Huining Xiao
Educational background
- Ph. D. (1994) Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Canada
- M. Eng./B. Eng. (1987 /1982), Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Chemical Technology, China
Academic experience
Professor (7/2005 – present); Associate Professor (8/2001 – 6/2005): Department of Chemical Engineering & Limerick Pulp & Paper Centre, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Canada.
Lecturer (1/1996 – 8/2001): Department of Paper Science, University of Manchester Ins. of Sci. & Tech. (UMIST), Manchester UK.
Post Doctoral Fellow (11/1994 - 12/1995): McMaster Centre for Pulp and Paper Research, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton Canada.
Research interests
- Polymer Synthesis & Processing And Colloid Science
- Biodegradable polymers for packaging materials;
- Syntheses of functional polymers: antimicrobial polymers; polymeric micro- or nanoparticles; hyperbranched or star polymers as drug carriers and for DNA delivery;
- Temperature or pH responsive polymers: smart hydrogels; characterization using a pico-force atomic force microscope (AFM); layer-by-layer assembly of polyelectrolytes.
- Fundamentals of flocculation induced by nanoparticles/polymer systems.
- Polymer modifications for nanocomposites, biocomposites; Microporous and mesoporous materials as absorbents.
- Pulp & Paper Science And Technology
- Polymer-modified cellulose fibres for the value-added paper products or enhancing the performance of papers. Responsive or smart polymers for surface modification of fibres.
- Hydrophobic modification of cellulose fibre networks or paper for green packaging.
- Modification of cellulose fibres; rendering cellulose fibres and paper products antimicrobial or hydrophobic via polymer grafting and modified micro- or nanocapsules.
- Fillers or fines retention induced by polymers and novel micro or nano-particle retention systems. Strength additives for papermaking.
Research-related responsibilities
Member of Board of Directors of SENTINEL – Bioactive Paper (NSERC NCE – Networks of Centres of Excellence) (2008 – ); and Theme Leader (Surface Science) of SENTINEL (2009 - 2010) of SENTINEL and Patholgen Deactivation Theme (2010 - present)/
Theme Leader (Chemical Modification of Fibres) of Innovative Green Wood Fibre Products Networks – (NSERC Strategic Network) Canada (1. 2010 - present)
Member of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Grant Selection Committee (GSC) 1151 (Chem & Metallurgy Eng) (10.2007 – 3, 2010 ) and (12/2011 – 2/2012)
Selected publications
Papers published in peer-reviewed journals from 2004-2011
- Li S, Xiao M, Zheng A, Xiao* H. “Cellulose Microfibrils Grafted with PBA via Surface-Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization for Biocomposite Reinforcement”, Biomacromolecules. Vol. 12: 3305-3312(2011).
- Pedram Fatehi, Huining Xiao, Theo G.M. van de Ven “Quantitative Analysis of Cationic Poly(vinyl alcohol) Diffusion into the Hairy Structure of Cellulose Fiber Pores: Charge Density Effect”, Langmuir Vol. 27: 13489–13496(2011).
- Qian, LY; Xiao*, HN; Zhao, GL; He, BH, “Synthesis of Modified Guanidine-Based Polymers and their Antimicrobial Activities Revealed by AFM and CLSM”, ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES Vol 3(6): 1895-1901(2011).
- Fatehi* P, Singh R, Ziaee Z, Xiao H, Ni, Y. “Preparation and characterization of cationic poly vinyl alcohol with a low degree of substitution”, EUROPEAN POLYMER J., Vol. 47(5): 997-1004(2011).
- HQ Shi*, P Fatehi*, Y Ni, H Xiao, “A combined PEO flocculation and acidification treatment of lignin removal in prehydrolysis liquor from Dissolving Pulp mill”, Bioresource Technology, Vol 102(8): 5177-5182(2011).
- Xiao MM, Li SZ, Chanklin W, Zheng AN, Xiao* H, “Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization of butyl acrylate on cellulose microfibrils”, CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS Vol. 83(2): 512-519(2011).
