-on-ring sliding configurations on friction and wear of pure and filled engineering polymers”, Tribotest, Vol. 13 No. 2 (2007), 83-100

[9] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, W. De Waele, J. Degrieck, “On-line wear monitoring of polymer matrix composites“, Materials Science Forum, Vol. 561-565 (2007), 635-638

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[10] J. Quintelier, F. Van den Abeele, L. De Doncker, W. De Waele, J. Degrieck, P. Samyn, “Frictional behavior of glass fiber reinforced polyester under different loads“, Materials Science Forum, Vol. 561-565 (2007), 639-642

[11] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, W. Van Paepegem, W. De Waele, “A relation between laboratory and full-scale testing of polyester/polyester composites under static and dynamic load”’, Materials Science Forum, Vol. 561-565 (2007), 725-728

[12] J. Quintelier, J. Degrieck, P. Samyn, W. De Waele, G. Kalogiannakis, D. Van hemelrijck, “Acoustic emission as analyzing tool for wear mechanisms of composite materials”, Materials Science Forum, Vol. 561-565 (2007), 2193-2196

[13] P. Samyn, A. Ledda, J. Quintelier, I. Van Driessche, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, W. De Waele, “A combination of mathematical morphology and thermal analysis of wear debris explaining polymer sliding mechanisms”, Materials Science Forum, Vol. 561-565 (2007), 2237-2240

[14] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, W. De Waele, “Atomic force microscopy of sintered and thermoplastic polyimide surfaces after macroscopic wear tests”, Materials Science Forum, Vol. 561-565 (2007), 2469-2472

[15] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Tribophysical scaling effects in friction and wear of polymers on small-scale and large-scale tests”, Tribotest, Vol. 14 No. 4 (2008), 207-224

[16] K. Bonny, P. De Baets, P. Samyn, F. Lobbestael, J. Vleugels, B. Lauwers, W. Liu, “Reciprocative sliding friction and wear properties of electrical discharge machined ZrO2-based composites”, Lubrication Science, Vol. 21 No. 9 (2009), 378-396

[17] P. Samyn, M. Deconinck, G. Schoukens , P. Kiekens, H. Van den Abbeele, “Nanocomposites for packaging applications”, World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 7 No. 2 (2010), 285-291

C1 - International Conference Proceedings [1] L. Zsidai, E. Kislinder, P. De Baets, M. Kozma, G. Kalacska, P. Samyn, “Tribological properties of PA, POM,

PETP polymers by different tribological systems”, Intertribo 2002, 14-17 October 2002, The High Tatras, Stara Lasna (Slovak Republic), pp. 255-257

[2] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Large-scale tribotesting of Engineering polymers”, 14th International Conference on Wear of Materials 2003, 30 March - 3 Apr 2003, Washington (USA)

[3] A. Ledda, J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, W. Philips, “Quantitative Image Analysis with Mathematical Morphology”, Proceedings of ProRISC. 2003, 26-27 Nov 2003, Veldhoven (The Netherlands), pp. 399-406

[4] A. Ledda, P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, W. Philips, “Polymer analysis with mathematical morphology”, SPS IEEE Benelux signal processing symposium, 14-16 April 2004, Hilvarenbeek (The Netherlands), pp. 87-92

[5] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, A. Ledda, “Tribological characterisation of polyimides under atmospheric conditions at high temperature” 8th international conference on tribology, 1-4 June 2004, Veszprem (Hungary), pp. 43-50

[6] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, W. Van Paepegem, L. Van Schepdael, E. Suister, J.S. Leendertz, “Design of a carbon/epoxy reinforcing ring reducing creep of UHMWPE in high-loaded sliding contacts”, 8th international conference on tribology, 1-4 June 2004, Veszprem (Hungary), pp. 89-96

[7] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, W. Ost, P. De Baets, T. De Baets, “The influence of scratched steel counterface on friction and wear lifetime of UHMWPE”, 8th international conference on tribology, 1-4 June 2004, Veszprem (Hungary), pp. 69-76

[8] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, A. Gerber, J.S. Leendertz, “Experimental study of the friction and wear behaviour of a polymer disc/primer coating combination used in ball-joints by means of large-scale testing”, Proc. 4th AIMETA International Tribology Conference, 14-17 September 2004, Rome (Italy), pp. 145-152

[9] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Determination of friction and wear of engineering polymers by means of large-scale specimen testing” 5th Pacific RIM International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing (PRICM-5), 2-5 Nov 2004, Beijing (China), Part 2, 1077-1082 (invited paper)

Chairman symposium B, composite materials, Friday 5th Nov, 8u30-12u00 [10] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, J. Quintelier, “The use of polyimides in high temperature sliding

applications”, High performance plastics, 5-6 Apr 2005, Vienna (Austria), Paper 10 [11] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Friction and wear of acetals: a matter of scale”, 15th International Conference on

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[12] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Friction and wear of glass fibre reinforced polyester composites”, 15th International Conference on Wear of Materials, 28 Apr - 1 May 2005, San Diego (USA)

[13] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Van Craenenbroeck, F. Verpoort, G. Schoukens, “Orientation of polyimide sliding surfaces studied by Raman spectroscopy”, ANTEC 2005 (Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastic Engineers), 1-4 May 2005, Boston (USA), p. 29 (Proceedings on CD, pp. 121-125)

[14] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, F. De Bruyne, P. De Baets, “Friction and wear properties of pure and teflon-filled polyesters determined on a Large-scale tribotester”, SAMPE 2005, 1-5 May 2005, Long Beach (USA), p. 20 (Proceedings on CD)

[15] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Thin film formation and deformation at fibre reinforced composites”, SAMPE 2005, 1-5 May 2005, Long Beach (USA), p. 15 (Proceedings on CD, pp. 397-412)

[16] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, F. De Bruyne, “Large-Scale Specimen Testing on Friction and wear of Pure and Internal Lubricated Polyamides”, ITC 2006, 30 May – 2 June 2005, Kobe (Japan), p. 376

