Journal Articles
105. Naziri Mehrabani, Seyed
Ali, et al. "Exploring the Membrane Morphology and Performance Discrepancy of Different Grades of PLA With
Different Solvents: Thermodynamics and Kinetic Aspects." Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2025):
e70009. doi.org/10.1002/app.70009.
104. Cetin, Mukaddes Sevval, et
al. "Rheological and Multifunctional Properties of PBAT/CNT Nanocomposites With Diverse CNT Dispersion Quality
Tuned by the Processing Parameters." Polymer Composites (2025). doi.org/10.1002/pc.70606.
103. Acar EG, Ozen E, Dikmetas
DN, Alakaş E, Karbancioglu‐Guler F, Esatbeyoglu T, Nofar M, Altay F, Kahveci D. "Protein Extraction From
Agricultural Waste: Effects of the Precipitation Method on the Composition and Physicochemical Properties of
Green Leaf Protein Concentrates." Journal of Food Science. 2025 Sep;90(9):e70563, doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.70563.
102. Altınbay, A., Özsaltık, C., & Nofar, M. (2025). Effect of D-lactide content and molecular weight of PLA on interfacial compatibilization with PBAT and the resultant morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties. Journal of Renewable Materials, 13(8), 1605. doi.org/10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0048
101. Mohammadi, M., Nofar, M. &
Carreau, P. J. "Properties of blends of amorphous and semicrystalline PLAs containing multiwalled carbon
nanotubes", The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2025, 103(4), 1711-1722, doi.org/10.1002/cjce.25463.
100. Bakhtiari, S. S. E., Shyha,
I., Sun, D., Nofar, M., & Salehiyan, R. "Re-evaluating Bioplastic Blend Wastes through Mechanical Recycling
and Chemical Modification", Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer
Research, 2025, doi.org/10.1016/j.aiepr.2025.03.001.
99. Altınbay, A., Özsaltık,
C., Jahani, D., & Nofar, M. "Reactivity of Joncryl chain extender in PLA/PBAT blends: Effects of processing
temperature and PBAT aging on blend performance", International Journal of Biological
Macromolecules, 2025, doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140703.
98. Himmelsbach, A., Gerschmann,
L., Akdevelioğlu, Y., Nofar, M., & Ruckdäschel, H. "Kinetic Analysis of PMDA-Induced Chain Extension in
Polyester Blends: Differential Reactivity of rPET and PBT during Reactive Extrusion", Industrial &
Engineering Chemistry Research, 2025, doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.4c03933.
97. Himmelsbach, A., Akdevelioglu,
Y., Nofar, M., & Ruckdäschel, H. "Improving rPET/PBT Bead Foam Structure via Chain Extender
Modification and Blend Variance", Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2025, 1-11, doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03360-z.
96. Salehiyan, R., Kim, M. C., Xia,
T., Jin, S., Nofar, M., Chalmers, L., & Hyun, K. "Enhanced reprocessability of poly (butylene
adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) via chain extension toward a more sustainable end-of-life", Polymer Engineering and Science, 2025, 65(3), 1187-1199, doi.org/10.1002/pen.27067.
95. Kayan, G. O., Muhaffel, F.,
Kayan, A., Nofar, M., & Cimenoglu, H. "A Study on Tailoring Silver Release from Micro‐Arc Oxidation Coating
Fabricated on Titanium", Advanced Engineering Materials, 2024, 26(21), 2401129, doi.org/10.1002/adem.202401129.
94. Palak, H., Akdevelioğlu, Y.,
Alishahi, M., Uyar, T., Nofar, M., & Kayaoğlu, B. K. "Cellulose nanocrystal dispersion-ability in
polylactides with various molecular weights prepared in dichloromethane/dimethyl sulfoxide solvents for
electrospinning applications", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024, 282,
137263, doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137263.
93. Mamun, A., Ghanbari, A., Nofar,
M. "Nucleation Density from Isotropic and Self-Nucleated Melts of Isotactic Polystyrene: An Overview from the
Molten to a Glassy State", Polymer Science, Series A, 2024, 66(2), 149-157, doi.org/10.1134/S0965545X23600333.
92. Phuangthong, P., Li, W., Shen,
J., Nofar, M., Srithep, Y., Barletta, M. “The effect of polyethylene glycol on the non-isothermal
crystallization of poly(L-lactide) and poly(D-lactide) blends”, Polymers, 2024, 16 (15),
2129, doi.org/10.3390/polym16152129.
91. Dutta, A., Karamikamkar, S.,
Nofar, M., Behzadfar, E., “Nanoporous air filtering made from renewable sources: benefits and
challenges”, Nanoscale, 2024, doi.org/10.1039/D4NR01688B.
90. Nofar, M.; Salehiyan, R.;
Barletta, M. "Tuning the Structure–Property Relationships in Binary and Ternary Blends of
PLA/PBAT/PHBH", Polymers, 2024, 16(12), 1699, doi.org/10.3390/polym16121699.
89. Eraslan, K., Altınbay, A., Nofar,
M., “In-situ self-reinforcement of amorphous PLA through induced crystallites network and its highly
ductile and toughened PLA/PBAT blends”, International Journal of Biological
Macromolecules, 2024, 272(2), doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132936.
88. Akdevelioglu, Y., Himmelsbach,
A., Ruckdäschel, H., Nofar, M., "Melt Rheological and Bead Foaming Behavior of Recycled
Polyethylene Terephthalate/Polybutylene Terephthalate Blends Modified with a Joncryl Chain
Extender", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2024, 63, 14, 6222-6234, doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.3c03371.
87. Himmelsbach, A., Brütting,
C., Akdevelioglu, Y., Albuquerque, R.Q., Nofar, M., Ruckdäschel, H., "Non-isothermal crystallization
kinetic of recycled PET and its blends with PBT modified with epoxy-based multifunctional chain extender",
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024, 141(19), doi.org/10.1002/app.55357.
86. Himmelsbach, A., Gerschmann, L.,
Akdevelioglu, Y., Nofar, M., Ruckdäschel, H., "Reaction kinetics of recycled polyethylene terephthalate
with PMDA chain extender anaylzed by micro-compounder", ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
2024, 12, 10, 4194-4202, doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c07795.
85. Akdevelioglu, Y., Alanalp, M.B.,
Siyahcan, F., Randall, J., Gehrung, M., Durmus, A., Nofar, M., "Joncryl chain extender reactivity with
polylactide: effect of D-lactide content, Joncryl type and processing temperature", Journal of
Rheology, 2024, 68, 247-262, doi.org/10.1122/8.0000718.
84.
Arslan, O. N., Güntürkün, D., Alkan Goksu Y., Altınbay, A., Özgür Özer, H.,
Nofar, M., "Poly(glycidyl methacrylate) modified cellulose nanocrystals and their PBAT-based
nanocomposites", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023, 253 (3),
126851, doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126851.
83. Himmelsbach, A., Standau, T., Kuhnigk, J., Bubmann, T.,
Akdevelioglu, Y., Nofar, M., Ruckdäschel, H., “Investigation of the Reaction Kinetic of
Polybutylene Terephthalate and Epoxide Chain Extender”, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2023, 308 (7), 2200683, doi.org/10.1002/mame.202200683.
82. Mohammadi, M., Li, Y., Randall, J., Nofar, M., Heuzey,
M.C., Carreau, P.J., “Effects of molecular weight, stereo configuration of PLA, and processing on the
dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotube and properties of corresponding nanocomposites”, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2023, 101
(10), 5729-5742, doi.org/10.1002/cjce.24853.