- Qinglin Huang, Mladen Eic*, Huining Xiao, Serge Kaliaguine “Characterization of the diffusion path in micro- and meso-porous materials from ZLC analysis”, Adsorption J of Internal Adsorption Soc. Vol. 16(6): 531-539 (2010).
- Fatehi P*, Outhouse KC, Xiao HN, Ni YH, “Debonding Performance of Various Cationic Surfactants on Networks Made of Bleached Kraft Fibers”, INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, Vol. 49(22): 11402-11407 (2010).
- P. Fatehi, T. McArthur, H. Xiao*, Y. Ni, “Improving the strength of old corrugated container board using a dry strength additive”, Appita J, Vol 63(5): 364-369(2010).
- Sang YZ, Qian LY, He BH, Xiao H*, “The adsorption of Cationic PVA on cellulose fibres and its effect with polyelectrolyte complex on paper strength” APPITA J. Vol 63(4): 294-299 (2010).
- P. Fatehi*, X. Liu, Y. Ni, H. Xiao, “Interaction of cationic modified poly vinyl alcohol with high yield pulps”, Cellulose, 17:1021–1031(2010).
- Wei TY, Pan* YF, Lu GQ, Tong ZF, Xiao* HN, “Activated Clay Prepared by Waste Acid Recycling: Technology and Mechanism”, ENVIRONMENTAL ENG SCIENCE Vol 27(6): 531-535(2010).
- Zhang JA, Huang H, Guan Y, A. Zheng*, H. Xiao, “Synthesis and Characterization of Polystyrene Oligomers with Several Pendent Epoxy Groups”, J APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE 117: 2566-2574(2010).
- X. Liu, P. Fatehi, Y. Ni, H. Xiao, “Using cationic poly vinyl alcohol (C-PVA) to improve the strength properties of papers containing high-yield pulp (HYP)”, Holzforschung, 64(5): 563-569(2010).
- Zainab Ziaee, Liying Qian, Yong Guan, Pedram Fatehi, Huining Xiao*, “Antimicrobial/ Antimold Polymer-Grafted Starches for Recycled Cellulose Fibers”, J Biomaterials Sci: Polymer Ed. 21, 1359–1370(2010).
- P. Fatehi, R. Kititerakun, Y. Ni, H. Xiao*, “Synergy of CMC and chitosan complex on enhancing the paper properties”, Carbohydrate Polymers 80 (2010) 208–214.
- Z. Guo, X. Chen, X. Zhang, J. Xin, J. Li*, H. Xiao*, “Effective syntheses of per-2,3-di- and per-3-O-chloroacetyl--cyclodextrins”, Tetrahedron Letters 51 (2010) 2351–2353.
- Fatehi P, Xiao* HN, “Effect of cationic PVA characteristics on fibre and paper properties at saturation level of polymer adsorption”, CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS Vol 79(2): 423-428 (2010).
- Zhang J, Huang H, Wei DF, Hu FZ, Zheng* AN, Xiao HN. “Further Studies on the Anionic Copolymerization of Styrene and Glycidyl Methacrylate in Toluene”, J Macromol. Sci. Part A-Pure & Appl. Chem. Vol 47(6): 626-632(2010).
- J Li, Z Guo, J Xin, G Zhao, H Xiao*, “21-Arm star polymers with different cationic groups based on cyclodextrin core for DNA delivery”, Carbohydrate Polymers 79:277–283(2010).
- Fatehi P, Tutus A, Ni YH, Xiao HN, “Influence of Soda-Air-AQ Pulping of Straw on Silica Precipitation, Paper Strength, and Performance of CPVA as a Dry Strength Additive”, Ind. & Eng Chem Res. V. 48(23): 10190-10195(2009).
- Tan ZL, Xiao HN, Zhang RD, “Potential to use mesoporous carbon as catalyst support for hydrodesulfurization”, NEW CARBON MATERIALS, V. 24(4): 333-342(2009).
