Curriculum Vitae

Dimitrios Achilias

Professor, School of Chemistry

Personal Information

- 2310997822
axilias@chem.auth.gr
https://www.chem.auth.gr/staff/0000001000091301/
Scopus ID6603575845
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2872-8426
Γνωστικό Αντικείμενο:
ΧΗΜΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΠΟΛΥΜΕΡΩΝ
Επιστημονική Ειδίκευση:
- Χημεία
- Μηχανική και επαγγέλματα μηχανικών
- Χημικά και επεξεργασία
- Υλικά (ξύλο, χαρτί, πλαστικό, γυαλί)

Education

Προπτυχιακές Σπουδές

1985	Δίπλωμα Χημικών Μηχανικών / Πολυτεχνική Σχολή Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης Greece
1997	Πτυχίο Παιδαγωγικής Κατάρτισης ΠΑΤΕΣ ΣΕΛΕΤΕ Greece

Διδακτορικό Δίπλωμα

1991	Διδακτορικό Δίπλωμα Χημικών Μηχανικών / Πολυτεχνική Σχολή Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης Greece

Course Work

Courses of Winter semester of 2025–26 academic year

	SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
ΕΧΤ466	Polymer Technology Project
Η03	Industrial Organic Chemistry
Υ03	Applied Mathematics in Chemistry I
ΥΧΤ461	Industrial Organic Chemistry
ΥΧΤ463	Polymer Chemistry Laboratory

	EPISTĪMES KAI MĪCΗANIKĪ TOU PERIVALLONTOS
ESE02	Air Quality Modeling
ESE04	Environmental Radioactivity
ESE06	Environmental Impact Assessment Tools
ESE09	Recycling
ESE15	Natural and Man-made Disaster Management
ESM13	Introduction to Environmental Science and Engineering
ESM14	Principles of General Chemistry
ESM32	Environmental Chemistry
ESM52	Environmental Policy
ESM53	Natural Resources Management
ESM54	Industrial Process Design and Economics
ESM71	Air Quality
ESM72	Waste Management

	Postgraduate Program «Chemical Technology and Industrial Applications»
Μ3Υ21	Polymerization Reactions
Μ3Υ22	Polymer Classes - Biopolymers
Μ3Υ23	Methods for the Characterization of Polymers

Courses of Spring semester of 2025–26 academic year

	SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
ΕΧΤ467	Fuels & Lubricants
Η02	Macromolecular Chemistry
Κ405	Technology of Polymeric Materials
Κ408	Colour Chemistry and Technology
ΥΧΤ361	Macromolecular Chemistry

	EPISTĪMES KAI MĪCΗANIKĪ TOU PERIVALLONTOS
ESM25	Fundamentals of Physical and Analytical Chemistry
ESM42	Chemical and Biochemical Processes and Engineering
ESM62	Climate Change Mitigation
ESM64	Circular Economy and Environmental Economics

	Postgraduate Program “Quality Control-Chemical Analysis-Environment”
Μ2Υ25	Special topics in food safety, authenticity and packaging

	Postgraduate Program «Chemical Technology and Industrial Applications»
Μ3Υ24	Composite and Nanocomposite Materials
Μ3Υ25	Polymer Technology
Μ3Υ36	Special Topics in Food Safety, Authenticity and Packaging

Theses Supervised

Student Theses within AUTh

In progress

Doctoral

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Postgraduate

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Utilization of Rice Bran: Oil Extraction, Chemical Analysis and Incorporation into Cosmetic Emulsions
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2025–2026

Undergraduate

IDENTIFICATION AND THERMOCHEMICAL RECYCLING OF AUTOMOTIVE PLASTIC WASTE FROM END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES
Collection, characterization and thermochemical recycling of waste fishing nets

Doctoral

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Postgraduate

Review and analysis of (thermo)chemical wood modification processes that allow the incorporation of polymeric systems into its microstructure, with the aim of developing partially transparent composite materials.

2024–2025

Postgraduate

Recovery of natural products from chestnut and oak wood of Mount Athos for incorporation into a cosmetic cream
Effect of the addition of resveratrol, grape juice and wine on the properties of cosmetic emulsion
Microplastics
Crystallinity of commercial recycled PET (r-PET) and factors affecting it.
Chemical recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) via glycolysis using microwave radiation

Undergraduate

Chemical Recycling of Polymers

Postdoctoral

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Doctoral

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2023–2024

Postgraduate

Utilization of coffee industry by-products in the preparation of cosmetic cream and study of its properties
Study of the dyeing properties of poly(lactic acid) (pla) and its comparison with poly(ethylene terephthalate) (pet) and surface modified poly(ethylene terephthalate) (pet)
Chemical recycling of polyester fiber via microwave assisted glykolisis
Recycling of Expanded Polystyrene, Use of the Product for the Re-Production of the Polymer and Characterization of the Final Product
Characterization of commercial grades of polypropylene (PP) through rheological, thermal and mechanical analyses
Effect of hydrophobic clay nanoparticles on the structure and physicochemical properties of self-adhesive resin cement

Undergraduate

Development and study of properties of environmentally friendly membranes based on natural flowers for food packaging uses.
Chemical Recycling of Polymers
Development and study of properties of polymeric food packaging films based on flours.

Doctoral

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2022–2023

Postgraduate

Characteristics of packaging made of multilayer materials and their recyclability
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Study of the effect of adding spent coffe grounds to poly(lactid acid), PLA, to create environmentally friendly packaging films

Doctoral

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2021–2022

Postgraduate

Enhancement of water resistance in a sanitary paper using resins and study of the relationship of resin concentration with water resistance and repulping
Multilayer coffee packaging: Characteristics and recyclability
Chemical recycling of blends of biodegradable and non-biodegradable polyesters through glycolysis under microwave irradiation
Mechanical and thermal properties of composite polypropylene/modified wollastonite fibers
Dynamic thermomechanical properties of commercial recycled PET and its post?aging behavior
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Undergraduate

Thermochemical Recycling of Polymer Blends.
Physicochemical recycling of multilayered package Tetra-Pak®

2020–2021

Postgraduate

Determination of the pyrolysis products and degradation reactions of a commercial polycyanoacrylate adhesive for glass restoration, by applying Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy.
Synthesis and characterization of nanomposite materials based on poly(2?hydroxypropyl methacrylate) and chitosan encapsulated with Helichrysum essential oil"
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Solubility study and changes due to thermal ageing of a commercial polycyanoacrylate adhesive for glass restoration, by applying Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR
Effect of the structure of the coupling agent on the properties of nanocomposite dental materials
Polymerisation kinetics and colour changes under the effect of ultraviolet irradiation on a commercial polycyanoacrylate adhesive for glass restoration
Development of superhydrophobic polymeric coatings and study of their properties upon their application on substrates of cultural interest
Degradation of two commercial plastic packaging products based either on poly(lactic acid) (PLA) or on polyethylene (PE) through a comparative study of the change of their thermomechanical properties under different conditions.
Effect of the addition of propolis and carvacrol on the physicochemical, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties of films based on Chitosan to be used as plastic packaging material.

Undergraduate

EFFECT OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS ON THE RECYCLING OF CONVENTIONAL POLYMERS USED AS PACKAGING MATERIALS
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NEW BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS WITH BUILT-IN ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES FOR USE IN FOOD PACKAGING
Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite materials of the biodegradable poly(lactic acid), PLA, with AgNO3, TiO2 or ZnO nanoparticles
Recycling of expanded Polystyrene and use of the product in the re-synthesis of the polymer
NEW POLYMERIC MATERIALS IN REPLACING SINGLE USE PLASTICS

2019–2020

Postgraduate

Synthesis and characterization of responsive polymeric hydogels for biomedical applications.

Undergraduate

Synthesis and characterization of polyethyleneglycol (PEG) methacrylate hydrogels responsive to changes in pH and temperature
Synthesis and study of properties of poly(lactic acid) films with nanoparticles of chitosan-encapsulated oregano essential oil
Biodegradable polymers in food packaging

2018–2019

Undergraduate

EFFECT OF ADDING SAFFRON AND TURMERIC ON THE POLYMERIZATION KINETICS AND THE PROPERTIES OF POLY(METHYL METHACRYLATE) (PMMA)
Synthesis of novel biopolymers based on Chitosan with Crocus and Curcuma and study of their properties
In situ photopolymerization of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and its copolymer p(HEMA-co-EMA) adding saffron or turmeric and study of their properties
Microwave-assisted chemical recycling of polycarbonate (PC)
Microwave-assisted thermo-chemical recycling of poly(lactic acid)

Doctoral

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Postgraduate

Use of functional organic polymers in the control of crystallization and hydrophobicity of perovskite films for high performance photovoltaic cells
Synthesis and characterization of dental nanocomposite materials based on a polymethacrylate matrix with organomodified montmorillonite, TiO2 and ZnO.
Synthesis, characterization and reaction kinetics of copolymers based on OEGMA, OEGMEMA and AAc with applications as hydrogels in waste treatment. For the period from March 1st, 2019 to May 31st, 2019 (3 months) Mr. Triantafyllos Manios visited Spain (POLYMAT-UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY UPV/EHU) for traineeship in the frame of Program Erasmus+.
Microwave assisted chemical recycling of PET/PLA blends.
Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites based on methacrylic esters of polyethylene glycol, PEGMA and PEGMENA with Ag, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles.

