Pascale Champagne, Queen's University

Latest papers

Protein Nanofibers as Pickering Emulsion Stabilizers: Impacts of Protein Source and Mechanistic Insights into Emulsion Stabilization
Langmuir · 2026
Protonated epichlorohydrin-crosslinked chitosan beads for ibuprofen removal from water: Insights into adsorption mechanisms, isotherms, kinetics, and reusability.
Journal of contaminant hydrology · 2026
Engineered chitosan for water purification: Mechanistic insights and material innovations for contaminant removal.
Carbohydrate polymers · 2026

All 56 publications

Latest funding

A 10,000-ton Algal Liver: Genetic Engineering for Improved Wastewater Treatment
SSHRC · 2020 · Co-investigator
$57,500
A 10,000-ton Algal Liver: Genetic Engineering for Improved Wastewater Treatment
SSHRC · 2020 · Co-investigator
$250,000
Photosynthetically-enhanced eco-engineered treatment systems
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$495,000

All 38 grants and awards

56 publications.

01

Protein Nanofibers as Pickering Emulsion Stabilizers: Impacts of Protein Source and Mechanistic Insights into Emulsion Stabilization

Ordoñez C, Ahmed N, Buzolic JJ, Grandfield K, Champagne P, Cunningham MF, De France KJ

Langmuir2026

DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6c02494

02

Protonated epichlorohydrin-crosslinked chitosan beads for ibuprofen removal from water: Insights into adsorption mechanisms, isotherms, kinetics, and reusability.

Behroozi AH, Mirahsani A, Champagne P, Koupaie E

Journal of contaminant hydrology2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2025.104786 PMID: 41330050

03

Engineered chitosan for water purification: Mechanistic insights and material innovations for contaminant removal.

Behroozi AH, Rafiei R, Vatanpour V, Champagne P, Mekonnen TH, Koupaie E

Carbohydrate polymers2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.124757 PMID: 41475729

04

Fate of the resistance profile of drinking water biofilm exposed to a sub-minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin.

Rilstone V, Filion Y, Champagne P

npj antimicrobials and resistance2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s44259-026-00190-y PMID: 41888586

05

Enhancing the Properties of Latex-Based Coatings with Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals

Ordoñez C, Dubé MA, Cranston ED, Kontopoulou M, Morse T, Deeter GA, Champagne P, Cunningham MF

Biomacromolecules20254 citations

DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c01279

06

Study on the persistence of ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole in simulated drinking water systems.

Rilstone V, Filion Y, Champagne P

Environmental systems research2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1186/s40068-025-00396-5 PMID: 40297513

07

Forward osmosis followed by reverse osmosis for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern using a CO2-responsive draw agent.

Korchinsky RS, Brito JGL, Fieldhouse L, Champagne P, Cunningham MF, Jessop PG

Journal of hazardous materials2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.140368 PMID: 41207238

08

Native microalgal-bacterial consortia from the Ecuadorian Amazon region: an alternative to domestic wastewater treatment.

López-Patiño AM, Cárdenas-Orrego A, Torres AF, Navarrete D, Champagne P, Ochoa-Herrera V

Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2024

DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1338547 PMID: 38468686

09

Pilot-scale feasibility study for the stabilization of coal tailings via microbially induced calcite precipitation.

Rodin S, Champagne P, Mann V

Environmental science and pollution research international2023

DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22316-1 PMID: 36104649

10

An integrated approach for the phycoremediation of Pb(II) and the production of biofertilizer using nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria.

Rezasoltani S, Champagne P

Journal of hazardous materials2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130448 PMID: 36462239

A 10,000-ton Algal Liver: Genetic Engineering for Improved Wastewater Treatment

Co-investigatorSSHRC2020Parental Leave - NFRF

Principal investigators: Vriens, Bas

Keywords: tertiary treatment; CYP3A4 gene; C. reinhardtii; P450 enzyme; emerging contaminants; pharmaceutical; wastewater; clean technology; bioremediation; aquatic ecosystem

$57,500

A 10,000-ton Algal Liver: Genetic Engineering for Improved Wastewater Treatment

Co-investigatorSSHRC2020New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Vriens, Bas

Keywords: tertiary treatment CYP3A4 gene C. reinhardtii P450 enzyme emerging contaminants pharmaceutical wastewater clean technology bioremediation aquatic ecosystem

$250,000

Photosynthetically-enhanced eco-engineered treatment systems

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Champagne, Pascale

Keywords: biological treatment; photodegradation; biogeocementation; passive treatment; eco-engineered systems; algae; persistent contaminants; cyanobacteria; metal removal; sulfate reducing bacteria

$495,000

Enhancing Latex-based Coatings and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives with Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Dubé, Marc MA

$154,667

NSERC CREATE training program in Persistent, Emerging, and Oil PoLlution incold marine Environments (PEOPLE CREATE)

Co-investigatorNSERC2019Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Chen, Bing B

Keywords: advanced treatment; emerging pollutants; fate and behaviors; health and community; marine and coastal environments; marine oil spills; nano/bio-technologies; policy and decision making; risk assessment; shoreline cleanup

$1,650,000

CREATE program for LEaders in wAter anD watERshed Sustainability (The LEADERS Project)

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Brown, Robert Stephen RS

$1,288,742

Biogeocementation - Biologically Catalyzed reactions to improve the geotechnical properties of tailings deposits******

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Champagne, Pascale

$25,000

Advanced molecular tools for characterizing microbial structures, processes and interfaces in engineered and natural environmental systems

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Champagne, Pascale

$104,008

Collaborative introduction of an algal scale-up biologist with an industrial biotech company

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Connect Grants Level 1

Principal investigators: Champagne, Pascale

$2,495

Water-soluble polymers for use in stimuli-responsive materials, water treatment and flocculation of oil sands tailings

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Cunningham, Michael

$150,000

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

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Co-authors at Queen's University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Yves Filion

Civil Engineering

4 shared papers, latest 2026

Ehssan Koupaie

Chemical Engineering

2 shared papers, latest 2026

Michael Cunningham

Chemical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2019

Marianna Kontopoulou

Chemical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Kathryn Grandfield

Materials Science and Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2026

Emily Cranston

Chemical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Brant Peppley

Chemical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2017

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