[17] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Sliding properties of polyimide against various steel and DLC-coated counterfaces”, Balkantrib 2005, 15-18 June 2005, Kragujevac (Serbia), pp. 506-515

Chairman Tribology in Machine Elements, Friday 18th June, 9u00-10u30 [18] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Wear of steel against carbon fibre reinforced PPS”,

Balkantrib 2005, 15-18 June 2005, Kragujevac (Serbia), pp. 324-329 [19] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, “Comparative study of friction and wear behaviour of internal

lubricated cast nylons on a large-scale tribotester”, Matrib 2005, 23-25 June 2005, Vela Luka (Croatia), pp. 201-207 (Proceedings on CD)

[20] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Frictional behaviour of glass fibre reinforced polymer composites”, Matrib 2005, 23-25 June 2005, Vela Luka (Croatia), 189-194 (Proceedings on CD)

[21] P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “Ad hoc design of sliding elements against wear”, II Congresso Ibérico de Tribologia (IBERTRIB 2005) e 9as Jornadas Portuguesas de Tribologia, 16 - 17 June 2005, Guimaraes (Portugal) – plenary lecture (invited paper)

[22] P. Samyn, A. Ledda, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, “Image processing techniques for characterisation of polymer wear debris”, Condition Monitoring 2005, pp. 18-21 July 2005, Cambridge (UK), pp. 423-432

[23] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, "Wear and frictional behaviour of pultruded profiles on pin-on-disc test apparatus", Condition Monitoring 2005, 18-21 July 2005, Cambridge (UK), pp. 491-495

[24] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, J. Van Craenenbroek, F. Verpoort, G. Schoukens, “Orientation and degradation of polymer sliding surfaces evaluated by Raman spectroscopy”, WTC III (3rd World Tribology Congress 2005), 12-16 Sept 2005, Washington (USA), Proceedings on CD , pp. 633-634

[25] P. Samyn, W. Van Paepegem, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, J.S. Leendertz, E. Suister, L. Van Schepdael, “Integrated design of highly loaded sliding surfaces of a huge ball-joint”, WTC III (3rd World Tribology Congress 2005), 12-16 Sept 2005, Washington (USA), Proceedings on CD, pp. 31-32

[26] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Tribological behaviour of GFR composites”, WTC III (3rd World Tribology Congress 2005), 12-16 Sept 2005, Washington (USA), Proceedings on CD

[27] P. Samyn, J. Van Craenenbroeck, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Friction-induced conformational changes on large-scale and small-scale polyester sliding surfaces”, 11th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis (ECASIA ‘05), 25-30 Sept 2005, Vienna (Austria), p. 71

[28] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, “The influence of the subsurface on the frictional behaviour of glass fibre reinforced composites”, European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis (ECASIA ‘05), 25-30 Sept 2005, Vienna (Austria), p. 121

[29] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, I. Van Driessche, “Tribophysical phenomena on polymer sliding surfaces evaluated by spectroscopic and thermal analysis”, IV International Conference on Tribochemistry, 3-5 Oct 2005, Cracow (Poland), p. 21

[30] P. Samyn, T. Tuzolana, J. Quintelier, ”Friction and wear evaluation of internal lubricated polyamides at various testing scales. Part I. Sliding stability during running-in”, Society for Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting Spring 2006, 7-11 May 2006, Calgary (Canada), Proceedings on CD

[31] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “The sliding behaviour of sintered and thermoplastic polyimides investigated by thermal and Raman spectroscopic measurements”, Nordtrib 2006, 7-9 June 2006, Helsingor (Denmark), Proceedings on CD

[32] J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, “The 45 degrees of Fibre Orientation and its Influence on the Frictional Behaviour of Composites”, Nordtrib 2006, 7-9 June 2006, Helsingor (Denmark), Proceedings on CD

[33] J. Degrieck, W. Van Paepegem, L. Van Schepdael, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, E. Suister, J.S. Leendertz, “Characterization of composites for the maeslant storm surge barrier”, 16th European Conference on Fracture (ECF 16), 3-7 July 2006, Alexandropolis (Greece), Proceedings on CD (invited presentation)

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[34] W. Van Paepegem, L. Van Schepdael, P. Samyn, J.S. Leendertz, P. De Baets, J. Degrieck, “Reliable small-

scale qualification tests for carbon/epoxy rings in the Maeslant storm surge barrier”, 12th European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM-12), 29 Aug - 1 Sept 2006, Biarritz (France), Proceedings on CD

[35] P. Samyn, “Comparative study on the sliding behaviour of thermoplastic and sintered polyimides”, Intertribo 2006, 11-13 October 2006, The High Tatras, Stara Lesna (Slovak Republic), p. 20-23

[36] P. Samyn, T. Iwai, P. De Baets, “Effect of polyamide crystalline structure on sliding stability in the rubbery phase”, Asiatrib 2006, 10-17 Oct 2006, Kanazawa (Japan), Proceedings on CD

[37] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, J. Quintelier, “Efficiency of graphite additives on friction and wear properties of sintered polyimide”, ANTEC 2007 (Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastic Engineers), 6-10 May 2007, Cincinnati (USA), p. 29 (Proceedings on CD)

[38] P. Samyn, I. Van Driessche, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Thermo-analytical evaluation of wear debris for thermoplastic and sintered polyimide”, Materials Characterisation 2007, 13-15 June 2007, Bologna (Italy)

[39] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, “Experimental extrapolation model for friction and wear of polymers on different testing scales”, Ecotrib 2007, 12-15 June 2007, Ljublijana (Slovenia), Proceedings, Vol. I Modelling in Tribology, ed. B. Podgornik, J. Vizintin, K. Holmberg, E. Ciulli, F. Franek, ISBN 978-961-90254-8-2

