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Market Analysis of Next-Generation Lithium Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized electronics over the past two decades, however, they do not have sufficient energy density to meet the long-term needs of society, such as the development of electric vehicles. This formidable challenge has driven research into many new battery technologies with different chemistries and configurations, but it remains unclear which technology is best-suited to surpass Li-ion batteries. The goal of the proposed research project is to assess the current market for next-generation lithium batteries to determine the best technologies to research, develop, and commercialize. The proposed research project will be carried out through: 1) a literature survey; 2) interviews with key stakeholders and; and 3) a final market analysis report. The implications of the market analysis report will help define the future of Lion Battery Technologies and will play a key role in identifying the barriers and opportunities in next generation battery technologies.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Curtis Berlinguette

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Lion Battery Technologies Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Development and Optimization of Bio-electro coagulation process for ground and surface water treatment

Ground water is the principal drinking water source in North America and approximately 150 million people relies on ground water for their domestic supply. Groundwater contamination occurs as a direct or indirect result of human or animal waste ingress to groundwater resources. The anthropogenic activity resulted in the contamination of surface and ground water with metals and other inorganic contaminates. The presence of metals, organic and inorganic contaminants in aquatic environment (ground and surface water) represent a health risk to human, animals and aquatic organism. Thus, we are proposing an innovative bio-electro coagulation approach for the treatment of water. The treatment process will emphasis on removal of N-NH4, and metals ions (Fe and Mn) from water. The aim of this project is to optimize the operating parameters of both the techniques and developed a sustainable and eco-friendly treatment process. The coupling of electro-coagulation process with bio-polymer aided coagulation will establish a strategy for scaling up the economically feasible treatment process with less energy demand.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Patrick Drogui

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Sanexen Services Environnementaux Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Programme :

Elevate

Understanding the Operational, Human, and Policy Implications for a Roadmap to Canada’s Next Generation 9-1-1 Services

The project will create a research-based strategic plan and roadmap that describes when and how to best introduce NG-911 services in British Columbia. The research needs to consider the unique BC context including review of current legislation, our emergency response structures and practices, current technologies, societal expectations and political norms. The work also needs to consider global trends and developments in emergency communications from industry, government and emergency response agency perspectives and identify the implications in BC.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Harish Krishnan

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

E-Comm 911

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Public administration

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Design and development of pharmacological chaperones to restore function to MC4R mutants responsible for severe early-onset obesity. – Year two

“Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is a is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) and key regulator of energy homeostasis. MC4R mutations represent the largest monogenic cause of obesity, resulting mainly from receptor misfolding and intracellular retention by the cellular quality control system. The efficacy of several lead compounds on restoring the cell surface expression and function of mutated MC4R has already been tested in our laboratory. One compounds restored the anorexic response to MC4R agonist in a KI mice model. Combined with its ability to reach the central nervous system and its selectivity for the MC4R, this pharmacological chaperone (PC) may represent a candidate for the development of a targeted therapy. The project includes medicinal chemistry and computer-aided drug design approaches to improve the properties of existing PC candidates, followed by in vivo studies to assess the therapeutic potential of these candidate and establish their Parmaco-kineticK/Pharmaco-dynamic relationship as well as a high throughput screen to identify backup PC series. The intern has a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology with expertise in computer-aided drug design and cell signaling interrogation.
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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michel Bouvier

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Domain Therapeutics SA

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

Université de Montréal

Programme :

Elevate

Design and development of pharmacological chaperones to restore function to MC4R mutants responsible for severe early-onset obesity.

“Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is a is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) and key regulator of energy homeostasis. MC4R mutations represent the largest monogenic cause of obesity, resulting mainly from receptor misfolding and intracellular retention by the cellular quality control system. The efficacy of several lead compounds on restoring the cell surface expression and function of mutated MC4R has already been tested in our laboratory. One compounds restored the anorexic response to MC4R agonist in a KI mice model. Combined with its ability to reach the central nervous system and its selectivity for the MC4R, this pharmacological chaperone (PC) may represent a candidate for the development of a targeted therapy. The project includes medicinal chemistry and computer-aided drug design approaches to improve the properties of existing PC candidates, followed by in vivo studies to assess the therapeutic potential of these candidate and establish their Parmaco-kineticK/Pharmaco-dynamic relationship as well as a high throughput screen to identify backup PC series. The intern has a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology with expertise in computer-aided drug design and cell signaling interrogation.
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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michel Bouvier

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Domain Therapeutics SA

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

Université de Montréal

Programme :

Elevate

Production of Bio-Phenolic Chemicals, Green Diesel Fuels, and Renewable Hydrogen/Methane Gases from Kraft Lignin and “Black Liquor”

The long-term economic viability of the Canadian forestry sector has been threatened for several years
now due to many reasons such as high energy and fibers costs, and the falling demand for key products
(such as newsprint). At the same time, the country’s chemical processing industry has also suffered a
major downturn from the lack of competitive feedstocks due to depleting resources and fluctuating
prices of petroleum. Forestry residues and wastes (such as harvesting residues, sawdust, woodwaste
and bark) and pulp/paper by-products (such as ?black liquor? and lignin) can be a promising renewable
source for energy utilities and chemical feedstocks if novel economically viable processes are
developed. The objectives of these multi-internship projects are to (1) develop a cost effective process
to produce bio-phenolic compounds and bio-crude oils directly by the catalytic hydrolysis of black
liquor or crude lignin; (2) upgrade bio-crude oils derived from lignin or pyrolysis oils from forestry…

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Charles Xu

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Western University;CENNATEK Bioanalytical Services Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Education

Université :

Western University

Programme :

Accelerate

Apprentissage automatique de paramètres de règles de sécurité pour OfficeProtect

Office 365 est une plateforme infonuagique de Microsoft qui regroupe plusieurs services très populaires tels que Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams. Sherweb, une entreprise de Sherbrooke, offre un produit appelé Office Protect qui permet détecter des activités anormales dans Office365. Office Protect est complémentaire aux services de surveillance offerts par Microsoft et il est mieux adapté pour les petites entreprises qui ne disposent pas d’expertise en sécurité informatique. Office Protect doit être simple d’utilisation et ne requérir aucune configuration pour un client, étant donné le manque d’expertise et l’absence de ressources. Afin de minimiser les alertes d’Office Protect qui sont des faux positifs, il serait nécessaire de paramétriser les règles en fonction de chaque client. Étant donné le grand nombre de clients et l’absence de ressources, cette paramétrisation est impossible à faire manuelle. Ce projet de recherche vise à automatiser le calcul des paramètres des règles de sécurité pour chaque client, sans requérir d’intervention de la part de l’utilisateur.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Marc Frappier

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Sherweb

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries

Université :

Université de Sherbrooke

Programme :

Accelerate

Investigating the potential role of algal-derived astaxanthin for improved health and performance in AquAdvantage Salmon – Year two

The rapid expansion of the aquaculture industry has fueled significant advances in fish health and nutrition. One such innovation has been the development of the growth-enhanced Atlantic salmon, AquAdvantage Salmon (AAS), which was approved for commercial production and consumption in the US in 2015. AquAdvantage Salmon are raised exclusively in land-based operations using highly efficient recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) that depend on microbial communities to degrade waste and excess feed. Understanding the health and immunity of AAS is of utmost importance in order to maintain and increase fish performance and welfare. Research suggests that fish health and immunity are directly related to their microbial communities (i.e., microbiomes) comprising bacteria, archaea, yeasts, and viruses that inhabit the mucosa. The abundance and composition of these complex microbial communities are extremely variable and are affected by a range of biotic and abiotic factors. Despite this, the microbiome of AAS and the microbial communities within the RAS production environment is not understood, nor is the degree to which these microbiota influence each other, or how they are impacted by diet, environmental conditions, and pathogenic stressors.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Mark Fast

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

AquaBounty Canada;University of Prince Edward Island

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture

Université :

University of Prince Edward Island

Programme :

Elevate

Investigating the potential role of algal-derived astaxanthin for improved health and performance in AquAdvantage Salmon

