Publications
[A1] “A one-step process to engineer superhydrophobic copper surfaces”, Y. Huang, D. K. Sarkar and X.-Grant Chen, Materials Letters 64 (2010) 2722-2724
[A2] “Superhydrophobic aluminum alloy surfaces by a novel one-step process”, N. Saleema, D. K. Sarkar, R. W. Paynter and X. –G. Chen, ACS Appl. Mater. Interface. (Letters) 2 (2010) 2500-2502
[A3] “Synthesis of monodisperse fluorinated silica nanoparticles and their superhydrophobic thin films”, J. D. Brassard, D. K. Sarkar, J. Perron, ACS-Appl. Mater. Interfaces 3 (2011) 3583–3588
[A4] “Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Surfaces on Aluminum Alloy via Electrodeposition of Copper Followed by Electrochemical Modification”, Y. Huang, D. K. Sarkar and X.-Grant Chen, Nano-Micro Letters 3 (2011) 160-165
[A5] “Polymer masks fabrication by micropatterning surfaces of composite polymer coatings”, N. Saleema, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, and R. W. Paynter, J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. (in press 2011)
[A6] “Prevention of Ice Accretion on Aluminum Surfaces by Enhancing Their Hydrophobic Properties”, N. Saleema, M. Farzaneh, R. W. Paynter and D. K. Sarkar, J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 1-3 (2011) 27-40
[A7] “UV Protection Of Heat-Treated Jack Pine Using TiO2 Nano-Coatings”, Sudeshna Saha, Duygu Kocaefe, D. K. Sarkar, Yaman Boluk, Andre Pichette, J. Coat. Technol. Res. 8 (2011) 183-190
[A8]. “One-step deposition process to obtain nanostructured superhydrophobic thin films by galvanic exchange reaction”, D. K. Sarkar and R. W. Paynter, J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 24 (2010) 1181-1189.
[A9]. “One-step fabrication process of superhydrophobic green coatings”, D. K. Sarkar and N. Saleem, Surf. Coat. Technol. 204 (2010) 2483-2486
[A10] “Wetting and superhydrophobic properties of PECVD grown hydrocarbon and fluorinated-hydrocarbon coatings”, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, R. W. Paynter, Appl. Surf. Sci. (short communication) 256 (2010) 3698-3701
[A11]. “Superhydrophobic coatings with reduced ice adhesion”, D. K. Sarkar and M. Farzaneh, J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 23 (2009) 1215-1237.
[A12]. “Fabrication of PECVD grown fluorinated hydrocarbon nanoparticle and circular nanorings arrays using nanosphere lithography”, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, Appl. Surf. Sci. 254 (2008) 3758-3761.
[A13]. “Superhydrophobic properties of ultrathin rf-sputtered Teflon films coated etched aluminum surfaces”, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, R. W. Paynter, Materials Letters, 62 (2008) 1226-1229.
[A14]. “Superhydrophobic Properties of Silver Coated on Copper by Galvanic Exchange Reaction”, A. Safaee, D. K. Sarkar and M. Farzaneh, Appl. Surf. Sci.254 (2008) 2493-2498.
[A15]. “Dielectric properties of sol–gel derived high-k titanium silicate thin films”, D.K. Sarkar, D. Brassard, M. A. El Khakani, and L. Ouellet, Thin Solid Films 515 (2007) 4788-4793.
[A16]. “Compositional effect on the dielectric properties of high-k titanium silicate thin films deposited by means of a co-sputtering process”, D. Brassard, D.K. Sarkar, M. A. El Khakani, and L. Ouellet, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films 24 (2006) 600-
[A17]. “Single electron tunneling at room temperature in the TixSi1-xO2 nanocomposite thin films” D. K. Sarkar, D. Brassard and M. A. El Khakani, Appl. Phys. Lett 87 (2005) 253108-1-3.
[A18]. “Coaxial ECR plasma system for radioactive ion implantation”, M.A. Fortin, B. Stansfield, A. Sarkissian, D. K. Sarkar, H. Ji, R. Paynter, B.Terreault, Plasma Sources Science and Technology 14 (2005) 432-439.
[A19]. “Electrical switching in sol-gel derived Ag-SiO2 nanocomposite thin films”, D. K. Sarkar, F. Cloutier and M. A. El Khakani, J. Appl. Phys. 97 (2005) 084302.