81. Jalali, A., Zhang, R., Rahmati, R., Nofar, M., Sain, M., Park, C.B., "Recent progress and perspective
in additive manufacturing of EMI shielding functional polymer nanocomposites", Nano
Research, 2023, 16, 1-17, doi.org/10.1007/s12274-022-5053-4.
80. Kahraman, Y., Ozdemir, B., Eker Gümüş, B., Nofar, M., “Morphological, rheological, and
mechanical properties of PLA/TPU/nanoclay blends compatibilized with epoxy‐based Joncryl chain extender”,
Colloid and Polymer Science, 2023, 301, 51–62, doi.org/10.1007/s00396-022-05043-4.
79.
Yargici Kovanci, C., Nofar, M., Ghanbari, A., “Synergistic enhancement of flame retardancy behavior of
glass-fiber reinforced polylactide composites through using phosphorus-based flame retardants and chain
modifiers”, Polymers, 2022, 14, 5324, doi.org/10.3390/polym14235324.
78. Alanalp, M.B., Ozdemir, B., Nofar, M., Durmus, A., “Isothermal and non-isothermal cold
crystallization kinetics of polylactide/cellulose nanocrystal (PLA/CNC) nanocomposites”, Journal
of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2022, 147, 14211-14227, doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11598-9.
77. Kahraman, Y., Gursu, H., Arvas,
M.B., Ersozoglu, M.G., Nofar, M., Sarac, A.S., Sahin, Y., “Preparation of sulphur-doped graphenes by
Yucel’s method and their corresponding polylactide-based nanocomposites”, Journal of Applied
Polymer Science, 2022, 139 (36), e52828, doi.org/10.1002/app.52828.
76. Nofar, M., Utz, J., Geis, N., Ruckdäschel, H.,
Altstädt V., “Foam 3D Printing of Thermoplastics: A Symbiosis of Additive Manufacturing and Foaming
Technology”, Advanced Science, 2022, 9 (11), 2105701, doi.org/10.1002/advs.202105701.
75. Eraslan, K., Aversa, C., Nofar,
M., Barletta, M., Gisario, A., Salehiyan, R., Alkan Goksu,
Y., “Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH): synthesis, properties, and applications
– a review”, European Polymer Journal, 2022, 167, 111044, doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111044.
74.
Ghanbari, A., Jalali, A., Nofar, M., Mamun, A., Arjmand, M., “Extrinsic Toughening of Recycled Carbon
Fibers in Polypropylene Composites in the Absence of Plasticity Penalty”, Journal of
Composite Materials, 2022, 56 (6), 941-950, doi.org/10.1177/00219983211068095.
73. Kahraman, Y., Alkan Goksu, Y.,
Ozdemir, B., Eker Gümüş, B., Nofar, M., “Composition design of PLA/TPU emulsion blends
compatibilized with multifunctional epoxy‐based chain extender to tackle high impact resistant ductile
structures”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2022, 139
(12), 51833, doi.org/10.1002/app.51833.
72. Azimi, H., Jahani, D.,
Aghamohammadi, S., Nofar, M., “Experimental studies and numerical modeling of bubble nucleation and growth
in polyvinyl alcohol blown with supercritical CO2 using a visualization batch foaming system”, Korean
Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022, 39, 2252–2262, doi.org/10.1007/s11814-022-1078-3.
71. Palak, H., Guler, E., Nofar, M.,
Karagüzel Kayaoğlu, B., “Effects of D-lactide content and molecular weight on the morphological,
mechanical and thermal properties of electrospun nanofiber polylactide mats”, Journal of Industrial
Textiles, 2022, 51 (2), 3030S-3056S, doi.org/10.1177/15280837221090260.
70. Guclu, M., Alkan Goksu, Y.,
Ozdemir, B., Ghanbari, A., Nofar, M., “Thermal stabilization of recycled PET through chain extension and
blending with PBT”, Journal of Polymer and the Environment, 2022, 30, 719-727, doi.org/10.1007/s10924-021-02238-8.
69. Sarul, D.S., Arslan
D., Vatansever, E., Kahraman, Y., Durmus, A., Salehiyan, R., Nofar, M., "Effect of mixing strategy on the
structure-properties of the PLA/PBAT blends incorporated with CNC", Journal of Renewable Materials, 2022, 10
(1), 149-164, doi.org/10.32604/jrm.2022.017003.
68. Jalali, A., Diez, S.R., Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
“Entirely environment-friendly polylactide composites with outstanding heat resistance and superior
mechanical performance fabricated by spunbond technology: exploring the role of nanofibrillated stereocomplex
polylactide crystals”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021, 193, 2210-2220, doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.11.052.
67. Nofar, M., Mohammadi, M.,
Carreau, P.J., “Nanoclay Migration and the Rheological Response in the PBAT/LDPE Blends”,
International Polymer Processing, 2021, 36 (3), 287-296, doi.org/10.1515/ipp-2020-4057.
66. Standau, T., Nofar, M., Dorr, D.,
Ruckdäschel, H., Altstädt V., “A Review on Multifunctional Epoxy-Based Joncryl® ADR Chain
Extended Thermoplastics”, Polymer Reviews, 2021, 62 (2), 296-350, doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2021.1918710.
65. Ghanbari, A., Seyedin, S., Nofar,
M., Ameli, A., “Mechanical Properties and Foaming Behavior of Polypropylene/Elastomer/Recycled Carbon
Fiber Composites”, Polymer Composites, 2021, 42 (7), 3482-3492, doi.org/10.1002/pc.26073.
64. Ozdemir, B., Nofar, M.,
“Effect of solvent type on the dispersion quality of spray-and freeze-dried cellulose nanocrystals in
polylactide and the resultant enhancements in rheological properties”, Carbohydrate Polymer,
2021, 268, 118243, doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118243.
63. Nofar, M., Mohammadi, M.,
Carreau, P.J., “Super enhancement of rheological properties of amorphous PLA through generation of
fiber-like oriented crystal network”, Journal of Rheology, 2021, 65 (4), 493–505, doi.org/10.1122/8.0000234.
62. Nofar, M., Yenigul, B., Ozdemir,
B. Yargici Kovanci, C., Ghanbari, A., Jalali, A. “Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of
polyethylene-based fibrillated composites from 100% recycled resources”, Journal of Applied Polymer
Science, 2021, 138 (32), 50793, doi.org/10.1002/app.50793.
61. Atalay, E.S., Bezci, B., Ozdemir,
B., Alkan Goksu, Y., Ghanbari, A., Jalali, A., Nofar, M., “Thermal and environmentally induced degradation
behaviors of amorphous and semicrystalline PLAs through rheological analysis”, Journal of Polymer and
the Environment, 2021, 29 (10), 3412-3426, doi.org/10.1007/s10924-021-02128-z.
60. Nofar, M., Salehiyan, R., Ray,
S.S., “Influence of Nanoparticles and their Selective Localization on the Structure and Properties of
Polylactide-based Blend Nanocomposites”, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2021, 215,
108845, doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.108845.
59. Ghanbari, A., Seyedin, S.,
Haddadi, S.A., Nofar, M., Ameli, A., “Reinforcing Potential of Recycled Carbon Fibers in Compatibilized
Polypropylene Composites”, Journal of Polymer Research, 2021, 28 (4), 145., doi.org/10.1007/s10965-021-02506-0.
58. Sarul, D.S., Arslan D.,
Vatansever, E., Kahraman, Y., Durmus, A., Salehiyan, R., Nofar, M., "Preparation and Characterization of
PLA/PBAT/CNC Blend Nanocomposites", Colloid and Polymer Science, 2021, 299 (6), 987–998, doi.org/10.1007/s00396-021-04822-9.