[40] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, G. Schoukens, “The efficiency of internal lubricants for polymers under various sliding conditions: an overview of tribophysical phenomena”, AddCon World 2007, 13th International Plastics Additives and Compounding Conference, 5-6 September 2007, Frankfurt (Germany), Paper 11

[41] P. Samyn, A. Ledda, I. Van Driessche, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, “Wear debris analysis of polyoxymethy-lene by DTA/TGA and mathematical morphology”, 34th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology, 4-7 September 2007, Lyon (France), Proceedings on CD

[42] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, “Tribochemical reactions on polyimide sliding surfaces evaluated with Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy”, 12th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis (ECASIA ‘07), 9-14 September 2007, Brussels (Belgium), Proceedings on CD

[43] P. Samyn, J. Rühe, M. Biesalski, “Bio-inspired adhesive interlayers with peptide-functional nanoparticles”, Polymers in Life Science (PILS ‘08), 4-5 September 2008, Basel (Switzerland), p. 14

[44] P. Samyn, K. Bonny, G. Schoukens, “Self-healing of a soft primer coating caused by plasticization during sliding against UHMWPE” 5th China International Symposium on Tribology and 1st International Tribology Symposium, 24 – 27 September 2008, Beijing (China), p. 260-261 (Proceedings on CD)

[45] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Preparation and characterisation of imidised poly(styrene-maleic anhydride) nanoparticles for paper surface modifications”, PTS-Fachseminar Nanotechnologie bei der Papierherstellung, 21-22 April 2009, München (Germany), p. 3-1, 3-2 (Proceedings on CD)

[46] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Thin film patterns in high-molecular weight poly(styrene-maleic anhydride) copolymers”, 13th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, American Chemical Society, 12-14 June 2009, New York (USA), p. 333

[47] D. Stanssens, H. Van den Abbeele, P. Samyn, M. Deconinck, G. Schoukens, “Surface modifications by applying organic nanoparticles from a water dispersion”, Nanomaterials 2009, 16-18 June 2009, Bonn (Germany), Proceedings on CD

[48] L. Vonck, P. Samyn, “An ecological coating for hydrophobic barriers”, PTS-Coating Symposium 2009, 22-24 Sep 2009, Baden-Baden (Germany), p. 36-1, 36-2 (Proceedings on CD)

[49] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Nanostructured polymer coatings for controlling the wettability of fibrous surfaces”, International Conference on Latest Advancements in High Tech Textiles and Textile-Based Materials, 23-25 Sep 2009, Ghent (Belgium), p. 188-193

[50] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, H. Van den Abbeele, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, “Synthesis and characterization of hybrid organic nanoparticles for functional coating applications”, Advances in Plastics Technology APT’09, 3-5 Nov 2009, Katowice (Poland), p. 164-173

[51] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Additives for controlling friction and wear of carbon-fiber reinforced polyimide composites”, Advances in Plastics Technology APT’09, 3-5 Nov 2009, Katowice (Poland), p.637-646

[52] P. Samyn, J. Rühe, M. Biesalski, “Micro- to nano-integrated biomimetic adhesive interlayers with amphiphilic peptide-functional polymer nanoparticles”, European Conference on Nanofilms 2010, 22-25 March 2010, Liège (Belgium), p. 102 (Proceedings on CD)

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[53] P. Samyn, J. Van Erps, H. Thienpont, M. Deconinck, G. Schoukens, H. Van den Abbeele, L. Vonck, D. Stanssens, “Interaction of hybrid organic nanoparticles into films with micro- to nanoscale roughness”, European Conference on Nanofilms 2010, 22-25 March 2010, Liège (Belgium), p. 156 (Proceedings on CD)

[54] M. Biesalski, P. Samyn, J. Rühe, “Bioinspired, adhesive nanopads at surfaces using polymerized DOPA-functional vesicles”, 239th ACS National Meeting, 20-25 March 2010, San Francisco (USA), Book of abstracts COLL 311.

[55] L. Vonck, P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, H. Van den Abbeele, D. Stanssens, “New developments in ecological barrier coatings for food packaging" 6th CTP/PTS international symposium on packaging design and recycling 2010, 30 - 31 March 2010, Grenoble (France), Proceedings on CD.

[56] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, H. Van den Abbeele, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, “Organic nanoparticle barrier coatings with incorporated vegetable oils”, PTS-Fachseminar Nanotechnologie bei der Papierherstellung, 13-14 April 2010, München (Germany), p. 13-1, 13-2 (Proceedings on CD)

[57] L. Vonck, P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, M. Deconinck, H. Van den Abbeele, D. Stanssens, “Development of an ecological coating of renewable source to replace waxes or PE in paper and card board packaging for high hydrophobic barriers”, Zukunftforum Papier – Future-forum Paper, Die Österreichische Papierfachtagung – Austrian Paper Conference, 19-20 May 2010, Graz (Austria), Proceedings on CD.

[58] P. Samyn, M. Deconinck, G. Schoukens, P. Kiekens, “A platform for surface functionalization of fibrous substrates with organic nanotechnology” (invited plenary lecture), 10th World Textile Conference, Autex 2010, 21-23 June 2010, Vilnius (Lithuania), Proceedings on CD.

[59] P. Samyn, M.P. Laborie, “Development of biomaterials and devices from renewable resources”, First Trinational Workshop of the Oberrheinisches Umweltinstitut KIT, Karlsrühe (Germany), 19 November 2010

[60] P. Samyn, M.P. Laborie, “Use of forest resources as nano-scale building elements”, COST Training School on Synthesis of hybrid organic-inorganic nanoparticles for innovative nanostructured composites, 28 Feb -1 March 2011, Naples (Italy), Proceedings, p.59

[61] P. Samyn, M.P. Laborie, “Wood composites of the XXIst Century: Nanocellulose and composites”, NFZ Forest-net summer school NEWOOD New challenges for interdisciplinary wood research, 22-27 May 2011, Nancy (France).