The rapid expansion of the aquaculture industry has fueled significant advances in fish health and nutrition. One such innovation has been the development of the growth-enhanced Atlantic salmon, AquAdvantage Salmon (AAS), which was approved for commercial production and consumption in the US in 2015. AquAdvantage Salmon are raised exclusively in land-based operations using highly efficient recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) that depend on microbial communities to degrade waste and excess feed. Understanding the health and immunity of AAS is of utmost importance in order to maintain and increase fish performance and welfare. Research suggests that fish health and immunity are directly related to their microbial communities (i.e., microbiomes) comprising bacteria, archaea, yeasts, and viruses that inhabit the mucosa. The abundance and composition of these complex microbial communities are extremely variable and are affected by a range of biotic and abiotic factors. Despite this, the microbiome of AAS and the microbial communities within the RAS production environment is not understood, nor is the degree to which these microbiota influence each other, or how they are impacted by diet, environmental conditions, and pathogenic stressors.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Mark Fast

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

AquaBounty Canada

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture

Université :

University of Prince Edward Island

Programme :

Elevate

Inclusive Resettlement: Integration pathways of resettled families with disabilities in Germany and Canada

My internship will take part of a comparative study aiming at exploring structural conditions and individual integration pathways of resettled refugees with inter-sectional risks of exclusion in Canada and Germany. The study consists of 1) a scoping literature review on resettlement pathways of families with disabilities and 2) mix-method data collection from resettled refugees with disabilities in Germany and Canada. While this project sheds light on the case of resettled families with disabilities, I will also examine the case of resettled single-parent families as my small project relates to the bigger project. In this comparative study, the different contexts will be verified and how the difference affects the experience of refugees with inter-sectional vulnerabilities. This comparative study provides an important fundamental contribution to international forced migration research. In particular, the contrasting of two contexts with different migration histories and social systems offers opportunities for a significant expansion of the level of knowledge on these issues.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Masahiro Minami

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Education; Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

Simon Fraser University

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Connecting atom-scale bentonite clay models to macroscale mechanical and transport models for spent nuclear fuel storage – Year two

Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay containing montmorillonite, a smectic clay mineral that has a high cation exchange capacity and swells upon contact with water. The swelling capacity of bentonite limits movement of water which makes it an attractive candidate to be used as an engineered barrier system to protect used nuclear fuel containers that are stored in deep geological repositories. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is responsible for Canada’s implementation of the plan for the long-term care of nuclear-spent fuel produced by Canadian nuclear reactors. The nuclear-spent fuel is to be deposited in steel canisters coated with 3 mm of corrosion-resistant copper and buried underground. In theory, temporal corrosion of copper is inhibited by the presence of bentonite. However, water and various ions can potentially reach the copper layer and disrupt its corrosion-resistance. The aim of this study is to use novel combination of the atomistic and mesoscale state-of-art methods to simulate the transport properties of water and various of ions in bentonite. The developed method will enable NWMO to better understand the transport through bentonite’s pore network.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Laurent Karim Karim Béland

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Utilities

Université :

Queen's University

Programme :

Elevate

Connecting atom-scale bentonite clay models to macroscale mechanical and transport models for spent nuclear fuel storage

Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay containing montmorillonite, a smectic clay mineral that has a high cation exchange capacity and swells upon contact with water. The swelling capacity of bentonite limits movement of water which makes it an attractive candidate to be used as an engineered barrier system to protect used nuclear fuel containers that are stored in deep geological repositories. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is responsible for Canada’s implementation of the plan for the long-term care of nuclear-spent fuel produced by Canadian nuclear reactors. The nuclear-spent fuel is to be deposited in steel canisters coated with 3 mm of corrosion-resistant copper and buried underground. In theory, temporal corrosion of copper is inhibited by the presence of bentonite. However, water and various ions can potentially reach the copper layer and disrupt its corrosion-resistance. The aim of this study is to use novel combination of the atomistic and mesoscale state-of-art methods to simulate the transport properties of water and various of ions in bentonite. The developed method will enable NWMO to better understand the transport through bentonite’s pore network.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Laurent Karim Karim Béland

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Utilities

Université :

Queen's University

Programme :

Elevate

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