57. Kahraman, Y., Ozdemir, B., Kilic,
V., Alkan Goksu, Y., Nofar, M., “Super toughened and highly ductile PLA/TPU blend systems by in situ
reactive interfacial compatibilization using multifunctional epoxy based chain extender”, Journal of
Applied Polymer Science, 2021, 138 (20), 50457, doi.org/10.1002/app.50457.
56. Nofar, M., Heuzey, M-C., Carreau,
P.J., Kamal, M.R., “Nanoparticle Interactions and Molecular Relaxation in PLA/PBAT/Nanoclay
Blends”, Experimental Results, 2020, 1, e47, 1–12, doi.org/10.1017/exp.2020.54.
55. Azimi, H., Jahani, D., Nofar, M.,
“Experimental and numerical analyses of n-pentane solubility and diffusivity in polystyrene/poly(methyl
methacrylate) blends”, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 2020, 65 (9)
4596–4604, doi.org/10.1021/acs.jced.0c00444.
54. Vatansever, E., Arslan D., Sarul,
D.S., Kahraman, Y., Durmus, A., Gunes, G., Nofar, M., "Development of CNC reinforced PBAT nanocomposites with
reduced percolation threshold: A comparative study on the preparation method", Journal of Materials
Science, 2020, 55 (32), 15523-15537, doi.org/10.1007/s10853-020-05105-4.
53. Salehiyan, R., Nofar, M.,
Malkappa, K., Ray, S.S., “Effect of nanofillers characteristics and their selective localization on
morphology development and rheological properties of melt‐processed polylactide/poly(butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate) blend composites”, Polymer Engineering and Science, 60 (11),
2749-2760, doi.org/10.1002/pen.25505.
52. Jalali, A., Hyun, J., Zolali, A.,
Soltani, I., Nofar, M., Behzadfar, E., Park, C.B., “Peculiar Crystallization and Viscoelastic Properties
of Polylactide/Polytetrafluoroethylene Composites Induced by In-situ Formed 3D Nanofiber Network”,
Composites Part B: Engineering, 2020, 200, 108361, doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.108361.
51. Bati, B. Kucuk, E.B., Durmus, A.,
Nofar, M., “Microcellular foaming behavior of ether- and ester-based TPUs blown with supercritical
CO2”, Journal of Polymer Engineering, 2020, 44 (7), 561-571, doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2020-0014.
50. Ghanbari, A., Jalili, N.S.,
Haddadi, S.A., Arjmand, M., Nofar, M., “Mechanical Properties of Extruded Glass Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Polyolefin Composites”, Polymer Composites, 2020, 41 (9), 3748-3757, doi.org/10.1002/pc.25672.
49. Arslan D., Vatansever, E., Sarul,
D.S., Kahraman, Y., Gunes, G., Durmus, A., Nofar, M., "Effect of preparation method on the properties of
polylactide/cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites", Polymer Composites, 2020, 41 (10),
4170-4180, doi.org/10.1002/pc.25701.
48. Nofar, M., Mohammadi, M.,
Carreau, P.J., “Effect of TPU hard segment content on the rheological and mechanical properties of
PLA/TPU blends”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2020, 137 (45), 49387, doi.org/10.1002/app.49387.
47. Salehiyan, R., Nofar, M.,
Makwakwa, D., Ray, S.S., Ojijo, V., “Shear-Induced Carbon Nanotube Localization and Morphological
Development in Polylactide/Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Blend Nanocomposites, and Their Impact on Dielectric
Constants and Rheological Properties”, Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C, 2020, 124,
9536-9547, doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.0c00891.
46. Kelnar, I., Bal, U., Ujčič, A.,
Kaprálková, L., Krejčíková, S., Steinhart, M., Nofar, M., “Creep behavior of
HDPE/PA66 microfibrillar composite modified by graphite nanoplatelets”, Journal of Polymer
Research, 2020, 27, 113, doi.org/10.1007/s10965-020-02093-6.
45. Vatansever, E., Arslan D., Sarul,
D.S., Kahraman, Y., Nofar, M., "The effect of molecular weight and crystallizability of PLA on the CNC
dispersion quality in PLA/CNC nanocomposites", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
2020, 154, 276-290, doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.03.115.
44. Nofar, M., Bati, B., Kucuk, E.B.,
Jalali, A., “Effect of soft segment molecular weight on the microcellular foaming behavior of TPU using
supercritical CO2”, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 2020, 160, 104816-104827, doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104816.
43. Nofar, M., Salehiyan, R., Ciftci,
U., Jalali, A., “Ductility improvements of PLA-based binary and ternary blends with controlled morphology
using PBAT, PBSA, and nanoclay”, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2020, 182, 107661, doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107661.
42. Nofar, M., Kucuk, E.B., Bati, B.
“Effect of hard segment content on the microcellular foaming behavior of TPU using supercritical
CO2”, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 2019, 153, 104590-104607, doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2019.104590.
41. Jalali, A., Huneault, M., Nofar,
M., Lee, P., Park, C.B., “Effect of Branching on Flow-induced Crystallization of Poly (lactic
acid)”, European Polymer Journal, 2019, 119, 410-420, doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.07.045.
40. Salehiyan, R., Nofar, M., Ray,
S.S., Ojijo, V., “Kinetically Controlled Migration of Carbon Nanotubes in Polylactide/Poly(vinylidene
fluoride) Blend Nanocomposites and Its Influence on the Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, Electrical
Conductivity, and Rheological Properties”, Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C, 2019, 123 (31),
19195-19207, doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.9b04494.
39. Nofar, M., Ozgen, E., Girginer,
B., “Injection-Molded PP Composites Reinforced with Talc and Nanoclay for Automotive
Applications”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2019, 33 (11), 1478-1498, doi.org/10.1177/0892705719830461.
38. Nofar, M., Salehiyan, R., Ray,
S.S., “Rheology of Poly (lactic acid)-based Systems”, Polymer Reviews, 2019, 59 (3),
465-509., doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2019.1572185.
37. Vatansever, E., Arslan, D.,
Nofar, M., “Polylactide Cellulose-based Nanocomposites”, International Journal of Biological
Macromolecules, 2019, 137, 912-938., doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.06.205.
36. Nofar, M., Oguz, H.,
“Development of PBT/recycled-PET blends and the influence of using chain extender”, Journal of
Polymer and the Environment, 2019, 27 (7), 1404–1417, doi.org/10.1007/s10924-019-01435-w.
35. Kelnar, I., Bal, U., Zhigunov,
A., Kaprálková, L., Fortelný, I., Krejčíková, S., Kredatusová, J.,
Dybal, J., Janata, M., Nofar, M., “Nano-modified HDPE/PA6 microfibrillar composites: effect of aminated
graphite platelets coupling”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2019, 136 (24), 47660., doi.org/10.1002/app.47660.
34. Nofar, M., Oguz, H., Ovali, D.,
“Effects of matrix crystallinity, dispersed phase and processing type on morphological, thermal, and
mechanical properties of PLA-based binary blends with PBAT and PBSA”, Journal of Applied Polymer
Science, 2019, 136 (23), 47636., doi.org/10.1002/app.47636.
33. Nofar, M., Sacligil, D., Carreau,
P.J., Heuzey, M-C., Kamal, M.R., “Poly (lactic acid) Blends: Processing, Properties and
Applications”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2019, 125, 307-360., doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.002.
32. Nofar, M., “Rheological,
Thermal, and Foaming Behaviors of Different Polylactide Grades”, International Journal of Material
Science and Research, 2018, 1 (1), 16-22., doi.org/10.18689/ijmsr-1000103.
