This project will investigate the feasibility of applying fixed-bed chemical looping as a technology for off-gas cleanup and heat recovery from a conventional steelmaking process. Investigation will consist of thermodynamic studies and material selection, numerical investigation of system dynamics using a specialized process model, and experimental investigation for a bench-scale proof of concept. Experimental results […]

This research will explore ways the craft sector in Unama’ki: Cape Breton can adapt to become more sustainable. That exploration will inform the development of visually engaging resources and reports that will be shared broadly with artists, craftspeople, and others in the craft and culture sector.?This will include a toolkit, map of resources for craftspeople, […]

This project aims to develop a systematic approach to deep energy efficiency retrofits for prevalent building archetypes in Atlantic Canada, resulting in a comprehensive roadmap for regional and national deep retrofit acceleration. As part of a larger federally-funded endeavor, it contributes to the establishment of regional hubs, known as “Retrofit Accelerators,” aimed at guiding building […]

Nova Scotia plans to become a major player in the global hydrogen market. The province wants to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia using renewable electricity. Hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon dioxide are three precursors to products that will be essential to a sustainable future: Methanol can be produced by combining green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, […]

The project aims to develop an interactive dashboard to accompany a report on the state of literacy in Nova Scotia to be produced by Literacy Nova Scotia (LNS), as a means of quickly communicating key information for policy decision-makers and internal stakeholders. Through a participatory design program, we will engage with internal and external stakeholders […]

This scoping review will explore the research base of the intersections of peer support training and implementation. The partner organization will benefit from this project as it will form the foundation of a longer-term goal of developing a training module for early psychosis peer support workers.

In this research endeavor, our primary objective is to convert juice industry waste into biochar—a carbon-rich material—via biomass preprocessing and optimized pyrolysis. Employing advanced analytical techniques, we aim to comprehensively identify and understand the organic and inorganic elements, surface area, and micropore volume within the biochar. The ultimate goal is to unlock the diverse applications […]

Modern agriculture has focused on cultivating annual crops for their uniformity and quick production timeline. However, a sustainable ecosystem includes the combination of annual and perennial plants, with perennials providing soil health services and resilience under dynamic conditions. Newly developed lineages of intermediate wheatgrass, a perennial crop that uniquely produces grain and forage, were introduced […]

Research will be conducted to determine the best way to visualize and operationalize engine performance data collected in real-time for vessel owners and operators. Performance data will be correlated to weather and sea conditions to understand their impacts on fuel usage and emissions. The methods of displaying data will be explored to determine the best […]

Using drones to inspect power lines, which can involve travelling in isolated areas, makes this process faster and more secure. Yet, training drone pilots for this task is time-consuming and expensive. In this project, we propose to partner with Connect Atlantic Utility Services Corporation to develop a Virtual Reality training system for drone pilots. This […]