Recent Conference Presentations and invited lectures.

1. Naczk, M.; Cranmer-Byng, M.; Zadernowski, R.; Marangoni, G.; Shahidi, F.  Effect of Interactions Between Phenolic Acids and Proteins on the Total Antioxidant Capacity in the DPPH Assay; Pacifichem 2010, International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, HI, December 15-20, 2010 (2010).  A presentation by M Naczk. 

2. Singh, K.; Marangoni, D.G. Bahadur P.; Compartmentalization of Anti-Oxidant in Soft Nano-Sized aggregates; 93rd CSC Meeting, Toronto, ON, June 2, 2010, a presentation by K. Singh. 

3. Singh, K.; Marangoni, D.G.; High-Aspect Ratio Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles in Surfactant Gel-Phases; 93rd CSC Meeting, Toronto, ON, June 1, 2010, a poster presentation by K. Singh.  

4. Landry, J.M.; Petropolis, H.P.; Singh, K.; Marangoni, D.G.; Nmr Studies of Multi-functional Surfactants; 55th ICASS; Kingston, ON, August 11, 2009; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

5. Petropolis, H.P.; Marangoni, D.G.; Synthesis and Rheological Properties of Amine Based Surfactants; 92^nd CSC Meeting, Edmonton AB, June 2, 2009, a poster presentation by H. Petropolis.

6. Jahan, N.;Paul, N.; Petropolis, C. P.; Karpechev, Y.; Marangoni, D. G.; Grindley, T. B. A New Paradigm for Structure-Performance Relationships for Gemini Surfactants;  92^nd CSC Meeting, Edmonton AB, June 3, 2009, a poster presentation by T.B. Grindley.

7. Petropolis, H.P.; Marangoni, D.G.; Synthesis and Rheological Properties of Amine Based Surfactants; 92^nd CSC Meeting, Edmonton AB, June 2, 2009, a poster presentation by H. Petropolis.

8. Gillis, S.; Houck, J.; Marangoni, D.G.; Oxidative and Storage Stability of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters and their Mixtures; 91^st CSC Meeting, Edmonton AB, May 27, 2008, a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

9. Singh, K.; Marangoni, D.G.; Microcalorimetric Investigation of the Interaction of an Antioxidant (Quercetin, Flavonoid) with Sodium Poly(styrenesulfonate) and Sodium Dodecylsulfate; 91^st CSC Meeting, Edmonton AB, May 26, 2008, a presentation by K. Singh.

10. McLachlan, A.A.; Marangoni, D.G.; 1D and 2D Nmr Investigations of the Interactions between Oppositely Charged Polymers and Surfactants; 91^st CSC Meeting, Edmonton AB, May 26, 2008, a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

11. Marangoni, D.G.; The Basics of Getting Dirty; Antigonish Community Science Lecture Series; April 3, 2008; Invited Lecture.

12. Marangoni, D.G.; Biofuels – Separating the Wheat from the Chaff; Romeo Society. Antigonish NS, February 27, 2008, Invited Lecture.

13. Marangoni, D.G.; Getting Down and Dirty – Drilling Fluid Research at StFX University; Saint Mary’s University, January 25, 2008; Invited Lecture.

14. Singh, K.; Marangoni, D.G.; Calorimetric Investigation of Flavenoid Binding with Polymers and Surfactants; International Symposium on Recent Trends in Surface and Colloid Science, Kolkata, India, October, 21, 2007, a poster presentation by K. Singh.

15. Marangoni, D.G.; Nmr Investigations of Micellization and Polymer Surfactant Complex Formation; McMaster University, November 16, 2006, Invited Lecture.

16. Singh, K.; Marangoni, D.G.; Synergism in Mixtures of Zwitterionic Surfactants with Cationic Gemini Surfactants; AOCS 6th World Congress on Surfactants and Detergents, Montreaux, SW, October 11, 2006, a poster presentation by K. Singh.