31. Demirtas, E., Ozkan, H., Nofar,
M., “Extrusion Foaming of High Impact Polystyrene: Effects of Processing Parameters and Materials
Composition”, International Journal of Material Science and Research, 2018, 1 (1), 9-15., doi.org/10.18689/ijmsr-1000102.
30. Nofar, M., “Synergistic
effects of chain extender and nanoclay on the crystallization behavior of polylactide”, International
Journal of Material Science and Research, 2018, 1 (1), 1-8., doi.org/10.18689/ijmsr-1000101.
29. Nofar, M., Tabatabaei A.,
Sojoudi, H., Park, C.B., Carreau, P.J., Heuzey, M-C., Kamal, M.R., “Mechanical and bead foaming
behavior of PLA-PBAT and PLA-PBSA blends with different morphologies”, European Polymer Journal,
2017, 90, 231-244, doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.03.031.
28. Ramezani Kakroodi, A., Kazemi,
Y., Nofar, M., Park, C.B., “Tailoring poly (lactic acid) for packaging applications via the production of
fully bio-based in situ microfibrillar composite films”, Chemical Engineering Journal,
2017, 308, 772-782, doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2016.09.130.
27. Nofar, M., Heuzey, M-C., Carreau,
P.J., Kamal, M.R., “Effects of Nanoclay and its Localization on the Morphology Stabilization of
PLA/PBAT Blends under Shear Flow”, Polymer, 2016, 98, 353–364, doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2016.06.044.
26. Nofar, M., Heuzey, M-C., Carreau,
P.J., Kamal, M.R., Randall, J., “Coalescence in PLA-PBAT blends under shear flow: effects of blend
preparation and PLA molecular weight”, Journal of Rheology, 2016, 60 (4), 637-648, doi.org/10.1122/1.4953446.
25. Nofar, M., “Effects of
nano-/micro-sized additives and the corresponding induced crystallinity on the extrusion foaming behavior of PLA
using supercritical CO2”, Materials & Design, 2016, 101, 24-34., doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2016.03.147.
24. Ngo, T.-D., Nofar, M., Ton-That,
M.-T., Hu, W., “Flax and Its Thermoplastic Biocomposites”, Journal of Composite Materials,
2016, 50 (22), 3043-3051., doi.org/10.1177/0021998315615407.
23. Nofar, M., Ameli, A., Park, C.B.,
“A Novel Technology to Manufacture Biodegradable Polylactide Bead Foam Products”, Materials
& Design, 2015, 83, 413-421., doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.06.052.
22. Nofar, M., Ameli, A., Park, C.B.,
“Development of Polylactide Bead Foams with Double Crystal Melting Peaks”, Polymer, 2015,
69, 83-94., doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2015.05.048.
21. Nofar, M., Maani, A., Sojoudi,
H., Heuzey, M-C., Carreau, P.J., “Interfacial and Rheological Properties of PLA/PBAT and PLA/PBSA
blends and their Morphological Stability under Shear Flow”, Journal of Rheology, 2015, 59 (2),
317-333, doi.org/10.1122/1.4905714.
20. Ameli, A., Nofar, M., Jahani, D.,
Park, C.B., “Development of High Void Fraction Polylactide Composite Foams Using Injection Molding:
Crystallization and Foaming Behaviors”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2015, 262,
78-87, doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2014.09.087.
19. Ameli, A., Nofar, M., Wang, S.,
Park, C.B., “Lightweight Polypropylene/Stainless-Steel Fiber Composite Foams with Low Percolation for
Efficient Electromagnetic Interference Shielding”, ACS Applied Materials &
Interfaces, 2014, 6, 11091−11100, doi.org/10.1021/am500445g.
18. Keshtkar, M., Nofar, M., Park,
C.B., Carreau, P.J., “Extruded PLA/Clay Nanocomposite Foams Blown with Supercritical
CO2" Polymer, 2014, 55 (16), 4077-4090, doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2014.06.059.
17. Nofar, M., Ameli, A., Park, C.B.,
“The Thermal Behavior of Polylactide with Different D-lactide Content in the Presence of Dissolved
CO2”, Macromolecular Materials & Engineering, 2014, 299 (10), 1232–1239, doi.org/10.1002/mame.201300474.
16. Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
“Poly (lactic acid) Foaming”, Progress in Polymer Science, 2014, 39 (10),
1721-1741., doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2014.04.001.
15. Ameli, A., Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
Pötschke, P., Rizvi, G., “Polypropylene/carbon nanotube nano/microcellular structures with high
dielectric permittivity, low dielectric loss, and low percolation threshold”, Carbon, 2014, 71,
206-217, doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2014.01.031.
14. Hossieny, N., Barzegari, M.R.,
Nofar, M., Mahmood, S.H., Park, C.B., "Crystallization of Hard Segment Domains with the Presence of Butane for
Microcellular Thermoplastic Polyurethane Foams ", Polymer, 2014, 55 (2), 651-662, doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2013.12.028.
13. Tabatabaei, A, Barzegari, M.R.,
Nofar, M., Park, C.B., “In-Situ Visualization of Polypropylene Crystallization during Extrusion”,
Polymer Testing, 2014, 33, 57-63, doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2013.10.017.
12. Ameli, A., Jahani, D., Nofar, M.,
Park, C.B., “Development of High Void Fraction Polylactide Composite Foams using Injection Molding:
Mechanical and Thermal Insulation Properties”, Composite Science and Technology, 2014, 90,
88-95, doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2013.10.019.
11. Nofar, M., Tabatabaei A., Ameli,
A., Park, C.B., “Comparison of Melting and Crystallization Behaviors of Polylactide under High-Pressure
CO2, N2, and He”, Polymer, 2013, 54 (23), 6471-6478, doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2013.09.044.
10. Nofar, M., Tabatabaei, A, Park,
C.B., “Effect of Nano-/Micro-Sized Additives on the Crystallization Behaviors of PLA and PLA/CO2
Mixtures” Polymer, 2013, 54 (9), 2382–2391, doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2013.02.049.
9. Nofar, M., Guo, Y., Park, C.B.,
"Double Crystal Melting Peak Generation for Expanded Polypropylene Bead Foam Manufacturing", Industrial
& Engineering Chemistry Research, 2013, 52 (6), 2297–2303, doi.org/10.1021/ie302625e.
8. Ameli, A., Jahani, D., Nofar, M.,
Jung, P.U. Park, C.B., " Processing and Characterization of Solid and Foamed Injection-Molded Polylactide with
Talc", Journal of Cellular Plastics, 2013, 49 (4), 351-374, doi.org/10.1177/0021955X13481993.
7. Nofar, M., Zhu, W, Park, C.B.,
“Effect of Dissolved CO2 on the Crystallization Behavior of Linear and Branched
PLA”, Polymer, 2012, 53 (15), 3341–3353, doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2012.04.054.
6. Nofar, M., Majithiya, K., Kuboki,
T., Park, C.B., "The Foamability of Low-Melt-Strength Linear polypropylene with Nanoclay and Coupling
Agent", Journal of Cellular Plastics, 2012, 48, 271–287, doi.org/10.1177/0021955X12440271.
5. Nofar, M., Zhu, W., Park, C.B.,
Randall, J., "Crystallization Kinetics of Linear and Long-Chain-Branched Polylactide", Industrial &
Engineering Chemistry Research, 2011, 50 (24), 13789–13798, doi.org/10.1021/ie2011966.
