In this project, a process improvement will be developed for splitting open cultured algal cells to release nutritional oils contained within. A high-energy pulsed laser will be used to deliver short but intense light bursts to cause the lysis of algal cells. This technology will be applied at the production scale at Mara Renewables in […]

The proposed project is to develop a market viable insect pests detection in stored grains system based on the interns novel active microwave sensing technique. This proposal seeks to build upon optimizing the sensing capabilities of the prototype and to coherently develop a functional array of sensors. Building upon these fundamentals the project will extend […]

This Mitacs BSI internship will help Zero Point Cryogenics achieve its goals of serving the market of quantum technologies, by improving our advanced assembly and manufacturing capabilities.

The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in daily applications has driven the need for improved battery technology. However, the separation of battery electrode components is a key factor leading to a decrease in battery lifetime. Traditional binders, a critical component in batteries, have been associated with high costs and environmental concerns due to the use […]

This research will develop and test new software tools in reactor physics (openMC) for neutronic calculations. It involves development/extension of the existing McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR) core physics models in the openMC code and benchmarking against existing results obtained with other tools. Once benchmarked the student will perform a serries of simulations to mimic the […]

La production de nanoparticules métalliques par décharge plasma à une interface liquide-liquide est un procédé présentant à la foi des perspectives de dépollution de milieux naturels et de production de nanomatériaux. L’objectif du stage sera d’abord de caractériser l’effet de cette décharge sur les propriétés et surtout la composition des milieux liquides sera aussi étudiée […]

Hot Jupiters are giant gaseous planets, which orbit their host stars in a few days to hours. Due to these tight orbits, they are expected to rotate synchronously, ie always present the same face to their star. As a consequence, models predict these worlds to present strong westward winds, redistributing the heat from their permanent […]

The proposed project is to develop a method to cross-couple organic feedstock molecules using base metals and photocatalysts. The method will utilize photocatalysts to convert inert C-H bonds into highly reactive radicals that can be captured using a base metal catalyst. The hydrogen atom is an ideal coupling handle, considering its abundance in organic molecules […]

There is a need for alternative and renewable methods to produce liquid fuels and commodity chemicals and decrease the world’s dependence on fossil resources. In this regard, the modification of simple, non-food (plant) biomass-derived chemicals is an important goal towards providing a sustainable access to high-energy molecules as potential fuels and other starting materials for […]

The performance of solar cells in underpinned by many parameters. Of importance is the constitutional composition of the light harvesting material and its periodic structure. Towards developing efficient materials, the effect of molecular structure of the light harvester and the subsequent electron transfer processes must be adequately understood. The project goal is to fill the […]

Un stabilisateur de sol écoresponsable destiné à l’industrie de la construction pour le renforcement de sols meubles sera développé avec cette proposition de recherche. Une personne stagiaire de premier cycle universitaire en chimie participera à la formulation de plusieurs prototypes en utilisant différentes fibres végétales, biopolymères ainsi que différentes huiles de base. Cette personne stagiaire […]

This project will focus on the prevention of ACL injuries with a proper 8 week program based on scientific research to date. The goal is to target basketball and soccer athletes to reduce the number of injuries that are occurring in this population with proper flexibility, strength, agility and rest combined.