2017–2018

Undergraduate

Synthesis, kinetics and characterization of nanocomposite materials based on poly(butyl methacrylate) and graphene oxide organomodified or not.
Synthesis, characterization and reaction kinetics of nanocomposite materials based on polystyrene and organomodified nano-montmorillonite essential oils hybrids
Synthesis, characterization and reaction kinetics of nanocomposite materials based on polystyrene and nano-montmorillonite essential oils hybrids

Postgraduate

Synthesis of Poly(NiPAm) core-shell microgels and their self-assembly at water/oil interface
Development of novel Cu/alumina catalytic materials for the reduction of NOx emissions from marine diesel engines
Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite materials based on chitosan and nano-montmorillonite impregnated with essential oils.
Synthesis, characterization and polymerization kinetics of nanocomposite materials based on poly(methyl methacrylate) and grapheme oxide.
Effect of different catalysts on the pyrolytic degradation of polymers aiming in the production of value-added products
Synthesis and characterization of novel nanocomposite materials based on PMMA with Ag, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles with antimicrobial properties
Study of the thermal degradation and pyrolysis products of polymeric materials originating in WEEE.

2016–2017

Undergraduate

Effect of adding oregano essential oil adsorbed into nano-montmorillonite on the kinetics and properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)
Effect of adding basil essential oil adsorbed into nano-montmorillonite on the kinetics and properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)

2015–2016

Doctoral

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Postgraduate

Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite materials based on poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and functionalized graphene oxide
Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite materials of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) with silver nanoparticles
Effect of natural antioxidants-antimicrobials on free-radical polymerization reactions
Synthesis, reaction kinetics and characterization of nanocomposite materials of poly(2-hydroxy-ethyl methacrylate) with graphene oxide.
Synthesis, kinetics and characterization of nanocomposite materials based on poly(styrene-co-butyl methacrylate) and grapheme oxide with or without organic modification
Study of the elution of unreacted monomers from the light-cured dental nanohybrid composite material Kalore GC through HPLC.

Undergraduate

Effect of adding thyme essential oil adsorbed into nano-montmorillonite on the kinetics and properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)

2014–2015

Doctoral

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Postgraduate

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Effect of graphene oxide on the polymerization of methyl methacrylate using the bulk or emulsion technique. For the period from March 2nd, 2015 to May 31st, 2015 (3 months) Mrs. Gkaliou visited the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry of University of Stockholm in the frame of Program Erasmus+.
Controlled radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate with limonene via the ARGET ATRP technique.
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2013–2014

Postgraduate

Synthesis, characterization and reaction kinetics of nanocomposite materials based on poly(butyl methacrylate) and graphene oxide.

Doctoral

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2012–2013

Postgraduate

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2011–2012

Doctoral

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Postgraduate

Synthesis, kinetics and characterization of poly(2-hydrohyethyl methacrylate) based nanocomposites.
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2010–2011

Postgraduate

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2009–2010

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2008–2009

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2007–2008

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2006–2007

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2005–2006

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2004–2005

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Postgraduate

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Postdoctoral

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Administrative Work

Τμήματος
#	Από	Έως	Θέση Όργανο / Επιτροπή
1	2017	2020	Vice Head, Τμήμα Χημείας
2	2015	2020	Director, Εργαστηρίου Χημείας και τεχνολογίας Πολυμερών και Χρωμάτων
4	2015	2020	Member, Επιτροπή Αλγορίθμου κατανομής πιστώσεων
6	2015	2020	Member, Επιτροπή Βιβλιοθήκης
5	2013	2020	Member, Ομάδα Εσωτερικής Αξιολόγησης
3	2007	2021	Member, Επιτροπή Προγράμματος Προπτυχιακών Σπουδών
7	2005	2021	Member, Γενική Συνέλευση του Τμήματος Χημείας

Ιδρύματος
#	Από	Έως	Θέση Όργανο / Επιτροπή
1	2019	2021	Member, Επιτροπή Εποπτείας του Πανεπιστημιακού Γυμναστηρίου
2	2017	2020	Member, Επιτροπή Στρατηγικής Ανάπτυξης και Υποδομών της Σχολής Θετικών Επιστημών
3	2008	2021	Member, Συντονιστική Επιτροπή του Διατμηματικού Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Διεργασίες και Τεχνολογία Προηγμένων Υλικών"

Άλλο
#	Από	Έως	Θέση Περιγραφή
1	2018	2021	Ταμίας, Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Θερμικής Ανάλυσης (ΕΕΘΑ)
2	2016	2018	Γραμματέας, Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Θερμικής Ανάλυσης (ΕΕΘΑ)
3	2013	2016	Μέλος, Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Πολυμερών (ΕΛΕΠ)

Research Projects

Coordinator
2026–2027	Exploitation and Management of Research Results in the field of Thermal Analysis and Materials.
2025–2026	Analysis of tyre wear particles from high-traffic roads
2025–2026	Research in the field of Polymers
2024–2026	17th Mediterranean Conference on Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis (MEDICTA225)
2021–2021	Chemical recycling from waste in the circular economy
2020–2021	Development of Bio-based Polymer Nanocomposites with Advanced Properties for Active Food Packaging Applications
2019–2023
2017–2027	Measurements of properties of polymeric and other materials
2017–2017	Measurents of properties of polymeric and other material
2014–2015	Integrated ultization of PET bottles recycling.
2013–2014	Theoretical and experimental study of the reaction kinetics of new nanocomposites based on poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) with organomodified montmorillonite and silica
2005–2007	Development of advanced polymer recycling techniques

Participant
2025–2028	Repurposing olive waste in circular economy solutions for feeds, additives, packaging and biogas
2023–2026
2021–2025	Use of fully recyclable packaging material to preserve the high quality of roasted coffee
2021–2026	PG - Applied and Clinical Dental Sciences
2020–2026
2020–2024	Circular Plastics Network for Training
2019–2020	ImproveMyCampus
2019–2020
2018–2021	Short cycle courses on thermal analysis in material science.
2018–2026
2018–2023	PGS "BAsic Dental Sciences"
2012–2015	High Performance Nanocomposite Materials: Reinforcement of Polymers with Advanced Carbon and Silica Nanostructures
2010–2012	Integration of end-of-life tires in the life cycle of road construction
2009–2017
2008–2012	Collaborative curriculum Development on Waste management in Africa and the Pacific region.
2006–2026	-
2001–2004	Processing and Technologies of Advanced Materials
1998–2019	Πληρωμή μέλους ΔΕΠ -Βασιλικιώτης Γ.
1997–2023	Πληρωμή μελών ΔΕΠ ΑΠΘ για αξιολογήσεις και λοιπές υπηρεσίες - Ν. 2530/97 (ΓΓΕΤ )
1996–1998	Process diagnosis for plant performance enhancement (PROGNOSIS).
1993–2026	Καταθέσεις για πληρωμή μελών ΔΕΠ (3%) από ΕθνικούςΦορείς σε συγκεκριμένο λογαριασμό της Ε.Ε..

Publications

(2025)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Thermo-chemical recycling of plastics as a sustainable approach to the plastic waste issue . Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration . vol.10 no.4 p.2605–2618
Charitopoulou Maria-Anna, Koutroumpi Stavri, Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Thermal Characterization and Recycling of Polymers from Plastic Packaging Waste . Polymers (20734360) . vol.17 no.13 p.1786 (19 pages)
Charitopoulou Maria-Anna, Papadimitriou Maria, Papadopoulou Lambrini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Extraction-Based Pretreatment of End-of-Life Plastics from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment for Brominated Flame Retardant Removal and Subsequent Valorization via Pyrolysis . Processes . vol.13 no.5 p.1458 (13 pages)
Karkanis Stefanos, Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Physicochemical and Mechanical Performance of Dental Resins Formulated from Dimethacrylated Oligoesters Derived from PET Recycling via Glycolysis . Polymers (20734360) . vol.17 no.19 p.2660 (19 pages)
Karkanis Stefanos F., Karetsou Natasa G., Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Efficient Microwave-Assisted Glycolysis of PET Fiber Waste: Optimization, Products Analysis, and BHET Recovery for Sustainable Recycling . ChemistrySelect . vol.10 no.38 p.e00718 (7 pages)
Karkanis Stefanos F., Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Production of Novel Dental Resin Monomers Using Dimethacrylated Oligoesters Derived from Chemically Recycling PET Waste . ChemSusChem . vol.18 no.10 p.e202402371 (11 pages)
Petaloti Argyri-Ioanna, Paraskevopoulou Adamantini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Preparation and Characterization of Biocomposite Films with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier and Antioxidant Properties Based on Polylactide and Extracts from Coffee Silverskin . Molecules . vol.30 no.6 p.1383 (19 pages)
Terzopoulou Paschalina, Achilias Dimitrios, Vouvoudi Evangelia . (2025) . Advancements in wood processing utilizing polymers for “transparent” wood composites: a technical review and Meta-analysis . Wood Science & Technology . vol.59 no.5 p.90 (31 pages)
Terzopoulou Paschalina, Achilias Dimitrios, Vouvoudi Evangelia . (2025) . Advanced Wood Composites with Recyclable or Biodegradable Polymers Embedded—A Review of Current Trends . Journal of Composites Science . vol.9 no.8 p.415 (17 pages)
Terzopoulou Paschalina, Vouvoudi Evangelia, Achilias Dimitrios . (2025) . Delignification as a Key Strategy for Advanced Wood-Based Materials: Chemistry, Delignification Parameters, and Emerging Applications . Forests . vol.16 no.6 p.993 (33 pages)
Thapliyal Devyani, Arya Raj Kumar, Achilias Dimitrios, Verros George D. . (2025) . On the Resistance Coefficients for Heat Conduction in Anisotropic Bodies at the Limit of Linear Extended Thermodynamics . Entropy . vol.27 no.3 p.314 (11 pages)

