Paul Charpentier, Western University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Western University profile.

kinetics polymers supercritical fluids antimicrobial assembly disassembly green solvents ionic liquids

Latest papers

Enhancing mechanical performance of polystyrene carbon composite foams through supercritical CO2 foaming: An experimental study.
Journal of thermoplastic composite materials · 2026 · senior author
Antimicrobial Materials Used in Coating Dental Implant Surfaces: State of the Art and Future Prospectives.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · senior author
Antimicrobial Denture Material Synthesized from Poly(methyl methacrylate) Enriched with Cannabidiol Isolates.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 · senior author

All 4 publications

Latest funding

Measuring Thermal Properties of Recycled Carbon Composites
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$98,533
Assembly and Disassembly of Polymer Hybrids Using Green Solvents
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$99,000
Tuning Supercritical Water for Polymer Recycling to Monomers and Chemicals
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$765,001

All 29 grants and awards

4 publications.

01

Enhancing mechanical performance of polystyrene carbon composite foams through supercritical CO2 foaming: An experimental study.

Gaidhani A, Edwards S, Tribe L, Charpentier P

Journal of thermoplastic composite materials2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1177/08927057251401189 PMID: 42170213

02

Antimicrobial Materials Used in Coating Dental Implant Surfaces: State of the Art and Future Prospectives.

Tahsin KN, Rizkalla A, Charpentier P

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)2026Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ma19020403 PMID: 41598114

03

Antimicrobial Denture Material Synthesized from Poly(methyl methacrylate) Enriched with Cannabidiol Isolates.

Tahsin K, Xu W, Watson D, Rizkalla A, Charpentier P

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/molecules30040943 PMID: 40005253

04

Energy/Electron Transfer Switch for Controlling Optical Properties of Silicon Quantum Dots.

Abdelhameed M, Aly S, Lant JT, Zhang X, Charpentier P

Scientific reports2018Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-35201-0 PMID: 30459354

Measuring Thermal Properties of Recycled Carbon Composites

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

$98,533

Assembly and Disassembly of Polymer Hybrids Using Green Solvents

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

Keywords: supercritical fluids; ionic liquids; polymers; kinetics; green solvents; assembly; disassembly; physical properties; antimicrobial

$99,000

Tuning Supercritical Water for Polymer Recycling to Monomers and Chemicals

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul PA

Keywords: chemicals; kinetics; monomers; polymers; polyolefins; reactor technology; recycling; supercritical fluids; thermodynamics

$765,001

Enhanced carbon fiber-epoxy composites for rowing racing shells

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

$25,000

Integrated probe station for electrical conductivity measurements from cryogenic temperatures to room temperature

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Fanchini, Giovanni

$148,968

Mass production of metal oxide nanoparticles and their integration into polymer coatings

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

$519,800

Self-Assembly of Light Harvesting Films Using Functional Solvents

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Accelerator Supplements

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

$120,000

Hydrothermal upgrading of non-food corn-oil into high value alternative fuels

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

$448,000

Self-Assembly of Light Harvesting Films Using Functional Solvents

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

$450,000

Development of florasol extraction process for cedar oil

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Plus Grants Program

Principal investigators: Charpentier, Paul

$12,500

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 and Biochemical Engineering

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Amin Rizkalla

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

2 shared papers, latest 2026

Lauren Tribe

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2026

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Paper to mentionMention their NSERC grant from 2023

Subject: Prospective PhD student: kinetics Dear Professor Charpentier, 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 "Enhancing mechanical performance of polystyrene carbon composite foams through supercritical CO2 foaming: An experimental study." (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 "Measuring Thermal Properties of Recycled Carbon Composites" (2023), 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]