3D printing superstrong structural component from cellulose using silicate as binder

This project intends to use Canada’s rich forest fiber resources for the development of strong structural products, and improve the performance of cellulose-based products. Such high-performance cellulose-based products will be realized by binding 3D printed cellulose using the partner organization (National Silicates)’s sodium/potassium silicates products. The partner will also benefit significantly from this project as […]

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Mécanismes de transfert de chaleur et performance des systèmes géothermiques installés dans des mines à ciel ouvert abandonnées et inondées

Cette recherche a pour objectif d’améliorer les connaissances entourant le potentiel énergétique des mines à ciel ouvert abandonnées et inondées. Les mécanismes de transfert de chaleur susceptibles d’affecter la performance des systèmes géothermique seront étudiés. La ressource géothermique de basse température permet non seulement aux utilisateurs de bénéficier de retombées économiques, mais aussi de réduire […]

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Improving the delivery and efficacy of in vivo gene editing

Genetic diseases are a significant health and economic burden worldwide. Treatments for the majority of these diseases remain limited or nonexistent. One treatment approach is directly editing the DNA mutations that cause the diseases. However, getting DNA editors into specific areas and cells in the body can be quite difficult. This project looks at using […]

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Building deaf-centered, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive higher education using deaf community co-design

There is an urgent need to dismantle the structural barriers that reduce higher education (HE) access for multiply marginalized deaf adults and advance community-led transformations. Towards these aims this project asks: What would HE designed by/for/with multiply marginalized deaf learners and communities look like and how can we develop or build it? Using a community-based […]

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Methodological Framework for BIM-Based Design Automation Script Development and Testing

Building design is complex and challenging and the unique nature of each project limits the ability to automate design tasks. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is commonly to manage building design and collaboration between teams and there is a plug-in (“Dynamo”) that supports task automation. The partner organization has developed several ad-hoc BIM automation scripts, but […]

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Dry Process Electrode Manufacturing for Lithium-Ion Batteries to Improve Performance, Manufacturability and Environmental Impact

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere in our modern world. They are used in many applications, including portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. The current methods for manufacturing the electrodes in these batteries involve the use of solvents, which can be hazardous and which require significant energy to dry off. This project will focus on studying polymers […]

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Effects of Photobiomodulation on cognitive, physical, and cerebral neurovascular function in Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is increasingly prevalent, affecting ~170 per 100,000 Canadians annually. Currently, there is no cure for PD, warranting the investigation of potential new therapeutics. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a low-level light therapy that has been proposed as an alternative treatment for neurodegenerative diseases, such as PD. However, there is a lack of data regarding […]

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Optimization of Electrical Drivetrain in Agricultural Application

This project will investigate the timely problem of electrification of heavy-duty agricultural equipment and their various implements. Electrification of these critical pieces of equipment, either fully or partially, is poised to yield significant benefits such as improved efficiency, better reliability, and lower cost of operation. In order to design an electrified version of a complex […]

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Performance of Green Concrete Incorporating Recycled Face Masks

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has been the main global public concern affecting human health. A tremendous amount of personal protective equipment has been produced and used by the health service and every human. Hence, proper medical waste management becomes a critical problem which must be solved with a minimal environmental […]

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