(2024)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Charitopoulou Maria-Anna, Ciprioti Stefano Vecchio . (2024) . Thermal and Catalytic Recycling of Plastics from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment—Challenges and Perspectives . Polymers . vol.16 no.17 p.2538 (18 pages)
Achilias Dimitrios, Tsagkalias Ioannis S., Manios Triantafyllos K. . (2024) . Copolymerization kinetics of hydrogels based on oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylates and acrylic acid using isoconversional methods . Thermochimica Acta . vol.736 p.Article number: 179738
Belioka Maria-Paraskevi, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . The Effect of Weathering Conditions in Combination with Natural Phenomena/Disasters on Microplastics’ Transport from Aquatic Environments to Agricultural Soils . Microplastics . vol.3 no.3 p.518-538
Belioka Maria-Paraskevi, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . How plastic waste management affects the accumulation of microplastics in waters: a review for transport mechanisms and routes of microplastics in aquatic environments and a timeline for their fate and occurrence (past, present, and future) . Water Emerging Contaminants and Nanoplastics . vol.3 no.3 p.Article number: 14
Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Vouvoudi Evangelia, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . Isoconversional Analysis of the Catalytic Pyrolysis of ABS, HIPS, PC and Their Blends with PP and PVC . Polymers (20734360) . vol.16 no.16 p.Article number: 2299
Gkolia Evangelia, Liava Vasiliki, Achilias Dimitrios, Navarro-Pedreño Jose, Zorpas Antonis A., Bethanis John, Girousi Stella . (2024) . Microplastics’ impact on soil health and quality: Effect of incubation time and soil properties in soil fertility and pollution extent under the circular economy concept . Waste Management & Research . vol.43 no.7 p.1146-1155
Kol Rita, Denolf Ruben, Bernaert Gwendoline, Manhaeghe Dave, Bar-Ziv Ezra, Huber George W., Niessner Norbert, Verswyvel Michiel, Lemonidou Angeliki, Achilias Dimitrios, De Meester Steven . (2024) . Increasing the Dissolution Rate of Polystyrene Waste in Solvent-Based Recycling . ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering . vol.12 no.11 p.4619–4630
Petaloti Argyri-Ioanna, Valtopoulou Anastasia, Gkogkou Christina, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . An Evaluation of the Use of Coffee Silverskin Particles and Extracts as Additives in Wheat Flour/Glucose Mixtures to Produce Bioactive Films for Food Packaging . Applied Sciences . vol.14 no.17 p.7563 (20 pages)
Petaloti Argyri-Ioanna, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . The Development of Sustainable Biocomposite Materials Based on Poly(lactic acid) and Silverskin, a Coffee Industry By-Product, for Food Packaging Applications . Sustainability . vol.16 no.12 p.Article number: 5075
Petaloti Argyri-Ioanna, Makri Styliani, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . Bioactive Edible Gel Films Based on Wheat Flour and Glucose for Food Packaging Applications . Gels . vol.10 no.2 p.Article number: 105
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Belioka Maria-Paraskevi, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . Effect of nanoclay on the thermal degradation kinetics of recycled biodegradable/non-biodegradable polymer blends using the random chain-scission model . Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis . vol.177 p.Article number: 106291
Tsakiridou Melpomeni, Tsagkalias Ioannis, Papi Rigini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . Synthesis of Novel Nanocomposite Materials with Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity based on Poly(Ethylene Glycol Methacrylate)s with Ag, TiO2 or ZnO Nanoparticles . Nanomaterials . vol.14 no.3 p.Article number: 291

Book Chapter

Belioka Maria-Paraskevi, Achilias Dimitrios . (2024) . Sustainable Management and Valorization of Microplastics . From Waste to Wealth . Επιμέλεια:Raj Kumar Arya, George D. Verros, Om Prakash Verma, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain . Singapore . Springer . p.1285–1312

(2023)

Journal Article

Belioka Maria-Paraskevi, Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Thermal degradation kinetics of recycled biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymer blends either neat or in the presence of nanoparticles using the random chain-scission model . Thermochimica Acta . vol.726 p.Article number: 179542
Belioka Maria-Paraskevi, Markozanne Georgia, Chrissopoulou Kiriaki, Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Advanced Plastic Waste Recycling—The Effect of Clay on the Morphological and Thermal Behavior of Recycled PET/PLA Sustainable Blends . Polymers (20734360) . vol.15 no.14 p.Article number: 3145
Belioka Maria-Paraskevi, Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Microplastic Pollution and Monitoring in Seawater and Harbor Environments: A Meta-Analysis and Review . Sustainability . vol.15 no.11 p.Article number: 9079
Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Lappas Angelos A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Thermo-chemical recycling of plastics retrieved from waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) by pyrolysis: Identification of the polymer type, removal of bromine compounds from plastics based on an environmentally-friendly process and characterization of the pyrolysates . Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy . vol.35 p.Article number: 101210
Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Papadopoulou Lamprini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Removal of Bromine from Polymer Blends with a Composition Simulating That Found in Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment through a Facile and Environmentally Friendly Method . Polymers . vol.15 no.3 p.Article number: 709 (15 pages)
Kol Rita, Carrieri Elisabetta, Gusev Sergei, Verswyvel Michiel, Niessner Norbert, Lemonidou Angeliki, Achilias Dimitrios, De Meester Steven . (2023) . Removal of undissolved substances in the dissolution-based recycling of polystyrene waste by applying filtration and centrifugation . Separation & Purification Technology . vol.325 p.Article number: 124682
Kyriakou-Tziamtzi Christina, Vlachopoulos Antonios, Zamboulis Alexandra, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Chrysafis Konstantinos . (2023) . Kinetic evaluation of the crosslinking of a low-temperature cured biobased epoxy-diamine structure . Progress in Organic Coatings . vol.174 p.Article number: 107285 (15 pages)
Leontiadis Konstantinos, Achilias Dimitrios, Tsivintzelis Ioannis . (2023) . Effect of the Filler Modification on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Composite Polypropylene/Wollastonite Drawn Fibers . Polymers . vol.15 no.14 p.Article number: 2986
Saridou Maria, Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Synthesis and Characterization of Dental Nanocomposite Resins Reinforced with Dual Organomodified Silica/Clay Nanofiller Systems . Journal of Functional Biomaterials . vol.14 no.8 p.Article number: 405
Tsolianos Ioannis, Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . An Evaluation of Experimental Calcium Ion-Leachable Nanocomposite Glass Ionomer Cements . Nanomaterials . vol.13 no.19 p.Article number: 2690
Vouvoudi Evangelia, Tamias George A., Chatzicharistou Evangelia A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Thermal Treatment of a Commercial Polycyanoacrylate Adhesive Addressed for Instant Glass Restoration, for Investigating Its Ageing Tolerance . Macromol . vol.3 no.3 p.636-652
Vouvoudi Evangelia, Rousi Aristea T., Achilias Dimitrios . (2023) . Effect of the catalyst type on pyrolysis products distribution of polymer blends simulating plastics contained in waste electric and electronic equipment . Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy . vol.34 p.Article number: 101145

(2022)

Journal Article

Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Papadopoulou Lamprini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Correction to: Effect of brominated flame retardant on the pyrolysis products of polymers originating in WEEE . Environmental Science & Pollution Research . vol.29 no.20 p.29583-29583
Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Papadopoulou Lamprini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Effect of brominated flame retardant on the pyrolysis products of polymers originating in WEEE . Environmental Science & Pollution Research . vol.29 no.20 p.29570–29582
Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Papadopoulou Lamprini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Microwave-assisted extraction as an effective method for the debromination of brominated flame retarded polymeric blends with a composition that simulates the plastic part of waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) . Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy . vol.29 p.Article number: 100790 (9 pages)
Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Stefanidis Stylianos D., Lappas Angelos A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Catalytic pyrolysis of polymers with brominated flame-retardants originating in waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) using various catalysts . Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy . vol.26 p.Article number: 100612 (13 pages)
Karkanis Stefanos, Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Effect of Silica Nanoparticles Silanized by Functional/Functional or Functional/Non-Functional Silanes on the Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Nanocomposite Resins . Applied Sciences . vol.12 no.1 p.Article number: 159 (20 pages)
Kol Rita, Nachtergaele Pieter, De Somer Tobias, D'hooge Dagmar R., Achilias Dimitrios, De Meester Steven . (2022) . Toward More Universal Prediction of Polymer Solution Viscosity for Solvent-Based Recycling . Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research . vol.61 no.30 p.10999–11011
Papageorgiou George Z., Nikolaidis George N., Ioannidis Rafael O., Rinis Konstantinos, Papageorgiou Dimitrios G., Klonos Panagiotis A., Achilias Dimitrios, Kapnisti Maria, Terzopoulou Zoi, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2022) . A Step Forward in Thermoplastic Polyesters: Understanding the Crystallization and Melting of Biobased Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF) . ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering . vol.10 no.21 p.7050–7064
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Simulation of the thermal degradation kinetics of biobased/biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers using the random chain-scission model. Capabilities and limitations . Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis . vol.168 p.Article number: 105767 (12 pages)
Tsagkalias Ioannis S., Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Role of Functional Groups in the Monomer Molecule on the Radical Polymerization in the Presence of Graphene Oxide. Polymerization of Hydroxyethyl Acrylate under Isothermal and Non-Isothermal Conditions . Molecules . vol.27 no.2 p.Article number: 345 (19 pages)
Vasakou Vasiliki N., Dionysopoulos Dimitrios, Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Achilias Dimitrios, Tolidis Kosmas . (2022) . Effect of radiant heat induced by a diode laser (445 nm) on setting process of glass-ionomer cements monitored by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy . Dental Materials . vol.38 no.12 p.1947-1955
Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Morfis Panagiotis D., Verros George D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Polymerisation Kinetics on FT-IR and Colorimetric Changes under UV Irradiation for a Commercial Polycyanoacrylate Adhesive, Addressed to Glass Restoration . Coatings . vol.12 no.4 p.Article number: 490 (15 pages)
Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Morfis P. D., Chatzicharistou E. A., Tamias G. A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Preliminary study of a polycyanoacrylate adhesive for glass: changes under ageing conditions . Scientific Culture . vol.8 no.2 p.85-93
Vyazovkin Sergey, Achilias Dimitrios, Fernandez-Francos Xavier, Galukhin Andrey, Sbirrazzuoli Nicolas . (2022) . ICTAC Kinetics Committee recommendations for analysis of thermal polymerization kinetics . Thermochimica Acta . vol.714 p.Article number: 179243 (24 pages)