[62] P. Samyn, V. Roucoules, M.-P. Laborie, A. Airoudj, A.P. Mathew, “Unexpected and ‘beautiful’ morphology of doped plasma polymer thin films”, 18th International Colloquium on Plasma Processes (CIP), Société Française du Vide, 5-8 July 2011, Nantes (France), p. 78

[63] P. Samyn, M.P. Laborie, “Nanoscale Valorization of Paper Pulp Residues”, 5th German-Brazilian Symposium on Sustainable Development, 18-22 July 2011, Stuttgart (Germany), Proceedings.

[64] F. Berendt, P. Samyn, M.-P. Laborie, T. Heinze, “Characterisation of cellulose-derivates by dynamic mechanical analysis”, 3rd International Conference of Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers (Biopol – 2011), 29 – 31 Aug 2011, Strassbourg (France).

[65] M.-P. Laborie, P. Samyn, A.P. Mathew, V. Roucoules, A. Airoudj, “Pulsed plasma polymerization of nanocellulose / maleic anhydride: Parameter study to control film microstructure”, Annual Meeting of IAWS (International Academy of Wood Sciences), 31 Aug – 2 Sep 2011, Stockholm (Sweden), p. 50-51

[66] P. Samyn, V. Roucoules, A. Airoudj, A.P.Mathew, M.P. Laborie, “Polymeric Plasma Films with Nanocellulose Dopants”, 20th Internal Kolloquium Freiburger Materialforschungszentrum (FMF), 17-18 Oct 2011, Schluchsee (Germany).

[67] M. Brioude, P. Samyn, V. Roucoules, A. Mathew, A. Airoudj, M.-P. Laborie, “Wrinkling pattern induced by cellulose nanoparticles in plasma polymerized thin films”, 243rd ACS National Meeting, 25-29 March 2012, San Diego (USA), Book of abstracts CELL 7.

[68] P. Samyn, “Modification of paper surfaces with functional nanoparticles“, 2.Darmstädter Papierchemie Kolloquium, 25 May 2012, Darmstadt (Germany), Proceedings on CD.

[69] P. Samyn, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, G. Schoukens, “(Super)hydrophobic and water repellent barrier coatings created by recent advances in organic nanotechnology”, 8th International Paper and Coating Chemistry Symposium, 10-14 June 2012, Stockholm (Sweden), pp. 289-292.

[70] G. Schoukens, P. Kiekens, D. Stanssens, P. Samyn, “Surface modification of cellulosic non-woven with sustainable nanotechnologies“, 12th World Textile Conference, Autex 2012, 13-15 June 2012, Zadar (Croatia), Proceedings on CD, pp. 1731-1734.

[71] P. Samyn, A. Paredes, G. Becker, H. Van den Abbeele, L. Vonck, D. Stanssens, “Protective nanoparticle coating reducing water absorption of wood species”, IUFRO 5 Conference (All divisions), 8-13 July 2012, Lisbon (Portugal), p. 106.

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[72] P. Samyn, H. Taheri, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Characterisation of Precursors and Organic Nanoparticle Dispersions for Surface Modification of Cellulosic Substrates”, 21st Internal Kolloquium Freiburger Materialforschungszentrum (FMF), 16-17 Oct 2012, Schluchsee (Germany).

[73] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Imidisation of high-molecular weight poly(styrene maleic anhydride) nanoparticles in combination with soy oils for sustainable coating applications”, Belgian-German [Macro]Molecular Meeting, 3-4 December 2012, Houffalize (Belgium).

[74] H. Taheri, C. Friedrich, D. Stanssens, P. Samyn, “The Effect of Temperature on Rheological Characteristics of Aqueous Nanoparticle Dispersion”, 8th Annual European Rheology Conference (AERC), 2-5 April 2013, Leuven (Belgium).

[75] P. Samyn, “Intercallation and surface stabilization of inorganic pigments by high-molecular weight imidized copolymers”, Third International Symposium on Frontiers in Polymer Science, 21-23 May 2013, Sitges (Spain).

[76] P. Samyn “Sustainable organic nanoparticle coatings for protection of wood surfaces“, E-MRS Spring Meeting 2013, Session S: Protective Coatings and Thin Films, 27-31 May 2013, Strassbourg (France).

[77] H. Taheri, J.A. Covas, P. Samyn, “The rheological characteristics of pure and palm-oil filled organic nanoparticle dispersions”, 29th International conference of the Polymer Processing Society, 15-19 July 2013, Nuremberg (Germany).

[78] H. Taheri, J.A. Covas, P. Samyn, “Effect of temperature and drawing ratio on the mechanical properties of polypropylene monofilaments”, 29th International conference of the Polymer Processing Society, 15-19 July 2013, Nuremberg (Germany).

[79] P. Samyn, José Wilmar Da Silveira Neto, “A nanotechnological approach for the sustainable valorization of residues from paper and pulp Industries”, OIDA International Conference on Sustainable Development 2013, 6-7 August 2013, Toronto, Ontario (Canada).

[80] P. Samyn, M.S. Carreras, P. Mast, D. Stanssens, “Corrosive and hydrophobic preservation of aluminum surfaces by nano-pigmented polymer coatings with plant oils”, AES ATEMA 14th International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications, 5 – 9 August 2013, Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Proceedings on CD.

[81] P. Samyn, “Nanopigmented coatings for functional paper applications: effects of encapsulation and thermal release of vegetable oils”, 4th International Conference on Nanotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications (ICNFA), 12-14 August 2013, Toronto, Ontario (Canada), Proceedings on CD, pp. 1791-1794.

[82] P. Samyn, J. Rühe, M. Biesalski, “Biophysical approach in adhesion and fluorescent mechanical sensing through self-assembled peptide/lipid vesicles”, 3rd International Biochemistry & Biophysics Forum, Toronto, Ontario (Canada), 16-17 September 2013, pp. 27-28

[83] P. Samyn, “Spectroscopic quality criteria and classification of plant oils”, EnviroAnalysis 2013 Chemical Institute of Canada, Toronto, Ontario (Canada), 15-18 September 2013, p. 27.