- Fatehi, Pedram; Ward, Jeffery; Xiao, Huining, “Treatment of Fractionated Fibers with Various Cationic-Modified Poly Vinyl Alcohols and its Impact on Paper Properties”, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 48(23), 10485–10490(2009).
- Li SZ, Xiao MM, Wei DF, Xiao HN, Hu FZ, Zheng A, “The melt grafting preparation and rheological characterization of long chain branching polypropylene”, POLYMER, v.50(25), 6121-6128(2009).
- Pedram Fatehi, Bryce Macmillan, Zainab Ziaee, Huining Xiao, “Qualitative Characterization of the Diffusion of Cationic-Modified PVA into the Cellulose Fiber Pores”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Vol. 348, 59–63(2009).
- Qian L, Guan Y, Ziaee Z, He B, Zheng A, Xiao H, “Rendering cellulose fibres antimicrobial using cationic beta-cyclodextrin-based polymers included with antibiotics”, CELLULOSE v.16(2): 309-317(2009).
- Fatehi, P., H. Xiao, “Cationic Poly(vinyl alcohol) as a Dry Strength Additive for Bleached Sfulfite Pulps”, J Pulp & Paper Sci. v.35(1), 1-4(2009).
- S. Li, M. Xiao, S. Zheng, H. Xiao, Y. Guan, A. Zheng, “The characterization of rheological properties of melt grafting polypropylene for foaming”, Polymer Bulletin, v.63(1): 111-123(2009).
- Fatehi P, Ates S, Ward JE, Ni YH, Xiao HN “Impact of cationic polyvinyl alcohol on properties of papers made from two different pulps”, Appita J, v.62(4): 303-307(2009).
- Pedram Fatehi, Liying Qian, Rattana Kititerakun, Thirasak Rirksomboon, and Huining Xiao “Complex formation of modified chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose and its impact on paper properties”, TAPPI Journal, 8(6): 29-35(2009).
- Yizhou Sang, Huining Xiao, “Preparation and application of cationic cellulose fibres modified by in situ grafting of cationic PVA”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Vol 335(1-3), 121-127(2009). Published: March 5, 2009. ELSEVIER, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
- Eun Seok Gil, Jianshu Li, Huining Xiao and Tao Lu Lowe, “Quaternary Ammonium b-Cyclodextrin Nanoparticles for Enhancing Doxorubicin Permeability across the In Vitro Blood-Brain Barrier”, Biomacromolecules. Vol. 10, 505–516(2009).
- Fatehi P, Outhouse K, Xiao HN, “Cationic Alkoxylated Amine Surfactant as a Debonding Agent for Papers Made of Sulfite-Bleached Fibers”, IND. & ENG CHEMISTRY RES. Vol: 48 (2): 749-754(2009).
- P. Fatehi, A. Tutus, H. Xiao, “Cationic-modified PVA as a dry strength additive for rice straw fibres”, Bioresource Technology 100: 749–755(2009).
- Pan YF, Xiao* HN (Xiao, Huining), Zhao GL, He BH, “Synthesis and Characterization of Temperature-Responsive Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Based Copolymers”, J APPLIED POLYMER SCI. Vol: 110(5): 2698-2703 (2008).
- Y. P. Li, G. H. Huang, and H. N. Xiao, “Municipal Solid Waste Management under Uncertainty: An Interval-Fuzzy Two-Stage Stochastic Programming Approach”, J of Environmental Informatics 12(2) 96-104 (2008)
- Pedram Fatehi and Huining Xiao, “The influence of charge density and molecular weight of cationic poly (vinyl alcohol) on paper properties”, Nordic Pulp and Paper Research J. 23(2): 285-291(2008).
- Yizhou Sang and Huining Xiao, “Clay flocculation improved by cationic poly(vinyl alcohol)/anionic polymer dual-component system”, J Colloid and Interface Sci., 326: 420–425 (2008).
- Z. Wang, H. Xiao, “Nanocomposites: Recent Development and Potential Automotive Applications”, SAE Int. J. Mater. Manuf, 1(1): 631-640(2008).