17. Conductometric and Nmr Investigations of Alcohol/Gemini Surfactanant Mixed Micelles; 89^th CSC Meeting, Halifax, NS, May 30, 2006, a poster presentation by J.M. Landry.

18. McLachlan, A.A.; Marangoni, D.G.; Synergism in Mixtures of Zwitterionic Surfactants with Anionic and Cationic Surfactants; 89^th CSC Meeting, Halifax, NS, May 30, 2006, a poster presentation by A. A. McLachlan. 

19. The Development of an Novel Drilling Fluids for Extreme Conditions.   Marangoni, D.G.; Acadia University, Oct. 31, 2006, Invited Lecture.

20. The Development of an Oil-Based Drilling Fluid for Non-Conventional Oil-Bearing Formations, Leblanc, A.; Kovacs, R.; Marangoni, D.G.; Dalhousie Undergraduate Student Symposium, September 24, 2005, Invited Lecture.

21. Petropolis, C.J.; Grindley, T.B.; Marangoni, D.G.; Novel Drilling Fluid Components Derived From Diol Technologies; Newpark Drilling Fluids Technical Conference Invited Lecture, June 17, 2005.

22. Petropolis, C.J.; Marangoni, D.G.; Grindley, T.B.; A Molecular Synthon Derived From Pentaerythritol: A Report Prepared for Newpark Resources Limited. August 2005.

23. Wilson, M.D.; Marangoni, D.G.; Preparation and Analysis of Gel-Based Drilling Fluids; 88^th  CSC Meeting, Saskatchewan, SK; May 29, 2005; a poster presentation by M.D. Wilson.

24. Petropolis, C.J.; Marangoni, D.G, Grindley, T.B. (Dalhousie); Synthesis of Cationic Dimeric Surfactants and their Interfacial Properties, 88^th CSC Meeting, Saskatchewan, SK; May 29, 2005; a poster presentation by C.J. Petropolis.

25. Wilson, M.D.; Mullally, M.K.; Doyle, M.E.; Taylor, T.A.; Marangoni, D.G; Monomer Concentrations in Simple Micellar Systems from Nmr Relaxation rates and C-13 Chemical Shifts; 88^th CSC Meeting, Saskatchewan, SK; June 1, 2005; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

26. Wile, B.M.; Marangoni, D.G, Cormier, J.F.(StFX); Synthesis and Properties of Novel n-s-n Gemini Surfactants; 88^th  CSC Meeting, Saskatchewan, SK; June 1, 2005; a poster presentation by M.D. Wilson.

27. Surfactants and Foams: Applications in the Petroleum Industry and other Unusual Places, Agricultural Research Station, Kentville, NS; October 14, 2003; an invited presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

28. From Soap to Muds:  The Adventures of a Colloid Chemist, University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, NS, May 18, 2003; plenary lecture by D.G. Marangoni.

29. McLachlan, A.A.; Marangoni, D.G.; Synergistic Interactions in Mixtures of Zwitterionic Surfactants with Anionic and Cationic Surfactants, ChemCon2003, University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, NS, May 18, 2003; a poster presentation by A.A. McLachlan. (Ms. McLachlan won second place in the Physical Chemistry Division);

30. Wile, B.M.; Marangoni, D.G, Cormier, J.F.(StFX); Synthesis and Properties of Novel n-s-n Gemini Surfactants; 85^th CSC Meeting, Vancouver, BC; June 1, 2002; a poster presentation by B.M. Wile. (Mr. Wile obtained an honourable mention for his work in the Organic Division, Atlantic Student CIC Conference, 2002).

31. Petropolis, N.P.; Marangoni, D.G.; Calorimetric and Spectroscopic Investigations of Glyme/ Surfactant Interactions, ChemCon2002, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Corner Brook, NF, May 21, 2002; a poster presentation by N.P. Petropolis. (Mr. Petropolis won first place in the Physical Chemistry Division).