[84] P. Samyn, José Wilmar Da Silveira Neto, “Reutilization of waste water residues from Brazilian pulp- and paperindustry”, 2nd KIT Alumniclub Brazil Seminar, 22-25 Sep 2013, Recife (Brazil).

[85] V. Rastogi, H. Taheri, P. Samyn “A novel production method for hydrophobized microfibrillated cellulose”, 4th International Conference of Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers (Biopol – 2013), 1-3 October 2013, Rome (Italy).

[86] H. Taheri, V. Rastogi, P. Samyn “Production and rheology of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) dispersions under different homogenization conditions”, 4th International Conference of Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers (Biopol – 2013), 1-3 October 2013, Rome (Italy).

[87] P. Samyn, “Sustainable interface engineering for polymer-wood composites based on bio-inspired nanomaterials”, International Conference on Wood Adhesives, 9-11 October 2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[88] P. Samyn, H. Taheri, “Rheology and stability of waterborne nanoparticle dispersions for paper coating”, 85th Annual Meeting of the Society of Rheology, 13-17 October 2013, Montreal (Canada), Poster P098

[89] H. Taheri, V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Production and characterization of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) as valuable additive for biocomposites”, 22nd Internal Kolloquium Freiburger Materialforschungszentrum (FMF), 17-18 Oct 2013, Schluchsee (Germany).

[90] P. Samyn, R. Farnood, R. Sodhi, “Advanced chemical surface characterization of coated papers using ToF-SIMS spectral analysis and imaging” (keynote lecture), Applied Interface Chemistry in Papermaking, Munich (Germany), 27-28 February 2014, pp. 3-4.

[91] P. Samyn, “Surface analysis of coated papers by ToFSIMS”, Pittsburg Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, 2-6 March 2014, Chicago (Illinois).

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[92] P. Samyn, “Sliding properties of thermoset polyester / polyester fiber composites along different fiber orientations”, Friction, Wear and Wear Protection, 6 – 8 May 2014, Karlsruhe (Germany).

[93] P. Samyn, “Thermo-analytical evaluation of polymer wear debris explaining interfacial tribochemical reactions”, Friction, Wear and Wear Protection, 6 – 8 May 2014, Karlsruhe (Germany).

[94] P. Samyn, “Characterization and classification of coated papers by means of advanced surface analysis using ToFSIMS and XPS”, 3. Darmstädter Papierchemie Kolloquium, 9 May 2014, Darmstadt (Germany).

[95] P. Samyn, V.K. Rastogi, “Thermally controlled release of plant wax from nanocomposite films of microfibrillated cellulose”, International conference on bio-friendly polymers and polymer additives, 19-21 May 2014, Budapest (Hungary).

[96] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Bio-mimicking of superhydrophobic surfaces with structured polyhydroxybutyrate particles”, International conference on bio-friendly polymers and polymer additives, 19-21 May 2014, Budapest (Hungary) (conference Poster Award).

[97] H. Taheri, P. Samyn, “Modification of microfibrillated cellulose and its effect on mixing properties of MFC/PLA bionanocomposite”, 30th International conference of the Polymer Processing Society, 8-12 June 2014, Cleveland (Ohio).

[98] P. Samyn, “Self-Assembly of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) into patterned films and nanoparticles”, 27th International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 16-18 June 2014, Les Diablerets (Switzerland).

[99] P. Samyn, “Probing the interaction of nanoparticles on cellulose surfaces for renewable packaging applications” (featured lecture), 4th International Conference on Colloids and Surface Design, 15-18 June 2014, Madrid (Spain).

[100] P. Samyn, “Chemical surface analysis and classification of hydrophobic nanoparticle coatings on paper by principal component analysis”, TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, 23-26 June 2014, Vancouver (Canada).

[101] P. Samyn, “In-situ fibrillation and hydrophobic surface modification of microfibrillated cellulose : production and characteristics”, TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, 23-26 June 2014, Vancouver (Canada).

[102] V.K. Rastogi, D. Stanssens, P. Samyn, “Hydrophobic surface modification of softwood cellulose nanofibers through nanoparticle deposition”, 10th Congress for Biobased Materials, Natural Fibres and WPC (Biopolymers 2014), 24-25 June 2014, Stuttgart (Germany).

[103] P. Samyn, “Assembly of high-molecular weight copolymers into patterned films and nanoparticles”, 5th International conference on nanostructures self-assembly”, 5th International Conference on Nanostructures and SElf-Assembly (NanoSEA), 7-11 July 2014, Marseille (France).

[104] P. Samyn, H. Taheri, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Processing of waterborne polymer nanoparticles as additives for pulp and paper products”, Frontiers of Polymer Colloids: From Synthesis to Macro-Scale and Nano-Scale Applications, 20 – 24 July 2014, Prague (Czech Republic).

[105] P. Samyn, “Raman spectroscopy and microscopy as a tool for evaluating qualities of nanoparticle paper coatings”, XXIV. International conference on Raman spectroscopy, ICORS 14, 10-15 August 2014, Jena (Germany).

[106] P. Samyn, “Raman microscopy as a detection tool for various wear mechanisms in polymer composites”, XXIV. International conference on Raman spectroscopy, ICORS 14, 10-15 August 2014, Jena (Germany).

[107] P. Samyn, “New concepts of interface design for cellulosic nanocomposites”, 8th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, 16-19 September 2014, Dresden (Germany).

[108] H. Taheri, P. Samyn, “Homogeneity in mixing and extrusion of MFC/PLA nanocomposites”, 8th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, Dresden, 16-19 September 2014, Dresden (Germany).

[109] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Improvement in barrier resistance properties of microfibrillated cellulose nanocomposite films”, Materials Science Engineering – MSE Conference, 23-25 September 2014, Darmstadt (Germany).

[110] P. Samyn, “Evaluation of statistical and spatial roughness parameters on nanoparticle paper coatings by AFM and optical profilometry”, AFM Users Meeting, 4 November 2014, Essen (Germany).