4. Nofar, M., Hoa, S.V., Pugh, M.D.,
“Failure Detection and Monitoring in Polymer Matrix Composites Subjected to Static and Dynamic Loads Using
Carbon Nanotube Networks”, Composites Science and Technology, 2009, 69 (10), 1599-1606, doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.03.010.
3. Nofar, M., Madaah Hosseini, H.R.,
Kolagar N., “Fabrication of High Wear Resistance Al/Al3Ti Metal Matrix Composite by in Situ Hot Press
Method”, Materials & Design, 2009, 30 (2), 280-286, doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2008.04.071.
2. Abbasi Chiane, V., Madaah
Hosseini, H.R., Nofar, M., “Micro Structural Features and Mechanical Properties of Al-Al3Ti Composite
Fabricated by in-Situ Powder Metallurgy Route”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2009, 473
(1&2), 127-132, doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.05.068.
1. Nofar, M., Madaah Hosseini, H.R.,
Shivayee, H.A., “The Dependency of Optical Properties on Density for Hot Pressed MgF2”, Infrared
Physics & Technology, 2008, 51 (6), 546-549, doi.org/10.1016/j.infrared.2008.06.002.
Conference Papers
115. (Keynote) Nofar, M.
Cellulose nanocrystals disperse-ability in bioplastics", 4th International Conference on Rheology, Tehran, Iran,
Dec. 16-17, 2025
114. Nofar M. "Cellulose Nanocrystals
and Their Nanocomposites: Progresses and Future Perspectives", 6th International Polymeric Composites Symposium,
Izmir, Turkey, Oct 2-4, 2025
113. Dagur R., Nofar M.,
Ayranci C. "Pellet-Based Direct 4D Foam Printing of Shape Memory Polymers: Towards Multifunctional Adaptive
Foam-Based Structures", Americas Regional Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS), Guelph, ON, Canada,
Sep 23-25, 2025
112. (Keynote) Nofar, M.
“Advances in PLA/PBAT Blending Strategies for Bioplastic Applications”, 19th Bayreuth
Polymer Symposium (BPS 2025), Bayreuth, Germany, Sep 21-23, 2025
111. Baykan, B., Nofar, M."Varying
Reaction Kinetics of Joncryl Chain Extender with PLA and PBAT as a Novel Route for Smart Recycling", Annual
European Rheology Conference 2025, Lyon, France, April 14-17, 2025
110. Yılmaz Arıkan E. J., Alkan
Göksu Y., Altınbay A., Nofar M., “Poly(2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) modified
cellulose nanocrystals and their PBAT - based nanocomposites”, 15th International Fiber and
Polymer Research Symposium, Izmir, Turkey, Nov 8-9, 2024
109. Baykan, B., Nofar, M. "A New Sustainability Concept in PLA/PBAT Blends: Smart Recycling", 15th
International Fiber and Polymer Research Symposium (15th ULPAS), İzmir, Türkiye, Nov 8-9, 2024.
108. Yılmaz Arıkan, E.J., Alkan Goksu, Y., Altınbay, A., Nofar, M.
"Poly(2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) modified cellulose nanocrystals and their PBAT-based nanocomposites", 15th
International Fiber and Polymer Research Symposium (15th ULPAS), İzmir, Türkiye, Nov 8-9, 2024.
107. Pınarlı, B.,
Oral, M.A., Oztoksoy, M.E., Nofar, M. “Mechanical, thermal and melt properties of polypropylene-g-maleic
anhydride compatibilized polypropylene/recycled polyamide 6 blends”, 9th International Polymer Science and
Technology Congress, Ankara, Turkey, Sep 16-18, 2024
106. Yanik, S.,
Nofar, M. “Effectiveness of different chain modifiers in upgrading the thermoplastic polyurethane waste
materials”, 9th International Polymer Science and Technology Congress, Ankara, Turkey, Sep 16-18,
2024
105. Cetin M.S.,
Salehli F., Paker S., Nofar M. "CNT disperseability in PBAT and the corresponding rheological, electrical
conductivity, and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness responses", 9th International Polymer
Science and Technology Congress, Ankara, Turkey, Sep 16-18, 2024
104. Kucuksubasi, O.,
Nofar, M. “Effect of preparation methods on morphological and rheological properties of PHBH/CNC
nanocomposites”, 9th International Polymer Science and Technology Congress, Ankara, Turkey, Sep 16-18,
2024
103. Akdevelioglu,
Y., Himmelsbach, A., Ruchdäschel, H., Nofar, M. “Reactivity of anhydride- and epoxy-based chain
extender mixtures with PET/PBT blends: Rheological, thermal and foaming behaviors”, 9th International
Polymer Science and Technology Congress, Ankara, Turkey, Sep 16-18, 2024
102. Eraslan, K.,
Altınbay, A., Nofar, M. “In-situ self-reinforcement of amorphous PLA and its incorporation into PLA/PBAT
blends”, 9th International Polymer Science and Technology Congress, Ankara, Türkiye, Sep 16-18,
2024
101. (Keynote) Nofar, M. “The
progress in the development of PLA/PBAT blend systems”, 16th International Seminar on Polymer Science and
Technology (ISPST 2024), Tabriz, Iran, Sep 7-9, 2024
100. Akdevelioglu,
Y., Himmelsbach, A., Ruchdäschel, H., Nofar, M. “Rheological investigation of chain modified recycled
polyethylene terephthalate/polybutylene terephthalate blends and their corresponding foaming behavior”,
39th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, May 19-23,
2024
99. (Keynote) Nofar, M., “Approaches to Re-evaluate
Recycled Thermoplastics”, 3rd International
Conference on Rheology, Tehran, Iran, Dec. 12-13, 2023
98. Bekem, A., Özsaltık,
C., Akdevelioglu, Y., Ozdemir, B., Nofar, M. "Dependency of morphological and mechanical performance
of PLA/PBAT blends and their reactively compatibilized counterparts on the melt viscoelastic properties of
blending components", 19th International Congress on Rheology, Athens, Greece, Jul 29-Aug 04,
2023
97. Mohammadi M., Nofar,
M., Heuzey, M-C., Carreau, P.J., "Rheological and Electrical Properties of amorphous PLA through
generation of fibre-like oriented crystal network and incorporation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes", 38th
International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Gallen, Switzerland, May 22-26, 2023
96. Akdevelioglu, Y., Ozdemir, B.,
Alanalp, M.B., Durmus, A., Nofar, M. " Importance of PLA Grade on Its Reactivity with Joncryl
Chain Extender", 38th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Gallen,
Switzerland, May 22-26, 2023
95. Himmelsbach, A., Gröschel,
Y., Akdevelioglu, Y., Nofar, M.,Ruchdäschel, H. "Development of
temperature-resistant, recycled PET/PBT bead foams using reactive extrusion", 38th International
Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Gallen, Switzerland, May 22-26, 2023
94. Arslan, O. N., Goksu, Y. A.,
Nofar, M., "Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites using modified cellulose nanocrystals", 21st International
Metallurgical and Materials Congress (IMMC 2022), Istanbul, Turkey, Sep 6-8, 2022
93. Kahraman, Y., Nofar, M.,
"Compatibilized PLA/TPU blend systems and their nanocomposites with nanoclay", 21st International Metallurgical
and Materials Congress (IMMC 2022), Istanbul, Turkey, Sep 6-8, 2022
92. Akdevelioglu, Y., Ozdemir, B.,
Nofar, M., “Effect of polylactide D-content and processing temperature on the reactivity of Joncryl chain
extenders”, Polymer Processing Society Europe-Africa 2022 Regional Conference, Aachen, Germany, Sep 5-6,
2022
91. Akdevelioglu, Y., Himmelsbach,
A., Ozdemir, B., Ruckdaschel, H., Nofar, M., "Investigating the melt properties of recycled polyethylene
terephthalate via blending with polybutylene terephthalate and Joncryl chain extender addition", the 49th World
Polymer Congress (MACRO 2022), Winnipeg, Canada, July 17-21, 2022
90. (Invited Speaker) Nofar,
M. “Challenges in development of PLA/CNC nanocomposites”, the 49th World
Polymer Congress (MACRO 2022), Winnipeg, Canada, Jul 17-21, 2022
89. Himmelsbach, A., Akdevelioglu,
Y., Nofar, M., Ruckdaschel, H., "Investigation of the reaction kinetic of PET/PBT blends with epoxy chain
extender by reactive compounding", European Polymer Federation (EPF) 2022 Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, June
26 - July 01, 2022
88. Arslan, O. N., Gunturkun, D.,
Ozdemir, B., Bekem, A., Alkan Goksu, Y., Nofar, M., "Surface Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC) and its
Dispersion in PLA matrix", European Polymer Federation (EPF) 2022 Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, June 26 -
July 01, 2022
87. Alkan Goksu, Y., Guclu, M.,
Ozdemir, B., Nofar, M., "Chemical modification of recycled PET (R-PET) and R-PET/PBT blends and enhancements in
