Leonardo Simon, University of Waterloo

Research

3d-printing additive manufacturing advanced manufacturing automotive applications characterization nanocomposites nanoparticles polymers

Latest papers

Corrigendum to "Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethanes blended with chitosan and starch processed through extrusion" [Int. J. Biol. Macromol. Volume 208, 31 May 2022, Pages 37-44].
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2024
Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethanes blended with chitosan and starch processed through extrusion.
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2022
Sustainable barrier paper coating based on alpha-1,3 glucan and natural rubber latex.
Carbohydrate polymers · 2022

All 4 publications

Latest funding

Stabilisation du bois dans un contexte d'économie circulaire
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$133,250
Sustainable Nanocomposites for 3D Printing
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$140,000
Advanced Bioplastics for Sustainable Applications
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$245,538

All 25 grants and awards

4 publications.

01

Corrigendum to "Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethanes blended with chitosan and starch processed through extrusion" [Int. J. Biol. Macromol. Volume 208, 31 May 2022, Pages 37-44].

Amjed N, Bhatti IA, Simon L, Castel CD, Zia KM, Zuber M, Hafiz I, Murtaza MA

International journal of biological macromolecules2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130923 PMID: 38507834

02

Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethanes blended with chitosan and starch processed through extrusion.

Amjed N, Bhatti IA, Simon L, Castel CD, Zia KM, Zuber M, Hafiz I, Murtaza MA

International journal of biological macromolecules2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.008 PMID: 35257731

03

Sustainable barrier paper coating based on alpha-1,3 glucan and natural rubber latex.

Adibi A, Valdesueiro D, Mok J, Behabtu N, Lenges C, Simon L, Mekonnen TH

Carbohydrate polymers2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119121 PMID: 35123760

04

Enzymatic polymerization designed alpha-1,3 glucan particle morphology as reinforcing fillers of dipped and casted rubber films.

Adibi A, Kim J, Mok J, Lenges C, Simon L, Mekonnen TH

Carbohydrate polymers2021

DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118234 PMID: 34119186

Stabilisation du bois dans un contexte d'économie circulaire

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Landry, Véronic V

Keywords: Économie circulaire; Imprégnation du bois; Polyesters biosourcés; Sous-produits de l'industrie laitière; Stabilisation du bois; Traitement du bois

$133,250

Sustainable Nanocomposites for 3D Printing

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

Keywords: 3d-printing; additive manufacturing; advanced manufacturing; automotive applications; characterization; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; polymers; properties; renewable

$140,000

Advanced Bioplastics for Sustainable Applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

$245,538

Clear Blue Sorbents for water remediation

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

$25,000

Selection of biobased thermoplastics for hot-beverage packaging applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

$25,000

Evaluation of EcoSphere? biobased nanoparticles in sustainable thermoplastics

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

$25,000

Advanced Sustainable Materials Derived From Agro- and Hardwood-based Feedstocks

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Tam, Michael

$335,000

Ontario straw board manufacturing for energy applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

$69,228

Structure of Novel Biopolymers Manufactured by Polymer Specialties International

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

$25,000

Renewable Polymer Nanocomposites

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Simon, Leonardo

$145,000

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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Subject: Prospective PhD student: 3d-printing Dear Professor Simon, 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 "Corrigendum to "Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethanes blended with chitosan and starch processed through extrusion" [Int. J. Biol. Macromol. Volume 208, 31 May 2022, Pages 37-44]." (2024), 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 "Sustainable Nanocomposites for 3D Printing" (2019), 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]