[111] P. Samyn, “Analysis of surface morphologies and local graphite deposits on worn polyimide composites by contact-mode AFM”, AFM Users Meeting, 4 November 2014, Essen (Germany).

[112] P. Samyn, “Potential for bio-based polymers in tribological applications”, Workshop Polymere tribologisch Nutzen am Fraunhofer IWM, 25-26 Nov 2014, Freiburg (Germany).

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[113] V.K. Rastogi, T. Herberger, P. Samyn, “Nanofibrillated cellulose as a nucleating agent to improve polyhydroxyalkanoates crystallization behavior”, Macromolecular Colloquium Freiburg, 25 – 27 Feb 2015, Freiburg (Germany).

[114] P. Samyn, D. Stanssens, L. Vonck, H. Van den Abbeele, “Reactivity and release of plant oils from loaded poly(styrene-co-maleimide) nanoparticles”, 8th Workshop on Fats and Oils as renewable Feedstock for the chemical industry, 29-31 March 2015, Karlsruhe (Germany).

[115] P. Samyn, “Statistical quantification of vegetable oils based on PCA and PLS of vibrational spectra”, 8th Workshop on Fats and Oils as renewable Feedstock for the chemical industry, 29-31 March 2015, Karlsruhe (Germany).

[116] V.K. Rastogi, T. Herberger, P. Samyn, “Crystallization behaviour and thermal properties of bio-based PHB/NFC nanocomposite blends”, Biopolymer Materials and Engineering (BiMatE), 15-17 April 2015, Slovenj Gradec (Slovenia).

[117] P. Samyn, “Nanoparticle deposits on micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose fibers: effect of fiber morphology and rheological properties”, ICNF 2nd International Conference on Natural Fibers, 27-29 April 2015, Ponta Delgada (Azores, Portugal).

[118] H. Taheri, P. Samyn, “Tuning rheological properties of nanofibrillated cellulose dispersions”, 15th Conference of the International Association of Colloid and Interface Scientists IACIS, 24-29 May 2015, Mainz (Germany).

[119] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, D. Stanssens, “Intercalation and imidization of kaolinite pigments with poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride)” 18th International Symposium on Intercalation Compounds, 31 May – 4 June 2015, Strasbourg (France).

[120] P. Samyn, “Evaluation of wear mechanisms on polymer composite surfaces by chemical mapping with Raman microscopy”, Ecotrib 5th European Conference on Tribology 2015, 3 – 5 June 2015, Lugano (Switzerland).

[121] P. Samyn, “Surface hydrophobization of micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose and blending property in PLA nanocomposites”, Tech Connect World Innovation Conference, 14-17 June 2015, Washington (USA), Proceedings TechConnect Briefs 2015, Vol. 1: Advanced Materials, pp. 376-379.

[122] P. Samyn, D. Stanssens, “Encapsulation and controlled thermal release of vegetable oils from organic nanoparticles for functional coating”, Tech Connect World Innovation Conference, 14-17 June 2015, Washington (USA), Proceedings TechConnect Briefs 2015, Vol. 1: Advanced Materials, pp. 452-455.

[123] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Fully bio-based protective coating for packaging papers”, COSI 11th Coatings Science International Conference, 22 - 26 June 2015, Noordwijk (The Netherlands), Book of Abstracts, pp. 126-130.

[124] P. Samyn, V.K. Rastogi, “Chemical surface homogeneity of an organic nanoparticle coating analysed by secondary ion mass spectroscopy and imaging”, COSI 11th Coatings Science International Conference, 22 - 26 June 2015, Noordwijk (The Netherlands), Book of Abstracts, pp. 106-110.

[125] P. Samyn, “Raman mapping of release properties for oil-filled nanoparticle coatings on packaging papers”, 8th International Conference on Applications in Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICAVS 8), 12-17 July 2015, Vienna (Austria), Proceedings p 146-147.

[126] P. Samyn, “Monitoring tribological mechanisms of polymer composites reinforced with woven fabric by Raman microscopy”, 8th International Conference on Applications in Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICAVS 8), 12-17 July 2015, Vienna (Austria), Proceedings p 658-659.

[127] P. Samyn T. Herberger, V.K. Rastogi, “Formulation and characterization of PHB/NFC blends for potential thermoforming applications”, Biopolymers and Bioplastics Conference, 10-12 August 2015, San Francisco (USA), Book of Abstracts, p. 75.

[128] P. Samyn, “Compatibilization of microfibrillated cellulose for bio-based nanocomposites through functionalized interface engineering”, Biopolymers and Bioplastics Conference 2015, 10-12 August 2015, San Francisco (USA), Book of Abstracts, p. 99.

[129] A. Osorio-Madrazo, P. Fratzl, C. Peniche-Covas, L. David, M. Ramirez-Arrebato, P. Samyn, G. Sudre, Y. Politi, "Physico-chemistry and material physics of chitin sources in nature. Microstructure, biomechanics and composition of the cuticle of Caribbean lobster Panulirus argus”, 12th International Conference of the European Chitin Society & 13th International Conference on Chitin and Chitosan, 30 Aug – 2 Sept 2015, Münster (Germany).

[130] A. Osorio-Madrazo, N. Sereni, A. Montembault, A. Crepet, M.E.W. Torres Ramos, H. Taheri, P. Samyn, L. Heux, L. David, “Rheological behavior studies of chitosan/cellulose nanofibers injectable formulations in hydroalcoholic and aqueous media”, 12th International Conference of the European Chitin Society & 13th International Conference on Chitin and Chitosan, 30 Aug – 2 Sep 2015, Münster (Germany).

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[131] H. Taheri, M.P. Laborie, P. Samyn “Effect of processing parameters on the rheological behaviour and

morphology of microfibrillated cellulose”, COST FP1105 Workshop on Functional wood and cellulose-based materials, 31 Aug – 01 Sep 2015, Dübendorf (Switzerland).