32. Comeau, J.W.; Marangoni, D.G  Calorimetric Investigations of the Surfactant Alkanediol Mixed Micelles;  84^th CSC Meeting, Montreal QC; May 27, 2001; a poster presentation by J.W. Comeau.(Mr. Comeau won second place in the Materials Divisions, Atlantic Student CIC Conference for the oral presentation of this work). 

33. Mullally, M.K.; Marangoni, D.G.  The Interaction of Ethoxylated alcohol and Polymers with Zwitterionic Surfactants Micelles; 84^th CSC Meeting, Montreal QC; May 27, 2001; a poster presentation by M.K. Mullally. - (Ms. Mullally won first place in the Materials Division of the Undergraduate Poster Competition).

34. MacNeil, S.M.; Marangoni, D.G  Spectroscopic Investigations of Dispersants in Hydrocarbon Solvent Systems; 84^th CSC Meeting, Montreal QC; May 27, 2001; a poster presentation by S.M.  MacNeil.

35. Fisher, C.F.; Marangoni, D.G.  The Interaction of Ethoxylated alcohol and Polymers with Dodecylammonium Chloride Micelles; 84^th CSC Meeting, Montreal QC; May 27, 2001; a poster presentation by C.F. Fisher.

36. MacMillan, S. N.; Kennedy, C.K.; Howard, J.A.; Comeau, J.E.; McAlduff, M.J.; Marangoni, D.G.; Thermodynamic and Spectroscopic Investigations of Mixed Micelles Composed of Ionic Surfactants and Isomeric Hexanediols; ICCT-2000, Halifax, NS, Canada, August 9, 2000; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

37. Doyle, M.J.; Marangoni, D.G.; The Dynamics of the Chains of Two-Headed Surfactant Micelles as Determined from Nmr Spin-Lattice Relaxation Time Measurements.  83^rd CSC Meeting, Calgary, AB; May 28, 2000; a poster presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

38. MacMillan, S. N.; Kennedy, C.K.; McAlduff, M.J.; Marangoni, D.G.; The Micellar Properties of the Mixed Micelles Composed of Ionic Surfactants and Isomeric Hexanediols; 82^nd CSC Meeting, Toronto ON; May 30, 1999; a poster presentation by S.N. MacMillan and C.A. Kennedy.

39. MacMillan, S. N.; Kennedy, C.K.; McAlduff, M.J.; Marangoni, D.G.;. Nmr Investigations of the Micellar Solubilization of Isomeric Hexanediols; 82^nd CSC Meeting, Toronto ON; May 29, 1999; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

40. Nmr Investigations of the Micellar Solubilization in Ionic Micellar Solutions; Memorial University, St. John’s NF, March 5, 1999. An invited presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

41. Marangoni, D.G. 1-D and 2-D Nmr Investigations of Micellar Solubilization in Ionic Surfactant Solutions;  Acadia University, November 12, 1998; Wolfville, NS; November 12, 1998; an invited presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

42. Hawrylak, B.E.; Marangoni, D.G. Nmr Investigations of Micellar Solubilization;  Atlantic Section CSC Meeting, Antigonish, NS; June 29, 1998; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

43. MacDonald, A.C.; Boucher, G.D.; Hawrylak, B.E.; Marangoni, D.G. Nmr Investigations of the Micellar Properties of a Series of Two-headed Surfactant Systems: The Disodium 4-Alkyl-3-Sulfanatosuccinates; 72nd ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, State College, PA;  June 22, 1998; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

44. MacInnis, J.A.; Marangoni, D.G.; Palepu R. The Thermodynamics of Micellization and Adsorption of the Sodium Salts of CyclohexylAlkanoic Acids; 72nd ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, State College, PA;  June 22, 1998; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

45. MacDonald, A.C.; Boucher, G.D.; Hawrylak, B.E.; Marangoni, D.G. Nmr Investigations of the Micellar Properties of a Series of Two-headed Surfactant Systems: The Disodium 4-Alkyl-3-Sulfanatosuccinates; 72nd ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, State College, PA;  June 22, 1998; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

46. MacInnis, J.A.; Marangoni, D.G.; Palepu R. The Micellar Properties of the Sodium Salts of CyclohexylAlkanoic Acids; 81st CSC Meeting, Whistler, BC.; June 2, 1998; a presentation by J.A. MacInnis.

