The project aims to advance clean energy technologies by addressing critical challenges in photocatalytic hydrogen generation using TiO2 nanomaterials. While TiO2 demonstrates strong photocatalytic abilities, harnessing solar energy for renewable energy production, it faces obstacles such as high recombination rates and slow kinetics for hydrogen evolution, necessitating the use of metal cocatalysts. Single-atom (SA) decorated […]

This project is developing a decision-making tool to help small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Canada and Mexico use solar power more effectively. This tool considers not just saving money and the environment, but also safety for workers and the community. By working together, researchers in Canada and Mexico will improve this tool and share […]

Within the City of Edmonton, the Operations Program Delivery and Partnerships (OPDP) team is home to multiple parks programs that make Edmonton more livable, sustainable, and beautiful. The Benchmark Program is one such program. It was established to offer individuals and groups the opportunity to honour loved ones or to celebrate special occasions through the […]

From May 2023 to August 2023, our project aims to address the identified need for a centralized mapping resource for Community Gardens and Pop-Up Community Gardens. The project will deliver a comprehensive map informing future placements of both types of gardens, including historical information, geographical positioning, and demographic data. Tasks involve researching and compiling historical […]

This proposal aims to address the urgent need for clean energy solutions in Canada, particularly focusing on harnessing geothermal energy to meet electricity demands. By utilizing an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system, which efficiently converts geothermal heat into electricity, the project seeks to develop a modular rig integrated with parallel turboexpanders for enhanced performance. This […]

This proposal focuses on enhancing renewable energy utilization by developing efficient thermal energy storage systems. By leveraging technologies like microscale flow channels that are reported to provide high heat transfer coefficients, the project aims to improve heat extraction rates, enabling better integration of renewable power generation systems with thermal storage. The collaboration between the University […]

The proposed project aims to advance energy conversion processes by developing an innovative method to create single atoms (SAs) on a nanostructured nickel oxide support layer, facilitating electrocatalytic oxygen generation. With a focus on enhancing hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, crucial for renewable energy generation, fuel production, and energy storage, the project addresses pressing global […]

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death and disability, with 1 in 3 of us at risk of the disease. Screening for relevant biomarkers regularly can help prevent and manage CVD. This project focuses on the acquisition and analysis of CVD biomarkers obtained using a device consisting of polymeric pressure sensors and advanced […]

Building construction sector plays important roles in Canadian economy, which also has high demand. Studies in this field can make substantial contributions to the society. This study is proposed to explore the usage of a standard documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that are a set of detailed and concise written instructions that describe the sequential […]

Organic semiconductors have driven the development of next generation technologies such as printable solar cells, flexible displays, and wearable electronics. Such devices are based on thin films of organic semiconductors, often blended with other semiconductors or nanomaterials. The structure and morphology of a thin film plays a crucial role in the performance and efficiency of […]

The research project aims to explore rain droplet kinetic energy harvesting for advanced engineering applications in the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) technology. As the world increasingly seeks renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies, the concept of harvesting wasted energy forms from the environment gains significance. One promising avenue is reverse electrowetting on dielectric (REWOD), […]

The Inuit language with most speakers is Kalaallisut, the official language of Greenland. Nevertheless, linguistic descriptions of Kalaallisut are far less numerous and complete than for European languages like English. In particular, there is little research on how speakers highlight new information and relate it to information already discussed earlier in a conversation – even […]