[132] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Improvements in mechanical properties polyhydroxybutyrate by nanocellulose additives”, 8th European Symposium on Biopolymers ESBP2015, 16-18 Sep 2015, Rome (Italy), Proceedings p. 128.

[133] P. Samyn, “Mapping of Surface Composition for Paper Coatings by Raman microscopy”, 16th European Conference on Application of Surface and Interface Analysis ECASIA, 28 Sep - 1 Oct 2015, Granada (Spain), Proceedings p. 119.

[134] P. Samyn, “Influences of Calendering on Paper Coatings Investigated by XPS”, 16th European Conference on Application of Surface and Interface Analysis ECASIA, 28 Sep - 1 Oct 2015, Granada (Spain), Proceedings p. 378.

[135] P. Samyn, H. Taheri, “Influences of fiber homogenization on production and processing of fibrillated cellulose suspensions”, 23rd annual meeting of the Bio-Environmental Polymer Society, (BEPS 2015), 12-15 October 2015, Karlsruhe (Germany), Proceedings p. 17.

[136] P. Samyn, V.K. Rastogi, “PHB/NFC blends for composite and coating applications”, 23rd annual meeting of the Bio-Environmental Polymer Society, (BEPS 2015), 12-15 October 2015, Karlsruhe (Germany), Proceedings p. 27.

[137] P. Samyn, V.K. Rastogi, D. Stanssens, “Fibrillar nanocellulose with sustained release of encapsulated wax from nanoparticle deposits”, 4th EPNOE International Polysaccharide Conference 2015, 19-22 October 2015, Warsaw (Poland), Proceedings p. 45.

[138] P. Samyn, M. Biesalski, “Colorimetric and fluorescent polymers for sensoric adhesive interfaces”, 1st International Conference on Sensors Engineering and Electronics Instrumental Analysis, 21-22 November 2015, Dubai (U.A.E.), Proceedings on CD.

[139] P. Samyn, “Recent advances in processing of nanocellulose additives for paper applications”, 4th International Conference on Chemical and biological Processes, 22-24 November 2015, Dubai (U.A.E.), Proceedings p. 31-32.

[140] P. Samyn, “Advances in processing of polymer nanocomposite blends by sustainable interface engineering”, World Congress and Expo on Materials Science & Polymer Engineering, 26-28 November 2015, Dubai (U.A.E.) , Proceedings p. 22.

[141] V.K. Rastogi, P. Samyn, “Surface functionalization of fibrillated cellulose by nanoparticle deposition and use as paper coating additive”, PTS Faserstoffsymposium, 26-27 Nov 2015, Dresden (Germany).

[142] P. Samyn, “Analytical tools for characterizing functionality of organic nanoparticle coatings on paper substrates”, Winterschool Functional Coatings, 28-30 Nov 2016, Hasselt (Belgium).

[143] P. Samyn, “Analytical strategies for analysis of functional materials at surfaces and interfaces”, Materials 2017, 31 May-01 June 2017, Veldhoven (The Netherlands).

[144] P. Samyn, “Introducing Nanocellulose for Printing and Coating: a short review”, Summerschool Functional Materials, 11-13 Sept 2017, Hasselt (Belgium).

[145] P. Samyn, R. Carleer, “Combined thermal analysis for monitoring thermal release behaviour of oil-filled functional nanoparticles”, Thermal Analysis Users Meeting, 10 Oct 2017, Antwerp (Belgium).

[146] P. Samyn, Y. Politi, I. Doench, L. David, C. Peniche, M.A. Ramirez, G. Sudre, A. Osorio-Madrazo, “Structure and composition of biological cuticle samples”, 14th International Conference of Renewable Rescoures and Biorefineries, 30-31 May 2018, Ghent (Belgium).

[147] P. Samyn, D. Vandamme, R. Carleer, “Improving the melt-processing of biopolymer nanocellulose composites through ‘green’ interface modification”, 14th International Conference of Renewable Rescoures and Biorefineries, 30-31 May 2018, Ghent (Belgium).

[148] P. Samyn, V.K. Rastogi, “Synthesis of PHB micro- to nanoscale particles for bio-based packaging”, 14th International Conference of Renewable Rescoures and Biorefineries, 30-31 May 2018, Ghent (Belgium).

[149] D. Vandamme G. Van Wychen, P. Samyn, I. Foubert, K. Muylarts, L. Laurens, “The presence of algal organic matter in microalgal flocculation processes: problem or opportunity?, 14th International Conference of Renewable Rescoures and Biorefineries, 30-31 May 2018, Ghent (Belgium).

[150] P. Samyn, V.K. Rastogi, “Formulation and processing of PHB with fibrillated cellulose for nanocomposite films and paper coatings”, 1st PHA World Congress, 4-5 Sep 2018, Köln (Germany), Proceedings p. 41.

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[151] C. Maes, G. Yuki, C. Teniers, W. Luyten, G. Herremans, R. Peeters, P. Samyn, R. Carleer, M. Buntinx, “EVAL™ EVOH as a functional barrier against mineral oil migration from cardboard packaging”, Pack4Food Seminar on Migration, 11 Sep 2018, Ghent (Belgium).

[152] B. Mast, J. Bridts, I. Gerardy, Y. Pontikes, B. Vandoren, W. Schroeyers, P. Samyn, S. Schreurs, “The effect of gamma radiation of the mechanical properties of inorganic polymers”, 3rd International Symposium on Cement-Based Materials for Nuclear Wastes (NUWCEM), 24-26 Oct 2018, Avignon (France).

[153] T. Haeldermans, P. Adriaensens, J. Claesen, J. Maggen, R. Carleer, J. Yperman, P. Samyn, D. Vandamme, A. Cuypers, K. Vanreppelen, S. Schreurs, “Microwave assisted versus conventional pyrolysis of MDF: characterization of the biochars by FT-IR and solid state 13C-NMR”, Young Belgian Magnetic Resonance Scientist, 6-7 Dec 2018, Spa (Belgium).

