Kevin De France, Queen's University

Research

Protein Nanofibers Hydrogels Nanocellulose Amyloids Bio-based Materials Cellulose Nanocrystals Emulsions Functional Materials

Latest papers

Cross-Linkable Protein Nanofiber Aerogels for the Removal of Cationic and Anionic Dyes.
ACS materials Au · 2026 · senior author
Surface-immobilized fibronectin conformation influences synovial fluid adsorption and film formation.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces · 2026
Periodic Feature Characterization in Nanostructured Surfaces and Emulsions.
Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids · 2025 · senior author

All 6 publications

Latest funding

Encapsulation of biologicals in agricultural practices using protein-based Pickering emulsion stabilizers
NSERC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$75,000
Self-assembled protein nanofiber scaffolds to promote muscle cell growth and tissue formation
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Functional Materials from Cellulose and Protein
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$64,000

All 6 grants and awards

6 publications.

01

Cross-Linkable Protein Nanofiber Aerogels for the Removal of Cationic and Anionic Dyes.

Fadaie N, Vitkova L, Wang W, Xin X, De France K

ACS materials Au2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.6c00006 PMID: 42146748

02

Surface-immobilized fibronectin conformation influences synovial fluid adsorption and film formation.

Ahmed ST, Jaramillo Pinto DR, Vitkova L, Honey U, Flores W, Lunny KL, Cutter KA, Wen Y, De France K, Andresen Eguiluz RC

Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2025.115224 PMID: 41172590

03

Periodic Feature Characterization in Nanostructured Surfaces and Emulsions.

Guerra A, Wang Z, Mathews S, Rey AD, De France K

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c02320 PMID: 40932263

04

Designing Amyloid-Like Protein Aggregates from Microalgal Biomass.

Wen Y, Petkovic A, Vicente J, Allingham J, De France K

Biomacromolecules2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.5c00192 PMID: 40433688

05

Biotechnological development of Trichoderma-based formulations for biological control.

Martinez Y, Ribera J, Schwarze FWMR, De France K

Applied microbiology and biotechnology2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12687-x PMID: 37477696

06

Biopolymer-based emulsions for the stabilization of Trichoderma atrobrunneum conidia for biological control.

Martínez Y, Heeb M, Kalač T, Gholam Z, Schwarze FWMR, Nyström G, De France K

Applied microbiology and biotechnology2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12381-y PMID: 36683057

Encapsulation of biologicals in agricultural practices using protein-based Pickering emulsion stabilizers

Principal investigatorNSERC2025Mitacs Accelerate

Principal investigators: De France, Kevin

Keywords: Agriculture; Materials sciences

$75,000

Self-assembled protein nanofiber scaffolds to promote muscle cell growth and tissue formation

Principal investigatorNSERC2024International - Catalyst

Principal investigators: De France, Kevin

Keywords: Biomedical engineering; Materials sciences

$25,000

Functional Materials from Cellulose and Protein

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: De France, Kevin

Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; protein nanofibers; amyloids; functional materials; sustainable materials; hydrogels; emulsions; nanocellulose; bio-based materials; structure-property relationships

$64,000

Unlocking canola meal: The key to sustainable growth and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Canadian agricultural practices

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: De France, Kevin KJ

Keywords: agricultural byproducts; biomass fractionation; bioplastics & composites; canola meal; carbon capture & conversion; cellular agriculture; encapsulation & controlled delivery; lca & environmental policy; nanocellulose; protein nanofibers

$637,800

Functional Materials from Cellulose and Protein

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: De France, Kevin

$12,500

Design of sustainable materials from algae proteins

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: De France, Kevin KJ

Keywords: Algae; Biocomposites; Biomass; Biopolymers; Foams; Hydrogels; Protein nanofibers; Self-assembly; Soft matter

$25,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Chemical Engineering
Biomedical and Molecular Sciences
Department of Civil Engineering

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Xiaying Xin

Department of Civil Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2026

John Allingham

Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

1 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Protein Nanofibers Dear Professor De France, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Cross-Linkable Protein Nanofiber Aerogels for the Removal of Cationic and Anionic Dyes." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Encapsulation of biologicals in agricultural practices using protein-based Pickering emulsion stabilizers" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]