Book Chapter

Achilias Dimitrios . (2022) . Thermal Analysis in Polymer Recycling . Thermal Analysis of Polymeric Materials : Methods and Developments . Επιμέλεια:Krzysztof Pielichowski, Kinga Pielichowska . Weinheim . Wiley-VCH . Chapter 14 p.485-508

(2021)

Journal Article

Adamopoulos Fotios G., Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Achilias Dimitrios, Karapanagiotis Ioannis . (2021) . Fluorosilane Water-Repellent Coating for the Protection of Marble, Wood and Other Materials . Heritage . vol.4 no.4 p.2668-2675
Adamopoulos Fotios G., Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Pavlidou Eleni, Achilias Dimitrios, Karapanagiotis Ioannis . (2021) . TEOS-Based Superhydrophobic Coating for the Protection of Stone-Built Cultural Heritage . Coatings . vol.11 no.2 p.Article number: 135 (12 pages)
Andriotis Eleftherios G., Koumbis Alexandros, Achilias Dimitrios . (2021) . Nitroxide-mediated polymerization of styrene and limonene in the framework of synthesis of potentially functional polymers using naturally occurring terpenes . Polymer Bulletin . vol.78 no.8 p.4609-4628
Andriotis Eleftherios G., Papi Rigini, Paraskevopoulou Adamantini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2021) . Synthesis of D-Limonene Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles with Enhanced Antimicrobial Properties for Potential Application in Food Packaging . Nanomaterials . vol.11 no.1 p.Article number: 191 (19 pages)
Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Kalogiannis Konstantinos G., Lappas Angelos A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2021) . Novel trends in the thermo-chemical recycling of plastics from WEEE containing brominated flame retardants . Environmental Science & Pollution Research . vol.28 no.42 p.59190–59213
Kol Rita, De Somer Tobias, D'hooge Dagmar R., Knappich Fabian, Ragaert Kim, Achilias Dimitrios, De Meester Steven . (2021) . State-Of-The-Art Quantification of Polymer Solution Viscosity for Plastic Waste Recycling . ChemSubChem . vol.14 no.19 p.4071-4102
Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Gogos Christos, Achilias Dimitrios . (2021) . Synthesis of Novel Dental Nanocomposite Resins by Incorporating Polymerizable, Quaternary Ammonium Silane-Modified Silica Nanoparticles . Polymers . vol.13 no.11 p.Article number: 1682 (25 pages)
Papageorgiou Dimitrios G., Tsetsou Irini, Ioannidis Raphael O., Nikolaidis George N., Exarhopoulos Stylianos, Kasmi Nejib, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou George Z. . (2021) . A New Era in Engineering Plastics: Compatibility and Perspectives of Sustainable Alipharomatic Poly(ethylene terephthalate)/Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Blends . Polymers . vol.13 no.7 p.Article number: 1070 (19 pages)
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Tsagkalias Ioannis, Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Achilias Dimitrios . (2021) . Development of Bio-Composites with Enhanced Antioxidant Activity Based on Poly(lactic acid) with Thymol, Carvacrol, Limonene, or Cinnamaldehyde for Active Food Packaging . Polymers . vol.13 no.21 p.Article number: 3652 (28 pages)
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Al-Arfaj Abdulrahman A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2021) . Chemical Recycling of PET in the Presence of the Bio-Based Polymers, PLA, PHB and PEF: A Review . Sustainability . vol.13 no.19 p.Article number: 10528 (26 pages)
Tsagkalias Ioannis S., Loukidi Alexandra, Chatzimichailidou Stella, Salmas Constantinos E., Giannakas Aris E., Achilias Dimitrios . (2021) . Effect of Na- and Organo-Modified Montmorillonite/Essential Oil Nanohybrids on the Kinetics of the In Situ Radical Polymerization of Styrene . Nanomaterials . vol.11 no.2 p.This article belongs to the Special Issue Nanomaterials for Food Packaging: 474 (25 pages)

(2020)

Journal Article

Papadopoulos Lazaros, Xanthopoulou Eleftheria, Nikolaidis George N., Zamboulis Alexandra, Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou George Z., Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2020) . Towards High Molecular Weight Furan-Based Polyesters: Solid State Polymerization Study of Bio-Based Poly(Propylene Furanoate) and Poly(Butylene Furanoate) . Materials . vol.13 no.21 p.Article number: 4880 (16 pages)
Poulopoulou Niki, Smyrnioti Dimitra, Nikolaidis George N., Tsitsimaka Ilektra, Christodoulou Evi, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Charitopoulou Maria Anna, Achilias Dimitrios, Kapnisti Maria, Papageorgiou Georgios . (2020) . Sustainable Plastics from Biomass: Blends of Polyesters Based on 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid . Polymers . vol.12 no.1 p.Article number: 225 (21 pages)
Roussi Aristea T., Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Achilias Dimitrios . (2020) . Pyrolytic degradation kinetics of HIPS, ABS, PC and their blends with PP and PVC . Thermochimica Acta . vol.690 p.Article number: 178705 (9 pages)
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Achilias Dimitrios, Redhwi Halim Hamid . (2020) . Effect of the side ethylene glycol and hydroxyl groups on the polymerization kinetics of oligo(ethylene glycol methacrylates). An experimental and modeling investigation . Polymer Chemistry . vol.11 no.22 p.3732-3746
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Kolokotsiou Lydia, Vouvoudi Evangelia, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Al-Arfaj Abdurrahman A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2020) . Depolymerization of PLA by Phase Transfer Catalysed Alkaline Hydrolysis in a Microwave Reactor . Journal of Polymers and the Environment . vol.28 no.6 p.1664–1672
Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Achilias Dimitrios . (2020) . Polymer packaging waste recycling: study of the pyrolysis of two blends via TGA . Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry . vol.142 no.5 p.1891–1895

(2019)

Journal Article

Chebbi Yosra, Kasmi Nejib, Majdoub Mustapha, Papageorgiou Georgios, Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2019) . Solid-State Polymerization of Poly(Ethylene Furanoate) Biobased Polyester, III: Extended Study on Effect of Catalyst Type on Molecular Weight Increase . Polymers . vol.11 no.3 p.Article number: 438 (25 pages)
Chebbi Yowsa, Kasmi Nejib, Majdoub Mustapha, Papageorgiou Georgios Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2019) . Solid-State Polymerization of Poly(ethylene furanoate) Biobased Polyester, I: Effect of Catalyst Type on Molecular Weight Increase . Polymers . vol.9 no.11 p.Article number: 607 (21 pages)
Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Gogos Christos, Achilias Dimitrios . (2019) . Synthesis and Characterization of Dental Nanocomposite Resins Filled with Different Clay Nanoparticles . Polymers . vol.11 no.4 p.Article number: 730 (21 pages)
Nikolaidis Alexandros, Koulaouzidou Elisavet, Achilias Dimitrios . (2019) . Synthesis and characterisation of novel organomodified nano clays for application in dental materials . Current Nanoscience . vol.15 no.5 p.512 - 524
Poulopoulou Niki, Kantoutsis George, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Kapnisti Maria, Papageorgiou Georgios . (2019) . Biobased Engineering Thermoplastics: Poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Blends . Polymers . vol.11 no.6 p.Article number: 937 (14 pages)
Poulopoulou Nikki, Kasmi Nejib, Siampani Maria, Terzopoulou Zoi, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou Dimitrios, Papageorgiou Georgios Z. . (2019) . Exploring Next-Generation Engineering Bioplastics: Poly(alkylene furanoate)/Poly(alkylene terephthalate) (PAF/PAT) Blends . Polymers . vol.11 no.3 p.Article number: 556 (15 pages)
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Antonakou Eleni V., Redhwi Halim Hamid, Achilias Dimitrios . (2019) . Kinetic analysis of thermal and catalytic degradation of polymers found in waste electric and electronic equipment . Thermochimica Acta . vol.675 p.69-76
Tsagkalias Ioannis, Vlachou Afrodite, Verros George, Achilias Dimitrios . (2019) . Effect of Graphene oxide or Functionalized Graphene Oxide on the Copolymerization Kinetics of Styrene/n-butyl Methacrylate . Polymers . vol.11 no.6 p.Article number: 999 (14 pages)
Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Achilias Dimitrios . (2019) . Pyrolytic degradation of common polymers present in packaging materials . Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry . vol.138 no.4 p.2683–2689