- Pedram Fatehi, Huining Xiao, “Adsorption characteristics of cationic-modified poly (vinyl alcohol) on cellulose fibres–A qualitative analysis”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 327: 127–133(2008).
- Wenxia Liu, Hua Liu, Meiyan Chen and Huining Xiao, “Sizing performance and molecular orientation of dispersed cationic rosin-ester”, Appita Journal. 61(5): 387-390(2008).
- Huang L, Huang QL, Xiao* HN, Eic M, “Al-MCM-48 as a potential hydrotreating catalyst support: II -- Diffusion property study”, Micro & Mesoporous Materials, 114(1-3): 121-128(2008).
- Guan Y, Qian L, Xiao H, and A. Zheng. “Preparation of novel antimicrobial-modified starch and its adsorption on cellulose fibres: Part I. Optimization of synthetic conditions and antimicrobial activities”, CELLULOSE, 15(4): 609-618(2008).
- Guan Y, Qian L, Xiao H, A. Zheng and B. He. “Synthesis of a novel antimicrobial-modified starch and its adsorption on cellulose fibres: part II - adsorption behaviours of cationic starch on cellulose fibres”, CELLULOSE, 15(4): 619-629(2008).
- Zhou W, Dong M, Liu Q, Xiao H., “Experimental investigation of surfactant partition in heavy oil/water/sand systems”, Petroleum Sci & Tech. 26(9): 1036-1046(2008).
- Qian L, Guan Y, Xiao H, “Preparation and characterization of inclusion complexes of a cationic beta-cyclodextrin polymer with butylparaben or triclosan”, Int. J Pharmaceutics, 357(1-2): 244-251(2008).
- Liying Qian, Yong Guan, Beihai He, Huining Xiao, “Modified guanidine polymers: Synthesis and antimicrobial mechanism revealed by AFM”, Polymer 49: 2471–2475 (2008).
- Ling Huang, Qinlin Huang, Huining Xiao, Mladen Eic, “ Al-MCM-48 as a potential hydrotreating catalyst support: I – Synthesis and adsorption study”, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 111: 404–410(2008).
- Hui Huang, Jian Zhang, Dafu Wei, Fuzeng Hu, Anna Zheng and Huining Xiao, “Studies on the synthesis and the reaction mechanism of epoxy-terminated polystyrene oligomer”, POLYMER BULLETIN, 60(4): 477-486(2008).
- Tan H, Xiao HN, “Synthesis and antimicrobial characterization of novel L-lysine gemini surfactants pended with reactive groups”, TETRAHEDRON LETTERS, 49(11): 1759-1761(2008).
- Huang YF, Wang GQ, Huang GH, Xiao HN, Chakma A, “IPCS: An integrated process control system for enhanced in-situ bioremediation”, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, 151(3): 460-469(2008).
- Liying Qian, Yong Guan, Beihai He, Huining Xiao, “Synergy of wet strength and antimicrobial activity of cellulose paper induced by a novel polymer complex”, Materials Letters, 62: 3610-3612(2008).
- Lu H, Wei D, Xiao H, Zheng A, “Synthesis and characterization of a thermal sensitive polyelectrolyte based on poly(vinyl alcohol) and its thermal sensitive properties”, ACTA POLYMERICA SINICA, 12: 1161-1167(2007).
- Guan Y, Qian LY, Xiao HN, “Novel anti-microbial host-guest complexes based on cationic beta-cyclodextrin polymers and triclosan/butylparaben”, MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 28(23): 2244-2248(2007).
- Jain, Vaibhav Xiao, Huining; Ni, Yonghao, “Grafting of poly(methyl acrylate) onto sulfite pulp fibres and its effect on water absorbance”, J Applied Polymer Science, 105(6): 3195-3203(2007).
- Y. Guan, H. Xiao and Z. Zheng, “Antimicrobial-Modified Sulfite Pulps Prepared by In-situ Copolymerization”, Carbohydrate Polymers, 69 (4): 688-696 JUL 2 2007.