[A20] “Chemical nature of superhydrophobic aluminum alloys surfaces produced via a one-step process using fluoroalkyl-silane in a base medium”, N. Saleema, D. K. Sarkar, D. Gallant, R. W. Paynter and X. –G. Chen, ACS Appl. Mater. Interface. (Submitted September 2011)
2.2. Other refereed contributions: Book chapters and papers in refereed conferences
[A21] “Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Surfaces on Aluminum Alloy via electrodeposition of copper followed by electrochemical modification” Y. Huang, D. K. Sarkar and X.-Grant Chen, oral presentation by Y Huang and proceedings at Thermec 2011: International conference on advanced materials, held on August 1-5, 2011, Quebec City, Canada
[A22] “Nanostructured superhydrophobic silver surfaces”, D. K. Sarkar, oral presentation and proceedings at Thermec 2011: International conference on advanced materials, held on August 1-5, 2011, Quebec City, Canada
[A23] “Surface modification and functionalization of oxide nanoparticles for superhydrophobic applications”, J. D. Brassard, D.K. Sarkar, and J. Perron, Oral presentation by J. Brassard and proceedings at Thermec 2011: International conference on advanced materials, held on August 1-5, 2011, Quebec City, Canada
[A24] “Superhydrophobic coatings by chemical and plasma process” D. K. Sarkar; Proceedings of the Twenty Third International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies (November 2-5, 2009) , Edited by T.S. Sudarshan, U. Kamachi Mudali and Baldev Raj, Pages 53-64, Year 2010. Publisher, Valardocs, ISBN 978-81-910570-0-2
[A25] “Nanostructured thin films for icephobic applications” N. Saleema, D. K. Sarkar; M. Farzaneh, R. W. Paynter, Proceedings of the Twenty Third International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies (November 2-5, 2009) , Edited by T.S. Sudarshan, U. Kamachi Mudali and Baldev Raj, Pages 207-214, Year 2010. Publisher, Valardocs, ISBN 978-81-910570-0-2
[A26] “Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coatings using Fluoroalkylsilane Modified Silica Nanoparticles” J. D. Brassard, D. K. Sarkar, G. Fortin, J. Perron, p 479-1 to 4, Proceeding International Conference on Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications, held on August 4-6, 2010, Ottawa, Canada
[A27] “Facile Fabrication of Nanostructured Superhydrophobic coatings” D. K. Sarkar, p 488-1 to 9, Proceeding International Conference on Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications, held on August 4-6, 2010, Ottawa, Canada
[A28] “Superhydrophobic and Icephobic Nanorough Low Dielectric Thin Film Coated Aluminum Surfaces” N. Saleema, M. Farzaneh, D. K. Sarkar, R. W. Paynter, p 493-1 to 7, Proceeding International Conference on Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications, held on August 4-6, 2010, Ottawa, Canada
[A29] “Surface Nanopatterning using Composite Polymer Coating, Polymer Masks and their Wetting Behavior” N. Saleema, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, R. W. Paynter, p 494-1 to 6, Proceeding International Conference on Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications, held on August 4-6, 2010, Ottawa, Canada
[A30] “Fabrication of Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Copper: a One Step-Process”
Y. Huang , D. K. Sarkar, X. G. Chen, p 486-1 to 4, Proceeding International Conference on Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications, held on August 4-6, 2010, Ottawa, Canada
[A31]. “Superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces”, D.K. Sarkar and M. Farzaneh, in: Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion, Vol 5, K. L. Mittal (Ed.) pp. 271-278, VSP/Brill, Leiden (2008)
[A32]. “Effect of temperature on superhydrophobic zinc oxide nanotowers”, N. Saleema, D.K. Sarkar and M. Farzaneh, in: Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion, Vol 5, K. L. Mittal (Ed.) pp. 279-285, VSP/Brill, Leiden (2008)
[A33]. “Superhydrophobic properties of silver coated copper”, A. Safaee, D.K. Sarkar and M. Farzaneh, in: Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion, Vol 5, K. L. Mittal (Ed.) pp. 287-293, VSP/Brill, Leiden (2008)
[A34]. “Lotus effect on Al-surfaces”, D. K. Sarkar, A. Safaee, M. Farzaneh, Proceedings NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
[A35]. “Superhydrophobic zinc oxides nanotowers”, N. Saleema, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, E. Sacher, Proceedings NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
[A36]. “Large scale synthesis of ordered silver nanoparticles for superhydrophobic and anti-icing application”, A. Safaee, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, Proceedings NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
2.3. Non-refereed contributions (Papers, posters and abstracts):
[B1] « Revêtement nanostructuré superhydrophobe sur l’aluminium en vue d’applications en aérodynamique » J.D. Brassard, D.K. Sarkar, G. Fortin et J. Perron : Oral and poster presentation by J. D. Brassard at Journée des étudiants du RÉGAL, October 26, 2010, Québec city (Received the prize from REGAL AXE 3)
[B2] « Revêtements nanostructurés superhydrophobes à base de nanoparticules d’oxyde fonctionnalisées sur l’aluminium en vue d’applications sous-marines » J.D. Brassard, D.K. Sarkar, G. Fortin et J. Perron : Poster presentation by J. D. Brassard at Journée des étudiants du RÉGAL, October 03, 2011, Montréal, Québec.