rheological properties", European Polymer Federation (EPF) 2022 Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, June 26 - July
01, 2022
86. Kader, S., Akdevelioglu, Y.,
Ozdemir, B., Nofar, M., "Effect of Polylactide Molecular Weight on Chain Branching with Multifunctional
Epoxides", International Graduate Research Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2022
85. Akdevelioglu, Y., Ozdemir, B.,
Alanalp, M.B., Durmus, A., Nofar, M., "Effect of Chain Branching with Multifunctional Epoxides on Rheological
and Thermal Behaviors of Polylactide", International Graduate Research Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3,
2022
84. Ozenç, O., Canakcı, C.C., Nofar, M., "Development of
Sustainable Rigid Polyurethane Foams Using Environmentally Friendly Blowing Agent Systems", International
Graduate Research Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2022
83. Avcıoglu, N., Nofar, M.,
"Industrial Scale Sustainable Nanocomposites Production by Melt Mixing Technique", International Graduate
Research Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2022
82. Arslan, O.N.,
Güntürkün, D., Bekem, A., Alkan Goksu, Y., Nofar, M., "Surface Modified Cellulose Nanocrystal
Incorporated Nanocomposite", International Graduate Research Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2022
81. Eraslan, K., Nofar, M., "Induced
Crystalline Fiber-Like Structure as Reinforcement in PLA Products Through Applied Shear in Injection Molding",
International Graduate Research Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2022
80. Akçakaya, H., Sas, H.S.,
Nofar, M., "High Performance Thermoplastic Composites with Advanced Manufacturing Technique", International
Graduate Research Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2022
79. Kader, S., Akdevelioglu, Y.,
Ozdemir, B., Nofar, M., “How the molecular weight of a polyester could influence the reactivity of Joncryl
chain extender?”, 37th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Fukuoka, Japan, April
11-15, 2022
78.
Yenigul, B., Ozdemir, B. Yargici Kovanci, C., Nofar, M., “Microfibrillated recycled PET and recycled
PA reinforced recycled PE composites”, 37th International Conference of Polymer Processing
Society, Fukuoka, Japan, April 11-15, 2022
77. (Keynote) Nofar, M. “Effect of matrix molecular
weight on the dispersion behavior of cellulose nanocrystal”, 2nd International Conference
on Rheology, Tehran, Iran, Dec 14-15, 2021
76. Atalay, S., Bezci, B., Ozdemir,
B., Alkan Goksu, Y., Nofar, M., "The degradation behaviors of an amorphous and semicrystaline PLAs with similar
molecular weights under different temperature and environmental conditions", V. International Joint Science
Congress of Materials and Polymers (ISCMP 2021), Burdur, Turkey, Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2021
75. (Keynote) Nofar, M., Vatansever, E., Arslan D., Sarul, D.S.,
"The CNC Dispersion Quality in Various PLA Grades", 36th International Conference of Polymer
Processing Society, Montreal, Canada, Sep 26- 29, 2021
74. Nofar, M., Mohammadi, M.,
Carreau, P.J., "A facile route to enhance the viscoelastic properties of amorphous PLA through formation of
fiber-like oriented crystal network", 36th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society,
Montreal, Canada, Sep 26- 29, 2021
73. Jalali, A., Diez S.R., Nofar, M.,
Park, C.B., "In-situ Nanofibrillation of Stereocomplexed Polylactides in Polylactides: Processing condition,
Rheology, crystallization, morphology development and Foamability", 36th International Conference of
Polymer Processing Society, Montreal, Canada, Sep 26- 29, 2021
72. Nofar, M., Mohammadi, M.,
Carreau, P.J., "Super Enhancements in Rheological Properties of PLA through Generation of Crystal
Networks", 18th International Congress on Rheology, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dec 14-17, 2020
71. Mohammadi, M., Nofar, M.,
Carreau, P.J., "How TPU hard segment content affects the morphology, rheological, and mechanical properties
of PLA/TPU blends", 18th International Congress on Rheology, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dec 14-17,
2020
70. (Keynote) Nofar, M., Kahraman, Y., “Development of
PLA/TPU blends: Effect of TPU Soft Segment Type and Chain Extender on Mechanical Properties”,
14th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2020), Tehran, Iran, Nov. 11-12,
2020
69. Jalali, A., Akrami, H., Soltani,
I., Nofar, M., Park, C.B., "Properties of Nanofibrillated PLA/PTFE Fibrillated Composites", Society of Plastics
Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Saint Antonio, TX, March 29- April 02, 2020
68. (Keynote) Nofar, M., Mohammadi, M., Carreau,
P.J., “Self-reinforced PLA/PLA compounds with enhanced viscoelastic properties”, 1st
International Conference on Rheology, Tehran, Iran, Dec 17-18, 2019
67. (Keynote) Nofar, M., “Multiphase Polylactide-based
systems with enhanced processability and extended applications”, Polymer Processing Society Europe-Africa
2019 Regional Conference, Pretoria, South Africa, Nov 18-21, 2019
66. Vatansever, E., Arslan, D.,
Nofar, M., “Cellulose Nanocrystal Incorporated Nanocomposites”, 35th International
Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Izmir, Turkey, May 26-30, 2019
65. Kovanci, C., Kayalan, C.I.,
Nofar, M., “Mechanical, Thermal and Flame Retardancy Properties of Polycarbonate Recycled Poly(ethylene
terephthalate) Blends in the Presence of Compatibilizer”, 35th International Conference of
Polymer Processing Society, Izmir, Turkey, May 26-30, 2019
64. Kucuk, E.B., Bati, B., Nofar, M.,
“Effect of TPU hard segment content on TPU’s bead foaming behavior”, 35th
International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Izmir, Turkey, May 26-30, 2019
63. Bati, B., Kucuk, E.B., Nofar, M.,
“Effect of TPU soft segment molecular weight on TPU’s bead foaming behavior”, 35th
International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Izmir, Turkey, May 26-30, 2019
62. (Invited Speaker) Nofar, M., “Multifunctional multiphase
polymeric systems”, 3rd International Organic Electronic Material Technology Conference
(OEMT2018), Turkey, İğneada/Kırklareli, Sep 20-22, 2018
61. Nofar, M., Ciftci, U., Oguz, H.,
“Morphological variations and properties of PLA-PBAT Bioblends reinforced with nanoclay”, 34th
International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Taipei, Taiwan, May 21-25, 2018
60. Nofar, M., Oguz, H., Yargici, C.,
“Development of recycled-PET/PBT blend systems: Phase miscibility, crystallization behavior, thermal and
mechanical properties”, 34th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Taipei,
Taiwan, May 21-25, 2018
59. Nofar, M., Sacligil, D.,
“Developments in PLA-based blends over last two decades”, 33rd International Conference
of Polymer Processing Society, Cancun, Mexico, December 10-14, 2017
58. Nofar, M., Ciftci, U., Oguz, H.,
“Binary and Ternary PLA-based Bioblends with PBAT and PBSA”, 33rd International
Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Cancun, Mexico, December 10-14, 2017
57. Özgen, E., Nofar, M.,
“Effects of processing parameters and material composition on the properties of PP compounds”,
5th International Polymeric Composites Symposium and Workshops, Izmir, Turkey, November 2-4,
2017
56. Demirtas, E., Ozkan, H., Nofar,
M., “Continuous Foam Extrusion of Polystyrene (PS) Blends and Composites”, Foams2013, Bayreuth,
Germany, October 11–12, 2017
55. Demirtas, E., Ozkan, H., Nofar,
M., “Continuous foam extrusion of high impact polystyrene (HIPS): Effect of processing parameters and
blowing agent type and content”, Polymer Processing Society Europe-Africa 2017 Regional Conference,
Dresden, Germany, June 26-29, 2017
54. Oguz, H., Dogan, C., Kara, D.,
Ozen, Z.T., Ovali, D., Nofar, M., “Development of PLA/PBAT and PLA /PBSA bioblends: Effects of processing
type and PLA crystallinity on morphology and thermomechanical properties”, Polymer Processing Society
Europe-Africa 2017 Regional Conference, Dresden, Germany, June 26-29, 2017
53. Nofar, M., Tabatabaei, A., Park,
C.B., Carreau, P.J., Heuzey, M-C., Kamal, M.R., " Wide-Range of Microcellular Bead Foams from Different
PLA-Based Drop/Sea Blend Morphologies", Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC),
Anaheim, CA, May 08-10, 2017.