[154] T. Haeldermans, P. Haesevoets, R. Carleer, P. Samyn, D. Vandamme, J. Yperman, T. Kuppens, A.Cuypers, K. Vanreppelen, S. Schreurs, "Pyrolysis of organic waste streams for the production of optimized biochar as an amendment in green roofs." accepted EUBCE 2019

[155] R. Peters, T. Haeldermans, P. Billen, P. Adriaenssens, R. Carleer, P. Samyn, “Processing of cellulosic biomass with ionic liquids: insights from structural characterization”, accepted EUBCE 2019.

Author of articles in book volumes [1] P. De Baets, K. Bonny, J. Quintelier, P. Samyn, Handboek Constructiematerialen en Corrosiebescherming,

Afl. 19 (2004), 2. Theoretische achtergrond – 2.5.2 Slijtage, pp. 37-120, Kluwer, Techniek en Kwaliteit (België)

[2] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, P. De Baets, “Tribological evaluation of polymers and polymer composites: from phenomenological modelling towards practical application”, In: Recent Research Developments in Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 3 (2006), G. Pandalai (ed.), Research Signpost (invited)

[3] J. Degrieck, W. Van Paepegem, L. Van Schepdael, P. Samyn, P. De Baets, E. Suister, J.S. Leendertz, “Characterization of composites for the maeslant storm surge barrier”, In: Fracture of Nano and Engineering Materials and Structures, E.E. Gdoutos (Ed.), Springer, The Netherlands, ISBN 978-1-4020-4971-2 & 978-1-4020-4972-9 (2006), pp.315-316.

[4] P. Samyn, I. Van Driessche, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Thermo-analytical evaluation of wear debris for thermoplastic and sintered polyimide”, In: Computational Methods and Experiments in Material Characterisation III, Mammoli A.A., Brebbia C.A. (Eds.), Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, ISBN 978-184564-080-4, WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, Vol 57 (2007), pp. 209-218

[5] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, “Humidity effects on dry sliding performance of sintered polyimide/graphite composites”, In: Tribology Research Trends, T. Hasegawa (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers, USA, ISBN 978-1-60456-912-4 (2008), pp. 207-230

[6] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, “Tribophysical interpretation of polymer sliding mechanisms”, In: Polymer Tribology, K.H. Sujeet, B. Briscoe (Eds.), Chapter 3, Imperial College Press, UK, ISBN 978-1-84816-202-0 & 978-1-84816-202-2 (2009), pp. 38-73

[7] P. Samyn, J. Quintelier, G. Schoukens, “Scaling effects in tribotesting of polymers”, Polymer Tribology, K.H. Sujeet, B. Briscoe (Eds.), Chapter 4, Imperial College Press, UK, ISBN 978-1-84816-202-0 & 978-1-84816-202-2 (2009), pp. 74-107

[8] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Lubricity of graphite additives in polyimide composites at variable humidity”, In: Graphene and Graphite Materials, H.E. Chan (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers, USA, ISBN 978-1-60692-666-6 (2009), pp. 113-141.

[9] P. Samyn, K. Bonny, G. Schoukens, “Self-healing of a soft primer coating caused by plasticization during sliding against UHMWPE” In: Advanced Tribology, J. Luo, Y. Meng, T. Shao, Q. Zhao (Eds.), Tsinghua University Press and Springer-Verlag, Germany, ISBN 978-3-642-03652-1 & 978-3-642-03653-8 (2009), pp. 260-261.

[10] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “The role of PTFE in tribological properties of polyimide composites”, In: Advances in Chemistry Research Vol. 7, J.C. Taylor (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers, USA, ISBN 978-1-61761-898-7 (2011).

[11] P. Samyn, G. Schoukens, P. De Baets, “Tribotesting of polymers in line contact”, In: Advances in Materials Science Research Vol. 10, M.C. Wythers (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers, USA, ISBN 978-1-61324-511-8 (2011), pp. 181-208

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[12] M. Biesalski, K. Shroff, P. Samyn, “Surface-attached, polymerized vesicles exposing adhesive peptide functionalities”, In: ACS Symposium Series, Vol 1070: Amphiphiles: Molecular Assembly and Applications, Ramanathan Nagarajan (Ed.), ISBN 9780841226500 (2011), Chapter 14, pp. 225-248.

[13] H. Taheri, P. Samyn, “Rheological properties and processing of polymer blends with micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose”, In: Agricultural Biomass based potential materials, K.R. Hakeem, M. Jawaid, O.Y. Alothman (Ed.), Springer International Publishing, ISBN 978-3-319-13846-6 (2015), Chapter 13, pp. 259-291.

[14] H. Taheri, P. Samyn, “Rheological properties and self-assembly of cellulose nanowhiskers in polymer biocomposites”, In: Advances in Polymer Materials and Technology, A. Srinivasan, S. Bandyopadhyay (Ed.), CRC Press, ISBN 978-1-4987-1881-3 (2017), Chapter 21, pp. 601-640.

[15] P. Samyn, A. Barhoum, “Engineered nanomaterials for papermaking industry”, In: Fundamentals of Nanoparticles, A.S. Makhlouf, A. Barhoum (Ed.), Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-323-51255-8 (2018), Chapter 9, pp. 245-277.

[16] P. Samyn, A. Osorio-Madrazo, “Native crystalline polysaccharide nanofibers: processing and properties”: In: Handbook of Nanofibers, A. Barhoum, M. Bechelany, A. Makhlouf (Ed.), Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-53656-9 (2019)

[17] K. Zhang, A. Barhoum, C. Xiaoqing, L. Haoyi, P. Samyn, “Cellulose Nanofibers: Fabrication and Surface Functionalization Techniques”, In: Handbook of Nanofibers, A. Barhoum, M. Bechelany, A. Makhlouf (Ed.), Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-53656-9 (2019)