Porous materials have more internal surface area relative to the external surface area (e.g., a sponge can store more water in it than you would expect based on the external dimensions). Porous materials have applications in gas storage, gas separation, and gas reactivity. As such, they are the ideal material for the reduction of emissions […]

Mavi Innovations is pursuing a prototype demonstration of its 20kW hydrokinetic turbine for generating electricity from river and tidal currents in Fall 2013. Demonstration of this new system includes the development of a control system to govern turbine operation, and of the power electronics to manage generated power and provide electricity to the grid. The […]

Le prajet consiste a extraire, a partir d’un tres grand volume de courriels, un vocabulaire structure qui pourra etre mis a profit pour l’elaboration d’une politique de retention et de controle. Plus precisement, des methodes seront developpees pour l’extraction d’un ensemble de termes pertinents puis, dans un deuxieme temps, l’ensemble des relations pertinentes dans lesquelles […]

The use of aluminum alloys in automotive applications is increasing since the weight of the vehicle can be decreased. This is beneficial for both internal combustion and battery powered vehicles, to increase fuel economy and increase vehicle range, respectively. However, in general, aluminum alloys are more difficult to form and their performance during a vehicle […]

Recent research studies have pointed to sleeping on the back in late pregnancy as possibly increasing the risk of serious problems pregnancy such as low birth weight and delivering a baby that died in the womb (stillbirth). However, because it is impossible to completely and accurately recollect one’s body position while sleeping, these studies are […]

Electrified vehicles (EV), which include hybrid, battery, plug-in, and fuel cell technologies, will be critical in helping lower emissions, reduce fossil fuel usage, and help mitigate climate change. The next generation of EVs will require significantly improved powertrains, components, and associated control technologies. The proposed project will research and develop components, architectures, and systems that […]

The integrity and performance of hydraulic components in the maritime sector may be altered due to extreme environmental conditions that result in wear and corrosion. The industry in Canada spends around $0.92B per annum for maintenance (around 69% of GDP) to improve component service life. Therefore, materials that can sustain high life during extreme operating […]

Currently, the service provided by GRAD4 allows buyers to upload their designs for quotes from the suppliers. However, there is no initial manufacturability check for buyers to evaluate their parts before submitting their quotes. Buyers may get feedback from the suppliers, which indicates that their parts are not able to be manufacturable after a several-days […]

Underground metro infrastructures are subjected to different types of dynamic loads that would hinder their ability to function properly. This proposed research aims to assess the risks of city-scale underground tunnel networks under both periodic human-induced vibrations (i.e., blasting and drilling vibrations) and short-term extreme earthquake hazards. We will develop a GIS model for the […]

This project aims to develop a new technology for the production of biodegradable plastics that can decompose under various natural conditions, including soil and oceans, by up to 90%, which minimizes plastic waste and its environmental footprint. The technology will first target application in food packaging and drink containers, which is a main market for […]

We study a novel type of optical transistors using metallic nanohole arrays. The transistors operate based on strong coupling between surface plasmon polaritons and excitons via the metallic nanofeatures. One such transistor can act as a control unit, a photo-detector or a modulator and can open innovative practical applications in many fields. The physical structures […]

A climatic chamber can replicate the weather conditions for an entire year, which allows tests to be performed faster, in weeks instead of years and thereby speeding up the product development circle. In traditional climatic wind tunnels, the test vehicles are usually strapped to the floor, and there is no relative motion, with the associated […]