(2018)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Tsagkalias Ioannis S. . (2018) . Investigation of radical polymerization kinetics of poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate hydrogels via DSC and mechanistic or isoconversional models . Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry . vol.134 no.2 p.1307-1315
Achilias Dimitrios, Tsagkalias Ioannis . (2018) . Contribution of Differential Scanning Calorimetry to the Investigation of Polymerization Kinetics . Pharmakeftiki . vol.30 no.4 p.150-153
Kasmi Nejib, Papageorgiou Georgios, Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2018) . Solid-State Polymerization of Poly(Ethylene Furanoate) Biobased Polyester, II: An Efficient and Facile Method to Synthesize High Molecular Weight Polyester Appropriate for Food Packaging Applications . Polymers . vol.10 no.5 p.Article number: 471 (21 pages)
Nikolaidis Alexandros, Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Thermal Degradation Kinetics and Viscoelastic Behavior of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)/Organomodified Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Prepared via In Situ Bulk Radical Polymerization . Polymers . vol.10 no.5 p.Article number: 491 (15 pages)
Rousi Aristea, Vouvoudi Evangelia, Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Products obtained from the catalytic pyrolysis of polymeric materials found in WEEE . Pharmakeftiki . vol.30 no.4 p.190-198
Siddiqui Mohammad, Redhwi Halim, Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Pyrolysis of polycarbonate-based polymer waste into useful chemical products . Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society . vol.256 p.Meeting abstract: 306
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Achilias Dimitrios, Kosmidou Elena, Vakalopoulou Eythimia, Ioannidou Maria D. . (2018) . Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Study of Their Antimicrobial Properties . Journal of Polymers and the Environment . vol.26 no.2 p.423-433
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Antonakou Eleni V., Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Pyrolysis mechanism and thermal degradation kinetics of poly(bisphenol A carbonate)-based polymers originating in waste electric and electronic equipment . Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis . vol.132 p.123-133
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Younas Muhammad, Hussain Syed, Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Use of asphaltene filler to improve low-density polyethylene properties . Petroleum Science and Technology . vol.36 no.11 p.756-764
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Younas Muhammad, Alghizzi Ahmed G., Suliman Munzir H., Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Effect of Natural Macromolecule Filler on the Properties of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) . Macromolecular Symposia . vol.380 no.1 p.Article number: 1800072 (8 pages)
Tsagkalias Ioannis, Proskynitopoulou Vera, Verros George, Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Effect of graphene oxide on the kinetics of the radical polymerization of styrene . Materials Today Proceedings . vol.5 no.14, part 1 p.27517-27525
Tsagkalias Ioannis S., Papadopoulou Symela, Verros George D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Polymerization Kinetics of n -Butyl Methacrylate in the Presence of Graphene Oxide Prepared by Two Different Oxidation Methods with or without Functionalization . Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research . vol.57 no.7 p.2449-2460
Vouvoudi Evangelia, Achilias Dimitrios . (2018) . Catalytic pyrolysis of polymeric materials used for packaging via TGA and Py-GC/MS . Pharmakeftiki . vol.30 no.4 p.199-204

(2017)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Chondroyiannis Antonis, Nerantzaki Maria, Adam Kyriakos-Vasilios, Terzopoulou Zoe, Papageorgiou Georgios Z., Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2017) . Solid State Polymerization of Poly(Ethylene Furanoate) and Its Nanocomposites with SiO 2 and TiO 2 . Macromolecular Materials and Engineering . vol.302 no.7 p.Article number: 1700012 (15 pages)
Achilias Dimitrios, Siafaka Panoraia I. . (2017) . Polymerization Kinetics of Poly(2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Hydrogels and Nanocomposite Materials . Processes . vol.5 no.4 p.Article number: 21 (19 pages)
Giannakas Aris, Tsagkalias Ioannis, Achilias Dimitrios, Ladavos Athanasios . (2017) . A novel method for the preparation of inorganic and organo-modified montmorillonite essential oil hybrids . Applied Clay Science . vol.146 p.362-370
Konstantopoulou Maria, Terzopoulou Zoe, Nerantzaki Maria, Tsagkalias John, Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Exarhopoulos Stylianos, Papageorgiou Dimitrios G., Papageorgiou Georgios Z. . (2017) . Poly(ethylene furanoate- co -ethylene terephthalate) biobased copolymers: Synthesis, thermal properties and cocrystallization behavior . European Polymer Journal . vol.89 p.349-366
Michailidis Marios, Verros George D., Deliyianni (Deligianni) Eleni, Andriotis Eleftherios G., Achilias Dimitrios . (2017) . An experimental and theoretical study of butyl methacrylate in situ radical polymerization kinetics in the presence of graphene oxide nanoadditive . Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry . vol.55 no.8 p.1433-1441
Terzopoulou Zoi, Kasmi Nejib, Tsanaktsis Vasilios, Doulakas Nikolaos, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou Georgios Z. . (2017) . Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Based Polyesters: Poly(2-methyl-1,3-propylene-2,5-furanoate), Poly(isosorbide-2,5-furanoate), Poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethylene-2,5-furanoate) . Materials . vol.10 no.7 p.Article number: 801 (19 pages)
Tsagkalias Ioannis S., Manios Triantafyllos K., Achilias Dimitrios . (2017) . Effect of Graphene Oxide on the Reaction Kinetics of Methyl Methacrylate In Situ Radical Polymerization via the Bulk or Solution Technique . Polymers . vol.9 no.12 p.Article number: 432 (16 pages)
Tsitouroudi F., Karatza A., Karoulias S., Pantazaki Anastasia, Andriotis E.G., Achilias Dimitrios, Choli-Papadopoulou Theodora . (2017) . “In cell” biotinylation and immobilization of BMP2 (Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2) on polymeric surfaces. . Biochemical Engineering Journal . vol.123 p. 1-12
Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Rousi Aristea T., Achilias Dimitrios . (2017) . Thermal degradation characteristics and products obtained after pyrolysis of specific polymers found in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment . Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering . vol.11 no.5 p.Article number: 9 (10 pages)

(2016)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Gerakis Kostas, Giliopoulos Dimitrios J., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2016) . Effect of high surface area mesoporous silica fillers (MCF and SBA-15) on solid state polymerization of PET . European Polymer Journal . vol.81 p.347-364
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Tsagkalias Ioannis, Softas Christos, Ioannidou Maria D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2016) . Synthesis and characterization of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)/silver hydrogel nanocomposites prepared via in situ radical polymerization . Thermochimica Acta . vol.643 p.53-64
Terzopoulou Zoe, Tsanaktsis Vasilios, Nerantzaki Maria, Achilias Dimitrios, Vaimakis Tiverios, Papageorgiou Georgios Z., Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2016) . Thermal degradation of biobased polyesters: Kinetics and decomposition mechanism of polyesters from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and long-chain aliphatic diols . Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis . vol.117 p.162-175
Verros George D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2016) . Toward the development of a mathematical model for the bulk in situ radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate in the presence of nano-additives . The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering . vol.94 no.9 p.1783-1791
Victoria-Valenzuela David, Herrera-Ordonez Jorge, Luna-Barcenas Gabriel, Verros George D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2016) . Bulk Free Radical Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate and Vinyl Acetate: A Comparative Study . Macromolecular Reaction Engineering . vol.10 no.6 p.577-587

(2015)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Karandrea Eva, Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Ladavos Athanasios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2015) . Effect of organoclays type on solid-state polymerization (SSP) of poly(ethylene terephthalate): Experimental and modeling . European Polymer Journal . vol.63 p.156-167
Ioannidou Maria D., Samouris George, Achilias Dimitrios . (2015) . Acetaldehyde contamination of water, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages stored in glass or plastic bottles . Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry . vol.98 no.10 p.1183-1190
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Terzopoulou Zoe, Tsanaktsis Vasilios, Achilias Dimitrios, Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Diamanti Evmorfia K., Gournis Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2015) . Effect of graphene oxide and its modification on the microstructure, thermal properties and enzymatic hydrolysis of poly(ethylene succinate) nanocomposites . Thermochimica Acta . vol.614 p.116-128
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Vakalopoulou Efthymia, Tsagkalias Ioannis, Ioannidou Maria D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2015) . Synthesis, characterization and reaction kinetics of PMMA/silver nanocomposites prepared via in situ radical polymerization . European Polymer Journal . vol.72 p.256-269
Tsanaktsis Vasilios, Terzopoulou Zoe, Exarhopoulos Stylianos, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou Dimitrios G., Papageorgiou Georgios Z. . (2015) . Sustainable, eco-friendly polyesters synthesized from renewable resources: preparation and thermal characteristics of poly(dimethyl-propylene furanoate) . Polymer Chemistry . vol.6 no.48 p.8284-8296
Vouvoudi Evangelia C., Achilias Dimitrios, Sideridou Eirini . (2015) . Dental light-cured nanocomposites based on a dimethacrylate matrix: Thermal degradation and isoconversional kinetic analysis in N2 atmosphere . Thermochimica Acta . vol.599 no.C p.63-72

Book Chapter

Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2015) . Synthesis, Properties, and Mathematical Modeling of Biodegradable Aliphatic Polyesters Based on 1,3-Propanediol and Dicarboxylic Acids (chapetr 4) . Biodegradable Polyesters . Επιμέλεια:Stoyko Fakirov . Weinheim . Wiley-VCH . p.73-108