52. Nofar, M., “Extending
polylactide applications by overcoming its drawbacks”, International Conference on Sustainable
Bioplastics, Alicante, Spain, November 10-11, 2016
51. Nofar, M., “Role of
nanoclay on development of innovative polymeric systems”, The 5th Mediterranean Clay Meeting,
İzmir-Çeşme, Turkey, September 25-29, 2016
50. Nofar, M., Carreau, P., Heuzey,
M-C., Kamal, M.R., “Development of PLA-Based Multiphase Bioblends with Improved Properties”,
10th World Biomaterials Congress, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 17-22, 2016
49. Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
"Manufacturing of High-Performance Nano/Microcellular Expanded PLA Bead Foams", ASME 2015 International
Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE 2015), Houston, Texas, USA, November 13-19, 2015
48. Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
"Manufacturing of High-Performance Expanded PLA Bead Foams", Polymer Foam 2015, International industry
conference on polymer foam applications, manufacturing and performance, Cologne, Germany, November 2-4,
2015
47. Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
"Development of PLA foam products through three different foam processing routes", 5th Biofoams,
Sorrento, Italy, October 13-16, 2015
46. (Keynote) Nofar, M., Heuzey, M-C., Carreau, P.J., Kamal, M.R.,
Randall, J., “Effects of Nanoclay on Stabilizing the PLA/PBAT Blends’ Morphology under Shear
Flow”, Polymer Processing Society Europe-Africa 2015 Regional Conference, Graz, Austria, September 21-25,
2015
45. Ameli, A., Nofar, M., Saniei, M.,
Wang, S., Park, C.B., “Foam injection molding of polypropylene/stainless steel fiber composites for
efficient EMI shielding”, 31st International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Jeju
Island, Korea, June 7-11, 2015
44. (Keynote) Nofar, M., Heuzey, M-C., Carreau, P.J., Kamal, M.R.,
Randall, J., “Rheological and Morphological Properties of PLA-PBAT Blends - Effects of Nanoclay
Localization”, 31st International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Jeju Island, Korea,
June 7-11, 2015
43. Nofar, M., Heuzey, M-C.,
Carreau, P.J., Kamal, M.R., “Droplet Coalescence of PLA/PBAT Blends under Shear Flow: Effects of Blend
Preparation Method and PLA Matrix Molecular Weight”, 10th Annual European Rheology Conference
2015, Nantes, France, April 14-17, 2015
42. Nofar, M., Maani, A., Heuzey,
M-C., Carreau, P.J., “Morphological Stability of PLA/PBAT and PLA/PBSA Blends under Shear Flow”, The
Society of Rheology 86th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, October 5-9, 2014
41. Nofar, M., and Park, C.B.,
"Nanocellular and Microcellular Expanded PLA Bead Foams", FOAMS 2014, Iselin, NJ, USA, September
10-11, 2014.
40. (Keynote) Nofar, M., Ameli, A., Park, C.B., “Expanded
PLA Bead Foaming- A New Technology”, 30th International Conference of Polymer Processing
Society, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, June 8-12, 2014
39. Ameli, A., Nofar, M., Hossieny,
N., Park, C.B., “Electrical and dielectric properties of foam injection-molded polypropylene/multiwalled
carbon nanotube composites”, 30th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society,
Cleveland, Ohio, USA, June 8-12, 2014
38. (Keynote) Nofar, M., Park, C.B., “Polylactide Foam
processing Technologies”, 13th International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites &
Biorefining, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, May 19-24, 2014
37. Ameli, A., Jahani D., Nofar, M.,
Park, C.B., Pötschke, P., “Lightweight polypropylene-carbon nanotube foams with low filler content,
high permittivity and low dielectric loss for charge storage applications”, Society of Plastics Engineers
(SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, April 28-30, 2014
36. Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
“Development of Expanded PLA Bead Foams: A Promising Substitute for Expanded PS and PP Products”,
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, April 28-30,
2014
35. (Plenary) Nofar, M., Ameli, A., Park, C.B.
