Long-term performance of bituminous geomembranes for waste containment and mining applications

Geomembranes (thin sheets that can be polymeric or bituminous), are used as the liners in waste containment and mineral extraction facilities to protect the surrounding environment from contaminant migration. Environmental awareness and high demand for mineral resources increased the demand for geomembranes and have created economic opportunities for Canadian companies with an estimated revenue of […]

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Technology Development of a 1200W Bi-Directional Inverter with Unlimited Current Sharing Capability for Portable Power Station Application

Battery powered Portable Power Station (PPS) becomes popular in recent years because of its multiple benefits to consumers, such as portable, environmentally friendly, no noise, no need for gas. However, the existing PPS suffers from two fundamental limitations: (1) longer re-charging time, such as 5 to 7 hours; and (2) limited power capability. This project […]

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Flexural bending analysis of mycelium structural beams

The main goal of this project is to improve the sustainability of building materials. To work towards this goal, the research project turns towards biology as a source of inspiration for the next generation of building materials. Natural fibres (i.e. hemp, straw, agricultural residues) have great potential in the building industry, but currently still need […]

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Optimizing the Bulk X-ray Fluorescence Scanning Parameters for Ore Grade Predictions

MineSense Technologies Ltd. is revolutionizing grade control at mining operations by installing ShovelSense® sensors on buckets that measure the grade of every load before it is dumped in the truck. ShovelSense® measures the elemental grade in each mining shovel bucket by scanning the rocks with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) sensors as the bucket is filled. This […]

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Content Marketing Intern

OPTT Health is an innovative digital mental health platform that offers comprehensive online treatment of behavioural health conditions, using clinically validated content and enabling efficient clinician oversight. OPTT’s vision is to dramatically improve the accessibility, affordability and effectiveness of behavioural health care. Our treatment platform bring innovation to the behavioural health field, and incorporates clinically […]

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Optimizing the delivery of ministring DNA (msDNA) to the central nervous system for use in gene therapy applications

Gene therapy has risen as one of the more promising treatment options for disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). Using modified viruses to deliver genetic material has shown success however has several disadvantages including increased safety risks. Using a non-viral vector system has the potential to overcome many of the challenges that arise with […]

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Reusable carboxylic acid solvents

The proposal focuses on using safe, non-toxic fatty acids as bio-derived and recyclable solvents for extraction of biomass polymers/waste plastics (e.g. wood chips, woody or agricultural biomass, algae, oil bottles). We will employ a new approach using fatty acids that are responsive to pH changes such that their properties can be switched from hydrophobic to […]

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Accelerate NFT Fund Portfolio and Structure

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are an early stage, emerging, and exciting alternative asset class with 10x potential but extreme risk. Accelerate Financial Technologies believes that a diversified portfolio of NFTs, built through the Accelerate NFT Fund LP, can generate exceptionally high returns for investors uncorrelated to traditional investments in stock or bonds. The fund will be […]

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The Evaluation and Improvement of VCOs Designed for IEEE 802.11ad (WIGig) Applications

During the proposed Mitacs Accelerate program time period, the intern (student researcher) will electrically evaluate, revise, and improve the integrated circuits himself designed for Peraso Technologies in winter 2013. This project will also include the design and implementation of a die package that hosts Peraso’s wireless communication systems including the integrated circuits designed by the […]

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Structural Behaviour of Steel Reinforcing Bar Cages

Rebar cages are transported to the construction site, and then concrete is cast around them. Until the concrete is cast, these cages form a structure in their own right that must be safe against collapse due to its own weight, as well as environmental and structural loads (e.g., wind). The objective of the research is […]

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