- Jinlan Ju, Huining Xiao, Zisheng Zhang, “Synthesis of 3-Dimensionally mesoporous Silica Using a Di-block Copolymer Template” J Materials Science, 42 (12): 4461-4469(2007).
- Hong Lu, Anna Zheng, Huining Xiao, “Properties of a novel thermal sensitive polymer based on poly(vinyl alcohol) and its layer-by-layer assembly”, Polym. Adv. Technol. Vol. 18(5), 335–345 (2007).
- Y. F. Huang, G. H. Huang, H. N. Xiao, A. Chakma, and Q. G. Lin, "Remediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Sites through Simulation of a DPVE-Aided Cleanup Process: Part 2. Remediation Design", Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 29(4), 367-387 (2007).
- Hong Lu, Hailun Wang, Anna Zheng, Huining Xiao, “Hybrid Poly(ethyleneterephthalate) /Silica Nanocomposites Prepared by In-situ Polymerization" Polymer Composites, Vol. 28, 42-46 (2007).
- Ling Huang, Qinglin Huang, Huining Xiao, Mladen Eić, “Effect of Cationic Tempate on the Adsorption of Aromatic Compounds in MCM-41”, Microporous & Mesoporous Materials, Vol. 98, 330-338 (2007).
- Jianshu Li, Poly R. Modak, Huining Xiao, “Novel flocculation system based on 21 arms cationic star polymer”, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. V. 289(1-3), 172-178(2006).
- L. Zheng, H. Xiao and Y. Ni, “Application and Characterization of Cationic Pulp Prepared by In-situ Copolymerization”, J Pulp & Paper Sci Vol.32, 145-149(2006).
- Pan YF, Zheng A, Xiao HN, Hu FZ, “Preparation and characterization of rare earth complex europium(3+)-acrylate-1,10-phenanthroline grafted onto polypropylene” J Appl. Polymer Sci. 102 (2): 1547-1552(2006).
- Liu CS, Wei DF, Zheng A, Li Y, Xiao HN, “Improving foamability of polypropylene by grafting modification” J Applied Polym Sci. 101 (6): 4114-4123(2006).
- Huang GH, Huang YF, Wang GQ, Xiao HN “Development of a forecasting system for supporting remediation design and process control based on NAPL-biodegradation simulation and stepwise-cluster analysis”, Water Resources Research, 42 (6): Art. No. W06413 JUN 21 2006.
- Ling Huang, Huining Xiao and Yonghao Ni, “Cationic-modified microporous zeolites/anionic polymer system for enhancing the removal of DCS”, Separation and Purification Tech. Vol. 49, 264–270(2006).
- Pan YF, Zheng A, Hu FZ, Xiao HN, “Copolymers of styrene with a quaternary europium complex” J Appl. Polymer Sci. 100 (2): 1506-1510(2006).
- Peng XH, Shen JR, Xiao HN, “Preparation and retention of poly(ethylene oxide)-grafted cationic polyacrylamide microparticles”, J Applied Polym Sci. 101 (1): 359-363(2006).
- Yuanfeng Pang, Anna Zheng, Huining Xiao, Fuzeng Hu, “Study on PP grafted with ULP containing rare earth”, Materials Letters 60 (11): 1383-1386(2006).
- Ningjing Wu, Likan Huang, Anna Zheng, Huining Xiao, “Surface Properties of Block and Graft Polystyrene-Polydimethylsiloxane Copolymers”, J of Appl. Polym Sci. V. 99, 2936-2942(2006).
- Yu Zhang, Xianlong Jiang, Yong Guan, Anna Zheng, Huining Xiao, “Crystallization Behaviours of amino-terminated polyurethane (ATPU)-grafted polypropylene”, Polymer Bulletin Vol. 56, 179 – 191(2006).
- Yuanfeng Pang, Anna Zheng, Fuzeng Hu, Huining Xiao, “Copolymer of Styrene with a Quaternary Europium Complex” J of Appl. Polym Sci. Vol. 100, 1506-1510(2006).