(2014)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios . (2014) . Investigation of the radical polymerization kinetics using DSC and mechanistic or isoconversional methods . Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry . vol.116 no.3 p.1379-1386
Antonakou E.V., Kalogiannis K.G., Stephanidis S.D., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Lappas A.A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2014) . Pyrolysis and catalytic pyrolysis as a recycling method of waste CDs originating from polycarbonate and HIPS . Waste Management . vol.34 no.12 p.2487-2493
Antonakou E.V., Kalogiannis K.G., Stefanidis S.D., Karakoulia S.A., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Lappas A.A., Achilias Dimitrios . (2014) . Catalytic and thermal pyrolysis of polycarbonate in a fixed-bed reactor: The effect of catalysts on products yields and composition . Polymer Degradation and Stability . vol.110 p.482-491
Karavas Evangelos, Koutris Efthymios, Papadopoulos Anastasios, Sigalas Michael, Nanaki Stavroula, Papageorgiou Georgios, Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2014) . Application of density functional theory in combination with FTIR and DSC to characterise polymer drug interactions for the preparation of sustained release formulations between fluvastatin and carrageenans . International Journal of Pharmaceutics . vol.466 no.1-2 p.211-222
Panagiotidou Elpiniki, Konidaris Constantinos, Baklavaridis Apostolos, Zuburtikudis Ioannis, Achilias Dimitrios, Mitlianga Paraskevi . (2014) . A simple route for purifying extracellular poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-depolymerase from penicillium pinophilum . Enzyme Research . vol.2014 p.Article number: 159809 (6 pages )
Panayotidou Elpiniki, Baklavaridis Apostolos, Zuburtikudis Ioannis, Achilias Dimitrios . (2014) . Nanocomposites of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/organomodified montmorillonite: Effect of the nanofiller on the polymer's biodegradation . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.132 no.11 p.Article number: 41656 (8 pages)
Panayotidou Elpiniki, Kroustalli Anthoula, Baklavaridis Apostolos, Zuburtikudis Ioannis, Achilias Dimitrios, Deligianni Despoina . (2014) . Biopolyester-based nanocomposites: Structural, thermo-mechanical and biocompatibility characteristics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/montmorillonite clay nanohybrids . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.132 no.11 p.Article number: 41628 (11 pages)
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Karandrea Eva, Giliopoulos Dimitrios, Papageorgiou Dimitrios G., Ladavos Athanasios, Katerinopoulou Aikaterini, Achilias Dimitrios, Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2014) . Effect of clay structure and type of organomodifier on the thermal properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate) based nanocomposites . Thermochimica Acta . vol.576 p.84-96
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Verros George D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2014) . Evaluating the Role of Nanomontmorillonite in Bulk in Situ Radical Polymerization Kinetics of Butyl Methacrylate through a Simulation Model . Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research . vol.53 no.28 p.11303–11311
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Charitopoulou Despoina, Achilias Dimitrios . (2014) . Effect of organomodified clay on the reaction kinetics, properties and thermal degradation of nanocomposites based on poly(styrene-co-ethyl methacrylate) . Polymer International . vol.63 no.4 p.766-777

Book Chapter

Achilias Dimitrios . (2014) . Polymer Degradation Under Microwave Irradiation . Microwave-assisted Polymer Synthesis. Advances in Polymer Science . (eds) Hoogenboom R., Schubert U., Wiesbrock F. . Cham . Springer International Publishing . vol.274 p.309-346

Conference Announcement

Τσιτουρούδη Φ., Πουλχαρίδης Δ., Σαρλή Βασιλική, Ανδριώτης ΕΓ, Χολή-Παπαδοπούλου Θεοδώρα, Αχιλιάς Δημήτριος . (2014) . Πολυμερικά υλικά «εξοπλισμένα» με ειδικά οργανικά μόρια προωθούν την διαφοροποίηση στελεχιαίων κυττάρων σε οστεοβλάστες . 9η Διημερίδα ΕΕΒ . Αθήνα, Ελλάδα

(2013)

Journal Article

Andriotis Eleftherios G., Achilias Dimitrios . (2013) . Role of Polylimonene as a Bio-Based Additive in Thermal Oxidation of High Impact Polystyrene . Macromolecular Symposia . vol.331-332 no.1 p.173-180
Andriotis Eleftherios G., Achilias Dimitrios . (2013) . Optimizing the synthesis of bio-based polymers using naturally occurring monomers by response surface methodology . Fresenius Environmental Bulletin . vol.22 no.12C p.3808-3814
Antonakou E. V., Achilias Dimitrios . (2013) . Recent Advances in Polycarbonate Recycling: A Review of Degradation Methods and Their Mechanisms . Waste and Biomass Valorization . vol.4 no.2 p.9–21
Fragkou S., Nikolaidis Alexandros, Tsiantou D., Achilias Dimitrios, Kotsanos Nikolaos . (2013) . Tensile bond characteristics between composite resin and resin-modified glass-ionomer restoratives used in the open-sandwich technique . European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry . vol.14 no.4 p.239-245
Papageorgiou G. Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Nianias N. P., Trikalitis P., Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2013) . Effect of the type of nano-filler on the crystallization and mechanical properties of syndiotactic polystyrene based nanocomposites . Thermochimica Acta . vol.565 p.82-94
Papageorgiou George Z., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios . (2013) . Spherulite growth rates of in situ prepared poly(propylene terephthalate)/SiO2 nanocomposites . Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry . vol.114 no.1 p.431–440
Papageorgiou George Z., Terzopoulou Zoe, Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Kapnisti Maria, Gournis Dimitrios . (2013) . Biodegradable poly(ethylene succinate) nanocomposites. Effect of filler type on thermal behaviour and crystallization kinetics . Polymer . vol.54 no.17 p.4604-4616
Siafaka Panoraia, Achilias Dimitrios . (2013) . Polymerization Kinetics and Thermal Degradation of Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacylate) / Organo-Modified Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Prepared by In Situ Bulk Polymerization . Macromolecular Symposia . vol.331-332 no.1 p.166-172
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Gkinis Klontian, Achilias Dimitrios . (2013) . Synthesis and characterization of novel nanocomposite materials based on poly(styrene-co-butyl methacrylate) copolymers and organomodified clay . European Polymer Journal . vol.49 no.2 p.353-365
Tsintzou Georgia P., Achilias Dimitrios . (2013) . Chemical Recycling of Polycarbonate Based Wastes Using Alkaline Hydrolysis Under Microwave Irradiation . Waste and Biomass Valorization . vol.4 no.1 p.3–7

(2012)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Siafaka Panoraia, Nikolaidis Alexandros . (2012) . Polymerization kinetics and thermal properties of poly(alkyl methacrylate)/organomodified montmorillonite nanocomposites . Polymer International . vol.61 no.10 p.1510-1518
Achilias Dimitrios, Karabela Maria M., Varkopoulou Eleni A., Sideridou Eirini . (2012) . Cure Kinetics Study of Two Epoxy Systems with Fourier Tranform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) . Journal of Macromolecular Science. Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry . vol.49 no.8 p.630-638
Chatzis Vassilis, Nikolaidis Alexandros, Achilias Dimitrios . (2012) . Migration of bisphenol a from plastic containers into water . Fresenius Environmental Bulletin . vol.21 no.8C p.2506-2509, ref. 6
Nikolaidis Alexandros, Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2012) . Effect of the type of organic modifier on the polymerization kinetics and the properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/organomodified montmorillonite nanocomposites . European Polymer Journal . vol.48 no.2 p.240-251
Papadimitriou Sofia A., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2012) . Chitosan-g-PEG nanoparticles ionically crosslinked with poly(glutamic acid) and tripolyphosphate as protein delivery systems . International Journal of Pharmaceutics . vol.430 no.1-2 p.318-327
Siddiqui Mohammad Nahid, Redhwi Halim Hamid, Achilias Dimitrios . (2012) . Recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) waste through methanolic pyrolysis in a microwave reactor . Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis . vol.98 p.214-220
Tsintzou Georgia P., Antonakou Eleni V., Achilias Dimitrios . (2012) . Environmentally friendly chemical recycling of poly(bisphenol-A carbonate) through phase transfer-catalysed alkaline hydrolysis under microwave irradiation . Journal of Hazardous Materials . vol.241-242 p.137-145

Conference Announcement

Papageorgiou Georgios Z., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Terzopoulou Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Kapnisti M., Arvanitidis Ioannis, Gournis D. . (2012) . Preparation and thermal behavior of Poly(ethylene succinate)/Graphene Oxide nanocomposites . 9ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Πολυμερών . 9ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Πολυμερών . Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα

(2011)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Tsintzou G. P., Nikolaidis Alexandros, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2011) . Aminolytic Depolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) Waste in a Microwave Reactor . Polymer International . vol.60 no.3 p.500-506
Achilias Dimitrios, Panayotidou E., Zuburtikudis I. . (2011) . Thermal degradation kinetics and isoconversional analysis of biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/organomodified montmorillonite nanocomposites . Thermochimica Acta . vol.514 no.1-2 p.58-66
Nikolaidis Alexandros, Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2011) . Synthesis and Characterization of PMMA/Organomodified Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Prepared by in Situ Bulk Polymerization . Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research . vol.50 no.2 p.571-579
Papageorgiou Georgios Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2011) . Isoconversional glass transition kinetics and fragility determination of poly[(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate)-co-(butylene 2,6-naphthalate)] random copolymers . Macromolecular Chemistry & Physics . vol.212 no.7 p.730-736
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Papastergiadis E., Docoslis A. . (2011) . Crystallization and biodegradation of poly(butylene azelate): Comparison with poly(ethylene azelate) and pol(propylene azelate) . Thermochimica Acta . vol.515 no.1-2 p.13-23
Paraskevopoulou D., Achilias Dimitrios, Paraskevopoulou Adamantini . (2011) . Migration of styrene from plastic packaging based on polystyrene into food simulants . Polymer International . Polymer International . vol.61 no.1 p.141-148
Verros G. D., Achilias Dimitrios, Giannoukos G. . (2011) . Development of a Comprehensive Mathematical Model for Free Radical Suspension Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate . Polymer Engineering & Science . vol.51 no.4 p.670-678