47. Marangoni, D.G. Multinuclear Nmr Investigations of a Series of Two-headed Surfactant Systems: The Disodium 4-Alkyl-3-Sulfanatosuccinates; Xerox Research Centre, Mississauga ON, November November 7, 1997; an invited presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

48. Marangoni, D.G. The Micellar and Solution Properties of a Series of Two-headed Surfactant Systems: The Disodium 4-Alkyl-3-Sulfanatosuccinates; St. F.X. University, September 24, 1997; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

49. Alexander,C.E.; Hawrylak, B.E.; Marangoni, D.G. Thermodynamics of Mixed Micelle Formation of a Series of Ethoxylated Alcohols in Anionic and Cationic Micelles; 80th CSC Meeting, Windsor, ON, June 4, 1997; a presentation by D.G.Marangoni.

50. MacDonald, A.C.; Boucher,G.D.; Hawrylak, B.E.; Kennedy, C.A.; Marangoni, D.G. Nmr Investigations of the Micellar Properties of a Series of Two-Headed Surfactant Systems: The Disodium 4-Alkyl-3-Sulfanatosuccinates; 80th CSC Meeting, Windsor, ON, June 4, 1997; a presentation by D.G.Marangoni.

51. Marangoni, D.G. The Preparation and Properties of Some Families of Two-Headed Surfactants; Petroleum Recovery Institute, Calgary, AB, October 3, 1996; an invited presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

52. Alexander, C.E.; MacDonald, A.C.; MacManus, K.A.; Marangoni, D.G. Micellar and Solution Properties of Disodium 1,2-Alkanedisulfates; 79th CSC Meeting, St. John's, NF, May 31, 1995; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

53. Marangoni, D.G. Preparation and Properties of a Complete Series of Two-Headed Surfactants: The Disodium 1,2-Alkanedisulfates; St. Mary's University, Halifax, NS, March 25, 1996; Atlantic Provinces Council of the Sciences (APICS) invited speaker presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

54. Marangoni, D.G. The Determination of Micellar Thermodynamic Properties; University of New Brunswick, March 1, 1996; Atlantic Provinces Council of the Sciences (APICS) invited speaker presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

55. Marangoni, D.G. Industrial and Consumer Applications of Surfactant Technology, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, February 29, 1996; Atlantic Provinces Council of the Sciences (APICS) invited speaker presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

56. Marangoni, D.G. Industrial and Consumer Applications of Surfactant Technology, University College of Cape Breton, February 26, 1996; Atlantic Provinces Council of the Sciences (APICS) invited speaker presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

57. Alexander, C.E.; Marangoni, D.G. Thermodynamics of Mixed Micelle Formation of a Series of Ethoxylated Alcohols in Anionic Sodium Dodecylsulfate Micelles; 78th CSC Meeting, Guelph ON, May 31, 1995; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

58. Briand, G.; Smith-Palmer, T.; Marangoni, D.G The Basic Hydrolysis of 1,2 -Alkanedisulfates; 78th CSC Meeting, Guelph ON, May 31, 1995; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

59. Beck, E.J.; Caplan, J.F.; Hawley, C.; Comeau, E.K.; Marangoni, D.G. Micellar Properties of a Novel Series of Two­Headed Anionic Surfactants: the 1,2­Disodium Alkanedisulfates; 77th CSC Meeting, Winnipeg MB, June 1, 1994; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.

60. Burrows, J.C.; Flynn, D.J.; Kutay, S.M.; Marangoni, D.G.; Thermodynamics in Surfactant Solutions: Calorimetric Determination of the Micellization Enthalpy of Sulfate Surfactants as a Function of Temperature; 77th CSC Meeting, Winnipeg MB, June 1, 1994; a presentation by D.G. Marangoni.