- Samya El-Sherbiny, Huining Xiao, “Surface Characteristics of the Coated Paper Improved by Plastic Pigments and Synthetic Thickeners” Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. Vol. 44, 9875-9883(2005).
- Jianshu Li, Huining Xiao, Young Shin Kim and Tao Lu Lowe, “Synthesis of water-soluble cationic polymers with star-like structure based on cyclodextrin core via ATRP”, J. Polym Sci. Poly. Chem Vol.43, 6345-6354(2005).
- Karademir, Y.S. Chew, R. W. Hoyland and H. Xiao, “Influence of Fillers on Sizing Efficiency and Hydrolysis of Alkyl Ketene Dimer”, Canadian J. Chem. Eng. Vol. 83, 603-607(2005).
- Jianshu Li and Huining Xiao, “An efficient synthetic-route to prepare [2,3,6-tri-O-(2-bromo-2-methylpropionyl]-β-cyclodextrin”, Tetrahedron Letter, Vol 46, 2227-2229(2005).
- Norlito Cezar and Huining Xiao, “Novel retention systems based on (2,3-epoxypropyl) trimethyl ammonium chloride-modified silica nanoparticle and anionic polymer”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., Vol. 44, 539-545(2005).
- Tim Leslie, Hunning Xiao, Mingzhe Dong, “Taylor-Modified Starch/Cyclodextrin-Based Polymers for Use in Tertiary Oil Recovery”, J Petroleum Sci. & Eng., Vol. 46, 225-232(2005).
- S. El-Sherbiny, H. Xiao, “Characteristics of clay and GCC pigment coatings containing synthetic polymer thickeners” Appita Journal, Vol 58, no.2, 116-121(2005).
- Huining Xiao and Norlito Cezer, “Cationic-modified Cyclodextrin Nanosphere/Anionic Polymer as flocculation/sorption Systems” J. Colloid & Interface Sci. Vol. 283, 406-413(2005).
- W. Liu, Y. Ni and H. Xiao, “Montmorillonite Intercalated with Polyaminoamide-Epichlorohydrin: Preparation, Characterization and Sorption Behaviour” J. Colloid & Interface Sci. Vol. 275, 584-589 (2004).
- L. Huang, H. Xiao and Y. Ni, “Cationic MCM-41: Synthesis, Characterization, and Sorption Behaviour Towards Aromatic Compounds”, Colloids and Surfaces A. Vol. 247, 129-136(2004).
- J. Li, H. Xiao, J. Li, Y. Zhong, “Drug Carrier Systems Based on Water-Soluble Cationic b-Cyclodextrin Polymers” International J. Pharmaceutics, Vol. 278, 329-342(2004).
- S. Gao, Y. Zhang, A. Zheng and H. Xiao, “Polystyrene Prepared by Reactive Extrusion: Kinetics and Effect of Processing Parameters” Polymer for Adv. Technol. Vol. 15(4), 185-191(2004).
- Karademir, Arif, Holyand, Richard, Wiseman, Nicholas, Xiao, Huining, “A Study of the Effects of Alkyl Ketene Dimer and Ketone on Paper Sizing and Friction Properties”, Appita Journal, Vol. 57, no. 2, 116-120(2004).
- Samya El-Sherbiny, Huining Xiao, “Effect of Polymeric Thickeners on Pigment Coatings: Adsorption, Rheological Behaviour and Surface Structures” J. Materials Sci. Vol. 39 (14), 4487-4493(2004).
- W. Zhou, M. Dong, Y. Guo, and H. Xiao, “Effect of Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate on Water-Soluble Hydrophobically Associating Polymer Solutions”, J of Canadian Petroleum Technology, Vol.43, no.2, 1-4(2004).
- Gao Shishuang, Zhang Ying, Zheng Anna, Huining Xiao, “Study on Nanometer-Size Styrene-Butadiene Multi-block Copolymer Synthesized by Reactive Extrusion”, J. Appl. Polymer Sci. Vol.91, 2265-2270(2004).