Book - Textbook

Σιδερίδου - Καραγιαννίδου Ειρήνη, Αχιλιάς Δημήτριος, Μπικιάρης Δημήτριος . (2011) . Καύσιμα λιπαντικά . Θεσσαλονίκη . Ζήτη

(2010)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Verros G. D. . (2010) . Modeling of Diffusion Controlled Reactions in Free Radical Solution and Bulk Polymerization: Model Validation by DSC Experiments . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.116 no.3 p.1842-1856
Achilias Dimitrios, Redhwi H. H., Siddiqui M. N., Nikolaidis Alexandros, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2010) . Glycolytic Depolymerization of PET Waste in a Microwave Reactor . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.118 no.5 p.3066-3073
Achilias Dimitrios, Nikolaidis Alexandros, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2010) . PMMA/organomodified montmorillonite nanocomposites prepared by in situ bulk polymerization: Study of the reaction kinetics . Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry . vol.102 no.2 p.451-460
Achilias Dimitrios, Karabela M. M., Sideridou Eirini . (2010) . Thermal degradation and isoconversional kinetic analysis of light-cured dimethacrylate copolymers . Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry . vol.99 no.3 p.917-923
Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Papastergiadis E., Giliopoulos D., Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ. . (2010) . Characterization and crystallization kinetics of in situ prepared poly(propylene terephthalate) /SiO2 nanocomposites . Macromolecular Chemistry & Physics . vol.211 no.1 p.66-79
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Nanaki S., Karagiannidis N. . (2010) . Synthesis and comparative study of biodegradable poly(alkylene sebacate) s . Journal of Polymer Science: Part B: Polymer Physics . vol.48 no.6 p.672-686
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis N. . (2010) . Synthesis, crystallization and enzymatic degradation of the biodegradable polyester poly(ethylene azelate) . Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics . vol.211 no.24 p.2585-2595
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Achilias Dimitrios, Nanaki S., Beslikas Theodoros, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2010) . PLA nanocomposites: Effect of filler type on non-isothermal crystallization . Thermochimica Acta . vol.511 no.1-2 p.129-139
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2010) . Estimation of thermal transitions in poly (ethylene naphthalate): Experiments and modeling using isoconversional methods . Polymer . Polymer 51 . vol.51 no.12 p.2565-2575
Siddiqui M. N., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Katsogiannis K.-A, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2010) . Hydrolytic Depolymerization of PET in a Microwave Reactor . Macromolecular Materials and Engineering . vol.295 no.6 p.575-584

(2009)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Giannoulis A., Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ. . (2009) . Recycling of polymers from plastic packaging materials using the dissolution/ reprecipitation technique . Polymer Bulletin . 3 . Polymer Bulletin 63 . vol.63 no.3 p.449-465
Achilias Dimitrios, Antonakou E. V., Koutsokosta E., Lappas A. A. . (2009) . Chemical recycling of polymers from waste electric and electronic equipment . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.114 no.1 p.212-221
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2009) . Crystallization kinetics and melting behaviour of the novel biodegradable polyesters poly(propylene azelate) and poly(propylene sebacate) . Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics . vol.210 no.1 p.90-107
Verros G. D., Achilias Dimitrios . (2009) . Modeling gel-effect in branched polymer systems: Free-radical solution homo- polymerization of Vinyl Acetate . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.111 no.5 p.2171-2185

Book Chapter

Achilias Dimitrios . (2009) . Chemical recycling of waste plastics by pyrolysis: Effect of polymer type on products distribution . Pyrolysis : types, processes, and industrial sources and products . Επιμέλεια:Walker S. Donahue and Jack C. Brandt . New York . Nova Science Publishers . p.359-402

Book - Textbook

Καραγιαννίδης Γεώργιος, Σιδερίδου - Καραγιαννίδου Ειρήνη, Αχιλιάς Δημήτριος, Μπικιάρης Δημήτριος . (2009) . Τεχνολογία πολυμερών: πλαστικά, ελαστομερή, ίνες, επιχρίσματα, κόλλες . Θεσσαλονίκη . Ζήτη

(2008)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Karabela Maria M., Sideridou Eirini . (2008) . Thermal degradation of light-cured dimethacrylate resins. Part I. Isoconversional kinetic analysis . Thermochimica Acta . Volume 472, Issues 1–2 p.74-83
Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Karavelidis V., Karagiannidis Georgios . (2008) . Effect of silica nanoparticles on solid state polymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) . European Polymer Journal . vol.44 no.10 p.3096-3107
Achilias Dimitrios, Antonakou E. V., Roupakias C., Megalokonomos P., Lappas A. A. . (2008) . Recycling techniques of polyolefins from plastic wastes . Global NEST Journal . vol.10 no.1 p.114-122
Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios . (2008) . Synthesis of poly(alkylene succinate) biodegradable polyesters. Part II: Mathematical modelling of the polycondensation reaction . Polymer . vol.49 no.17 p.3677-3685
Goula Athanasia, Karapantsios Theodoros, Achilias Dimitrios, Adamopoulos Konstantinos . (2008) . Water sorption isotherms and glass transition temperature of spray dried tomato pulp . Journal of Food Engineering . vol. 85 no. 1 pp. 73–83
Sideridou Eirini, Achilias Dimitrios, Kostidou Nikoleta C. . (2008) . Copolymerization kinetics of dental dimethacrylate resins initiated by a benzoyl peroxide/amine redox system . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . Volume 109, Issue 1, July 2008, p. 515-524

(2007)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Roupakias C., Megalokonomos P., Lappas A. A., Antonakou E. V. . (2007) . Chemical recycling of plastic wastes made from polyethylene (LDPE and HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) . Journal of Hazardous Materials . vol.149 no.3 p.536-542
Achilias Dimitrios, Kanellopoulou I., Megalokonomos P., Antonakou E. V., Lappas A. A. . (2007) . Chemical recycling of polystyrene by pyrolysis: Potential use of the liquid product for the reproduction of polymer . Macromolecular Materials & Engineering . vol.292 no.8 p.923-934
Achilias Dimitrios . (2007) . A review of modeling of diffusion controlled polymerization reactions . Macromolecular Theory & Simulatiuons . vol.16 no.4 p.319-347
Achilias Dimitrios . (2007) . Chemical recycling of poly(methyl methacrylate) by pyrolysis: Potential use of the liquid fraction as a raw material for the reproduction of the polymer . European Polymer Journal . vol.43 no.6 p.2564-2575
Bikiaris Dimitrios, Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Achilias Dimitrios, Pavlidou Eleni, Stergiou Anagnostis . (2007) . Miscibility and enzymatic degradation studies of poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(propylene succinate) blends . European Polymer Journal . vol.43 no.6 p.2491-2503
Karagiannidis Georgios, Achilias Dimitrios . (2007) . Chemical Recycling of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) . Macromolecular Materials and Engineering . vol.292 no.2 p.128-146
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios . (2007) . Effect of molecular weight on the cold-crystallization of biodegradable poly(ethylene succinate) . Thermochimica Acta . vol.457 no.1-2 p.41-54
Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2007) . Crystallization kinetics of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions . Macromolecular Chemistry & Physics . vol.208 no.12 p.1250-1264
Sideridou Eirini, Achilias Dimitrios, Karabela M. M. . (2007) . Sorption kinetics of ethanol/water solution by dimethacrylate-based dental resins and resin composites . Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, Part B: Applied Biomaterials . vol.81B no.1 p.207-218
Vassiliou A. A., Papageorgiou Georgios Ζ., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2007) . Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of in-situ prepared poly(ε-caprolactone)/surface treated SiO2 nanocomposites . Macromolecular Chemistry & Physics . vol.208 no.4 p.364-376

(2006)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou G. Z., Karagiannidis Georgios . (2006) . Evaluation of the crystallisation kinetics of poly(propylene terephthalate) using DSC and polarized light microscopy . Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry . vol.86 no.3 p.pages 791–795
Achilias Dimitrios, Megalokonomos P., Karagiannidis Georgios . (2006) . Current trends in chemical recycling of polyolefins . Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology . vol.7 no.2 p.407-413
Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios, Giliopoulos D. J., Karagiannidis Georgios . (2006) . Effect of activated carbon black nanoparticles on solid state polymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) . European Polymer Journal . vol.42 no.12 p.3190-3201
Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios . (2006) . Synthesis of poly(alkylene succinate) biodegradable polyesters I. Mathematical modelling of the esterification reaction . Polymer . vol.47 no.13 p.4851-4860
Bikiaris Dimitrios, Papageorgiou George Z., Achilias Dimitrios . (2006) . Synthesis and comparative biodegradability studies of three poly(alkylene succinate)s . Polymer Degradation & Stability . vol.91 no.1 p.31-43
Karagiannidis Georgios, Nikolaidis Alexandros, Sideridou Eirini, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios . (2006) . Chemical Recycling of PET by Glycolysis: Polymerization and Characterization of the Dimethacrylated Glycolysate . Macromolecular Materials and Engineering . vol.291 no.11 p.1338-1347
Karayannidou Evrikleia G., Achilias Dimitrios, Sideridou Eirini . (2006) . Cure kinetics of epoxy–amine resins used in the restoration of works of art from glass or ceramic . European Polymer Journal . vol.42 no.12 p.3311-3323
Papageorgiou George Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2006) . Isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of branched and partially crosslinked PET . Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry . vol.84 no.1 p.85–89
Papageorgiou Georgios Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Roupakias C., Litsardakis Georgios . (2006) . Step-scan TMDSC and high rate DSC study of the multiple melting behavior of poly(1,3-propylene terephthalate) . European Polymer Journal . vol.42 no.2 p.434-445
Sideridou Eirini, Achilias Dimitrios, Karava Olga . (2006) . Reactivity of Benzoyl Peroxide/Amine System as an Initiator for the Free Radical Polymerization of Dental and Orthopaedic Dimethacrylate Monomers: Effect of the Amine and Monomer Chemical Structure . Macromolecules . vol.39 no.6 p.2072–2080

