Phuong Nguyen-Tri, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Research

AFM-IR Biodegradable polymers Crystallisation Dynamic molecular simulation Interface Lamella structure Polymer blends Polymer diffusion

Latest papers

Synthesis of Copper Complex and 2D Zinc-Organic Framework with Enhanced Disinfection Properties.
ACS applied bio materials · 2026 · senior author
SARS-CoV-2 and its new variants: a comprehensive review on nanotechnological application insights into potential approaches.
Applied nanoscience · 2023
Graphene Oxide-Induced Interfacial Transcrystallization of Single-Fiber Milkweed/Polycaprolactone/Polyvinylchloride Composites.
ACS omega · 2020 · first author

All 5 publications

Latest funding

FT-IR Microscope for a multidisciplinary central analytical plateform
NSERC · 2025 · Co-investigator
$150,000
Validation and implementation of advanced elastomeric materials for Hydro-Quebec overhead lines
NSERC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$640,000
Durability and stability of spacer dampers made of synthetic rubbers under environmental aging conditions
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$300,000

All 6 grants and awards

5 publications.

01

Synthesis of Copper Complex and 2D Zinc-Organic Framework with Enhanced Disinfection Properties.

Doan DT, Hoang TLG, Vu NN, Nguyen TH, Assadi AA, Nguyen-Tri P

ACS applied bio materials2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.5c01758 PMID: 41400422

02

SARS-CoV-2 and its new variants: a comprehensive review on nanotechnological application insights into potential approaches.

Raja RK, Nguyen-Tri P, Balasubramani G, Alagarsamy A, Hazir S, Ladhari S, Saidi A, Pugazhendhi A, Samy AA

Applied nanoscience2023

DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01900-w PMID: 34131555

03

Graphene Oxide-Induced Interfacial Transcrystallization of Single-Fiber Milkweed/Polycaprolactone/Polyvinylchloride Composites.

Nguyen-Tri P, Carrière P, Duong A, Nanda S

ACS omega2020First author

DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02913 PMID: 32923801

04

DFT Prediction of Factors Affecting the Structural Characteristics, the Transition Temperature and the Electronic Density of Some New Conjugated Polymers.

Vu QT, Tran TT, Nguyen TC, Nguyen TV, Nguyen H, Vinh PV, Nguyen-Trong D, Duc ND, Nguyen-Tri P

Polymers2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/polym12061207 PMID: 32466422

05

Simulation on the Factors Affecting the Crystallization Process of FeNi Alloy by Molecular Dynamics.

Nguyen-Trong D, Pham-Huu K, Nguyen-Tri P

ACS omega2019Senior author

DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02050 PMID: 31528815

FT-IR Microscope for a multidisciplinary central analytical plateform

Co-investigatorNSERC2025Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Muehlethaler, Cyril

Keywords: infrared; microscopy; polymers; forensic science; lignocellulosic materials

$150,000

Validation and implementation of advanced elastomeric materials for Hydro-Quebec overhead lines

Principal investigatorNSERC2025Mitacs Accelerate

Principal investigators: Nguyen-Tri, Phuong

Keywords: Electrical energy; Materials sciences

$640,000

Durability and stability of spacer dampers made of synthetic rubbers under environmental aging conditions

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Nguyen-Tri, Phuong NTP

Keywords: Aging mechanism; Chemical aging; Degradation and stability; Elastomers; Failure mechanism; Physical aging; Spacer damper; Synthetic rubber

$300,000

Preparation and evaluation of the biological activity of antiviral agents based on copper and silver oxides used in personal protective equipment against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)_x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Nguyen-Tri, Phuong

$50,000

Investigating polymer crystallization at the nanoscale using AFM-IR

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Nguyen-Tri, Phuong

Keywords: crystallisation; interface; polymer blends; biodegradable polymers; afm-ir; lamella structure; spherulite; polymer diffusion; dynamic molecular simulation; transcrystallization

$140,000

Investigating polymer crystallization at the nanoscale using AFM-IR

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Nguyen-Tri, Phuong

$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

Adam Duong

Chimie, biochimie et physique

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: AFM-IR Dear Professor Nguyen-Tri, 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 "Synthesis of Copper Complex and 2D Zinc-Organic Framework with Enhanced Disinfection Properties." (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 "Validation and implementation of advanced elastomeric materials for Hydro-Quebec overhead lines" (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]