“Manufacturing of Low-Density Expanded PLA Foams with Superior Intra-Bead Sintering Behaviors”,
Ningbo Forum of Materials Science, Ningbo, China, November 13-15, 2013
34. Ameli, A., Hossieny, N., Nofar,
M., Park, C.B., Pötschke, P. “Nanocellular foams of polypropylene-multiwalled carbon nanotube
composites”, Foams2013, Seattle, Washington, USA, September 11-12, 2013
33. Nofar, M. and Park, C.B.,
“Crystallization Kinetics of Different Polylactide Materials in Presence of Dissolved CO2”,
4th Biofoams, Toronto, Canada, August 27-29, 2013
32. Ameli, A., Nofar, M., Jahani D.,
Park, C.B., “Foaming and crystallization behaviors of highly expanded Injection-Molded Polylactide
Composite Foams”, 4th Biofoams, Toronto, Canada, August 27-29, 2013
31. Nofar, M., Ameli, A., Park, C.B.,
“The Crystallization Effect on the Properties of Expanded Polylactide Bead Foams”, 4th
Biofoams, Toronto, Canada, August 27-29, 2013
30. Hossieny, N., Nofar, M.,
Shaayegan, V., and Park, C.B., “Effects of Glycerol Monosterate on TPUs Crystallization and its Foaming
Behavior”, 29th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Nuremberg, Germany,
July 15-20, 2013
29. Nofar, M., Ameli, A., Park, C.B.,
“Crystallization and Melting Behavior of PLA in Contact with Pressurized CO2, N2, and helium”,
29th International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Nuremberg, Germany, July 15-19,
2013
28. Tabatabaei, A, Barzegari, M.R.,
Nofar, M., and Park, C.B., “Effects of Crystallinity on the Foaming Behaviors of Extruded Polypropylene
Blown with CO2”, 15th Annual Conference of Blowing Agents & Foaming Processes, Mainz,
Germany, May 14-15, 2013
27. Nofar, M., Barzegari, M.R.,
Tabatabaei, A., and Park, C.B., “PLA Extrusion Foaming Behavior: Effects of Varying Isothermal Melt
Crystallization Kinetics”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC),
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, April 22-24, 2013
26. Tabatabaei, A, Barzegari, M.R.,
Nofar, M., and Park, C.B., “Visualization of Polypropylene Crystallization in Extrusion Foam
Process”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA,
April 22-24, 2013
25. (Keynote) Nofar, M., and Park, C.B., “The Dependency of
PLA’s Crystallization Kinetics on Dissolved CO2 Pressure”, 28th
International Conference of Polymer Processing Society, Pattaya, Thailand, Dec. 11-15, 2012
24. Tabatabaei, A, Barzegari, M.R.,
Keshtkar, M., Nofar, M., and Park, C.B., “Visualization of PLA Crystallization in Extrusion Process and
its Effect on Foaming Behavior of PLA”, Polymer Processing Society Americas 2012 Regional Conference,
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 21-24, 2012
23. Nofar, M., and Park, C.B.,
”Effect of Gas Pressure on Crystal Melting Behavior of Polylactide”, PPS Americas 2012 Regional
Conference , Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 21-24, 2012
22. Hossieny, N., Nofar, M.,
Barzegari, M.R., and Park, C.B., “Foaming Behavior of Melt Compounded Thermoplastic Polyurethane in
Presence of Butane”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Orlando, FL,
USA, April 2-4, 2012
21. Wang, H., Zhang, S.L., Nofar, M.,
Barzegari, M.R., Park, C.B., and Jiang, Z.H., “Development of Beads Foaming Technology for High
Performance PEEK, I. Thermal Analysis”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference
(ANTEC), Orlando, FL, USA, April 2-4, 2012
20. Nofar, M., Barzegari, M.R.,
Tabatabaei, A., Keshtkar, M., and Park, C.B., “Effect of Various Additives (Talc, Nanoclay, and
Nanosilica) on Extrusion Foaming of PLA through Crystallization”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Orlando, FL, USA, April 2-4, 2012
19. Nofar, M., and Park, C.B.,
“Feasibility of Double Crystal Melting Peak Generation in PLA for Expanded PLA Bead Foams”, Society
of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Orlando, FL, USA, April 2-4, 2012
18. Nofar, M., Zhu, W., Park, C.B.,
and Randall, J. “Effect of D-Lactide Content on Thermal Behavior of Polylactide in Presence of CO2
Dissolved Gas”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Orlando, FL, USA,
April 2-4, 2012
17. Nofar, M., Barzegari, M.R.,
Tabatabaei A., Keshtkar, M., and Park C.B., “Effect of Inorganic Filler Type on the Rheological Properties
of Linear Polylactide”, Polymer Processing Society Asia/Australia 2011 Regional Conference, Kish Island,
Iran, November 15-17, 2011
16. Hossieny, N., Nofar, M., and
Park, C.B., “Effect of Hard Segment Distribution on the Foaming Behavior of Thermoplastic
Polyurethane”, Polymer Processing Society Asia/Australia 2011 Regional Conference, Kish Island, Iran,
November 15-17, 2011
15. Nofar, M., Zhu, W., Park, C.B.,
and Randall, J., “Effect of Dissolved CO2 on the Crystallization Behavior of PLA with Various
D-contents”, Polymer Processing Society Asia/Australia 2011 Regional Conference, Kish Island, Iran,
November 15-17, 2011
14. Barzegari, M.R., Nofar, M., and
Park, C.B., "Double Melting Endotherms of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) for Expanded Bead Foams", FOAMS 2011,
Iselin, New Jersey, USA, September 14-15, 2011
13. Keshtkar, M., Nofar, M., Park,
C.B., and Carreau, P., "Foaming Behavior of PLA/Nanoclay Nanocomposites in Continuous Extrusion", 3rd
Biofoams, Capri, Italy, September 21-24, 2011
12. Nofar, M., Zhu, W., Park, C.B.,
and Randall, J., “Effect of Dissolved CO2 on Nonisothermal Crystallization Behavior of PLA with Various
Branching Degrees & Talc”, 3rd Biofoams, Capri, Italy, September 21-24, 2011
11. Nofar, M., Park, C.B.,
Tabatabaei, A., and Randall, J., "The Effect of Various Fillers on the Crystallization Behavior of PLA with the
Presence of Dissolved CO2", 3rd Biofoams, Capri, Italy, September 21-24, 2011
10. Hossieny, N., Nofar, M., and
Park, C.B., “Investigating the Mechanical Properties of Expanded Polypropylene Bead Products”,
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Boston, MA, USA, May 1-4, 2011
9. Nofar, M., Guo, Y., and Park,
C.B., “Simulation of EPP Bead Manufacturing in Batch Foaming Process through High Pressure Differential
Scanning Calorimeter (HPDSC)”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC),
Boston, MA, USA, May 1-4, 2011
8. Nofar, M., Majithiya, K., Kuboki,
T., Bonnet, T., and Park, C.B., “Investigating the Foamability of Low Melt Strength Homopolymer Linear PP
and Coupling Agent by Using Nanoclay”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference
(ANTEC), Boston, MA, USA, May 1-4, 2011
7. Nofar, M., Zhu, W., Park, C.B.,
and Randall, J. “The Dependency of Polylactide Crystallization Behavior on The Chain Branching and
Nano-Clay Contents”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Boston, MA,
USA, May 1-4, 2011
6. Zhu, W., Nofar, M., Zhai, W.,
Park, C.B., and Randall, J. “The Effect of Chain Branching on the Crystallinity Behavior of Polylactide
with the Presence of Dissolved CO2”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference
(ANTEC), Boston, MA, USA, May 1-4, 2011 (Best Paper Award)
5. Nofar, M., Park, C.B.
“Dependency of LPP Foaming Behavior on Foam Composition and Processing Parameters”, Society of
Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Orlando, FL, USA, May 16-20, 2010
4. Ngo, T.-D., Nofar, M., Ton-That,
M.-T., Sepehr, M., Hu, W., Denault, J., “Green Laminate Composites Based on Polypropylene (PP) and Flax
Fiber”, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Orlando, FL, USA, May
16-20, 2010
3. Nofar, M., Hoa, S.V., and Pugh,
M.D., “Self Sensing Glass/Epoxy Composites Using Carbon Nanotube”,
17th International Conference on Composite Materials, Edinburgh, UK, July 27-31, 2009
2.Nofar, M., Hoa, S.V., and Pugh,
M.D., “Carbon Nanotube Networks as a Strain Indicator and Failure Predictor in Polymer Matrix Composites
Subjecting to Static and Dynamic Loads”, American Society of Composites, Memphis, TN, USA, Sep 9-11,
2008
1. Nofar, M., Madaah Hosseini, H.R.,
Shivayee, H.A., “The Effect of Hot Pressing Parameters on the Microstructure and Infrared
Transparency of MgF2 Ceramics”, Tehran International Congress on Manufacturing Engineering
(TICME), Tehran, Iran, Dec. 12-15, 2005