Conference Proceedings Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2006) . Synthesis and biodegradation of three poly(alkylene succinate)s: mathematical modelling of the esterification reaction and the enzymatic hydrolysis . Environmental toxicology . 1st International Conference on Environmental Toxicology . Επιμέλεια:A.G. Kungolos, C.A. Brebbia, C. P. Samaras, V. Popov . Mykonos Island - Greece . WIT Press . vol.10 p.309-318
Karagiannidis Avraam, Bouzakis Konstantinos-Dionysios, Mousiopoulos Nikolaos, Sakellaropoulos Georgios, Samaras P., Zabaniotou S., Achilias Dimitrios, Voutsa Dimitra, Papachristou E., Tsiouvaras Kon/nos, Nastis Anastasios, Palaghias Georgios, Kalfas Sotirios . (2006) . NEUTRA: A 9-Laboratory network of the Aristotle University for the energetic utilization and thermal treatment of solid and liquid wastes . World Sustainable Energy Days 2006 . World Sustainable Energy Days 2006 . Wels, Austria

(2005)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou George Z., Karagiannidis Georgios . (2005) . Evaluation of the Isoconversional Approach to Estimating the Hoffman-Lauritzen Parameters from the Overall Rates of Non-Isothermal Crystallization of Polymers . Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics . vol.206 no.15 p.1511-1519
Karagiannidis Georgios, Achilias Dimitrios, Sideridou Eirini, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2005) . Alkyd resins derived from glycolized waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) . European Polymer Journal . vol.41 no.2 p.201-210
Papageorgiou George Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Bikiaris Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2005) . Crystallization kinetics and nucleation activity of filler in polypropylene/surface-treated SiO2 nanocomposites . Thermochimica Acta . vol.427 no.1-2 p.117-128
Sideridou Eirini, Achilias Dimitrios . (2005) . Elution study of unreacted Bis-GMA, TEGDMA, UDMA, and Bis-EMA from light-cured dental resins and resin composites using HPLC . Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. Part B: Applied Biomaterials . vol.74B no.1 p.617-626
Verros G. D., Latsos T., Achilias Dimitrios . (2005) . Development of a unified framework for calculating molecular weight distribution in diffusion controlled free radical bulk homo-polymerization . Polymer . vol.46 no.2 p.539-552

Book - Textbook

Σιδερίδου - Καραγιαννίδου Ειρήνη, Αχιλιάς Δημήτριος, Μπικιάρης Δημήτριος . (2005) . Σημειώσεις καύσιμων - λιπαντικών . Θεσσαλονίκη . Τμήμα Εκδόσεων ΑΠΘ

(2004)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Papageorgiou George Z., Karagiannidis Georgios . (2004) . Isothermal and nonisothermal crystallization kinetics of poly(propylene terephthalate) . Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics . vol.42 no.20 p.3775-3796
Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2004) . The Chemical Recycling of PET in the Framework of Sustainable Development . Water, Air and Soil Pollution : Focus . vol.4 no.4-5 p.385–396
Achilias Dimitrios, Sideridou Eirini . (2004) . Kinetics of the Benzoyl Peroxide/Amine Initiated Free-Radical Polymerization of Dental Dimethacrylate Monomers: Experimental Studies and Mathematical Modeling for TEGDMA and Bis-EMA . Macromolecules . vol.37 no.11 p.4254–4265
Papageorgiou George Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2004) . Melting point depression and cocrystallization behavior of poly(ethylene-co-butylene 2,6-naphthalate) copolymers . Polymer International . vol.53 no.9 p.1360-1367
Sideridou Eirini, Achilias Dimitrios, Spyroudi Chrysa, Karabela Maria . (2004) . Water sorption characteristics of light-cured dental resins and composites based on Bis-EMA/PCDMA . Biomaterials . vol.25 no.2 p.367-376
Sideridou Eirini, Achilias Dimitrios, Kyrikou Eleni . (2004) . Thermal expansion characteristics of light-cured dental resins and resin composites . Biomaterials . vol.25 no.15 p.3087-3097

(2003)

Journal Article

Karagiannidis Georgios, Roupakias C. P., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Achilias Dimitrios . (2003) . Study of various catalysts in the synthesis of poly(propylene terephthalate) and mathematical modeling of the esterification reaction . Polymer . vol.44 no.4 p.931-942
Takidis G., Bikiaris Dimitrios, Papageorgiou G. Z., Achilias Dimitrios, Sideridou Eirini . (2003) . Compatibility of low-density polyethylene/poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) binary blends prepared by melt mixing . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.90 no.3 p.841-852

Conference Proceedings Article

Karagiannidis Georgios, Achilias Dimitrios, Sideridou Eirini, Bikiaris Dimitrios . (2003) . Chemical recycling of PET by glycolysis. Alkyd resins derived from the glycolised PET . Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology. Vol. B, Poster Presentations . 8th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology . Επιμέλεια:T. D. Lekkas . Lemnos Island - Greece . Aegean University . vol.B p.401-407

(2002)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Sideridou Eirini . (2002) . Study of the effect of two BPO/amine initiation systems on the free-radical polymerization of MMA used in dental resins and bone cements . Journal of Macromolecular Science. Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry . vol.39 no.12 p.1435-1450
Karagiannidis Georgios, Chatziavgoustis A. P., Achilias Dimitrios . (2002) . Poly(ethylene terephthalate) recycling and recovery of pure terephthalic acid by alkaline hydrolysis . Advances in Polymer Technology . vol.21 no.4 p.250-259
Kyparissidis Konstantinos, Achilias Dimitrios, Frantzikinakis C. . (2002) . The effect of oxygen on the kinetics and particle size distribution in vinyl chloride emulsion polymerization . Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research . vol.41 no.13 p.3097-3109

(2001)

Journal Article

Kosmidis Vassilis A., Achilias Dimitrios, Karagiannidis Georgios . (2001) . Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Recycling and Recovery of Pure Terephthalic Acid. Kinetics of a Phase Transfer Catalyzed Alkaline Hydrolysis . Macromolecular Materials and Engineering . vol.286 no.10 p.640-647

Book - Textbook

Καραγιαννίδης Γεώργιος, Σιδερίδου - Καραγιαννίδου Ειρήνη, Αχιλιάς Δημήτριος, Μπικιάρης Δημήτριος . (2001) . Τεχνολογία πολυμερών . Θεσσαλονίκη . Τμήμα Εκδόσεων, Α.Π.Θ.

(1997)

Journal Article

Kyparissidis Konstantinos, Daskalakis G., Achilias Dimitrios, Sidiropoulou E. . (1997) . Dynamic Simulation of Industrial Poly(vinyl chloride) Batch Suspension Polymerization Reactors . Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research . vol.36 no.4 p.1253-1267

(1996)

Journal Article

Baltsas A., Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1996) . A theoretical investigation of the production of branched copolymers in continuous stirred tank reactors . Macromolecular Theory and Simulations . vol.5 no.3 p.477-497

(1994)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1994) . On the validity of the steady-state approximations in high conversion diffusion-controlled free-radical copolymerization reactions . Polymer . vol.35 no.8 p.1714-1721
Kyparissidis Konstantinos, Achilias Dimitrios, Chatzi E. . (1994) . Dynamic simulation of primary particle-size distribution in vinyl chloride polymerization . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.54 no.10 p.1423-1438

(1993)

Conference Proceedings Article

Kyparissidis Konstantinos, Chatzi E., Achilias Dimitrios, Sidiropoulou Evmorfili, Papadopoulos O. . (1993) . Control of Suspension Polymerization Reactions for the Production of Porous Microparticles with Desirable Properties . Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Symposium in Polymers . 3rd Panhellenic Symposium in Polymers . Thessaloniki, Greece . p.167-175

(1992)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1992) . Toward the development of a general framework for modeling molecular weight and compositional changes in free-radical copolymerization reactions . Journal of Macromolecular Science - Reviews in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics . vol.32 no.2 p.183-234
Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1992) . Development of a general mathematical framework for modeling diffusion-controlled free-radical polymerization reactions . Macromolecules . vol.25 no.14 p.3739-3750
Konstadinidis C., Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1992) . Development of a unified mathematical framework for modelling molecular and structural changes in free-radical homopolymerization reactions . Polymer . vol.33 no.23 p.5019-5031

(1991)

Conference Proceedings Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1991) . A Generalized Theory for Modeling Diffusion Controlled Reactions in Free Radical Polymerization Systems . AIChE Annual Meeting . AIChE Annual Meeting . Los Angeles,USA

(1988)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1988) . Modeling of diffusion‐controlled free‐radical polymerization reactions . Journal of Applied Polymer Science . vol.35 no.5 p.1303-1323

(1987)

Journal Article

Achilias Dimitrios, Kyparissidis Konstantinos . (1987) . Mathematical Modeling of thermal Copolymerization of Styrene / P-Methylstyrene . Polymer Process Engineering . vol.5 no.1 p.23-26

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