La transition des opérateurs de flottes de véhicules lourds vers des Véhicules à Zéro Émission (VZE) est un processus ambitieux, mais nécessaire pour atteindre les objectifs climatiques ciblés. Elle repose sur un ensemble de facteurs interdépendants : technologies adaptées, infrastructures de recharge, soutien gouvernemental, et engagement des opérateurs privés. Dans un secteur compétitif aux marges […]

Oats and faba beans, often wasted in current processing methods, can be transformed into valuable food products. This can increase their economic potential and lessen environmental impact. Our proposal breaks down crop residues into sugars and lignin. Sugars are fermented into single-cell protein, while lignin is converted into vanillin. This vanillin, combined with sugars, produces […]

The intern will be working towards the design of an ankle orthotic that can regulate the weight and walking pattern of patients suffering from a major ankle injury. The device intends to allow the amount of weight taken on by the patient at the ankle to be adjustable. In turn, the patient may partake in, […]

Les normes de certification pour les aéronefs pilotés à distance (RPAS) ayant un poids supérieur à 25 kg et étant opérés hors du champ visuel ne sont pas encore définis par Transports Canada. Le marché des RPAS est en plein essor et le développement de systèmes avioniques et d’interfaces usagers optimisés, sûrs et certifiables sera […]

The primary objective of this project is to assess the demand forecast and optimize FluidAI’s manufacturing processes for Stream Platform, FluidAI’s first commercial offering, based on the recent commercial successes in Canada and the Middle East as well as a planned entry into the US, European, and Asia Pacific markets. The first phase of the […]

Canada’s extensive network of unpaved roads plays a key role in the country’s economy and is vital to industries such as mining, agriculture, forestry, and energy. These essential transportation infrastructures do not receive significant research interest and have experienced accelerated deterioration in the past decades, resulting in an increased need for frequent maintenance and costs. […]

Heavier, more efficient farm machinery is needed to produce cereals and grains for the growing population. The weight of this heavy machinery reduces the air space between soil particles causing soil compaction. This is particularly damaging on heavier soils that are intensively cultivated without rotations. Soil compaction impedes the flow of water through the soil […]

Carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRC) are frequently used in the aerospace and automobile industries due to their high mechanical properties and lightweight. CFRC is typically made by impregnating layers of carbon fiber fabrics with liquid polymer precursors. The impregnated fabrics are shaped into a mold and the precursors are heat-converted, that is, cured into a solid […]

Excess water can damage roads by weakening the aggregate base soil or underlying native soils, from formation of ice in colder regions, and causing ground to swell where expansive soils are encountered. Relatively new products called wicking geotextiles can improve drainage and remove water through suction to prevent these causes of road damage. These products […]

Developing new high performance steels for vehicle lightweighting applications is essential for reducing transport emissions and for maintaining Canada’s competitive manufacturing base. Stelco have been collaborating with McMaster University and with the CanmetMATERIALS (CMAT) laboratory to design advanced hot rolled alloys for this purpose. Promising results from pilot scale trials at CMAT have now been […]

Les infrastructures vertes (IV) permettent l’infiltration dans le sol d’une partie des précipitations pour réduire la quantité d’eau qui atteint le réseau d’égout. En milieu urbain, les IV prennent souvent la forme de fosses végétalisées en bordure de rue. L’objectif du projet est de caractériser l’influence des IV sur les conditions d’eau souterraine. Pour atteindre […]

Solidification/Stabilization (S/S) technology is a cost-effective, viable option for immobilizing inorganics (metals), but its applicability to soils hydrocarbon-contaminated soils (organic) has been limited. Dr. Chang’s Lab at the University of Saskatchewan has observed the significant potential for immobilizing and stabilizing hydrocarbons in soils through quicklime-induced S/S reactions with natural clay minerals. This Mitacs Research in […]