[B3] « Revêtement nanostructuré superhydrophobe à partir de nanoparticules de silice traitée au fluoroalkylsilane » J.D. Brassard, D.K. Sarkar, G. Fortin et J. Perron : Oral presentation by J. D. Brassard at 79th annual conference of ACFAS, 9-13 May 2011, Sherbrook, Quebec.
[B4]“Corrosion resistance nanostructured superhydrophobic coatings on metal surfaces” Y. Huang, D. K. Sarkar and X.-Grant Chen: Poster presentation by Y. Huang at Journée des étudiants du RÉGAL, October 26, 2010, Québec city (Received the prize from Aluminum Association of Canada)
[B5] “Protection of metal and alloy surfaces using corrosion resistance nanostructured superhydrophobic coatings” Oral and Poster presentation by Y. Huang at Journée des étudiants du RÉGAL, October 03, 2011, Montreal (Received the best oral speaker)
[B6] “Revêtement superhydrophobe sur l’aluminium” M. Brisson, D. K. Sarkar, D, Kocaefe, Journée des étudiants du REGAL (JER08), Montreal, Quebec, October 2009.
[B7]. “UV Protection of Heat-Treated Jack Pine using TiO2 Nano Coatings”, Saha, S., Kocaefe, D. K. Sarkar, D., Boluk, Y., Pichette, A., submitted at the 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCE8), Montreal, Canada, 23-27 August 2009.
[B8]. “Superhydrophobic wood and aluminum surfaces”, S. Saha, M. Brisson, D. K. Sarkar, D. Kocaefe, A. Pichette, 21st Canadian Conference on Surfaces, 02-05 June 2009, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
[B9] “Superhydrophobic Binary Structures: Preparation, Characterization and Ice Adhesion”, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, Sixth international symposium on contact angle, wettability and adhesion, July 14-16, 2008, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA
[B10] “Superhydrophobic and icephobic coatings by plasma processes”, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, Congress of Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP), June 8-11, 2008, University of Laval, Quebec, Canada
[B11] “Superhydrophobic and icephobic nanometric coatings”, D. K. Sarkar, M. Farzaneh, International Conference on Polymeric Materials in Power Engineering (ICPMPE), 4-6 October 2007, Bangalore, India
[B12]. “Magnetron co-Sputtering of High-k Titanium Silicate Thin Films and Their Integration Into MIM and MOS Devices”, D. Brassard, D. K. Sarkar, L. Ouellet, M. A. El Khakani, 12th Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, 16-19 August 2005, Ottawa, ON. (Best oral presentation)
[B13]. "High-k titanium silicate thin films grown by an optimized reactive magnetron co-sputtering process for high-voltage CMOS applications", D. Brassard, D. K. Sarkar, L. Ouellet, M. A. El Khakani, Micronet Annual Workshop, 10-11 May, 2005, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Best Paper award)
2.4. Contribution to practical application to knowledge:
2.4.1. Patent: [P1] “Titanium silicate films with high dielectric constant” M. A. El Khakani, D. K. Sarkar, D. Brassard, L. Ouellet, US Patent number 7,101,754, September 2006], DKS is the inventor.
3. Other evidence of impact of contributions:
3.1 Presiding the Session Chair: (i) 23rd International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies (SMT23) November 2-5, 2009, Mamallapuram, Chennai, India; (ii) International Conference on Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications, held on August 4-6, 2010, Ottawa, Canada
3.2 Presentation of a “Key Note Lecture”: “Nanostructured superhydrophobic coatings: Fundamental and Applications”, in the International Conference on Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications, held on August 4-6, 2010, Ottawa, Canada
3.3 Presentation as a guest speaker : (i) “Superhydrophobic coatings by chemical and plasma process”, at SMT23, November 2-5, 2009, Mamallapuram, Chennai, India; (ii) “Superhydrophobic Binary Structures: Preparation, Characterization and Ice Adhesion”, July 14-16, 2008, University of Maine, USA; (iii) “Superhydrophobic and icephobic coatings by plasma processes”, June 8-11, 2008, University of Laval, Quebec; (iv) “Superhydrophobic and icephobic nanometric coatings”, 4-6 October 2007, Bangalore, India; (v) “Silicides, high-k dielectric and nanostructured thin films”, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur and Bombay (January-February 2005);
3.4 Guest Editor: A special issue, consisting of 15 articles, on ice adhesion on surfaces has been completed as a guest editor for the Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology having invited by Dr. K. L. Mittal (Editor-in-Chief)
